The DOD Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative recently released its annual report to Congress. The report highlights REPI successes in fiscal year 2023, including protecting more than 1.2 million acres of land at 124 locations across 37 states and territories.
REPI leaders will host a webinar April 17 at 1 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the report and share examples of programs across the country.
Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Israel Chincio
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said Wednesday he has faith in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth but that “one of the things [Hegseth] has lacked in the early days is some real expertise, institutional expertise, in the building.” Cramer, a member of the Senate Armed Services...
The Army has exceeded its retention goal for fiscal year 2025, Military Times reported. The Army said it had reenlisted 15,600 soldiers, above its original goal of 14,800. “Reaching our reenlistment goal ahead of schedule has put the Army in a good position to...
Guard Base in Maryland Develops 3D Printer for Concrete VoxelMatters reported that the 175th Civil Engineer Squadron at Martin State Air National Guard Base, Maryland has begun developing 3D printers for concrete. The machines will be used to enhance readiness for...
Govs. Jared Polis (D-Col.) and Kevin Stitt (R-Okla.), the leaders of the National Governors Association, reinforced bipartisan opposition Tuesday to moving some Air National Guard members to the Space Force without going through state leaders, according to a press...
The Air Force seems to be considering five sites in three states as it plans for construction of over-the-horizon radars to modernize NORAD’s systems, Breaking Defense reported. The service announced in the Federal Register that it will host meetings next month in:...
The stability of the homefront is “a critical, under-recognized component of national defense,” according to a new report on the role of military...
New Mexico Base Improves Temporary Lodging for Service Members Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, has improved two of its temporary lodging...
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) has asked the Pentagon to outline how President Trump’s tariff plan will affect the defense industrial base. “In the...
Hawaii Base Implements Substantial Water Plant Upgrades Schofield Barracks, Hawaii recently completed upgrades on its water plant, increasing the...
House Veterans Affairs Committee Chair Mike Bost (R-Ill.) said he trusts that the administration’s job cuts at VA will not affect veterans’...
Three communities are being added to ADC’s Great American Defense Communities program, ADC announced at its recent Defense Communities National...
Fort Moore Becomes Fort Benning Again Fort Moore, Georgia officially became Fort Benning again Tuesday during a redesignation ceremony. Benning had...
An executive order President Trump signed last week is designed to “revitalize and rebuild domestic maritime industries and workforce to promote...
Adm. Daryl Caudle seems to be the frontrunner to become chief of naval operations, Politico reported, citing multiple sources. He has led the U.S....
Maxwell AFB Begins Repairs After Weather Damage After facing strong winds and cold earlier this month, Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama has begun...