A Marine with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division, poses for a photo with his family during a homecoming event at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, June 26. The homecoming event was held for the Marines returning from the Philippines.
Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Grace Gerlach
DOD’s top personnel leaders say they are trying to raise public awareness about public service opportunities in the military and the civilian sector, according to a DOD story. “Public service is more than being in the military, and there are plenty of opportunities...
Virginia Legislators Hold Special Session on Education Benefits The Virginia General Assembly is holding another special session today to discuss whether to reverse a decision to reduce tuition assistance for family members of veterans, as Military.com reported....
A bipartisan bill introduced in the Senate would require the Pentagon to share information with state and local school authorities about students who enlist in the military, Military.com reported. Schools would have access to each enlistee’s education outcomes, Armed...
As Congress continues to work on fiscal year 2025 defense authorization and spending bills, defense community leaders from across the country will meet in Washington, D.C. next month to talk about innovative partnerships in 2025 and beyond. ADC Connect: The Future of...
New 2-Star Command on Guam DOD established a new senior command on Guam this month, the region’s first two-star command in decades, as Stars and Stripes reported. “Joint Task Force-Micronesia is focused on breaking down barriers and strengthening our ability to work...
The House is expected this week to debate and vote on the annual defense spending bill. The draft includes $50 million for the Defense Community...
The Department of Defense launched a prototype of “GigEagle” in April, a secure site designed to bring employees on to short-term DOD projects....
The House Rules Committee will meet this afternoon to consider more than 400 amendments to the defense appropriations bill. The bill is expected to...
Elizabeth City Celebrates Being Named 2024 Great American Defense Community City officials, business leaders and Coast Guard personnel celebrated...
Derek Chollet, a State Department official and former DOD employee, become chief of staff to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will next month, the...
ADC recently announced that nominations are open for the 2024-2025 Military Spouse Leadership Initiative. The program gives military spouses the...
DOD’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs is hosting a webinar Wednesday on sexual assault prevention to give state and local leaders “best...
New Partnership Aimed at Protecting Great Salt Lake, Four Installations The Great Salt Lake near Hill Air Force Base, Utah Test and Training Range,...
The Pentagon this week announced a “first-of-its-kind partnership” with Duke Energy to power five installations in North and South Carolina with...
ADC has officially launched the 2024-2025 Defense Community Champions program, which recognizes individuals who make a positive impact in their...