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July 9, 2024
Delaware Armory Sends Solar Energy to Surrounding Community

The Dagsboro National Guard Armory in Delaware was outfitted with solar panels last year, and this summer has begun exporting energy back into the Delaware Electric Cooperative grid, according to Costal Point. Not only do the panels provide cheap and clean energy for the armory, but they also send power to the other 84,000 users of the same grid.

California Reserve Base to Receive New Tanker Planes

March Air Reserve Base, California is set to receive the newest fleet of tanker planes by 2028, according to a Press-Enterprise story. The new tankers will help the base become a key player in controlling tensions in the Pacific. March was downsized in the 1990s to a reserve base, but this investment will likely keep the base open for decades to come.

Virginia Economic Development Partnership Searching for Logistics Sector Director

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership is accepting applications for the position of director, logistics industry sector, according to a job listing.

Air Force photo from March Air Reserve Bae by Staff Sgt. Micah Coate

July 9, 2024

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DHS Wants 20K More Guard Members for Border Mission

DHS Wants 20K More Guard Members for Border Mission

The Department of Homeland Security wants 20,000 more National Guard members to help with President Trump’s immigration enforcement plan on the U.S.-Mexico border, The Hill reported. The Guard members would “help carry out the President’s mandate from the American...

Snap of the Week

Snap of the Week

Army Col. Nicholas J. Ploetz, center, commanding officer of 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, Lt. Col. Michael R. Gabriel, right, outgoing commanding officer of 4th Attack Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th CAB, 4th Infantry Division, and Lt. Col. Timothy B. Light...

DOD Looking for Safe Ways to Shoot Down Drones

DOD Looking for Safe Ways to Shoot Down Drones

DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit has invited industry to present low-collateral defeat capabilities that would help the Pentagon with counter-drone efforts at installations without doing harm to nearby communities, Air and Space Forces Magazine reported. “You’re trying...

Coming Up: Webinar on ADC’s Military Spouse Leadership Initiative

Coming Up: Webinar on ADC’s Military Spouse Leadership Initiative

ADC will host a 30-minute webinar May 29 at 12 noon Eastern time on how to nominate military spouses for the Military Spouse Leadership Initiative. “If you know a military spouse who is driven by service, leadership and a commitment to strengthening defense...

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