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August 7, 2024
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Army Corps Completes Puerto Rico Storm Management Study

The Army Corps of Engineers recently completed a study of the effects of tropical storms on Ocean Park and Rincon, Puerto Rico and investigated how the federal government should solve the increased risk of erosion and flooding. The recommendations include providing incentives for citizens most at risk of property destruction to relocate.

New Mexico Targets DOD with Updated PFAS Lawsuit

The state of New Mexico is pursuing a suit against multiple PFAS polluters, including the Department of Defense, Albuquerque Journal reported.

Missouri Base Receives 5G Upgrade

Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri has begun to install a new cell tower and multiple cell bases throughout the installation to provide 5G coverage. The upgrade will limit congestion and improve emergency preparedness and military family leisure time. The tower will be active later this year following an inspection by the Defense Information Systems Agency, according to the Houston Harrold.

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August 7, 2024
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In Our Communities

Sep 9, 2024

Fort Campbell Signs Three New IGSAs Fort Campbell, Kentucky recently signed three Intergovernmental Support Agreements, Clarksville Now reported. The agreements create deals with the city of Hopkinsville for bulk salt purchasing, Pennyrile Regional Energy Agency for...

New Tech Is Key to Recruitment, Brown Says

New Tech Is Key to Recruitment, Brown Says

Sep 9, 2024

It’s important that DOD continues investing in workplace technology that helps it compete with the private sector in attracting top talent, Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. CQ Brown said last week, according to a DOD story. “We have to invest in those right resources and be...

IIF Agenda Released: Plan Your Event Schedule

IIF Agenda Released: Plan Your Event Schedule

Sep 9, 2024

ADC released the agenda for the upcoming Installation Innovation Forum in an announcement last week. The agenda features more than 60 workshops, keynotes, breakouts and networking opportunities over three days. The first day kicks off with the popular Installation...

Wittman: $833 Billion Defense Budget to Be Delayed

Wittman: $833 Billion Defense Budget to Be Delayed

Sep 6, 2024

Congress is likely to settle on an $833 billion defense spending level – when it gets around to passing a spending bill – Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) said this week, as Defense News reported. The topline figure he predicted is in line with a bipartisan budget agreement....

Snap of the Week

Snap of the Week

Sep 6, 2024

Rappel Master, Master Sgt. Martin Arcilla, 83rd Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, looks up while descending the stairs of the rappel tower at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey Sept. 1. Arcilla was one of more than 70 competitors seeking to earn the...

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