Summit Series Next Week

October 15, 2020

Keynote Series

Are you Ready for What’s Next? The Future of our National Defense
Thursday, October 22 // 3:00 – 4:30 PM

There is a growing consensus in Congress and DOD that we are entering a new era of great power competition and in order to be prepared for the threat posed by near-peer competitors the military must re-align its strategic military doctrines, culture, and service programs and budgets. But what exactly will those re-alignments look like? And what are the implications for installations and defense communities?

This discussion will explore these questions as top military leaders and defense experts dive into these complex issues.

Pop Up Events

Army Town Hall

Monday, Oct. 19 // 1:30 – 2:30 PM

Engage with top Army Installation Leadership as they discuss pressing issues, opportunities for community partnerships and their key priorities and policies for the coming year. This is your chance to speak directly to the decision makers.

Back to School – How Communities and Installations are Managing the Fall School Semester

Tuesday, Oct. 20 // 3:00 – 4:30 PM

As military connected students return to the classroom, many school systems are struggling to implement new procedures to ensure teachers and children are protected from the COVID-19 pandemic. With schools all across the country moving in different directions DOD is forced to identify policies that meet both DOD and local COVID-19 policies.

This interactive discussion will explore how communities and installations are working together to ensure children continue to receive quality education but also remain safe and healthy.

October 15, 2020

Recent News

In Our Communities

In Our Communities

Minot Air Force Base, Montana is set to receive $850 million for upgrades to its nuclear weapons facilities, The North Dakota Monitor reported. The upgrades are part of a broader effort to modernize the nation’s nuclear arsenal, ensuring its reliability and...

Some in GOP Want to Punt Spending to Next Year

Some in GOP Want to Punt Spending to Next Year

House Appropriations Committee Chair Tom Cole (R-Okla.) hopes that his committee will know by the end of next week how much funding it plans to allocate for each of the 12 spending bills for fiscal year 2025, which starts Oct. 1. It’s not uncommon for lawmakers to...

Upcoming DOD Webinar on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

Upcoming DOD Webinar on Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity

DOD’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs is hosting a webinar Wednesday, May 15 at 4 p.m. ET to discuss artificial intelligence and cybersecurity. The webinar will provide state and local leaders with best practices and expertise on how to support sector risk...

Register Now for ADC Connect, Focusing on the Future of Partnerships

Register Now for ADC Connect, Focusing on the Future of Partnerships

Registration is now open for ADC Connect, “a unique opportunity to be ‘in the room’ as we define the future of partnerships,” according to the event website. The half-day event in Washington, D.C. July 25 will include a discussion of ADC’s role in community-military...

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