by Asa Rhoden | Apr 20, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth issued a memo to terminate almost all department collective bargaining agreements with unions, Defense One reported. The move is in accordance with President Trump’s executive order banning federal employee unions for many government...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 20, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
Advocacy is a core tenet of Randall Yim’s life. As deputy under secretary of defense for installations, Yim was instrumental in expanding redevelopment tools, advancing no-cost economic development conveyance authority and supporting community-led reuse of former...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 20, 2026 | In Our Communities, On Base
VA Defense Forum Brings in Community Voices The recent Virginia Defense Forum hosted more than 200 defense leaders from the local community, industry, and installations in Norfolk, Virginia. The event focused on the theme “Readiness Begins Locally,” and sessions...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 17, 2026 | On Base, Quality of Life
The Department of Veterans Affairs will provide $112 million in grants to fund suicide prevention programs for veterans, accepting applications from nonprofits, state and local governments, and community organizations, Military.com reported. The funding will come...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 17, 2026 | In Our Communities, On Base
Wisconsin Training Ground Performs Prescribed Burn Fort McCoy, Wisconsin performed a prescribed burn at its training lands, according to an Army report. The procedure removes dead, dry plant waste, ensuring that uncontrolled wildfires are much less likely and...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 17, 2026 | On Base
Marines with Mokapu Elementary School staff pose for a photo during Purple Up Day April 15 at Mokapu Elementary School, Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Marine Corps photo by Nicholas Figueroa
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 16, 2026 | On Base, Quality of Life
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026 could lead to decreases in the price of off base childcare, among other improvements, as Military.com reported. The Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood program has been extended, providing military...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 16, 2026 | In Our Communities, On Base
Microreactor Program Selects Two Bases for Pilot Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado and Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana have been selected as potential hosts of two microreactors. According to a Nuclear News report, the locations were chosen based on land...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 15, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, DOD/Pentagon, On Base
The Army launched the Data Operations Center this month, starting a new initiative to bring together data sets from across the force into one centralized location. Using the system, information to be used in AI and other data analysis projects will be unified under...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 15, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base, Quality of Life
The Air and Space Force will limit the time officers can utilize the Defense Department’s SkillBridge program based on rank, according to a Stars and Stripes story. The SkillBridge program allows active-duty service members to gain civilian work experience in their...
