by ADC | May 19, 2025 | In Our Communities, On Base
San Diego Congressman Wants Funding for Autonomous Watch Towers Off the Coast U.S. Rep. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) has asked Congress for funding for autonomous watch towers off the San Diego coast to stop maritime smuggling in the region. The $60 million requested funding...
by ADC | May 19, 2025 | Congress/DoD, Defense Budget, On Base
The House Budget Committee Sunday night advanced what President Trump has called a “big, beautiful bill” to enact his tax and spending cuts. Axios reports that lawmakers expect changes to the bill before it reaches the House floor, especially as two separate factions...
by ADC | May 16, 2025 | Congress/DoD, On Base
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...
by ADC | May 16, 2025 | On Base
The Space Force head is moving forward with plans to move some Air National Guard members who work on space issues into the Space Force, AP reported. Chief of Space Operations Chance Saltzman said the moves would be more efficient than creating a separate Guard for...
by ADC | May 16, 2025 | On Base, 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...