by ADC | Feb 5, 2025 | In Our Communities, On Base
Texas Guard Can Now Make Immigration Arrests Texas National Guard soldiers now have the authority to make immigration-related arrests and detain and deport undocumented migrants, the Texas Tribune reported. The authority is through an agreement between the state and...
by ADC | Feb 4, 2025 | Congress/DoD, On Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised again Monday that the military will continue to support immigration enforcement efforts, this time while visiting the border with border czar Tom Homan, as The Hill reported. “Any assets necessary at the Defense Department to...
by ADC | Feb 4, 2025 | GADC, On Base
There are just a few days left to nominate a community for this year’s class of Great American Defense Communities. Nominations are being accepted through Friday, Feb. 7. Check out ADC’s program guide and the recording of its recent informational webinar to learn more...
by ADC | Feb 4, 2025 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Recruitment
The Army will have 10 more basic training units by April. The units at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Fort Sill, Oklahoma will allow the service to send 9,600 more recruits through basic training per year, Military.com reported. “Expanding basic training capacity is...
by ADC | Feb 3, 2025 | Congress/DoD, On Base
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border today as the military continues supporting immigration enforcement, Politico reported. Hegseth will meet with Joint Task Force North at Fort Bliss, Texas. “The Defense Department will support the...