by ADC | Oct 21, 2020 | Congress/DoD, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base
A partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the University of Georgia will establish a collaborative network of public-private partners to deliver nature-based solutions and natural infrastructure to strengthen community resilience, reports...
by ADC | Oct 21, 2020 | Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base
A recently signed intergovernmental support agreement (IGSA) between Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) and the County of Ventura is expected to save government spending, increase Navy operational efficiencies and enhance mission effectiveness, DVIDs reports. The IGSA...
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by ADC | Oct 8, 2020 | Congress/DoD, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base
The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Army, Fort Huachuca and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to release public records relating to the base’s coverup of a 2010 report showing groundwater pumping was harming the San Pedro River…...
by ADC | Oct 4, 2020 | Congress/DoD, Energy, General, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base
Directorate of Public Works at Fort Detrick gave the go-ahead to begin a project replacing a current two pipe chiller and boiler system with Packaged Terminal Air Conditioners in all five barracks, totaling 240 room. The project began in August… A new aquatics...
by ADC | Sep 24, 2020 | Congress/DoD, Military Families, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced the U.S. Department of Defense awarded 7.5 million to develop technology-enhanced learning centers at five Vernon Parish schools that serve thousands of families supported by the U.S. Army’s Fort Polk. “We are grateful for this...
by ADC | Aug 12, 2020 | Congress/DoD, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base
The Department of Veterans Affairs is highlighting top veterans employers in each state in a new blog post. VA talked with officials in each state for the informal survey. Here are some of the notable findings: The state government is among the largest employers of...
by ADC | Aug 11, 2020 | Congress/DoD, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base
Digital Garrison, a free app developed in partnership between Army Installation Management Command and the Army and Air Force Exchange Service, will help service member living on/near army bases to find programs ranging from child care to medical services. “Digital...
by ADC | Aug 6, 2020 | Congress/DoD, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has two virtual job recruitment opportunities in August. The first virtual career fair and online recruiting event is for the Denver-region on August 13. The second event, focused on the Camp Pendleton area, will be held on August...
by ADC | Jul 17, 2020 | Congress/DoD, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base
The Knox Regional Development Alliance (KRDA) recently announced a new partnership with Kentucky Career Center and Fort Knox to better serve the military spouse community with career development when moving to the region. “Statistics say that upwards of 70 percent of...
