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In Our Communities

In Our Communities

by Asa Rhoden | May 7, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, In Our Communities, On Base

New Mexico Missile Range Hosts Annual Ranchers’ Day  The White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico hosted its annual Ranchers’ Day, bringing in local ranchers to learn about the importance of the range and gain a better understanding of its role in the community....
In Our Communities

In Our Communities

by Asa Rhoden | May 6, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, In Our Communities, On Base

Washington Base Partners with Tribe for Honor Walk  Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington partnered with the local Nisqually Indian Tribe to partake in an Honor Walk along sacred sites. According to an Army report, the event brought in 105 participants from the tribe...
In Our Communities

In Our Communities

by Asa Rhoden | May 5, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, In Our Communities, On Base, Quality of Life

Maryland Base Hosts Spouse Appreciation  Joint Base Andrews, Maryland hosted a military spouse appreciation night, giving spouses a chance to make connections and learn about resources. According to an Air Force story, the base’s Military and Family Readiness Center...
What’s Next: Energy Needs in the Age of AI with Converge

What’s Next: Energy Needs in the Age of AI with Converge

by Asa Rhoden | May 4, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, On Base, Three Questions

As a part of ADC’s 50th anniversary, ADC partners are reflecting on the past of defense communities and where the future is heading. Converge Strategies CEO and Co-founder Michael Wu spoke with the On Base team on overcoming the increasing energy demands of the...
Army Introduces Data Ops Center to Streamline AI

Army Introduces Data Ops Center to Streamline AI

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...
Army Opens Two Contracts for Data Centers

Army Opens Two Contracts for Data Centers

by Asa Rhoden | Apr 1, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, On Base

The Army has selected two companies to create data centers at two installations to be completed by 2029.  Global Investment Firm Carlyle was selected to develop a data center on 1,384 acres at Fort Bliss, Texas, and Cyrus One is set to develop 1,201 acres at Dugway...
Anthropic AI Ban Deemed Illegal by Judge

Anthropic AI Ban Deemed Illegal by Judge

by Asa Rhoden | Mar 31, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, On Base

A federal judge has blocked the federal government from labeling Anthropic and its AI system Claude as a “supply-chain security risk,” Defense One reported. The ruling cited the First Amendment, saying the Pentagon’s decision infringed on Anthropic’s rights.  “The...
Anthropic AI Designated Supply Chain Risk by Pentagon

Anthropic AI Designated Supply Chain Risk by Pentagon

by Asa Rhoden | Mar 4, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, DOD/Pentagon, On Base

The Pentagon declared that Anthropic AI is a supply chain risk after the Trump administration ordered federal agencies to stop using the company’s products, The Hill reported.  “Effective immediately, no contractor, supplier, or partner that does business with the...
Infrastructure, AI, Cyber: The New Energy and Water Threats

Infrastructure, AI, Cyber: The New Energy and Water Threats

by ADC | Feb 25, 2026 | Artificial Intelligence, News from ADC, On Base

One takeaway from last month’s ADC Installation Energy & Water Forum: Military and community needs and relationships around energy and water have shifted in the several years since ADC last held a similar forum several years ago. “As AI, autonomy, advanced...
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