by ADC | Dec 6, 2023 | Climate, In Our Communities, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base
A Navy lieutenant and a university professor and researcher wrote in The San Diego Union-Tribune that the Navy and the San Diego region are uniquely positioned to respond to climate change. “San Diego only stands to benefit from swift action on nature-based strategies...
by ADC | Dec 1, 2023 | Climate, Congress/DoD, Environment, On Base, REPI
DOD’s Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) Program and the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership are hosting a webinar next week on cross-agency partnerships for innovative funding strategies. It’s taking place Weds., Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. Eastern time....
by ADC | Dec 1, 2023 | Climate, Congress/DoD, On Base
The Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Honolulu may have leaked as much as 2 million gallons of fuel into the ground since it was built during World War II, according to a new report from state and local officials, Stars and Stripes reported. That is far more than...
by ADC | Nov 29, 2023 | Climate, Congress/DoD, Energy, In Our Communities, On Base
The Air Force is working to develop its first geothermal plant at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, as Air & Space Forces Magazine reported. “With this pilot project, JBSA has an opportunity to spearhead innovations in clean energy and resilient infrastructure,”...
by ADC | Oct 13, 2023 | Climate, Congress/DoD, Environment, On Base
The DOD Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI) program is hosting a webinar Weds., Oct. 18, to discuss installation and community conservation and climate resilience opportunities available through the Sentinel Landscapes Partnership, according to...
by ADC | Oct 11, 2023 | Climate, Congress/DoD, DCIP, Environment, Housing, On Base, PFAS
Assistant Defense Secretary for Energy, Installations, and Environment Brendan Owens recently talked with On Base Editor Randy Ford for the latest episode of America’s Defense Communities | The Podcast and the upcoming edition of America’s Defense Communities...
by ADC | Oct 10, 2023 | Climate, Congress/DoD, Energy, Environment, In Our Communities, On Base
The Navy is partnering with the state of Hawaii on conservation programs around Pacific Missile Range Facility Barking Sands on Kaua’I, Kaua’I Now reported. The Navy will pay the state $4.14 million over five years through DOD’s Readiness and Environmental Protection...
by ADC | Sep 6, 2023 | Climate, In Our Communities, On Base
Among the entities helping with Hurricane Idalia recovery is the Florida State Guard, recently stood back up by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to support the National Guard. It’s the civilian volunteer force’s first deployment since it went defunct after World War II,...
by ADC | Aug 30, 2023 | Climate, Congress/DoD, In Our Communities, On Base
Hurricane Idalia is set to hit Florida Wednesday, potentially harder than any storm has ever hit the area. MacDill Air Force Base evacuated its fleet of KC-135 refueling jets and other aircraft, along with most non-essential military and civilian personnel, according...
