by Asa Rhoden | Jun 5, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base, Quality of Life
Navy Installations Commander Vice Adm. Scott Gray announced that Navy installations will keep grab-and-go food stations open all day for sailors, Military Times reported. The grab-and-go spots, which are planned to be on 95% of shore-based Navy installations by the...
by Asa Rhoden | May 29, 2026 | Defense Budget, DOD/Pentagon, On Base
A new analysis released on Wednesday by the Center for Strategic & International Studies found that it will take up to three years for the Department of War’s munitions stockpiles to return to pre-Iran war levels. Missiles like the Tomahawk, even with the...
by Asa Rhoden | May 28, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base, Quality of Life
The Navy is launching two initiatives to support sailors, focusing on enhancing their nutrition and health, according to a Navy press release. The Human Performance Optimization Program focuses on maintaining physical, mental, and nutritional wellbeing of the...
by Asa Rhoden | May 21, 2026 | Defense Budget, DOD/Pentagon, On Base
House members from both parties called for shipbuilding infrastructure to remain on U.S. soil, during a recent Armed Services Committee hearing with Navy leaders, as Navy Times reported. “I will echo some of my Democrat colleagues: As many ships as we can build in...
by Asa Rhoden | May 20, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base
Amid increasing tensions between Canada and the Trump administration, the Pentagon announced that it will suspend participation on the Permanent Joint Board on Defense, The Hill reported. The board was established in 1940 and brings together defense leaders from each...
by Asa Rhoden | May 19, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base
A bill introduced by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) would increase compensation for disabled veterans and qualifying relatives due to the rise in cost of living, Stars and Stripes reported. “Congress has a responsibility to deliver meaningful benefits for veterans and...
by Asa Rhoden | May 15, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, Drones, On Base
Five installations will pilot new systems for drone defense, Defense News reported. The Pentagon selected: Fort Huachuca, Arizona Fort Bliss, Texas Naval Base Kitsap, Washington Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri ...
by Asa Rhoden | May 12, 2026 | Defense Budget, DOD/Pentagon, News from ADC, On Base
OLDCC Director Patrick O’Brien hosted a town hall Monday at the ADC50 Summit, sharing information about this year’s DCIP funding cycle and fielding questions about proposals. O’Brien spoke on the department’s history as it celebrates its 65th anniversary this year. ...
by Asa Rhoden | May 6, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base
The Trump administration has announced that 5,000 U.S. troops will be removed from Germany in response to the lack of support from NATO allies during the Iran war. Reuters reported that the withdrawal will take place over the next six to 12 months. German Chancellor...
