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New Report: The Role of Military Families in National Security

New Report: The Role of Military Families in National Security

by ADC | Apr 21, 2025 | Military Families, Military Spouse Leadership Initiative, On Base

The stability of the homefront is “a critical, under-recognized component of national defense,” according to a new report on the role of military families in national security. The study, “Defining Homefront Readiness Defining Homefront Readiness: The Role of Military...
DOGE-Inspired Job Cuts Start at DOD

DOGE-Inspired Job Cuts Start at DOD

by ADC | Mar 6, 2025 | Congress/DoD, Defense Budget, Military Families, On Base, Veterans

DOD leaders have begun laying off civilian employees they do not believe are “mission-critical.” Among the offices where employees have been cut so far are the Defense Health Agency, the Defense Logistics Agency, the Navy and the Uniformed Services University of the...
Today: ADC Webinar on Military Community and Family Programs

Today: ADC Webinar on Military Community and Family Programs

by ADC | Feb 19, 2025 | Congress/DoD, Military Families, On Base

DOD is hosting a webinar at 4 p.m. Eastern time today to provide an overview of the Office of Military Community & Family Policy and its support for military families. It “will introduce you to the work of the DOD MC&FP. MC&FP contributes to force...
Return-to-Office Order Doesn’t Include Military Spouses

Return-to-Office Order Doesn’t Include Military Spouses

by ADC | Feb 14, 2025 | Congress/DoD, Military Families, On Base, Quality of Life

Military spouses are exempt from a Trump administration order that requires almost all federal employees to report to a physical office, Stars and Stripes reported. “Agencies should accordingly ensure that their return-to-office plans categorically exempt all military...
DOD Webinar to Cover Military Community and Family Programs

DOD Webinar to Cover Military Community and Family Programs

by ADC | Feb 14, 2025 | Congress/DoD, Military Families, On Base, Quality of Life

DOD is hosting a webinar next week to provide an overview of the Office of Military Community & Family Policy and its support for military families. It “will introduce you to the work of the DOD MC&FP. MC&FP contributes to force readiness and quality of...
Navy Solicits Quality of Life Feedback

Navy Solicits Quality of Life Feedback

by ADC | Feb 7, 2025 | Congress/DoD, Military Families, On Base, Quality of Life

As part of an ongoing push to improve quality of life for sailors, the Navy recently announced a plan to canvas suggestions from military members and their families to inform future improvements. “Our Sailors and families are the heart and soul of everything we do in...
Bipartisan Bill Would Exempt Military Spouses from Federal Back-to-Office Orders

Bipartisan Bill Would Exempt Military Spouses from Federal Back-to-Office Orders

by ADC | Feb 6, 2025 | Congress/DoD, Military Families, On Base

Reps. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Eugene Vindman (D-Va.) introduced a bill Wednesday that would exempt military spouses from the Trump administration’s order that federal employees who work remotely return to the office. “As a 25-year Army veteran, I’ve seen firsthand the...
In Our Communities

In Our Communities

by ADC | Jan 28, 2025 | BRAC, Education, In Our Communities, Military Families, On Base

New Ohio Law to Increase School Access for Military Families Ohio lawmakers recently passed a bill that requires schools to accept open enrollment for military members, according to Military.com. This means that military families can now enroll their children in any...
Review: Service Member Pay Is Competitive with Civilian Job Market

Review: Service Member Pay Is Competitive with Civilian Job Market

by ADC | Jan 16, 2025 | Congress/DoD, Military Families, On Base, Quality of Life

The average service member pay is at the 70th percentile of the U.S. job market, DOD reported in its quadrennial compensation review, which it released Wednesday. Officials said the department should work harder to help members and recruits understand the benefits...
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