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 12, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
In collaboration with ADC, Matrix is releasing “Widening the Aperture Part II: Installation-Community Cooperation Against Drone Threats.” The report outlines what solutions installations and their surrounding communities can pursue to protect against unmanned...
by Asa Rhoden | May 11, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
George Schlossberg has been involved with defense communities since drafting the language for the first round of BRAC in 1988, where he helped streamline military buildup during the Cold War. After he left the Pentagon, he volunteered with ADC (then the National...
by Asa Rhoden | May 8, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
Partnership is at the core of Kathleen Ferguson’s career. Her service spans 35 years in the Air Force civilian workforce and includes three Presidential Rank Awards. She has held a variety of leadership positions and represented the Air Force on Capitol Hill many...
by Asa Rhoden | May 7, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
From serving the Monterey Bay in California as a member of Congress to spearheading military readiness as the secretary of defense – with many other positions in between and beyond – Leon Panetta’s career has carried a deep commitment and dedication to public service,...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 30, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
The upcoming ADC50 Summit + Celebration is now an official America250 event, ADC announced Wednesday. The Summit + Celebration acknowledges the association’s 50th anniversary “When defense community members, DOW leaders and partner organizations gather in Washington,...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 23, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
ADC’s yearly Installation Innovation Forum has been announced for 2026, being set in Tampa, Florida on October 26-28. Registration will be open after the upcoming ADC50 Summit + Celebration. “IIF 2026 will bring together 1,000+ military, community and industry...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 20, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
Advocacy is a core tenet of Randall Yim’s life. As deputy under secretary of defense for installations, Yim was instrumental in expanding redevelopment tools, advancing no-cost economic development conveyance authority and supporting community-led reuse of former...
by Asa Rhoden | Apr 10, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
As assistant secretary of defense for economic security, Josh Gotbaum played a pivotal role during the BRAC era, advancing policies and programs that supported communities navigating base closures and economic transition. Gotbaum served as assistant secretary of...
