by Asa Rhoden | Jan 12, 2026 | News from ADC, On Base
ADC announced speakers for the upcoming Installation Energy & Water Forum, which will focus on the importance of utility resiliency to support military readiness. It is taking place Jan. 29 in Arlington, Virginia and is...
by Asa Rhoden | Jan 12, 2026 | In Our Communities, On Base
California Base Introduces VR Training Beale Air Force Base, California introduced virtual reality training technology for the Air Force Enlisted Airmanship Continuum Foundation courses. According to an Air Force report, the VR training allows service members to...
by Asa Rhoden | Jan 9, 2026 | Defense Budget, On Base
President Trump recently announced he would be asking for a $1.5 trillion defense budget for 2027, a 50% increase from 2026. Trump claimed on Truth Social that the increase would pay for his “Dream Military,” Politico reported. The new funding would be able to support...
by Asa Rhoden | Jan 9, 2026 | Congress, DOD/Pentagon, On Base
The Senate voted 52-47 on Thursday to advance a measure blocking Trump from taking further military action in Venezuela without congressional approval. Five Republicans, led by Rand Paul (R-Ky.), joined Democrats in moving the war powers resolution...
by Asa Rhoden | Jan 9, 2026 | In Our Communities, On Base
Navy Announces Shore Installation Awards The Navy Installations Command recently announced the inaugural 2025 Shore Battle “E” awards, which recognize the best shore installations in supporting fleet readiness. The winning installations were: Naval Base San...
by Asa Rhoden | Jan 9, 2026 | On Base
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cameron Gibbs, an aircraft metals technology specialist with the 121st Air Refueling Wing, practices plasma cutting at Rickenbacker Air National Guard Base, Ohio, Jan. 7. Air Force photo by Airman Samir Harris
by Asa Rhoden | Jan 8, 2026 | DOD/Pentagon, On Base
A new Pentagon deal with Lockheed Martin will increase interceptor missile production to over 2,000 a year, Defense News reported. The seven-year contract will also include subcontracts to ensure suppliers are available to streamline production. The increase in...
by Asa Rhoden | Jan 8, 2026 | In Our Communities, On Base
California Base May Host New F-35Cs The Navy is considering plans to move FA-18E/F squadrons from Air Station Lemoore, California to make room for brand new F-35C Lightning II fighter jets. According to an article by The Sun, the Navy hosted a 30-day public...
by Asa Rhoden | Jan 7, 2026 | Congress, DOD/Pentagon, On Base
After a briefing with Secretary of State Marco Rubio late on Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters that he does not expect U.S. troops to be deployed in Venezuela after the ousting of Nicolás Maduro, AP News reported. Another participant in the...
