by ADC | May 11, 2022 | Congress/DoD, Defense Budget, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The House voted late Tuesday night to authorize another $40 billion for military, economic and humanitarian aid for Ukraine. The vote was 368-57. “With this aid package, America sends a resounding message to the world of our unwavering determination to stand with the...
by ADC | May 11, 2022 | Congress/DoD, DCIP, Infrastructure, OLDCC, On Base
The DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation is now accepting grant applications for the Defense Community Infrastructure Program for fiscal year 2022. The grant process information has now been posted on Grants.gov. OLDCC also released a fact sheet for...
by ADC | May 11, 2022 | Congress/DoD, Housing, In Our Communities, Military Families, On Base
As the Army plans to potentially reflag U.S. Army Alaska as the 11th Airborne Division, it may move out some Stryker vehicles and move in more personnel to create an upgraded headquarters for the region, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth told Senators Tuesday, as Army...
by ADC | May 10, 2022 | Congress/DoD, Defense Budget, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The House may consider legislation as soon as today to authorize $40 billion in aid for Ukraine as it fights off Russia, CQ reported. The amount, earmarked for military, economic and humanitarian support, is more than what the White House asked for. President Biden...
by ADC | May 10, 2022 | Military Families, On Base
The Air Force is stopping the Base of Preference program that has allowed senior enlisted airmen to choose their next duty stations, effective June 1. Air Force officials said the program wasn’t working as planned and is costly, according to an internal memo obtained...
by ADC | May 10, 2022 | In Our Communities, Infrastructure, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base, Water
Air Force Times visited Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska to see a major runway expansion that is approaching completion. The construction is replacing a 70-year old runway that was falling apart to the point that aircraft from other bases would avoid landing at...
by ADC | May 9, 2022 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
Leaked intelligence reports over the past several days show the U.S. taking a heavier role in supporting Ukraine than President Biden and DOD officials have officially disclosed, as Military.com reported. It appears, for example, that U.S. intelligence helped in the...
by ADC | May 9, 2022 | On Base, Russia-Ukraine
First Lady Jill Biden visited Ukraine Sunday, a surprise rare move for a First Lady to visit a war zone. She met with Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska. They also visited a nearby school housing migrants. “We understand what it takes for the U.S. first lady to come...
by ADC | May 9, 2022 | Congress/DoD, On Base
The Senate Armed Services Committee has voted 15-7 to advance Ravi Chaudhary’s nomination to become assistant Air Force secretary for energy, installations and the environment. Some Republicans went after Chaudhary in his confirmation hearing about a 2021 op-ed in...
