by ADC | Sep 17, 2020 | Congress/DoD, On Base
Plans for a new munitions storage complex at the annex within Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam is raising fears among local residents, stemming from an explosion at the facility which occurred in 1944, as reported by The Honolulu Star-Advertiser. “The plan contains too...
by ADC | Sep 17, 2020 | Congress/DoD, COVID-19, On Base
Limited access to public spaces is causing a strain on armed services recruitment goals, Military.com reports. “Right now, the trend is in the wrong direction,” said Maj. Gen. Edward Thomas Jr., Air Force Recruiting Service’s commander....
by ADC | Sep 17, 2020 | Congress/DoD, COVID-19, On Base
Speaking at AFA’s virtual Air, Space & Cyber Conference on Sept. 16, Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. “Seve” Wilson said a large portion of Air Force employees may continue telework even after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. “They may show up to work in a work...
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by ADC | Sep 16, 2020 | Congress/DoD, Military Families, On Base
Today is the annual Military Spouse Employment Summit hosted by Hiring Our Heroes (HoH). The event will be held September 17th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Author Tina Brown will host this year’s event. Military spouse and anchor of CNN Right Now, Brianna...
by ADC | Sep 16, 2020 | Congress/DoD, Military Families, On Base
A new piece of legislation responds to sexual harassment and abuse in the military services, led by Congresswoman Jackie Speier, Chair of the House Armed Services Military Personnel Subcommittee, and Congressman Markwayne Mullin. “The legislation responds to...
by ADC | Sep 16, 2020 | Congress/DoD, On Base
A ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 11 marked the unveiling of the Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain Innovation Center at Selfridge Research Park. “The purpose of the Kelly Johnson Joint All-Domain Innovation Center is to provide opportunities (and a location) for all...
by ADC | Sep 16, 2020 | Congress/DoD, On Base
Amidst wildfires raging on the west coast and hurricanes threatening the east coast, Army officials released a new directive to installations for resilience measures against rising extreme weather conditions. “This practice will enhance installation readiness...
by ADC | Sep 15, 2020 | Congress/DoD, On Base
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) warned that the upcoming category 1 hurricane moving towards the coast of Biloxi may cause “extreme life-threatening flash flooding likely through Wednesday.” “Responding to these events typically requires...
by ADC | Sep 14, 2020 | On Base
A contract for design and construction of the South Airfield Complex at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake to the Environmental Chemical Corporation. The installation was greatly impacted by a 2019 earthquake. The disaster caused approximately $5 billion in damages...
