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State of the Union: Biden Touches on Russia, China, Military Innovation

State of the Union: Biden Touches on Russia, China, Military Innovation

by ADC | Feb 8, 2023 | China, Congress/DoD, Installation Innovation, On Base, Russia-Ukraine

Much of President Biden’s State of the Union address Tuesday night focused on domestic issues such as the economy and the looming debt limit crisis, but he also spoke to issues related to Ukraine, China and DOD innovation. Here are a few excerpts from the speech,...
New Foreign Affairs Committee Chair McCaul Expects Continued Support for Ukraine

New Foreign Affairs Committee Chair McCaul Expects Continued Support for Ukraine

by ADC | Jan 23, 2023 | Congress/DoD, Defense Budget, On Base, Russia-Ukraine

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said Sunday that “there’s enough support on both sides of the aisle, majority in the Democratic Party, majority in the Republican,” to continue U.S. aid for Ukraine. McCaul made the remarks on CNN when...
In Our Communities

In Our Communities

by ADC | Jan 11, 2023 | Congress/DoD, In Our Communities, Mission Support/Community Partnerships, On Base, Russia-Ukraine

The Air Force confirmed that 100 Ukrainian troops will train at Fort Sill, Oklahoma on how to operate the Patriot missile system, as Military Times reported. Such training usually takes a year, but the Pentagon is looking for ways to expedite the program…. Edzel Butac...
U.S. to Send Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine in New Package

U.S. to Send Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine in New Package

by ADC | Jan 6, 2023 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Russia-Ukraine

The United States will send Bradley fighting vehicles to Ukraine as part of a new aid package worth almost $3 billion, as CNN reported. President Biden discussed the plan in a Thursday phone call with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, where they “expressed their common...
Reports: U.S. to Send Patriot Missile Defense System to Ukraine

Reports: U.S. to Send Patriot Missile Defense System to Ukraine

by ADC | Dec 21, 2022 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Russia-Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is making his first visit to the U.S. since Russia invaded his country earlier this year. He’ll meet with President Biden today then address a joint session of Congress. Meanwhile, the administration is making plans to send the...
Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Visits Ukraine, Says More Support Needed

Bipartisan Congressional Delegation Visits Ukraine, Says More Support Needed

by ADC | Dec 13, 2022 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Russia-Ukraine

A bipartisan group of House members returned from a trip to Kyiv saying the U.S. needs to send more weapons support, The Hill reported. “They are… able to fight for themselves,” Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), the leader of the delegation said of Ukrainians Monday. “If...
HASC Chair Smith Says Transparency Doesn’t Have to Slow Ukraine Aid

HASC Chair Smith Says Transparency Doesn’t Have to Slow Ukraine Aid

by ADC | Dec 5, 2022 | Congress/DoD, Defense Budget, On Base, Russia-Ukraine

House Armed Services Committee Chair Adam Smith (D-Wash.) said that some Republicans’ push for more oversight of Ukraine support “makes me a little crazy,” according to Defense News. “Ukraine is spending the money really well; that’s why they’re winning,” he added....
U.S., NATO Helping Rebuild Ukraine’s Power Grid

U.S., NATO Helping Rebuild Ukraine’s Power Grid

by ADC | Nov 30, 2022 | On Base, Russia-Ukraine

The U.S. is committing $53 million to help Ukraine restore its power grid, Secretary of State Anthony Blinken said Tuesday, as The Hill reported. The aid will include transformers, circuit breakers and vehicles to help Ukraine keep its power on through the winter....
U.S. Sending Air Defense Ammo, Anti-Drone Machine Guns to Ukraine

U.S. Sending Air Defense Ammo, Anti-Drone Machine Guns to Ukraine

by ADC | Nov 28, 2022 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Russia-Ukraine

The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will send Ukraine up to $400 million in artillery ammunition, weapons and supplies, Military Times reported. “With Russia’s unrelenting and brutal missile and [unmanned aerial systems] attacks on Ukrainian critical energy...
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