by ADC | Feb 26, 2025 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
Stephen Feinberg told the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday that it “is in [his] wheelhouse” to find efficiencies and cost savings at the Pentagon if he is confirmed as deputy secretary of defense. “There is great opportunity to improve our cost structure, our...
by ADC | Jan 10, 2025 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The Biden administration announced Thursday what is likely to be its last shipment of military aid to Ukraine. The package of about $500 million includes air defense missiles, air-to-ground munition and F-16 support equipment, according to a DOD press release. The...
by ADC | Sep 24, 2024 | In Our Communities, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
Zelenskyy Visits Pennsylvania Ammunition Plant CNN recently covered the arrival of President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the Scranton Army Ammunition Plant in Pennsylvania, which has recently increased production to aid in the Ukrainian war effort. “Scranton...
by ADC | Sep 5, 2024 | On Base, Russia-Ukraine
Razom for Ukraine, a group that backs funding Ukraine in its defense against Russia is urging lawmakers to extend the administration’s authority to send economic and weapons support to Ukraine, Politico reported. “At the current pace at which the United States...
by ADC | Jul 5, 2024 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
A bipartisan group of top lawmakers will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Wednesday during a NATO summit in D.C., Politico reported. Among those meeting with Zelenskyy will be Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Minority Leader Mitch...
by ADC | Jun 6, 2024 | On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee signed off on its draft bill Wednesday, sending it to the full Appropriations Committee. Democrats oppose the measure, which would cut aid to Ukraine and restrict the Pentagon from enacting the Biden administration’s...
by ADC | Apr 25, 2024 | Congress/DoD, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
President Joe Biden signed a $95 billion package Wednesday morning that provides aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. After a long delay, the House passed the package Saturday, and the Senate followed Tuesday. “It’s a good day for America, it’s a good day for Europe,...
by ADC | Apr 24, 2024 | Congress/DoD, Defense Budget, Israel-Hamas, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The Senate passed the House’s version of a foreign aid package Tuesday night and sent it to President Biden, who said he will sign it. “A bipartisan majority in the Senate joined the House to answer history’s call at this critical inflection point,” President Biden...
by ADC | Apr 23, 2024 | Congress/DoD, Defense Budget, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The Senate is expected to pass a foreign aid package as early as today, and the President is expected to sign it right away. They would be approving the long-delayed House legislation, which passed over the weekend, as On Base reported. “The Biden administration is...
