Snap of the Week
Florida Army National Guard soldiers begin clearing debris and helping restore communities in Pass-a-Grille, Florida Oct. 10 following Hurricane Milton. Army photo by Sgt. Maddie Fortune
Spouses in the Spotlight in San Antonio
ADC’s upcoming Installation Innovation Forum will feature a special conversation with three of the nation’s highest-ranking military spouses. The session will explore “how defense communities and installations can begin integrating these champions into their local...
In Our Communities
Image-Analyzing Camera at Kentucky Army Depot Draws Attention Blue Grass Army Depot, Kentucky has begun testing Scylla, AI-based software that analyzes camera footage in real time and scans for potential threats, like weapons or violence. Recently, the depot held a...
Shaping the Defense Workforce of Tomorrow
A special panel at the upcoming Installation Innovation Forum will focus on the “Skills Forward” approach to innovating the future defense workforce. “Industry experts, military leaders and workforce development professionals will share insights on talent acquisition,...
Program Reimburses Travel for Temporary Child Care Support
A new pilot program in several branches will reimburse travel costs if a family needs to bring a child care provider with them to a new duty station, as Military Times reported. Members of the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard are eligible for the...
In Our Communities
Massachusetts Guard Gun Range Project Shelved A Camp Edwards machine gun range at Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts has been put on hold after Gov. Maura Healey (D) announced she would not approve the construction project, according to Cape Cod Times. The range had...
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In Our Communities
Massachusetts Guard Gun Range Project Shelved A Camp Edwards machine gun range at Joint Base Cape Cod, Massachusetts has been put on hold after Gov....
Guard, DOD Assets on Standby as Hurricane Milton Approaches Florida
More than 5,000 Florida National Guard members have been mobilized as the state prepares for Hurricane Milton, expected to hit the Tampa area as a...
DOD Awards Higher Education Grants to Modernize Workforce
DOD announced Monday a round of grant funding to 21 historically Black colleges and universities and 49 minority-serving institutions, according to...
In Our Communities
Milton Preparation at MacDill MacDill Air Force Base, Florida has begun evacuating personnel and aircraft as Hurricane Milton approaches the Gulf of...
Checking in with Military Families
On Base wanted to know what is on the minds of military families these days, so we checked in with National Military Family Association CEO Besa...
Navy Surpasses Recruitment Goals
The Navy surpassed its recruitment goals for the fiscal year that ended Monday, according to Military Times. “The Navy is focused on thoughtfully...
In Our Communities
New California Laws Boost Military Students, Veterans California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed several bills into law last week to support veterans...
Snap of the Week
MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, is shown Sept. 27, following Hurricane Helene, which brought record-breaking storm surge to MacDill. Air Force...
Air Force Names Candidate Bases for KC-46A Pegasus
The Air Force Wednesday announced seven finalists being considered as the new home of KC-46A Pegasus Main Operating Base 7: Bangor Air National...
In Our Communities
Guam to Establish Public-Private Partnership for Fuel Resilience The Port Authority of Guam board of directors recently voted to allow a...