ADC Podcast: Higher Ground Shares Advantages of Montessori System for Military Families
The latest episode of America’s Defense Communities | The Podcast focuses on Higher Ground Education, a company whose schools across the country are based on the Montessori system. Higher Ground says the education style makes life easier for both military children and...
Guard May Be Without Permanent Leader This Summer
The White House Tuesday nominated Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus, currently at NORAD, to serve as the next head of the National Guard Bureau when Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson retires in early August, along with the current acting vice chief also retires that day. The...
Snap of the Week
Marines assigned to Marine Recruiting Station Baltimore observe a fair attendee conducting the pull-up challenge at the annual York State Fair in Pennsylvania July 20. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Romonoyske-Bean
Senate Appropriators to Mark Up Defense Bill Next Week as House Heads Home
The Senate Appropriations Committee will consider its version of the fiscal year 2025 defense spending bill Aug. 1, along with several other spending bills. The hearing will be livestreamed. The House has passed several spending bills on the house floor but not the...
In Our Communities
Fort Hood Shooting Survivor Hosts Concert in New York to Fund Fisher House Last Saturday, Olean, New York saw the Southern Tier Wounded Warrior Benefit Concert at Bradner Stadium, which featured food, games, and live performances. The event was organized by Fort Hood,...
OLDCC Accepting Applications for Noise Mitigation Projects
The DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation is now accepting grant applications for the Community Noise Mitigation Program, it said in an email announcement. Eligible projects include construction-ready, off-base plans to install noise-mitigating insulation....
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OLDCC Accepting Applications for Noise Mitigation Projects
The DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation is now accepting grant applications for the Community Noise Mitigation Program, it said in an...
Reserve Your Spot in ADC’s Magazine
July 31 is the last day to reserve ad space in America's Defense Communities magazine. Released each fall at Installation Innovation Forum, the...
In Our Communities
Michigan, Navy to Partner on Manufacturing Workforce Training Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) and Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced Monday...
Nominate a Spouse for ADC’s Spouse Leadership Initiative
There’s one week left to nominate candidates for ADC’s Military Spouse Leadership Initiative, which helps “foster a new approach to defense...
Calendar Update: July 31 OLDCC Webinar for Defense Manufacturing Communities
On Base reported yesterday on an upcoming webinar hosted by the DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation on DOD’s Other Transactions (OT)...
Next Week: OLDCC Webinar for Defense Manufacturing Communities
The DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation will host a webinar July 30 on DOD’s Other Transactions (OT) authorities. OTs allow DOD to tap...
Navy Federal Again Partners on Virtual Book Drive
Navy Federal Credit Union is once again partnering with the United Through Reading, a nonprofit that promotes reading and literacy among military...
National Guard Wants to Expand State Partnership Program with Allies
The National Guard is looking to expand the program that partners Guard units with ally nations’ militaries, adding up to 20 partner countries,...
Hardship Payments Coming but Won’t Be Big
DOD is ready to begin issuing economic hardship payments to more than 200,000 service members, but the average check will be about $20 per month,...
NDAA and Defense Spending: Here’s Where Things Stand
Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week and will resume discussions on the National Defense Authorization Act and the fiscal year 2025 defense...