
Eglin’s Dale Marks Tapped to Lead DOD Energy and Environment Work
President Trump has nominated Dale Marks as assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations and environment, as Get The Coast reported. Marks currently oversees operations at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida as executive director of the 96th Test Wing. Politico...
Bipartisan Bill Would Exempt Military Spouses from Federal Back-to-Office Orders
Reps. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Eugene Vindman (D-Va.) introduced a bill Wednesday that would exempt military spouses from the Trump administration’s order that federal employees who work remotely return to the office. “As a 25-year Army veteran, I’ve seen firsthand the...
In Our Communities
3D-Printed Barracks Open at Fort Bliss Fort Bliss, Texas has recently opened 3D-printed barracks for service members, according to a DVIDs story. The three buildings house up to 56 soldiers each and are constructed by the base’s printer using a unique type of concrete...
Senators Want DOD Review of Housing Hikes in Defense Communities
Democrats on the Senate Banking Committee are asking the Pentagon to look into high housing costs for military families, The Hill reported. They specifically want to know if property management site RealPage – which is being sued by several states – allows landlords...
Parnell to Become Top Pentagon Spokesperson
Sean Parnell, a combat veteran and former congressional candidate in Pennsylvania, has been named chief Pentagon spokesperson and assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, as CBS News reported. “Sean is a fearless Patriot & Combat vet who exudes...
In Our Communities
Texas Guard Can Now Make Immigration Arrests Texas National Guard soldiers now have the authority to make immigration-related arrests and detain and deport undocumented migrants, the Texas Tribune reported. The authority is through an agreement between the state and...
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In Our Communities
Texas Guard Can Now Make Immigration Arrests Texas National Guard soldiers now have the authority to make immigration-related arrests and detain and...
‘100% Operational Control of the Border,’ Hegseth Promises in Texas
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth promised again Monday that the military will continue to support immigration enforcement efforts, this time while...
Friday is Deadline to Become a Great American Defense Community
There are just a few days left to nominate a community for this year’s class of Great American Defense Communities. Nominations are being accepted...
Army’s Expansion Can Train Thousands of More Recruits Per Year
The Army will have 10 more basic training units by April. The units at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri and Fort Sill, Oklahoma will allow the service to...
Hegseth to Visit Southern Border Today
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is traveling to the U.S.-Mexico border today as the military continues supporting immigration enforcement, Politico...
DOD Reverses Abortion Travel Policy
The Pentagon last week did away with the Biden-era policy that reimbursed service members for time and expenses if they had to travel to another...
In Our Communities
Air Force Says Preliminary Results Show No Higher Cancer Risk Near Missiles The Air Force has not found a higher rate of cancer among missileers and...
Black Hawk Crew Who Died in DCA Crash Were Based at Belvoir
Army and Pentagon investigators are looking into what went wrong Wednesday night when an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided with a regional jet...
Army Secretary Nominee Wants Service to Speed Up Its Tech
Daniel Driscoll, President Trump’s pick for Army secretary, told lawmakers Thursday that the Army should rely more on technologies that are already...
In Our Communities
Kansas Army Base Contributed $2 Billion to Economy in 2024 Fort Riley, Kansas has officially surpassed $2 billion in local economic impact,...