Final Appropriations Deadline Approaches
Friday is the deadline for Congress to pass the final six appropriations bills for the current fiscal year. The defense appropriations bill is part of the package. Punchbowl News reported this morning that negotiators have finished work on defense spending and other...
In Our Communities
Newport News Shipbuilding in Virginia expects to hire 3,000 skilled trade workers this year and a total of 19,000 over the next 10 years as the demand for nuclear-powered submarines increases, The Virginian-Pilot reported. “We are making intentional investments and...
Upcoming Webinars on EPA Community Change Grants
The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced a round of funding for “environmental and climate justice activities to benefit disadvantaged communities through projects that reduce pollution, increase community climate resilience, and build community capacity...
Snap of the Week
Lt. Col. Jonathan Vaage, 98th Flying Training Squadron director of operations, and Branden Sorensen, Air Force Recruiting Service-sponsored Formula Drift driver, prepare to land after tandem skydiving at the Air Force Academy, Colorado, March 13. Sorensen, who has...
American Legion Head Willing to Consider Providing Safe Space to Lock Up Vets’ Guns
The head of the American Legion said Wednesday that the veterans organization would be willing to work with lawmakers on an initiative to safely store veterans’ guns at American Legion posts, especially for those who are in duress and may be contemplating suicide....
In Our Communities
The Army has signed a contract with two Huntsville, Alabama companies to help with weapons systems testing at Redstone Arsenal, Tribune News Service reported. Up to 600 workers will be involved. “The type of work we provide ranges from hands-on skilled technicians to...
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In Our Communities
The Army has signed a contract with two Huntsville, Alabama companies to help with weapons systems testing at Redstone Arsenal, Tribune News Service...
DOD Budget Request Would Make More Service Members Eligible for Basic Needs Allowance
The Pentagon’s budget request released this week would make more military families eligible for the Basic Needs Allowance, Military Times reported....
U.S. Puts Together $300 Million Aid Package for Ukraine
The White House announced Tuesday it’s sending $300 million in military aid to Ukraine. “When Russian troops advance and its guns fire, Ukraine does...
New E-Book from Boingo Wireless Describes Role of 5G and Wi-Fi on Bases
A new digital guide from Boingo Wireless is designed to help military branches and federal agencies understand and deploy next-generation...
DOD Budget Request Includes 4.5% Pay Raise, Boosts ‘Resilient Communities’
The Pentagon Monday released a nearly $850 billion budget request for fiscal year 2025. That’s just a slight increase from what is expected to be an...
DOD Out of Money to Replenish Weapons Sent to Ukraine
The Pentagon announced in December it was unable to send more weapons and munitions to Ukraine because Congress had not authorized more spending....
In Our Communities
Fuel tanks at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility in Hawaii finished being emptied last week, months ahead of schedule, DOD announced. The Navy...
1,000 Troops to Build Temporary Seaport to Bring Aid to Gaza
About 1,000 soldiers and sailors will deploy soon to build a temporary seaport off the coast of Gaza to provide food to Gazans, as Stars and Stripes...
White House to Release Budget Plan Today
The Biden administration is releasing its fiscal year 2025 budget request today, kicking off a likely contentious appropriations season. Next year’s...
Army National Guard Reenlistment Bonuses Are Back
The Army National Guard will once again provide reenlistment bonuses to National Guard soldiers who choose to reenlist, Task & Purpose reported....