CSIS: Multiple Reasons for Long-Range Missile Supply Shortage
President Donald Trump confronted Secretary of War Pete Hegseth regarding the munitions shortages effect on the war in Iran, The Washington Post reported. At a Cabinet meeting last weekend at Camp David, Trump expressed frustrations that the shortage had not been...
In Our Communities
‘Game of Drones’ Unites Drone Systems in California A three-day Defense Contract Management Agency-sponsored event at Edwards Air Force Base, California brought together vendors and stakeholders to discuss drone technology. “‘Game of Drones’ brings together teams...
Snap of the Week
A U.S. Army flight medic provides instruction to Soldiers during a MEDEVAC and CASEVAC training lane during Warrior Exercise 26 at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin Aug. 2. Army Reserve photo by Kenneth Rodriguez
Trump Creates Military Spouse Commission
President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a military spouse commission to directly address issues facing military spouses and their families, Military Times reported. The targeted areas include employment, education, childcare, healthcare and...
In Our Communities
Florida Community Hosts Wildfire Exercise Officials in Jacksonville, Florida, a 2026 Great American Defense Community, met to host a tabletop exercise focused on drought and wildfire prevention. Twenty-five representatives from Naval Station Mayport and Naval Air...
On the Radar: ADC in the News
Pentagon Plans AI Data Centers at Military Bases Across Multiple Branches (Military.com) This milspouse built a blog and podcast to unpack military life for new military spouses (We Are the Mighty) Fort Carson spouse to lend foreign-born experience to national...
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On the Radar: ADC in the News
Pentagon Plans AI Data Centers at Military Bases Across Multiple Branches (Military.com) This milspouse built a blog and podcast to unpack military...
Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial to Open in October
The Desert Shield and Desert Storm Memorial is set to open on October 24 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. It will honor the 383 service...
In Our Communities
Alaska Gov. Launches Military Affairs Office Alaska Native News reported that Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy created a new Alaska Military Affairs...
Air Force Looks for New Jet Engine Partners
The Air Force is requesting a new contract for jet engine manufacturing, Defense News reported. The request comes as the service has been facing...
In Our Communities
Electric Boat Awarded Massive Submarine Contract The Department of War has awarded General Dynamics Electric Boat a 14-submarine building...
Department Watchdog Highlights Danger of Air Traffic Controller Shortage
In a report released by the Department of Defense Inspector General, concerns have been raised about the inability to hire and retain military air...
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California Reserve Base Community Host Tabletop Training March Air Reserve Base, California hosted a “Community-Installation Unity Tabletop...
Navy Seeks Temporary Alternative Housing for Sailors
The Navy is looking for temporary housing options while renovating barracks over the next few years, Business Insider reported. All alternatives,...
Last Chance: Get Your Message in ADC’s Magazine
Today is the deadline for purchasing ad spots in the upcoming America’s Defense Communities magazine. Learn more on the ADC...
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New Recruits Tour Arizona Installation Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona – a 2025 Great American Defense Community – hosted 25 new recruits and...