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 magazine features stories about people, programs and partnerships in defense communities across the country. The magazine is...
In Our Communities
Michigan, Navy to Partner on Manufacturing Workforce Training Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) and Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro announced Monday a $50 million partnership, Michigan Maritime Manufacturing Initiative, to train more workers for the defense...
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 community leadership by integrating military spouses at every stage of their military journey,” ADC says on its website. The...
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) authorities. The webinar has been rescheduled to July 31 at 3 p.m. Eastern time, according to an updated announcement...
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 into nontraditional contracting options, such as partnerships at the local and regional level. “This webinar is...
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 families, according to a press release. They are working together on a virtual book drive, where anyone can make a...
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PAST STORIES
Weds. Webinar to Focus on REPI Sentinel Landscape Proposals
The DOD Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative is hosting a webinar Wednesday at 1 p.m. Eastern time to highlight the five communities...
In Our Communities
Virginia Restores Funding for Military Families Tuition Program Virginia state lawmakers voted Thursday to restore funding to the Virginia Military...
Snap of the Week
An Air Force cadet trainee grimaces during the second phase of basic training at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado July 16. The...
Retired Leaders Say Guard Is Stretched Too Thin
The National Guard is being deployed in too many non-traditional missions outside its core function, potentially undermining its readiness, several...
Transitioning Service Members Need Better Access to Mental Health Services, GAO Says
The DOD and VA Joint Executive Committee should improve the way it communicates with transitioning service members who may be seeking mental health...
In Our Communities
California Naval Pier Finishes Extensive Modernization Project Seal Beach Naval Weapons Station, California has finished a $157 million renovation...
GAO: Military Will Use PFAS-Based Firefighting Foam for Two More Years
DOD will likely ask for an extension of its Oct. 1 deadline to transition to a new firefighting foam that does not include PFAS, and the chemicals...
Register for Tomorrow’s ADC Policy Webinar
ADC is hosting a webinar Thursday at 3 p.m. Eastern time to share the latest on defense legislation on Capitol Hill. Register here to join the...
In Our Communities
Ike Back in Virginia The aircraft carrier Dwight D. Eisenhower has returned to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, after a nine-month deployment...
Military Spouse Leadership Nominations Close July 31
The end of the month marks the final opportunity to nominate leadership and community-focused military spouses for ADC’s Military Spouse Leadership...