Space Force Still Wants to Absorb 500+ Air Guard Members, Despite Govs’ Concerns
The Space Force head is moving forward with plans to move some Air National Guard members who work on space issues into the Space Force, AP reported. Chief of Space Operations Chance Saltzman said the moves would be more efficient than creating a separate Guard for...
Snap of the Week
Army Col. Nicholas J. Ploetz, center, commanding officer of 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, Lt. Col. Michael R. Gabriel, right, outgoing commanding officer of 4th Attack Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th CAB, 4th Infantry Division, and Lt. Col. Timothy B. Light...
DOD Looking for Safe Ways to Shoot Down Drones
DOD’s Defense Innovation Unit has invited industry to present low-collateral defeat capabilities that would help the Pentagon with counter-drone efforts at installations without doing harm to nearby communities, Air and Space Forces Magazine reported. “You’re trying...
Coming Up: Webinar on ADC’s Military Spouse Leadership Initiative
ADC will host a 30-minute webinar May 29 at 12 noon Eastern time on how to nominate military spouses for the Military Spouse Leadership Initiative. “If you know a military spouse who is driven by service, leadership and a commitment to strengthening defense...
In Our Communities
Minnesota National Guard Activated to Fight Forest Fires The Minnesota National Guard has joined the fight against two major fires, the Camp House fire and the Jenkins Creek fire. “I’m grateful to the men and women of the Minnesota National Guard for stepping up to...
Meink Confirmed as Air Force Secretary
The Senate Tuesday confirmed Troy Meink to become the next Air Force secretary by a 74-25 vote. He is expected to begin in the position today, Air and Space Forces Magazine reported. The article described Meink as “the most space-experienced senior leader in the...
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In Our Communities
Trump Orders Veteran Homeless Shelter to Be Established in L.A. President Trump recently signed an executive order requiring the Department of...
Tuesday: OLDCC Webinar on New DCIP Funding
The DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation is hosting a webinar May 13 at 3 p.m. Eastern time about upcoming funding opportunities...
Academies Will No Longer Consider Diversity for Admission, Per Hegseth Order
The military academies will no longer consider race, ethnicity or gender in admissions decisions under an order issued Friday by Defense Secretary...
In Our Communities
California Air Base Chosen as Home for New Drone Program The Air Force recently chose Beale Air Force Base, California as the home for new drones...
Government Liable for Illnesses Near Red Hill Leak, Court Rules
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Navy was liable for the 2021 leak at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility near Joint Base Pearl...
Army’s Merged Training Command to Be Based in Austin
Among the Army’s planned reforms is merging Army Futures Command with the Training and Doctrine Command. The command will be called the...
Snap of the Week
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth poses for a photo with Department of Homeland Security staff members at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, May 6....
Trump Declares Today as ‘Victory Day for World War II’
President Trump has declared that today should be a celebration of the United States’ and its allies’ victory in World War II. “On this Victory Day...
ADC Launches Registration for Installation Innovation Forum
ADC recently opened registration for this year’s Installation Innovation Forum in Monterey, California. The professional development event will take...
In Our Communities
Fort Bragg Introduces First-in-the-Army EFMP Office The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) just celebrated the opening of its brand new office...