Military Childcare Strengthened Under NDAA
The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2026 could lead to decreases in the price of off base childcare, among other improvements, as Military.com reported. The Military Child Care in Your Neighborhood program has been extended, providing military...
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Microreactor Program Selects Two Bases for Pilot Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado and Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana have been selected as potential hosts of two microreactors. According to a Nuclear News report, the locations were chosen based on land...
Army Introduces Data Ops Center to Streamline AI
The Army launched the Data Operations Center this month, starting a new initiative to bring together data sets from across the force into one centralized location. Using the system, information to be used in AI and other data analysis projects will be unified under...
Air Force Restricts SkillBridge Program
The Air and Space Force will limit the time officers can utilize the Defense Department’s SkillBridge program based on rank, according to a Stars and Stripes story. The SkillBridge program allows active-duty service members to gain civilian work experience in their...
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Drone Defense Training Hosted Near Capital As part of Task Force 401’s mission to prepare the defense community for drone threats, Fort Belvoir, Virginia recently hosted a counter-drone training exercise. According to an Army report, the exercise prepared staff to...
Congress Returns, Faces Full Legislative Slate
Congress is back from its two-week recess, facing several important issues that were left pending. Both chambers are expected to vote again on an Iran war powers resolution this week, which would require Congressional approval for continued military activity in...
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Illinois Installation Signs IGSA With Community Rock Island Arsenal and Rock Island, Illinois signed their fifth intergovernmental support...
$50,000 Annual Bonuses Offered to Air Force Members
The Air Force is offering annual bonuses to airmen to stay in the service, up to $50,000 a year for 12 years, Task & Purpose reported. The...
ADC50 Changemaker: Josh Gotbaum
As assistant secretary of defense for economic security, Josh Gotbaum played a pivotal role during the BRAC era, advancing policies and programs...
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New York Base Launches Climbing Challenge Fort Drum, New York’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation team launched the...
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Soldiers participate in the Hammerhead Leaders Assessment at Wheeler Army Airfield, Hawaii April 7.
Proposed Budget Raises Military Pay by Up to 7%
The Trump Administration’s proposed 2027 budget would include a 7% raise for lower-ranked enlisted service members, Military Times reported. Higher...
HASC Dems Push for Iran War Scrutiny
House Armed Services Committee Democrats released their priorities for the upcoming year, calling for greater Congressional oversight for the war in...
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Hawaii Volunteers Help Community Recover Volunteers from Hawaii military installations, including Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command and...
Service Members to Receive Danger Pay in Conflict Areas
Service members deployed for Operation Epic Fury will receive up to $225 a month for danger pay, Task & Purpose reported. The amount depends on...
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Veterans Affairs Brings Cancer Care to Rural Tennessee Community The Department of Veterans Affairs has designated the Pointe Centre VA Clinic in...