ICYMI: ADC Launches Community Feedback Survey Ahead of Policy Recommendations
ADC recently announced a survey for defense community leaders, looking for feedback on issues the defense community is facing and what support is needed. This feedback will help inform policy recommendations being made to defense leaders in 2026. You can complete...
In Our Communities
Ohio Students Share Holiday Cards for Soldiers John Gregg Elementary School in Bergholz, Ohio created 2,500 greeting cards for soldiers and seniors in their community. Students in preschool through sixth grade all contributed cards, the Herald-Star reported. Melissa...
Trump Announces Removal of Guard from Chicago, LA, Portland
The Trump Administration announced they will be removing the National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland while keeping the door open for Guard members to return if crime increases, Reuters reported. The change comes in the wake of judicial oversight for...
Industry Partnerships Strengthen Bases, Communities
The On Base team recently talked with a member of ADC’s Defense Community Supporter program about the work being done by industry partners providing services for military installations. Doyon Utilities (DU) Vice President for Administration Tim Jones shares his...
In Our Communities
California Air Base Breaks Ground on Brand New Hangar March Air Reserve Base, California broke ground on a state-of-the-art hangar to house maintenance for the KC-46 Pegasus, according to an Air Force report. The $133 million construction project is the first new...
Navy Dedicates $375 Million to Quality of Life
The Commander, Navy Installations Command recently announced new funding to go toward sailors’ quality of life, including $75 million in targeted improvements and another $300 million in more general major sustainment projects. “Quality of service is inseparable from...
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VA Reduces Number of Regions, Adds New Healthcare Options
The Department of Veteran’s affairs recently announced the restructuring of the community care network, combining its five regions into...
In Our Communities
Service Members Mix Music with Industry Professional Fort Rucker, Alabama recently hosted a songwriting session for...
NDAA Revives Pentagon Women’s Policy Teams
The fiscal year 2026 NDAA making its way through Congress would reestablish the services’ volunteer teams that focused on women’s issues in...
Senate Moves NDAA Forward
The Senate Monday night approved a procedural motion to begin consideration of the National Defense Authorization. The vote in...
In Our Communities
Hegseth Signals SPACECOM HQ Decision Is Final by Unveiling Sign in Alabama Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air...
The Importance of Supporting Military Schools
The On Base team recently talked with a member of ADC’s Defense Community Supporter program about the work she does for military students and the...
In Our Communities
Space Force Base Increases Anti-Drone Measures Cape Canaveral, Florida is set to increase drone protections in the coming weeks, according to...
Air Force Modifies Former Reoptimization Plan
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink and Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach recently announced plans to change the service’s optimization plan put in place...
Congress to Oversee Military Hospital Restructuring
As a part of the NDAA passed in the House this week, Congress would closely monitor efforts to downsize military hospitals and clinics, Military...
In Our Communities
Mississippi Base Hosts Marine Reservist Training Reserve Marines from across the country recently met to train at Camp Shelby, Mississippi to...