New Tech Is Key to Recruitment, Brown Says
It’s important that DOD continues investing in workplace technology that helps it compete with the private sector in attracting top talent, Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. CQ Brown said last week, according to a DOD story. “We have to invest in those right resources and be...
IIF Agenda Released: Plan Your Event Schedule
ADC released the agenda for the upcoming Installation Innovation Forum in an announcement last week. The agenda features more than 60 workshops, keynotes, breakouts and networking opportunities over three days. The first day kicks off with the popular Installation...
Wittman: $833 Billion Defense Budget to Be Delayed
Congress is likely to settle on an $833 billion defense spending level – when it gets around to passing a spending bill – Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) said this week, as Defense News reported. The topline figure he predicted is in line with a bipartisan budget agreement....
Snap of the Week
Rappel Master, Master Sgt. Martin Arcilla, 83rd Army Reserve Readiness Training Center, looks up while descending the stairs of the rappel tower at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey Sept. 1. Arcilla was one of more than 70 competitors seeking to earn the...
In Our Communities
Pendleton, State Keep Beach Open to Public Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton and California State Parks signed a last-minute lease to keep San Onofre Beach open to the public, according to Times of San Diego. The lease allows the navy and marine corps land to be...
In Our Communities
PFAS Spill in New Mexico Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico is evaluating the economic impact of 7,000 gallons of PFAS-contaminated water spilled at the base’s fire training center in July, as Military.com reported. “We understand the concerns of our community, our...
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Next Week: DOD to Brief Defense Communities on Arctic Strategy
The DOD Office of Intergovernmental Affairs will host a webinar on DOD’s 2024 Arctic Strategy on Thursday, Aug. 22 at 4 p.m. Eastern time. “The...
In Our Communities
Air Force Fights EPA Order to Clean Up Groundwater in Arizona Lawyers for the Air Force are fighting an emergency order from the Environmental...
DOD Connects Public with Stories of Hometown Heroes
A new Defense Media Agency portal lets the public follow news, stories, videos and photos for service members connected to a specific region. “The...
HUD Eases Catch-22 Burden in Program for Unhoused Vets
The departments of Housing and Urban Development and Veterans Affairs are making changes to the Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, according to...
In Our Communities
Maryland Governor Partners with Hidden Heroes to Support Military Caregivers Maryland Gov. Wes Moore has pledged support for the Elizabeth Dole...
Army to Stand Up Four New Boot Camp Companies
In a sign that Army recruitment is looking better than in recent years, the service is adding four new basic training commands – two at Fort Leonard...
In Our Communities
Massachusetts Passes New Support for Vets Massachusetts lawmakers, with the governor’s support, recently passed the HERO Act to expand veterans...
Tomorrow: OLDCC Webinar on Noise Mitigation Grants
The DOD Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation Wednesday is hosting the first of two webinars about the Community Noise Mitigation Program...
DOD Launches Online System for Housing Feedback
A new online feedback form allows active duty service members and family members living in DOD privatized housing to report feedback on their homes....
How to Support – and Learn From – a New Generation of Veterans
Defense communities and organizations that support veterans are learning to adapt to help younger veterans. ADC On Base asked Liz Hartman, a...