Your Opportunity to Help Shape ADC50
As ADC plans for its 50th anniversary in 2026, it’s forming three workgroups for members to help shape the organization’s future. For more information on each workgroup and to volunteer, check out the links below: Future of Military Community Collaboration Working...
Wednesday Webinar: REPI’s Accomplishments in FY 2023
The DOD Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative recently released its annual report to Congress. The report highlights REPI successes in fiscal year 2023, including protecting more than 1.2 million acres of land at 124 locations across 37 states and...
HASC Bacon-Houlahan Panel Releases Findings, Recommendations
The House Armed Services Committee Quality of Life Panel released a report including more than 30 recommendations to improve quality of life for service members and military families. Among the recommendations in the report are: a 15% basic pay increase for junior...
Video: The Great American Defense Communities Class of 2024
Elizabeth City, North Carolina; Black Hills Region, South Dakota; and Fort Smith, Arkansas last week were named to the 2024 class of Great American Defense Communities. Watch the announcement video. The Great American Defense Communities program from the Association...
Johnson to Push for Ukraine, Israel Aid this Week
Iran’s attack on Israel early Sunday has added new urgency to a long-delayed House vote to provide aid to allies, including Israel and Ukraine. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Sunday he plans to hold a vote on security assistance this week, as AP reported....
Johnson Negotiating with White House on Ukraine Aid Package
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is negotiating with the White House on a package that would include additional aid to Ukraine along with Republican policy provisions to make it palatable to Johnson’s Republican colleagues, AP reported. Johnson is traveling to...
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Budget Hearings, ADC Summit: Here’s What We’re Watching in D.C. This Week
Today through Wednesday The Defense Communities National Summit is taking place at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, Virginia. You can...
Army Testing New Hiring Model with Job Fair in Texas
The Army will host an in-person job fair April 13 in Arlington, Texas as it tests a new approach to fill vacancies in its civilian workforce, Stars...
Pentagon Now Has Dedicated Cyber Policy Office, Awaiting Chief
DOD has established an office dedicated to cyber policy, even as its chief has yet to be confirmed by the Senate, as Defense News reported. The...
Snap of the Week
Air Force loadmasters usher in pallets of humanitarian aid destined for Gaza at an undisclosed location March 31. The U.S. has prioritized the...
Air Force Proposal Would Move Guard Units from Seven States to Space Force
The Air Force has sent Congress a legislative proposal to move seven Air National Guard units that have space-related missions into the Space Force,...
Join ADC’s Annual Membership Meeting Monday
ADC’s annual Membership Meeting will take place Monday from 8:30 to 9 a.m. Eastern time, before the kickoff of the Defense Communities National...
Navy Shares More ‘Every Sailor is a Recruiter’ Materials to Boost Numbers
The Navy has released new materials to help commanding officers promote the Every Sailor is a Recruiter initiative. The program, launched in 2022,...
Air Force Hopes Bonuses Will Warm Service Members to Icy Posts
The Air Force is offering one-time bonuses for airmen and guardians who agree to move to bases with the lowest temperatures, Air Force Times...
In Our Communities
DOD is testing a new system for shipping service members’ personal belongings by relying on a single shipping contractor, Military Times reported....
Summit Preview: Quality of Life Updates from Reps. Bacon and Houlahan, Sharene Brown and Other Leaders
Next week’s Defense Communities National Summit will include a heavy focus on policy relating to quality of life for service members and military...