Watch: Defense Community Champion Hartman ‘Loves Every Bit’ of Her Military, Veterans Advocacy Work
Elizabeth Hartman, Commander of American Legion Post 539 in Eastern North Carolina, was named a 2023-2024 Defense Community Champion by the Association of Defense Communities during this week’s Defense Communities National Summit. Watch her story here. The Defense...
Army to Sponsor United Football League to Reach Potential Recruits
The Army will become the “presenting partner” of the first season of the United Football League, the Wall Street Journal reported. The Army logo will appear on the 50-yard line and on player uniforms. Army personnel and veterans will participate in televised sideline...
Johnson May Release Ukraine Plan Next Week
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is unlikely to release his plan for Ukraine aid this week, Punchbowl News reported this morning. Johnson’s plan is expected to include provisions that would fund the support with seized Russan assets and pausing the Biden...
‘We Are One’: ADC Launches ADC50 Plan Ahead of Upcoming Anniversary
ADC President Karen Holt announced the association’s plan for celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 and how it will use the milestone to advance its mission. The ADC50 plan “emphasizes being more than a mere anniversary celebration,” Holt said at the Defense...
Bryant, Graf Elected to ADC Board
Two new members were elected to the ADC board of directors during the association’s annual membership meeting Monday. Elaine Bryant, executive vice president of aerospace and defense at the Dayton Development Coalition in Ohio and managing director of JobsOhio’s...
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 register on site. Tuesday 9:30 a.m.: Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Joint Chiefs Chair Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, and DOD...
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Tomorrow: DOD Webinar on Communities and the Defense Industrial Base
DOD’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs is hosting a webinar Wednesday at 4 p.m. Eastern time to discuss the National Defense Industrial Strategy....
Baker to Leave Pentagon Policy Shop
Sasha Baker, the Pentagon’s acting policy chief will leave her position next month, as Defense News reported. She has been in the position since...
Government Stays Open Through Sept. with New Defense Spending Levels
The Senate passed a spending package early Saturday morning to keep the government open. The package funded the remaining six unfunded spending...
Foreign Affairs Chair McCaul: Speaker ‘Committed’ to Ukraine Aid
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul (R-Texas) said Sunday he thinks Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will bring a Ukraine aid bill to...
In Our Communities
Beale Air Force Base, California will be home to a new squadron, the Air Force announced in a press release. It will bring about 140 personnel to...
Spending Bill’s Big Day
The House is expected to vote this morning on a package of six spending bills, including the one that funds defense, but House leaders were still...
Reps. Wittman, Ryan Launch Defense Modernization Caucus
Reps. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) and Pat Ryan (D-N.Y.) are co-chairing a new bipartisan caucus focused on defense modernization, Defense Scoop reported....
Snap of the Week
Marine Corps Sgt. Josiah Rushing, a member of the Quantico Marine Corps Band, performs during a St. Patrick's Day Parade in Boston, March 17. Marine...
Lawmakers Moving Fast to Avoid Friday Night Shutdown; DCIP Funding Included in Deal
Negotiators released text of a six-bill spending package early this morning with hopes of getting it to President Biden before a partial government...
Navy Sending Support for Gaza Aid Initiative
The Navy is sending three cargo ships and about 260 sailors to support the Army-led effort to build a floating pier off Gaza to deliver humanitarian...