by ADC | Apr 23, 2024 | Congress/DoD, Defense Budget, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The Senate is expected to pass a foreign aid package as early as today, and the President is expected to sign it right away. They would be approving the long-delayed House legislation, which passed over the weekend, as On Base reported. “The Biden administration is...
by ADC | Apr 23, 2024 | Congress/DoD, On Base
Ohio Gov Mike DeWine (R) is opposed to an Air Force plan to move some Air National Guard personnel who work on space issues into part-time positions in the Space Force, the Dayton Daily News reported. “Every Ohio National Guard member takes an oath not only to the...
by ADC | Apr 23, 2024 | In Our Communities, On Base
Testing at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California found no significant levels of toxic, cancer-causing substances, Military Times reported. Vandenberg is one of several nuclear missile sites where the Air Force has begun looking for carcinogens…. Lawmakers are...
by ADC | Apr 22, 2024 | Congress/DoD, Israel-Hamas, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
The House passed legislation Saturday to send aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, despite objections from many conservative House Republicans. “Remember that 80% of the Ukraine funding will go to the replenishment of American weapons and stocks in our facilities and...
by ADC | Apr 22, 2024 | Installation Innovation Forum, News from ADC, On Base
Registration is now open for Installation Innovation Forum 2024, ADC announced last week. Discounted launch pricing is available until May 1. Taking place Oct. 28-30 in San Antonio, the event will center around “the partnership mindset” with a focus on innovative ways...
by ADC | Apr 22, 2024 | In Our Communities, On Base
Advocate Drum, the regional liaison organization supporting Fort Drum, New York, is searching for an executive director. The “successful candidate must have proven leadership, coaching and relationship management experience. An advanced degree is preferred with...
by ADC | Apr 19, 2024 | Military Families, News from ADC, On Base, Quality of Life
A new study commissioned by ADC shows that service members and military families are proud to serve in the military but are often struggling, fearful and disoriented. “The set of challenges facing military families are broad and structural but in many cases are...
by ADC | Apr 19, 2024 | Congress/DoD, Military Families, On Base, Quality of Life
Senate Armed Services Committee members Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) introduced a bill Thursday to ease the child care crisis for military families by authorizing DOD to partner directly with public and private sector child care providers, according...
by ADC | Apr 19, 2024 | Military Families, On Base, Snap of the Week
Stephenson Elementary School students attend a Month of the Military Child celebration at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho April 17. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexandria Byrd
by ADC | Apr 18, 2024 | Congress/DoD, Israel-Hamas, On Base, Russia-Ukraine
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) Thursday rolled out a package of national security bills. One would provide funding to Ukraine, another to Israel and another to Indo-Pacific allies. A fourth bill includes other national security items, such as a potential TikTok...
