Schiff Introduces AI Weapons Guardrail Bill
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) introduced a new bill that would require weapons managed with AI to use a measure of human involvement, The Hill reported. “There are good reasons to use AI technology to advance our national security, however, just as with any tool, we...
In Our Communities
Arkansas National Guard Museum Modernization The Arkansas National Guard Museum is receiving a $975,000 grant from the Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council to renovate and modernize the museum, according to a National Guard report. The renovations will...
What’s in HASC’s NDAA
The version of the National Defense Authorization that passed the House Armed Services Committee late last week includes funding boosts for the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation and the Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative, as On...
Marine Corps Support Staff Continues Cuts Amid Iran War
The Marine Corps is continuing cuts to military family support staff while 4,500 Marines are deployed to Iran, Capital & Main reported. The civilian deployment readiness coordinators, who help connect families with resources during deployment, are continuing to...
In Our Communities
NM Base Pilots Hydrogen Generator Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico has been chosen to host a hydrogen back-up generator at the base’s water supply system, according to an Air Force report. Partnering with Prometheus Hydrogen, the system will provide energy...
HASC’s NDAA Bill Boosts OLDCC, REPI Funding
The House Armed Services Committee passed its version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act early Friday. “With this authorization of $1.15 trillion in discretionary funds, we’re delivering on President Trump’s commitment to bring defense...
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HASC’s NDAA Bill Boosts OLDCC, REPI Funding
The House Armed Services Committee passed its version of the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act early Friday. “With this...
What’s Next: Protecting the Homeland with Matrix
The On Base team spoke with Matrix’s Defense Communities Team Lead Casey Bartholomew as a part of ADC’s 50th anniversary. Bartholomew shared how he...
In Our Communities
New Jersey Base Brings in Local Leaders Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey hosted leaders from the community from the Morris County Chamber of...
Navy to Keep Food Stations Open All Day
Navy Installations Commander Vice Adm. Scott Gray announced that Navy installations will keep grab-and-go food stations open all day for...
In Our Communities
California Community Funds Military Schools The Manzanita Public Charger School is receiving $60 million in funding to upgrade the campus for...
Snap of the Week
Soldiers from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) support an Army Full Honors Wreath-Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at...
ADC Hosts Legislative Aides for Caucus Briefing
Military legislative aides from dozens of House and Senate offices attended a special Defense Communities Caucus briefing on Capitol Hill Tuesday to...
In Our Communities
Pennsylvania Community Hosts Inaugural Military Leader Summit The Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission held its first-ever...
Push For AI in Battle Met with Calls for Caution
Some military leaders are calling for safeguards on the use of AI in combat as the Trump administration is continuing to push its use, AP News...
In Our Communities
Missouri Base Speaks to Community in Walking Town Hall Installation leaders from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri walked around the Stonegate...