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Big changes are coming next year with new leadership in the White House, #Congress, and United States Department of Defense. Join ADC in the National Capital Region for the 2025 Defense Communities National Summit – Navigating Change. Get insider access to shifting defense policies, leadership transitions, and updates on the crucial issues impacting military communities. Don’t miss this chance to connect with top decision-makers and stay ahead of what’s next! #Networking #Military Register here: https://adcsummit.org/

With a new administration entering the White House and the Republican party gaining control in #Congress, defense communities face some uncertainties about how these leadership changes could impact them. American Enterprise Institute's Senior Fellow, MG John G. Ferrari (RET.), offers his expert insights on what the new Washington means for Defense Communities nationwide. #military Access the full OnBase Article here: https://lnkd.in/eaNgUt9v

Defense communities want to know what's coming up over the next few years. We asked Association of Defense Communities (ADC) Executive Director Matt Borron. https://lnkd.in/gvqQ3kAS

It was an honor to be a part of the 2024 Charity Golf Tournament hosted by the Association of Defense Communities (ADC) (ADC). Liberty sponsored a hole and four military golfers to play at the event, and all proceeds went to Operation Homefront. Since 2002, Operation Homefront has provided relief and recurring family support programs and services to military families. We're grateful for this opportunity to give back and support this initiative.

NDAA Update: raises for junior enlisted 💰 The House-Senate compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) announced over the weekend includes a 14.5% pay raise for junior enlisted, according to materials released by the House Armed Services Committee and reports from Roll Call and other outlets. House lawmakers pushed for the raise, while the Senate bill included a more modest increase. Armed Services Committee Member Rep. Rob Wittman (R-Va.) said a committee priority next year will be to include a higher pay raise for senior enlisted, Military Times reported. The United States Department of Defense is looking to be operating under another stop-gap funding bill, at least for a few months of next year. Should the NDAA pass, without billions more for the aforementioned raises, they’ll be forced to move funding from other programs, which senior officials warn will have damaging impacts. _____ The $850 billion Pentagon authorization would also: ✅ Authorize the continuation of the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) 🏡 Authorize $954 million over the Pentagon’s request for housing and facility maintenance 💰 Expand access to the basic needs allowance and requires DOD to ensure the allowance covers service members’ costs 👩🏻⚕️ Expand the number of doctors, nurses and mental health providers 💼 Make it easier for military spouses to transfer professional licenses between states and be considered for open DOD civilian positions ♥️ Support deployment of National Guard members to the U.S.-Mexico border _____ Lawmakers are expected to pass consider bill this week. But it only authorizes the programs and spending levels. The money isn’t appropriated until lawmakers reach a spending bill for the current fiscal year, which is unlikely to happen before spring, about eight months into the fiscal year. _____ Source: Association of Defense Communities (ADC) #defense #military

#ICYMI: Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation Director Patrick O'Brien had a town hall at the Alaska Defense Forum earlier this year, highlighting the importance of Alaska to our defense mission and how critical community support is for success. Association of Defense Communities (ADC) Fairbanks Economic Development Corporation University of Alaska Fairbanks Fairbanks North Star Borough “Partner to look beyond the obvious, you truly don’t know what you don’t know.” - Director O'Brien said while addressing attendees. #defense #onecommunity

Did you miss ADC's post-election landscape webinar yesterday? Don't worry, we have you covered. From the #NDAA to potential spending cuts, yesterday's webinar, hosted by ADC Executive Director Matt Borron, featured insights from The Roosevelt Group's Matthew Herrmann and POLITICO Pentagon reporter Paul McLeary. Here are some key takeaways: https://lnkd.in/gTGj-6hy

This summer, ADC visited the Black Hills region (City of Rapid City, City of Box Elder) to learn more about the community's commitment to welcoming airmen and their families stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Local residents have made it their mission to offer support through local tours, events, and connections, helping new arrivals feel at home. Here, a welcoming spirit isn’t just a gesture—it’s the foundation for strong connections and lasting friendships. The Black Hills region is a 2024 Great American Defense Community, a program of the Association of Defense Communities, sponsored by USAA. Learn more about the 2024 Class of Great American Defense Communities: https://lnkd.in/eEiz37z SOUTH DAKOTA ELLSWORTH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY

#ICYMI: Don't forget to register for ADC's post-election webinar. ADC Executive Director Matt Borron will be joined by Matthew Herrmann, principal at The Roosevelt Group, and Paul McLeary, a #Pentagon reporter at POLITICO. This webinar is exclusively for ADC members and #DOD/Federal employees. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gsRkU7jQ

November was a busy month for America’s defense communities. From #NDAA updates to the presidential #election and the events unfolding within our communities, here’s what you may have missed in On Base, ADC’s daily newsletter. Stay informed—subscribe here: https://lnkd.in/dnkGwSZ