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The Department of Defense (DoD) is actively promoting a culture of accountability and transparency by raising awareness about avenues for personnel to report concerns and whistleblow. This initiative educates personnel on various reporting channels, such as the Inspector General's office, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and Congress. Success hinges on the Pentagon's commitment to protecting whistleblowers, investigating concerns, and ensuring accountability. #WhistleblowerProtection #Accountability #Transparency

Keep in mind that "public service" covers a huge range of professions and there isn't a better time to enter the building code industry. If people have questions in how the building code industry works, I'm happy to answer these. The VA helped me find my career path after I was injured serving in the Navy. As code officials (building inspector, plans examiner, building official, fire marshal, and the the like), we play a somewhat passive role in community safety, when compared with the roles of Police and Fire personnel. We keep communities safe by verifying structures meet minimum codes. Are you someone who pays close attention to details and who possesses exceptional interpersonal skills? The code industry may be the avenue to pursue. #careers #buildingcodes #buildinginspection #publicservice #civilservice #codeofficial #iccsafe #veteransaffairs #communitysafety #safecommunities

I have been fielding a lot of questions this week all relating to "so what happens when something like this happens?" The establishment of a Unified Command (UC) being run under an Incident Management System (ICS) structure, according to the the National Incident Management System (NIMS) is what happens. Really it means we have the right leadership and the right resources in place to work with multi-agency and multi-jurisdictional partners and a wide variety of stakeholders to bring our strengths and capabilities together to solve the problem as safely, efficiently, and quickly as possible. Coordinated efforts, common objectives, shared resources and support systems. This is what we train for...... So when the time comes, we can step in to our position within the ICS organization and do our part to support the response.

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Congress should not cut into the Navy's submarine building program. We should build more submarines and ships, not fewer. The National Security Strategy emphasizes that the post-Cold War era is DEFINITIVELY OVER. We have to get our mindset past the idea that the U.S. is the only superpower and that we aren't in a major power competition with adversaries who are autocratic and expansionist. #navy #maritime #nationalsecurity https://lnkd.in/gnfcq6Uj

Community + Military + Trust = 😃 Often times, active duty service members will flag an issue to surrounding communities, which they could otherwise not discuss, for one reason or another. For instance, I was not initially tracking the proposed homeowners insurance rate hikes. A #marine, who lived along the coast, was told he couldn’t testify at the state capitol regarding the hikes and their impact on quality of life. So, I testified. Years back, I was quite vocal about concerns surrounding the COVID vaccine and its inconsistent implementation across the Marine Corps. Nearly every concern I voiced was merely an amplification of concerns from SEAs and COs in the greater 5 county area. Most recently, I sat through recruiting sessions which were objectively frustrating to the #Marines in the room. Politics abound, they felt they couldn’t speak up, so I took down their concerns. When we look at successful defense communities, there is one common thread across them all - they are the voice of the base. Whether it’s milcon, policy, or programming, no one knows better than the marines what is needed. But often times, no one can advocate for those things quite like their civilian counterparts. When communities listen to and effectively relay base concerns, you see success. Alternatively, when the trust between community and commands erodes, you see significant struggles. If at any point the bases cannot trust their surrounding community to properly advocate on their behalf, fissures will grow. In larger teams, like Allies for Cherry Point or NCMAC, you’ll find we tend to have passion projects, or areas we’re a bit more focused on than others. For instance, I track the budget and milcon, but solely to back-fill when someone else isn’t available in conversations. My specialty is “people.” If you need to know what the Marines are thinking about any given topic, at any given time, that’s where I come in. Whatever your passion is, identify it, lean in, and use it to support the base. #semperfi 📸: that’s my best friend ☺️ ____________ Association of Defense Communities (ADC) #marinecorps #2maw #2mef #northcarolina #militaryaffairs #milcon #defense #veteransstrengtheningamerica #betheone

On Friday, September 20, 2024, the Department of Defense awarded fourteen Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP) grants from the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation, totaling approximately $100 million. DCIP is a competitive program for states, territories, and communities to undertake infrastructure enhancements to support military value, the training of cadets at independent "covered educational institutions," installation resiliency, and/or family quality of life that benefits their local installations. The City of Copperas Cove, Texas was awarded $10,308,877 to undertake a project to construct road improvements for better installation access and to reduce traffic congestion, increase safety and security, and improve surface deployments. This project will support the facilitation capabilities for future larger-scale enhancements, such as a regional multi-modal transportation hub, which will benefit both Fort Cavazos and the community at large, enhancing readiness, resilience, and quality of life for service members, families, and surrounding communities. Read the full press release, here: https://lnkd.in/g_2MQDC5

Recent revelations about the neglect of barracks housing by our military leadership, as admitted by Gen. Eric Smith, the Marine Commandant, are a troubling indicator of deeper issues within our military funding and operational priorities. These revelations are not just about the physical state of military living quarters; they symbolize a disturbing trend in how the sacrifices of our service members are often overlooked by those who do not share directly in the burdens of war. For decades, the United States has engaged in overseas conflicts with a financial strategy markedly different from past wars. Historically, wars were accompanied by national mobilization: taxes increased, bonds were sold, and the draft was enacted, ensuring that the whole nation shared in the sacrifices. However, the Global War on Terrorism deviated from this path. Instead, we saw tax cuts at home while our soldiers faced the realities of war, a stark contradiction to the notion of shared sacrifice that underpins democratic engagement in military conflict. This dissonance between the home front and the battlefield is exacerbated by a military hierarchy that too often prioritizes career advancement over the welfare of the soldiers. High-ranking officers, driven by personal ambition, have at times advocated for prolonged conflicts or accepted missions without demanding corresponding increases in support for the troops. This ambition can lead to decisions that prolong soldiers' exposure to danger unnecessarily and keep them living in substandard conditions. It is unconscionable that our service members, who stand on the front lines of freedom, should have to endure inadequate living conditions or lack the full backing of their country. If the funding isn't there to ensure both their effective deployment and their humane treatment at home, then perhaps it's a conflict we should reconsider. Our soldiers’ commitment to our nation is not a blank check for military or political leaders to pursue unresolved or poorly justified conflicts that ultimately cost more than they yield. This ongoing situation raises fundamental questions about our national values and the moral obligations we hold towards those we send into harm's way. It is not just a matter of military policy but a reflection of our societal principles. We must remember that each decision to extend a deployment, each choice to prioritize equipment over essential living conditions, profoundly impacts real people who deserve better from their leaders and their country. The notion that the very individuals who defend our nation might be required to fund their own battles through cuts to essential services like housing is unacceptable. This isn't just a misstep; it's a grievance that demands acknowledgment and apology. True support for our military means ensuring that the costs of war are never balanced on the backs of those who fight.

A comprehensive study conducted on Marines, Navy personnel, and civilian workers stationed at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1985 exposes the alarming link between contaminated drinking water and increased cancer risks. With a comparison group from Camp Pendleton, where the water was not contaminated, this study sheds light on the stark health impacts faced by those at Camp Lejeune. If your law firm seeks to help victims, Viribuz Media's AI-powered solutions can attract, qualify, and retain claimants. Contact us today! #CampLejeune #ASTDR  🌐 https://lnkd.in/gfsnsFgp IntakeSpecialists #24/7Availability #LeadQualification #CustomizedSolutions #CompassionateApproach #QualifiedRetainers #ClaimantsRepresentation #BilingualServices #InHouseIntakeCenter #LegalIntakeProcess #LawFirmSupport #CaseQualifyingTechniques #ClientAcquisition #LegalMarketing #ClientConversion #CaseCriteria #IntakeServices #LawFirmGrowth #ClientRetention #LegalLeadGeneration #ClientEngagement #ClientDevelopment #LawyerLife #LegalConsultation #LegalAssistance #LegalSupport #LegalAid #LegalAdvice

Congress should not cut into the Navy's submarine building program. We should build more submarines and ships, not fewer. The National Security Strategy emphasizes that the post-Cold War era is DEFINITIVELY OVER. We have to get our mindset past the idea that the U.S. is the only superpower and that we aren't in a major power competition with adversaries who are autocratic and expansionist. #navy #maritime #nationalsecurity https://lnkd.in/g_ZGkRWa