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This is where you’ll hear stories from military communities across the country. We’ll also let you know what’s happening in D.C. that impacts defense communities, military families and community members who are proud to support their local missions. Brought to you by Association of Defense Communities.

Episodes

  1. 07/25/2024

    Episode 15: Looking Into Advantages of Montessori System for Military Families

    The latest episode of America’s Defense Communities | The Podcast hears from Higher Ground Education, a company whose schools across the country are based on the Montessori system. Two employees and a former teacher speak on how the different education style makes life easier for both military children and military spouses. Featured guests: Karolina Potterton, Director of Marketing, Higher Ground Education Telisha Thomas, DOD and Defense Community Liaison, Higher Ground Education Kelly Ficker, Prepared Montessori Institute Graduate, Higher Ground Education Host: Randy Ford, Editor, On Base with ADC Connect with ADC online: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    22 min

  2. 06/06/2024

    Episode 14: Insights from a RAND Study on Natural Hazard Vulnerabilities

    A recent RAND study assesses the vulnerabilities of Army installations from natural hazard events through an analysis of insurance industry methods and historical Army installation damage from natural hazards. They also recommend ways the Army can reduce associated costs and improve data analytics for resilience investments. Our guests are two of the authors and an Army official who has reviewed the research. Read the report: https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA2382-1.html Guests: R J Briggs, Economist, RAND Beth Lachman, Senior Operations Researcher, RAND Andy Napoli, Assistant for Stationing (and BRAC), Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Host: Randy Ford, Editor, On Base with ADC Connect with ADC online: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

    28 min

  3. 03/07/2024

    Episode 13: Connecting the Military and Its Families: A Conversation with Boingo Wireless

    Technology development has always been important to military mission readiness, whether it’s complex weapons systems or telehealth services. Much of it is dependent on the same seemingly similar technologies important to our individual lives: Wi-Fi and 5G. In this episode, ADC’s Randy Ford talks with Rebecca Gray, Senior Vice President (Military) at Boingo Wireless. Boingo has published a new e-book called “The Critical Role of 5G and Wi-Fi on U.S. Military Bases.” It’s available for download at boingo.com/military5G. America’s Defense Communities | The Podcast is a production of the Association of Defense Communities (defensecommunities.org). Connect with ADC online: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

    14 min

  4. 02/29/2024

    Episode 12: Raising the Voices of Our Military Spouses

    The Association of Defense Communities recently launched the Military Spouse Community Leadership Initiative to bring military spouses into important discussions about what happens at installations and in the communities our military calls home. This episode focuses on military spouses' unique insights into what works and what doesn't for military families. It features Sharene Brown, spouse of the 21st chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General CQ Brown, Army spouses Vanessa Errico and Laura Myer, ADC Executive Director Matt Borron, and On Base Editor Randy Ford. America’s Defense Communities | The Podcast is a production of the Association of Defense Communities (defensecommunities.org). Connect with ADC online: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

    18 min

  5. 01/11/2024

    Ep. 11: The Year Ahead in D.C. and Defense Communities

    Congress is back in session with tight budget deadlines, a potential government shutdown and a full to-do list of items affecting military families and defense communities. Military Times Deputy Editor Leo Shane III joins On Base Editor Randy Ford to talk about the defense budget, the defense authorization act, quality of life improvements and more.   America’s Defense Communities | The Podcast is a production of the Association of Defense Communities (defensecommunities.org). Connect with ADC online: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

    22 min

  6. 12/19/2023

    Episode 10: Installation Innovation in Action

    More than 1,000 leaders from communities, installations, DOD, the military services and industry joined ADC at Installation Innovation X in November. In today’s episode, On Base Editor Randy Ford talked with two defense community leaders who came to the Installation Innovation Forum for the first time. They discussed what they learned at the event and how they are putting it into action in their communities. Guests: Becky McDonough, CEO, Hopewell/Prince George Chamber, Virginia Scott Rizer, Chief Officer for Military Affairs at the Montgomery Chamber of Commerce, Alabama America’s Defense Communities | The Podcast is a production of the Association of Defense Communities (defensecommunities.org). Connect with ADC online: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

    20 min

  7. 12/08/2023

    Episode 9: Partnerships: Today and Tomorrow

    During this episode, we sit down with leaders from the Army and the Air Force and learn about the future of partnerships across all services. Featured in this episode: Rachel Jacobson, Assistant Secretary of the United States Army Installations, Energy and Environment Rick Hern, Partnership Broker, Air Force Community Partnership Program Connect with ADC online: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

    23 min

  8. 11/23/2023

    Episode 8: Installation Leadership Insights

    Listen in to hear prominent military leaders representing each service engage in a comprehensive dialogue, touching on the current and significant topics of interest within our communities. Speakers included: Lieutenant General Omar Jones, Commanding General, U.S. Army Installation Management Command Major General John Allen Jr., Commander, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Major General David Maxwell, Commander, Marine Corps Installations Command; Assistant Deputy Commandant, Installations & Logistics (Facilities) Rear Admiral John Menoni, Acting Commander of Navy Installations Command Subscribe: Spotify Apple Podcasts Amazon Music

    38 min

  9. 10/23/2023

    Episode 7: Conversations with Defense Community Leaders

    One success factor for many defense community leaders is their own experience with the military. In this episode, ADC’s Randy Ford talks with two military veterans who have transitioned out of military service and into defense community service. We talk about their work and how defense communities across the country can strengthen ties to their local installation, federal and industry partners. Our guests are: Jim Iacocca, President and CEO, Knox Regional Development Alliance Elaine Bryant, Executive Vice President, Aerospace and Defense, Dayton Development Coalition; Managing Director of the Military and Federal Sector, JobsOhio There are more one-on-one discussions with community leaders in the upcoming edition of America’s Defense Communities Magazine. America’s Defense Communities | The Podcast is a production of the Association of Defense Communities (defensecommunities.org). This episode is hosted by On Base Editor Randy Ford, produced by Mark Parrott and Allison Yang, and mixed by Mark Parrott. Connect with ADC online: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter

    41 min

  10. 10/04/2023

    Episode 6: Interview With Brendan Owens

    ADC On Base Editor Randy Ford joins Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations, and Environment Brendan Owens to discuss defense communities, climate change and housing. America’s Defense Communities | The Podcast is a production of the Association of Defense Communities (defensecommunities.org). This episode is hosted by On Base Editor Randy Ford and produced and mixed by Mark Parrott. Connect with ADC online: LinkedIn Facebook Twitter Find out more at https://americas-defense-communities.pinecast.co

    15 min
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This is where you’ll hear stories from military communities across the country. We’ll also let you know what’s happening in D.C. that impacts defense communities, military families and community members who are proud to support their local missions. Brought to you by Association of Defense Communities.

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