by lhtek | Oct 23, 2015 | Latest News, Uncategorized
In resisting the Obama administration’s request to approve one or more BRAC rounds each of the past four years, lawmakers typically have pointed to problems with the last round, primarily the higher-than-expected implementation costs and the protracted payback period....
by lhtek | Oct 20, 2015 | Latest News, Uncategorized
“While this is not Sheppard, we should be watchful so as not make it more difficult for SAFB to accomplish its mission.” – SMAC OCTOBER 17, 2015 If a broad post-war military drawdown persuades Congress to commission a round of base closures, a report...
by lhtek | Oct 19, 2015 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Posted: October 16, 2015 By Nate Delesline III nate.delesline@insidebiz.com Four Hampton Roads congressmen gathered Oct. 14 to sound off about everything from legislative gridlock to their efforts to stave off the closure of local military facilities. Reps. Bobby...
by lhtek | Oct 14, 2015 | Latest News, Uncategorized
Position President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sheppard Military Affairs Committee (SMAC) Organization The Sheppard Military Affairs Committee is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose primary function is to serve as a voice for Sheppard Air Force Base...
by lhtek | Oct 8, 2015 | Latest News, Uncategorized
October 07, 2015, 09:30 am By Michael Cooper Investing in our country’s defense infrastructure is critical to sustaining missions, supporting military families and protecting our national security. No one understands this more than the Association of Defense...
by lhtek | Oct 8, 2015 | Latest News, Uncategorized
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress on Wednesday sent President Barack Obama a sweeping $612 billion defense policy bill that he has threatened to veto over an ongoing battle between Democrats and Republicans about government spending. The Senate voted to approve the...