In a fast‐changing world, ADC's mission remains the same – supporting the military and our military families. We can’t gather in D.C., but we can bring D.C. to you. Introducing the Summit Series, a new way to engage with defense leaders and network with ADC’s community: Five topics. Five weeks. One Community.

On October 22, 3pm (EST), attend Are You Ready for What's Next? - The Future of Our National Defense. There is a growing consensus in Congress and DoD that we are entering a new era of great power competition and in order to be prepared for the threat posed by near‐peer competitors the military must re‐align its strategic military doctrines, culture, and service programs and budgets. But what exactly will those re‐alignments look like? And what are the implications for installations and defense communities? This discussion will explore these questions as top military leaders and defense experts dive into these complex issues.

Register here for free (military, DoD and other Federal staff only).

Learn more here: adcsummit.org

In a fast‐changing world, ADC's mission remains the same – supporting the military and our military families. We can’t gather in D.C., but we can bring D.C. to you. Introducing the Summit Series, a new way to engage with defense leaders and network with ADC’s community: Five topics. Five weeks. One Community.

On October 15, 3pm (EST), attend Protecting Your Defense Economy - What We Learned, What's at Risk? Over the past decade, states and communities have invested heavily in their defense sectors. But as they look to weather the impacts of the current financial crisis, there are doubts that this type of support can continue at its current level. There are also national security implications as DoD and major weapons system suppliers are concerned of the impact the current environment will have on downstream manufacturers and suppliers that may not be able to remain solvent, putting critical supply chains at risk. This discussion will focus on how DoD, defense community, and industry leaders are managing the economic downturn, shoring up supply chains and developing new strategies and existing resources to help support recovery.

Register here for free (military, DoD and other Federal staff only).

Learn more here: adcsummit.org

In a fast‐changing world, ADC's mission remains the same – supporting the military and our military families. We can’t gather in D.C., but we can bring D.C. to you. Introducing the Summit Series, a new way to engage with defense leaders and network with ADC’s community: Five topics. Five weeks. One Community.

On October 8, 3pm (EST), attend At Risk: Military Family Readiness (and what we can do to change it). Over the past few years DoD and the services have placed a greater emphasis on improving the quality of life of its service members and military families, most recently tying these factors to future basing decisions. While communities have stepped up their efforts to address issues such as military child education and spouse employment, the COVID‐19 pandemic and resulting economic crisis have decimated local and state budgets forcing community decision makers to slash the very services that support quality of life. And with the recent murder of George Floyd, DoD and defense communities are also beginning to confront a troubled history of racial inequality and social injustice. This important discussion will explore the current state of key quality of life issues, emerging DoD policies and priorities, and the potential resources available to communities as they look to continue their efforts to provide great places for our service members to call home.

Register here for free (military, DoD and other Federal staff only).

Learn more here: adcsummit.org

In a fast‐changing world, ADC's mission remains the same – supporting the military and our military families. We can’t gather in D.C., but we can bring D.C. to you. Introducing the Summit Series, a new way to engage with defense leaders and network with ADC’s community: Five topics. Five weeks. One Community.

On October 1, 3pm (EST), attend The Politics of Defense, an insider's guide to today's big issues. With the 2021 NDAA working its way through Congress, there is an emerging theme of modernization and focus on providing DOD with the ability to meet the growing threat posed by near‐peer competitors like Russia and China. Advanced technologies, new weapon systems, and a reassessment of the needs of the industrial base are being prioritized, and there is a consensus that DOD must also make significant investments in new personnel requirements and the needs of military families. But against the backdrop of an historic election cycle, domestic crises, and massive budget deficits, will DOD and Congress be able to meet the full range of national security challenges? Featuring national defense policy and budget experts, this discussion will explore how DOD and the next Congress might address these issues while at the same time ensuring that our military is ready to meet the challenge of a new era.

Register here for free (military, DoD and other Federal staff only).

Learn more here: adcsummit.org

In a fast‐changing world, ADC's mission remains the same – supporting the military and our military families. We can’t gather in D.C., but we can bring D.C. to you. Introducing the Summit Series, a new way to engage with defense leaders and network with ADC’s community: Five topics. Five weeks. One Community.

On September 24, 3pm (EST), attend One Community, a townhall with DoD leadership. DOD is facing a confluence of crises and challenges it has not encountered in over a century. COVID‐19, renewed calls for racial equality, a critical need to invest in new technology, infrastructure, and weapons systems, and increasing pressures for quality schools, housing, and spouse employment opportunities, all occurring as our national defense strategy pivots to a new era of great power competition. It is clear that these challenges cannot be met by DOD alone, and that there is a key role for defense communities. Indeed, meeting these challenges will require a “one‐community” approach in which installations and communities must work together hand‐in‐hand. But what will this all mean for our nation’s defense infrastructure, both at home and abroad? How will installations and communities work together to ensure our nation remains strong?

Register here for free (military, DoD and other Federal staff only).

Learn more here: adcsummit.org

Attend TRR's Azimuth Check: Sweat Lodge on August 13, 7pm (EST). This webinar on Native American Sweat Lodge will be presented by Eric Mitchell, a member of the Dine’ Nation who has been conducting sweat lodge for 16 years.

First Nations people have utilized the sweat lodge for thousands of years, as a way of both sending young warriors off to war, and then welcoming them back into society. Before battle, the ceremony and the sweat would serve as a purification for the warrior, and through prayer and song and medicines used during the ceremony, the warrior emerged protected, carrying forth with them all the medicine, and prayer and support from the community. 

Register here.

TRR's webinar series is primarily for veterans, veteran service providers and licensed medical and mental health professionals who work with veterans, as well as yoga teachers who are currently or want to work with veterans. Each webinar is an in-depth look at one of the modalities in the Warrior Camp® program. The series shows why the entire program is based on understanding of Military Moral Injury© (MMI) and how this guides TRR's philosophy of warrior care. They speak of MMI in order to differentiate combat-related Moral Injury from non-combat or civilian "moral injuries," and TRR sees it as separate and distinct from PTSD.

View past webinars here.

Arts In The Armed Forces (AITAF) and SAGEVets offer a live, online Film Screening of Paper Moon featuring a talkback with actor, writer, and director Tim Blake Nelson on August 13, 7pm (EST).

The Zoom will be moderated by Air Force veteran Cole Smith. Any and all Active Duty military, support staff, veterans, and dependents are welcome to join. After registering for this free event, a confirmation email is sent with the zoom link and info for watching the movie for free.

Register here. 

Learn more about the film screening series here.

Join Team RWB for Mindfulness Monday Meditation on August 17, 8:30pm (EST)! Join the Zoom chat for a short Awareness of Breath exercise followed by a Loving Kindness meditation and discussion led by Matt Kiddoo. While breathing comes natural, it is the "anchor" that allows everyone to better handle whatever life throws our way. 

Click here for more information.

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Join Team RWB Eagles and streak through the dog days of summer on August 14! Select your own monthly/daily goal, post your progress on the Team RWB Running or Rucking Facebook group, and have fun crushing your goals!

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Join Blue Star Families for this virtual workshop on August 24, 1pm (EST), where you’ll get the career tools and resources you’ll need to make your transition out of the military with your spouse a much smoother experience.

Register here.