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| Feb. 10, 2010 |
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| Dec. 15, 2009 |
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| Nov. 12, 2009 |
Prince George County passed a resolution in November recognizing VNDIA for its efforts in administering a $1 million state grant to assist in the construction of the recently opened North Elementary School. Nearly 30 percent of the county's school children come from Fort Lee, and the post will double in size by 2011. |
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| Oct. 30, 2009 |
The Virginia Beach City Council has passed a resolution to ask the 2010 Virginia General Assembly to increase funding for VNDIA, recognizing the importance of the authority in protecting the significant contributions made by the Defense Department in Virginia. |
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| Nov. 10, 2009 |
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| Oct. 28, 2009 |
Gov. Kaine joined other state and federal officials in breaking ground for a new headquarters for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) in Arlington County.
VNDIA is administering a $10 million state grant to assist in ensuring the new complex meets federal anti-terrorism/force protection requirments. |
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| Oct. 20, 2009 |
The following presentations are from the VNDIA panel on Military Base Encroachment at the 2009 Virginia Municipal League Annual Conference in Roanoke (October 18-20).
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| Oct. 14, 2009 |
More than 20 military installations across the Commonwealth were eligible for the award, and Fort A.P. Hill, Fort Pickett and the Defense Supply Center Richmond were the first three winners.
"These award-winning military installations have shown remarkable stewardship of the natural resources entrusted to their care," said Gov. Kaine. "I am confident this partnership between the Department of Defense and the Commonwealth will continue to bring environmental benefits to Virginia for years to come." |
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| Oct. 8, 2009 |
Defense Advocate, October 2009 |
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| Sept. 2, 2009 |
Defense Advocate, September 2009 |
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| Aug. 3, 2009 |
Defense Advocate, August 2009 |
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| July 15, 2009 |
Governor Kaine has declared 2009 to be the Year of the Non-Commissioned Officer; Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard
The governor's proclamation was made in recognition of the Army's year-long celebration of the non-commissioned officer and expanded upon to highlight the representation of all uniformed services in the Commonwealth.
During VNDIA's July meeting at Virginia State University, board member Maj. Gen. Robert Newman, Adjutant General for the Commonwealth, presented the proclamation on behalf of Gov. Kaine to Command Sgt. Major Carl Holcomb, the senior non-commissioned officer in the Virginia National Guard, and also to non-commissioned officers representing each of the five branches.
A presentation copy of the resolution has been mailed to the commander of each installation in the Commonwealth. |
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| July 10, 2009 |
Defense Advocate, July 2009 |
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| May 29, 2009 |
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| May 6, 2009 |
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| May 1, 2009
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GOVERNOR
KAINE DESIGNATES MAY AS MILITARY APPRECIATION
MONTH
**Click here for a printable copy of the governor's recognition certificate. |
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| Mar. 4, 2009 |
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| Feb. 15, 2009 |
ENCROACHMENT
VACO Community Connections
The February 15 issue of theVirginia Association of Counties (VACO) publication features a story by VNDIA on encroachment planning. |
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| Feb. 2, 2009 |
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| Dec. 5, 2008 |
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| Nov. 4, 2008 |
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| Oct. 2, 2008 |
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| Sept. 17, 2008 |
A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR SUPPORTING VIRGINIA'S DEFENSE INDUSTRY
VNDIA is pleased to announce that its FY 2009 Strategic Plan, adopted by the board in July, is now underway. |
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| Sept. 1, 2008 |
VIRGINIA WEIGHS ITS DEPENDENCE ON DEFENSE SPENDING
Virginia Business
The September Virginia Business cover story features a look at the economic influence of the Department of Defense in the Commonwealth. |
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| Sept. 2, 2008 |
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| May 5, 2008 |
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| Nov. 16, 2007
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ARLINGTON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPENS BRAC TRANSITION CENTER
On November 16 Arlington Economic Development hosted a grand opening ceremony for the BRAC Transition Center, a resource for BRAC-affected workers and businesses.The center is the first of its kind, offering services and collaboration with regional partners to assist workers and businesses affected by BRAC transition.
VNDIA is administering a $420,000 grant through the Military Strategic Response Fund, to be matched by more than $1 million in local and other funding, to help support the center.
The 2005 BRAC decisions could resulting in the loss of nearly 4 million square feet of leased space and more than 17,000 jobs in Arlington County.
Click here for more information from the Arlington Economic Development website.
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Virginia Sen. Patsy Ticer, VNDIA chair Joe Reeder, Arlington County Board member Barbara Favola and Virginia Delegate Bob Brink at Arlington’s BRAC Transition Center opening.
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| June 19, 2007
Press Release |
GOVERNOR
KAINE ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL $12.5 MILLION IN BRAC GRANTS |
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| May 15, 2007
Press Release |
GOVERNOR
KAINE DESIGNATES MAY AS MILITARY APPRECIATION
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| Mar. 12, 2007
Press Release |
GOVERNOR
KAINE ANNOUNCES SECOND ROUND OF BASE REALIGNMENT
AND CLOSURE GRANTS |
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Jan. 8, 2007
Press Release |
GOVERNOR
KAINE ANNOUNCES $12.5 MILLION IN GRANTS TO LOCALITIES
IMPACTED BY MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE |
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| Oct. 13, 2006
Press Release |
GOVERNOR
KAINE LAUNCHES $10 MILLION GRANT PROGRAM FOR
LOCALITIES IMPACTED BY MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT
AND CLOSURE |
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