The Arnold Community Council—an organization established to support the Arnold Engineering Development Complex in southeastern Tennessee—is working with state and local officials to organize community and career fairs for Arnold’s Air Force civilian employees impacted by cutbacks or pending furloughs under budget sequestration, according to a complex release. The plans, still under development, call for state representatives to be available to explain benefits, such as unemployment and tuition-assistance opportunities, states the April 25 release. Companies are also expected to be on hand to discuss job opportunities. There will also be classes on budgeting, interviewing, and resume writing, states the release. AEDC is located on the grounds of Arnold Air Force Base between Nashville and Chattanooga. (Arnold report by Kathy Gattis)
The House Armed Services Committee on July 15 passed its draft of the 2026 defense policy bill, 55-2, in a late-night vote following nearly 14 hours of debate over hot-button issues ranging from President Donald Trump’s desire to use a Qatari jet as Air Force One to cutting military aid…