ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COMMUNITIES 2 2 What are the Top Defense
States Doing? Broad engagement/involvement at local and state level
by elected officials, business leaders, and key stakeholders Funded
organizations at the state and local level that can ensure focus
and visibility Dedicated staff focused on mission of supporting
base Visible and active at national level with DoD and Congress
Comprehensive and strategic mission that is both reactive and
proactive Encourage partnerships to promote installation efficiency
and enhance missions
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ASSOCIATION OF DEFENSE COMMUNITIES 3 3 Oklahoma Strategic
Military Planning Commission Organized Funded Priorities
Projects
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States Organization for Partnerships Connecticut
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Organization Office of Military Affairs (OMA) Office and Duties
Established in Legislation (2007) Appointed by the Governor as a
Direct Report Designated a State Department Head Advocacy Role in
all State Agencies Administratively Supported by Department of
Economic and Community Development Military Defense Advisory
Council (Chair) Governors Veterans Cabinet
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Resources Minimal Staff No State Agency Duplication $40 Million
Bond Authorization for OMA Projects Fulltime D.C. Based Consultant
(Mercury LLC) Coordination with Regional Civic Organizations
Council of Governments (Military Reps on the Council) Chambers of
Commerce Military Affairs Committees Military Superintendants
Liaison Committee Connecticut Maritime Commission Connecticut
Cultural Coalition
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Programs Priorities of Submarine Base New London The Four E
Focus Energy Environment Encroachment Engagement
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Programs Investments in Submarine Base New London High
Efficiency Boiler Replacement ($3M) Navy Diver Support Facility
(4.5M) Submarine Bridge Trainer Facility ($3M) Submarine Galley
Trainer Facility (-$1M) Two Encroachment Mitigation Land Purchases
(-$1M) Safety/Security Highway Improvement Project (-$1M)
*Encroachment Mitigation Virtual Fence Project ($1M) *Microgrid
Design ($1M) *Microgrid Construction (?)* Pending Approval
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Programs Outcomes for Submarine Base New London Over 12% of
Archaic 2005 Infrastructure Removed Over $200M Demolition and
Construction Projects 30% Energy Reduction since 2005 Expect Base
Removal from Super Fund in 2016 Annual Economic Impact has Grown to
$4.5B More Demolition and Consolidation Projects in Various Stages
of Planning and Execution Subase was Selected Two Consecutive Years
as the Top Performing Navy Base in its Region In a Much Better
Position for Next BRAC
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Programs The National Coast Guard Museum Only Military Service
Without a National Museum State Committed $20M for this $100M
Project 54,000 Square Foot Structure in New London, CT Connects a
Multimodal Transportation Hub Between Boston and New York City
(Bus, Rail, Highway, Water) A Regional Tourism Hub Accessible by
Water Taxi USCG Cutter EAGLE Homeported at the Museum Pier OMA is
Designated by the Governor to Coordinate all State Agency Project
Activities
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Programs The National Coast Guard Museum
http://www.coastguardmuseum.org/
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Keys to Success Executive and Legislative Support and Direct
Engagement with OMA Active State and Community On-Scene
Collaboration Focused Advocacy for Installations, Service Members
and their Families Close Coordination with the Connecticut
Congressional Delegation
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States Organization for Partnerships Texas
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Organization Why is the military important to Texas? 15
installations > 255,000 DoD uniformed and civilian employees
$150 billion impact on the states economy
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Organization Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) The
TMPC is in the Office of the Governor and was established by the
legislature in 2003 and is charged with the following core
missions: Advise the governor and the legislature on defense and
military issues and act as a liaison to relevant state agencies.
Develop strategies to attract, locate and maintain Department of
Defense missions to military installations located within the state
along with defense related companies. Defend the states military
installations from any future BRAC (Base Realignment and Closure)
or other DoD actions.
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Organization The TMPC is composed of: 13 public members,
appointed by the governor that serve six year staggered terms Two
ex-officio members are the chairs of the Texas House of
Representatives and Senate committees that have primary
jurisdiction of matters concerning defense and military affairs
Texas Mayors of Military Communities
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Programs MILITARY BASE REALIGNMENT AND CLOSURE TASK FORCE
(Texas Military Value Task Force) By law the TMPC established a
task force to seek advice to prepare for possible action by the DoD
related to the realignment or closure of military installations in
the state. The task force held public hearings with the 15 defense
communities and military installations to identify strategies,
policies, plans, projects, and other ways to improve base
realignment scores. The task force also advised and made
recommendations to the TMPC and the legislature.
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Programs Texas Commanders Council Established in 2011, the
Texas Commanders Council plays a vital role in facilitating
intergovernmental dialogue between all branches of service and the
State of Texas. This consortium affords 15 commanding officers from
installations located in Texas the opportunity to communicate goals
and challenges installations are facing and to develop innovative
solutions aimed at improving the military climate in the
state.
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Resources Defense Economic Assistance Adjustment Grant DEAAG
provides grants from $50,000 to $2 million for infrastructure
projects in defense communities. Changed to be pro-active in 2013.
DEAAG has awarded approximately $33 million in grants to
defense-dependent communities.
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Resources Texas Military Value Revolving Loan Fund Balance of
approximately $214 out of $250 million approved by the voters in a
constitutional amendment. Current appropriation of $123 million
available to communities which have been impacted by BRAC 2005 or a
project that adds military value to an installation. Next year full
balance.
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States Organization for Battle Florida
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Organization Governors Base Commanders Meetings Governor and
State Agency Heads Installations Commanders Florida Defense
Alliance Networking and Issue Development Florida Defense Grant
Programs Florida Defense Support Task Force Defense Budget Impacts
Focused Advocacy Consultants The Principi Group The Spectrum
Group
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Resources State General Revenue Defense Reinvestment Grants
(DRG) Defense Infrastructure Grants (DIG) Local Defense and
Economic Development organizations Local Defense Alliances Local
Chamber Military Advisory Committees Local EDCs near major
installations Defense TF Grants (Military value enhancement) Local
Use of OEA
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Programs Defense Grants X 2 Advocacy Consultants Local Defense
Community Organizations Networking Ground Up Legislative
Initiatives Outreach Economic Factbook bi-annually Military
Friendly Guide annually Marketing materials.
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Program Highlights State Executive and Legislative Leadership
involvement. Strong State and Community Organizations relations
with Installation Commanders. Washington DC advocacy expertise in
support of Congressional Delegation.