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The Department of Defense is announcing a public meeting of the Defense Advisory Committee on Military Personnel Testing that will take place on January 22nd and 23rd, 2025. The meeting will cover various topics related to military personnel testing, including updates on testing programs such as the AFQT and ASVAB. The event will be held in a location to be determined and will be open to the public, with opportunities provided for public comments. Further details and updates about the meeting can be found on their website.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is asking the public to comment on a proposed information collection related to deceased debtors. This collection is necessary for the Defense Finance and Accounting Service to obtain information from probate courts about estates of deceased debtors to file claims for money owed to the U.S. government. The DoD is seeking feedback on the necessity, utility, and burden of this information collection, which will involve 300 respondents and have an annual burden of 100 hours. Comments are accepted until April 27, 2021, through the federal eRulemaking portal, as mail submissions are not possible due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Washington Headquarters Services (WHS) of the Department of Defense (DoD) is gathering input on a proposed public information collection, in line with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. They want public comments on whether the data collection is necessary and useful, and suggestions to improve clarity and reduce the burden on respondents. This collection is crucial for ensuring that records of employees, service members, and contractors leaving or moving within WHS components are properly preserved or transferred. Interested parties have until February 25, 2025, to submit their comments.

The Department of Defense will hold a Federal Advisory Committee meeting of the Board of Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences on February 3, 2025. The meeting will take place at the University in Bethesda, MD, and will be available both in-person and virtually. During the meeting, the board will discuss various topics, including updates from the university's President and Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, admissions processes, and integration of digital health and AI. The meeting is open to the public, and those wishing to attend virtually must contact the organizers in advance.

The U.S. Department of Defense, Navy, Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC) plans to transfer human remains and cultural items to Native American tribes, following the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). This involves two sets of human remains and various cultural objects uncovered on naval lands in California. Tribes like the La Jolla Band of Luiseno Indians will have priority for these items' return. If no claim is made by March 17, 2026, these items may be declared unclaimed.

The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) has announced a proposed sale of military equipment to India, which includes 31 MQ-9B Sky Guardian aircraft and various other defense systems. The total estimated value of the sale is $3.99 billion, aiming to enhance India’s ability to conduct surveillance and reconnaissance missions. This sale is intended to bolster the strategic relationship between the U.S. and India and support security in the Indo-Pacific and South Asia regions. The transaction will not negatively impact U.S. defense readiness and does not require U.S. personnel to be stationed in India.

The Department of Defense published a notice about an arms sale to the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO). The proposed $75 million sale involves various communication and data security equipment, including GPS receivers, without any major defense equipment. This sale aims to support Taiwan in modernizing its military and maintaining regional security while ensuring there is no significant shift in the military balance. The transaction requires U.S. personnel for technical support but will not affect U.S. defense readiness.

The Department of Defense has announced an arms sales notification for the Government of Kuwait, which has requested to buy spare parts for their Patriot missile systems. The proposed sale, valued at $200 million, includes various logistical and support services but will not affect the military balance in the region. This sale aims to enhance Kuwait's security, supporting U.S. foreign policy and national security interests. The primary contractor for this deal will be Raytheon Missile Systems, and there will be no adverse impact on U.S. defense readiness.

The Department of Defense is updating its Defense Sexual Assault Incident Database system, which gathers information about sexual assaults involving armed forces members. This update aligns with new requirements, like including cases from the U.S. Space Force, and improving prevention efforts. It also adds routine uses for the data and updates various system sections, including using cloud storage. Comments on the proposed routine uses will be accepted until January 21, 2025.

The Department of Defense (DoD) is seeking public comment on a proposal submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the collection of information related to Revitalizing Base Closure Communities. This proposal would require Local Redevelopment Authorities (LRAs) that have received property from closed military installations to reinvest proceeds from its use to support economic redevelopment for at least seven years. The DoD aims to ensure compliance through annual financial statements. Comments can be submitted online by February 18, 2021.