{"id":48991,"date":"2018-09-28T12:44:00","date_gmt":"2018-09-28T17:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/?p=48991"},"modified":"2024-10-25T09:24:05","modified_gmt":"2024-10-25T14:24:05","slug":"austin-community-college-district-gets-2-million-grant-in-support-of-army-futures-command","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sites.austincc.edu\/newsroom\/2018\/09\/28\/austin-community-college-district-gets-2-million-grant-in-support-of-army-futures-command\/","title":{"rendered":"Austin Community College District gets $2 million grant in support of Army Futures Command"},"content":{"rendered":"

KVUE News: Austin Community College District gets $2 million grant in support of Army Futures Command<\/a><\/p>\n

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AUSTIN \u2014 Governor Greg Abbott on Monday announced a $2 million grant to the Austin Community College District to help build facilities supporting the new\u00a0Army Futures Command in Austin<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe legacy of America\u2019s freedom depends in part on the ability of our Armed Forces to remain at the forefront of technological advancement, expand our military\u2019s power to assess threats, and modernize our defense,\u201d said Governor Abbott. \u201cThese funds to be invested in critical communication facilities are another example of our commitment to the mission of the military as the Army Futures Command harnesses innovative thinking and cutting-edge technologies to achieve a clear overmatch in future readiness in defense of our nation.\u201d<\/p>\n

The grant to the ACC District comes from the Texas Military Preparedness Commission’s (TMPC) Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program in partnership with The University of Texas and the U.S. Army.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn behalf of the Soldiers and civilians on the Army Futures Command team, we are extremely appreciative of the continued assistance as we make our home here in Austin,” said Gen. John \u201cMike\u201d Murray, Commanding General, U.S. Army Futures Command. “We specifically thank the Texas Military Preparedness Commission, the Austin Community College District, and The University of Texas for their efforts in supporting the build-out of our headquarters with the award of a $2 million grant through the Defense Economic Adjustment Assistance Grant (DEAAG) program. Their collective efforts will enable us to improve our partnerships with the best of American industry, academia and innovation as we work together to protect America\u2019s tomorrows today.\u201d<\/p>\n

Previously, Gov. Abbott announced more than $50 million in DEAAG awards to military installations across the state over the last few years, which were also awarded by TMPC.<\/p>\n

The TMPC is part of the Governor’s Office and advises the governor and the Legislature on defense and military issues, and ways to strengthen the position of Texas military installations. It is composed of 13 members who serve 6-year staggered terms, often representing an installation in their community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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