Tim Kaine Highlights DoD's Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation

The Value of the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC)

• 💡 Senator Tim Kaine emphasizes the Office of Local Defense Community Cooperation (OLDCC) within the Pentagon as a valuable resource.
• 🎯 The OLDCC has been instrumental in Virginia, particularly in Hampton Roads, by coordinating efforts between 12-13 cities and counties and military installations.
• 🤝 This office aids in community planning for infrastructure projects like road and bridge construction, ensuring alignment with military personnel's daily commutes.

OLDCC's Funding and Impact

• 💰 The OLDCC has provided funding for local initiatives, such as parts of transportation studies.
• 📈 Senator Kaine and Senator Durbin previously wrote to Secretary Hagerty, highlighting the office's utility in fostering positive relationships with local communities.
• ✅ Secretary Marks affirms the significant value of the OLDCC, noting its effectiveness and expressing commitment to enhancing its capabilities.
• 🚀 Marks states he sees a better than three-to-one return on investment when utilizing OLDCC funds, benefiting both military missions and community-base relationships.