The arrangement is intended to help bases strengthen energy resilience, improve infrastructure management, and prepare for operational disruptions. Managing aging utility systems A major focus of the Army agreement is the condition and performance of utility infrastructure at military installations. “National security requires energy and water surety,” said Nancy J. Balkus, deputy assistant secretary of the Air Force for infrastructure, energy and environment. Supporting long-term installation resilience Intergovernmental Support Agreements allow military installations to obtain support services from eligible state and local government entities. The initiative also aligns with wider efforts to ensure military installations can continue meeting mission requirements as energy systems, infrastructure demands, and operating environments evolve.