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94th AAMDC Officer Gets Musical
FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii, July 17 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following news release: By SPC Ashley Armstrong Karl Paulnack the Music Department head at Boston Conservatory once said, "Music is a basic need of human survival. Music is one of the ways we make sense of our lives, one of the ways in which we express feelings when we have no words, a way for us to understand things with our hearts when we cannot with our minds". These words hold a deep reality in the heart of Capt. The  more
A Practical Guide to Internet Technology for Political Activists in Repressive Regimes
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Electronic Frontier Foundation issued the following news release: The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) released "Surveillance Self-Defense International" (SSDI) today, a practical guide to help activists from around the world use the Internet safely under repressive regimes. It is available at: http://www.eff.org/wp/surveillance-self-defense-international. Recent political protests in Iran, China, and elsewhere have demonstrated the enormous power of the Inte  more
Action Alert on Critical Iran/War on Terror amendments to Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Republican Jewish Coalition issued the following news release: This week, the United States Senate is debating S. 1390, a bill to authorize programs within the Department of Defense for the fiscal year that begins on October 1. We wanted to make you aware of some of the critical items that are likely to require votes by the full Senate and invite you to share your views with your Senators. * As he has throughout the year, Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl (R-AZ) is l  more
Afghan Girl Translates for Chairman at School Opening
PANJSHIR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Air Force Capt. Stacie N. Shafran Special to American Forces Press Service The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other senior U.S. military members, a best-selling author, and Afghan officials all were on hand for the opening of a girl's school here last week. But among the dignitaries, a 16-year-old Afghan girl stood out. Lima  more
Air Force to Host UAS Summit July 28-30
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news release: The United States Air Force will host an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Summit July 28-30 at Scitor Corporation 2251 Corporate Park Drive, 3rd Floor, in Herndon, Va., in which members of the Air Force, Joint service partners and industry stakeholders will have an opportunity to discuss the Air Force's UAS vision. Air Force leaders recently released a log-term roadmap called the "UAS Flig  more
Attorney General Nominates Former NAACP Legal Defense Fund Lawyer Director of New Jersey Division on Civil Rights
TRENTON, N.J., July 21 -- The New Jersey Attorney General issued the following news release: Chinh Q. Le, a former assistant counsel at the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund who is now a practitioner-in-residence at Seton Hall University School of Law's Center for Social Justice, has been nominated director of the New Jersey Division on Civil Rights by Attorney General Anne Milgram. Le, who is also an adjunct associate research scholar at Columbia University School of Law, worked at  more
Bell County Wins $7.5 Million in Defense Grants
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas (31st CD), issued the following news release: $7.5 million in funding for national defense projects are headed to Bell County, after the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense approved requests by Congressman John R. Carter (TX-31). $5 million was approved for the Army National Guard M939A2 Repower Program, which will help maintain 160 of the Army's current fleet of trucks, which are used extensively in Homeland Security operations,  more
Boxer Statement in Support of Continued F-22 Raptor Production
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Barbara A. Boxer, D-Calif., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today made the following statement after voting against halting production of the F-22 "Raptor." "I voted to support continued production of the F-22 Raptor because we are still hearing strong indications from top military leaders that we need additional aircraft. Last month, General Corley, the Commander of the Air Force Air Combat Command, wrote   more
Chambliss Statement on Senate's Passage of Amendment to Strip F-22 Provision
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today made the following statement regarding the passage of Amendment 1469 to the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act to remove an authorization to procure seven additional F-22s. "I am obviously disappointed with today's vote. We've been fighting a headwind from the White House and the P  more
Coalition, Afghan Troops Thwart Suicide Attack
KABUL, Afghanistan, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following news release: Afghanistan National Security Forces (ANSF) and International Security Assistance Force service members stopped an attack at a Forward Operating Base near Jalalabad Tuesday morning. One of the militants, wearing a suicide vest, was killed before he could detonate his explosives and do any damage to the base or any nearby personnel. A second insurgent was captured. "These mi  more
Cochran Votes to Improve Military Voter Participation
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The office of Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today voted to advance legislation intended to increase participation in elections among members of the U.S. military and American citizens living overseas. Cochran serves on the Senate Rules and Administration Committee that today amended and approved the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act (S.1415). The measure, which passed on a voice vote, is   more
Congressman Sestak Votes to Support Key Infrastructure and Energy Programs
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Joe Sestak, D-Pa. (7th CD), has issued the following news release: To encourage local renewable energy efforts and enhance our nation's environmental infrastructure and economic security, Congressman Joe Sestak (PA-07) helped the House pass by a 320-97 margin the Fiscal Year 2010 Energy and Water Appropriations Act. The bill contains, among other provisions, investments in clean energy technologies, including funding for geothermal installation at West Chester Uni  more
Congressman Wittman Statement Supporting F-22 Funding
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Robert Wittman, R-Va., (1st CD), issued the following news release: Rob Wittman issued the following statement on the Senate Vote to strip $1.75 billion for F-22s from the National Defense Authorization Act: "Today's vote by the Senate to strike funding for completion of the F-22 fleet is a step in the wrong direction. I remain very concerned about the efforts of the Administration and some in Congress to terminate F-22 fighter aircraft production at 75% of the  more
Congresswoman Richardson Announces $5.6 Million in Federal Appropriations
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Laura Richardson, D-Calif. (37th CD), issued the following news release: Congresswoman Richardson announced today that she has secured $5.6 million in federal House appropriations in the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010. Included in the bill is $674 million for the production of three Boeing C-17 aircrafts. With this new funding, Congresswoman Richardson's efforts have helped to secure over $2.8 billion for the production of 11 new C-17's this year.  more
DARPA Awards Second Long Range Anti-Ship Missile Contract
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news release: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has awarded a second contract under the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) program. Lockheed Martin Corp., Missiles and Fire Control, Grand Prairie, Texas, will receive $10 million for the initial nine-month phase of the missile demonstration effort. The first award was announced June 30. The joint DARPA  more
DCCC: DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen's Statement on Republicans Playing Politics With Health Care Reform
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee issued the following news release: DCCC Chairman Chris Van Hollen released the following statement on the Republicans' deliberate effort to obstruct President Obama's heath care reform effort: "While President Obama and House Democrats are offering solutions to fix America's broken health care system, Congressional Republicans are offering nothing more than the same old Washington finger-pointing and their just-say-no d  more
Detention Policy Task Force Issues Preliminary Report
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Department of Justice and Department of Defense today announced that the Detention Policy Task Force, which was created pursuant to Executive Order 13493, has issued a preliminary report on military commissions and a process for the determination of prosecution forum for trials of suspected terrorists. A copy of the report is attached. As authorized by the Executive Order, the Attorney General and Sec  more
DoD Identifies Army Casualty
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The Department of Defense announced today the death of a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Cpl. Benjamin S. Kopp, 21, of Rosemount, Minn., died July 18 at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington of wounds suffered July 10 in Helmand province, Afghanistan, when insurgents attacked his unit using small arms fire. He was assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, Fort  more
Dodd Vows to Continue Fight to Save the F-22
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Christopher S. Dodd, D-Conn., issued the following news release: Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) released the following statement today after the Senate voted to support an amendment offered by Senators John McCain (R-AZ) and Carl Levin (D-MI) to strip funding for the production of seven additional F-22 Raptor fighter jets from the Defense Authorization Act. As the senior senator from Connecticut, Dodd represents more than 2,000 highly skilled engineers, ma  more
Edwards Secures Funds to Build New Bryan Army Reserve Headquarters for the 420th Engineering Brigade, Current Facility Inadequate for Troops
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas (17th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Chet Edwards announced that he has secured federal funding to complete construction of a new headquarters building for the Army 420th Engineer Brigade Reserve Center in Bryan. Edwards added the funding to the 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, which passed the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday. "This is great news for the service men and  more
Edwards: All Children of Fallen Heroes to Receive 'Fry' College Scholarship
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas (17th CD), issued the following news release: A provision authored by Congressman Chet Edwards to expand GI Bill benefits to children of fallen U.S. service members was included in the final 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill, which funds U.S. military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Senate passed the final bill 91 to 5 after the House passed it 226 to 202. The bill was signed into law by the President today. The provision, autho  more
Edwards: Historic Veterans, Military Construction Bill Passes House
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas (17th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Chet Edwards announced that the House passed vital funding for troops veterans, and their families under the fiscal year 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill. The bill builds on the $17.7 billion in historic increases for veterans passed into law by Congress since January 2007. The bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 415 to 3. Edwards, Chairman  more
Ethical Implications of Web 2.0 Technology, Green Marketing, Rainmaking in a Recession Among Law Practice Topics to be Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago
CHICAGO, July 20 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: How can lawyers minimize the ethical risks arising from the use of Web 2.0 technologies? What green practices are improving the way lawyers do business? What are the rainmaking techniques that can help lawyers thrive despite the recession? These questions and more will be explored at the 2009 American Bar Association Annual Meeting, July 30- Aug 4, in Chicago. With more than 1,500 top quality legal progr  more
F-22A Raptor Aircraft Vital to America's National Security
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today addressed the U.S. Air Force's critical need for more F-22A Raptors, an advanced aircraft that would ensure the nation's dominance of the skies for the next 40 years. The Defense Department wants to cease production of the F-22A at 187 aircraft. Addressing colleagues on the Senate floor, Hatch said more F-22 aircraft are needed to defeat the advanced air defe  more
Face of Defense: Admirals Mentor Other Female Sailors
MANAMA, Bahrain, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Navy Lt. Nathan Christensen Special to American Forces Press Service Navy Rear Adm. Carol M. Pottenger and Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Howard have plenty on their respective plates - Pottenger as commander of Naval Expeditionary Combat Command and Howard as commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2. But that doesn't stop the two flag officers from taking on   more
Flag Officer Assignments
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Gary Roughead announced today the following assignments: Rear Adm (lower half) Ted N. Branch will be assigned as commander, Carrier Strike Group One, San Diego, Calif. Branch is currently serving as director, Information, Planning, Security Division, N3IPS, Office of the Chief of Naval Operations, Washington, D.C. Capt. Sinclair M. Harris, who has been selected for pr  more
Gearing Up for a Fight: Top Officials Outline Federal Response to H1N1 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science issued the following news release: A panel of top public health officials gathered at AAAS recently to discuss the H1NI swine flu, but their focus quickly turned to a pandemic that struck 91 years earlier. Considered to be the worst pandemic in modern history, the 1918/1919 Spanish influenza virus infected an estimated 500 million--one-third of the world's population--killing between 500,000 to 750,000 in the Un  more
General Officer Announcements
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has made the following nominations: Army Brig. Gen. Dana K. Chipman has been nominated for promotion to the rank of lieutenant general and assignment as the judge advocate general, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. Chipman is currently serving as commander/commandant, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, Charlotte  more
General Officer Assignments
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The chief of staff, Air Force announced today the following assignments: Maj. Gen. William L. Holland, vice commander, Ninth Air Force, Air Combat Command, and deputy commander, U.S. Air Forces Central, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to Commander, Ninth Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Brig. Gen. David L. Goldfein, who has been selected to rank of major general, deputy director p  more
Governor Corzine Denounces Proposed Federal Amendment that Would Weaken States' Gun Control Laws and Endanger Public Safety
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Gov. Jon S. Corzine, D-N.J., issued the following news release: New Jersey Governor Jon S. Corzine today joined U.S. Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), and Charles Schumer (D-NY), Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) in the nation's capital to denounce an amendment to incorporate the "Respecting State's Rights and Concealed and Carry Reciprocity Act" into the Defense Authorization Bill, S1390. "I applaud the  more
Granholm Announces Over 14,900 Jobs Created and Retained in Michigan
LANSING, Mich., July 21 -- Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following news release: Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) is helping seven companies grow in Michigan and is backing one alternative energy brownfield redevelopment project. Combined, the eight projects are expected to create 6,372 new jobs (2,720 direct), retain 8,586 jobs (3,359 direct) and generate over $349.5 million in new investment in the state  more
Indonesia: Free Papuan Activists
NEW YORK, July 21 -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news release: President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono of Indonesia should demonstrate his stated support for differing political viewpoints by dropping politically motivated criminal charges against activists from Papua province and ordering their release, Human Rights Watch said today. On July 23, 2009, a court in Nabire, Papua will resume the trial of 16 Papuans, mostly students and farmers associated with the West Papua National C  more
Inhofe Continues Support for F-22
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. James M. Inhofe, R-Okla., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) made the following comments after the U.S. Senate voted 58 to 40 to remove $1.75 billion from the Defense Authorization bill for F-22s. Air Force officials have repeatedly stated that no less than 243 F-22s would be sufficient with a moderate level of risk. Accordingly, Inhofe has continued to express serious concerns with halting the production of the F-22s  more
Iraqi Authority Proceeding After Initial Frustrations, Commander Says
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service Several weeks after American forces in Baghdad handed over security leadership to their Iraqi counterparts, friction is giving way to a smoother transition of power, a top U.S. commander in the Iraqi capital said. Maj. Gen. Daniel Bolger, commander of Multinational Division Baghdad, today described "hiccups and   more
Irvine Recognized for Strides in Environmental Stewardship, Sustainable Growth, Livability
IRVINE, Calif., July 22 -- The city of Irvine issued the following news release: The City of Irvine has been ranked as one of the country's "Smarter Cities," by the Natural Resources Defense Council in collaboration with National Geographic, for its strides in environmental stewardship, sustainable growth, and livability. Irvine ranked 13th among the 178 medium-sized cities surveyed with populations between 100,000 and 250,000. The City scored particularly well in the categories of "Stand  more
Isakson Statement on F-22
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today made the following statement regarding the Senate's approval of an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill that would strip out an authorization to procure seven additional F-22s, which are built at Lockheed Martin's plant in Marietta, Ga. The Senate approved the amendment by a vote of 58 to 40. "We must be prepared for whatever will come in the   more
Kyl Reviews President's First Six Months
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The office of Sen. Jon Kyl, R-Ariz., issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Republican Whip Jon Kyl (Ariz.) today spoke on the Senate floor about the President's first six months in office. The following are excerpts from his remarks: "Today marks President Obama's sixth month in office. The president began his term with an enormous amount of goodwill, high approval ratings, and pledges to work in a bipartisan way. "In the earliest days, he reached out in   more
Levin Statement on Senate Vote on F-22
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., issued the following news release: Senator Carl Levin, D-Mich., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on today's Senate vote (58-40) to adopt the Levin-McCain amendment to strike $1.75 billion for the F-22 from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. "Today's vote is a significant victory for our men and women in uniform, for the taxpayers and for reforming the way   more
Matheson Sees Progress on Radioactive Tailings Cleanup Near Moab
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Jim Matheson, D-Utah (2nd CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Jim Matheson said today that the annual report from the Department of Energy (DOE) regarding cleanup of the 16 million-ton radioactive tailings pile on the Colorado River near Moab shows his insistence on performance is getting results. Matheson's amendment to a 2007 defense bill established a deadline of 2019 for completion of the long-stalled project, along with the requirement for a  more
MILITARY $138,710 Federal Contract Awarded to Lockheed Martin
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Lockheed Martin, Mitchel Field, N.Y., won a $138,710 federal contract from the Defense Contract Management Agency, Mitchel Field, N.Y., for the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of equipment.  more
MILITARY $25,415 Federal Contract Awarded to Greene Metal Products
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Greene Metal Products Inc., Clinton Township, Mich., won a $25,415 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for outer ring bearings.  more
MILITARY $26,196 Federal Contract Awarded to Timken Aerospace
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Timken Aerospace Inc., Lebanon, N.H., won a $26,196.32 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for annular ball bearings.  more
MILITARY $27,139 Federal Contract Awarded to Penn Detroit Diesel Allison
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, York Haven, Pa., won a $27,139.32 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, for transmission control assemblies.  more
MILITARY $27,252 Federal Contract Awarded to Navistar Defense
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., won a $27,252 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, for vehicular body panels.  more
MILITARY $27,500 Federal Contract Awarded to Netwill
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Netwill Co. Inc., South El Monte, Calif., won a $27,500 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, for boarding ladder assemblies.  more
MILITARY $29,482 Federal Contract Awarded to Arbon Equipment
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Arbon Equipment Corp., Chesapeake, Va., won a $29,482 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Acquisition Locations, New Cumberland, Pa., for the supply and installation of ceiling fans in Building Y-109 of the Defense Distribution Center. Place of performance will be in Norfolk, Va.  more
MILITARY $34,425 Federal Contract Awarded to Dutch Valley Supply
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Dutch Valley Supply Co., Lawrenceville, Ga., won a $34,425 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for rear plate assemblies.  more
MILITARY $35,636 Federal Contract Awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- General Dynamics Land Systems, London, Ontario, Canada, won a $35,636.20 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, for vehicular component brackets.  more
MILITARY $4.65 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Cobham Defense Electronic Systems
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Cobham Defense Electronic Systems, Lowell, Mass., won a $4,647,626 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Rome, N.Y., for Boss capability demonstration with modified wireless network (WNAN) radios.  more
MILITARY $40,226 Federal Contract Awarded to Tuthill Corp.
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Tuthill Corp., Tacoma, Wash., won a $40,225.50 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for push-pull control assemblies.  more
MILITARY $40,500 Federal Contract Awarded to A-Med International Supply
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- A-Med International Supply Inc., Edison, N.J., won a $40,499.88 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, for 12mm OD plastic nasopharyngeal airway items.  more
MILITARY $41,218 Federal Contract Awarded to Emerson Power Transmission
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Emerson Power Transmission, Valparaiso, Ind., won a $41,217.84 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for cylindrical roller bearings.  more
MILITARY $42,344 Federal Contract Awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- General Dynamics Land Systems, London, Ontario, Canada, won a $42,343.60 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, for vehicular lock sets.  more
MILITARY $43,200 Federal Contract Awarded to Handy Tool & Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Handy Tool & Manufacturing Co. Inc., Woodside, N.Y., won a $43,200 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for sensing elements.  more
MILITARY $473,814 Federal Contract Awarded to MOOG Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- MOOG Inc., East Aurora, N.Y., won a $473,814 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., for aircraft hydraulic, vacuum and de-icing system components.  more
MILITARY $48,213 Federal Contract Awarded to Astrocom Electronics
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Astrocom Electronics Inc., Oneonta, N.Y., won a $48,213 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for electrical cord assemblies.  more
MILITARY $50,622 Federal Contract Awarded to McDowell Research
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- McDowell Research Co. Inc., Newark, N.Y., won a $50,622 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for battery chargers.  more
MILITARY $51,735 Federal Contract Awarded to Sarco
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sarco Inc., Cherry Hill, N.J., won a $51,735 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for pressure reducing valves.  more
MILITARY $55,450 Federal Contract Awarded to Poly-John Enterprises
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Poly-John Enterprises Corp., Whiting, Ind., won a $55,449.60 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center. Philadelphia, for a hand wash station.  more
MILITARY $63,525 Federal Contract Awarded to Vibro-Meter
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Vibro-Meter Inc., Londonderry, N.H., won a $63,525 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for augmentor detectors.  more
MILITARY $69,195 Federal Contract Awarded to Centroid
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Centroid Inc., Plainview, N.Y., won a $69,195 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for memory modules.  more
MILITARY $76,387 Federal Contract Awarded to ARINC Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- ARINC Inc., Oklahoma City, won a $76,387.22 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for flight data interface subassemblies.  more
MILITARY $87,966 Federal Contract Awarded to Stein Seal
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Stein Seal Co., Kulpsville, Fla., won an $87,966 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for bearing parts kits.  more
MILITARY $88,866 Federal Contract Awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., won an $88,866 federal contract from the Defense Contract Management Agency, Bethpage, N.Y., for the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of equipment.  more
MILITARY $93,081 Federal Contract Awarded to Jamaica Bearings
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Jamaica Bearings Co. Inc., New Hyde Park, N.Y., won a $93,081.10 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for annular ball bearings.  more
MILITARY $95,000 Federal Contract Awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., won a $95,000 federal contract from the Defense Contract Management Agency, Bethpage, N.Y., for the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of equipment.  more
MILITARY $95,897 Federal Contract Awarded to Minuteman Trucks
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Minuteman Trucks Inc., Walpole, Mass., won a $95,896.53 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for wiring harnesses.  more
MILITARY Defense Commissary Agency Seeks Armored Car Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Commissary Agency's Contracting Business Unit Support Services/Supply and Revenue Branch (HDEC05), Fort Lee, Va., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (HDEC05-09-T-0069) for armored car services. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 3. Place of performance will be in Altus Air Force BAse, Okla.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Antennas
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Locations, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synposis (spm7mx09x0072) for antennas. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 3.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Check Valves
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Locations, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (SPM7MX-09-X-0078) for multiple-year indefinite delivery purchase order of check valves. This award will be valued at up to $100,000. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 5.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Environmental Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (sp0600-09-r-0525) for an environmental service contractor that will conduct caretaker tasks for the closed Defense Fuel Support Point in Grand Forks, N.D. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 23. Place of performance will be in Grand Forks, N.D.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Heat Treatment System
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Acquisition Locations, New Cumberland, Pa., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SP3300-09-Q-0069) to acquire a heat treatment system for the treatment of wood pallets for pest control. It was posted on July 20 with no specific response date.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Metallic Tubes
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SPM7MX-09-X-0074) to acquire metallic tubes. This award will be valued at up to $100,000. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 12.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Non-Metallic Hose Assemblies
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SPM7M4-09-X-0003) to acquire non-metallic hose assemblies. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of Aug. 6.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Pre-Formed Hoses
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SPM7MX-09-X-0077) to acquire pre-formed hoses. This award will be valued at up to $100,000. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 12.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Pressure Switches
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SPM7MX-09-X-0076) to acquire pressure switches. This award will be valued at up to $100,000. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 5.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Pressure Switches
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SPM7MX-09-X-0075) to acquire pressure switches. This award will be valued at up to $100,000. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 5.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Radio Frequency Cables
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (spm7mx09x0081) to acquire radio frequency cables. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 10.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Rotary Switches
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (spm7mx09x0080) to acquire rotary switches. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 10.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Sediment Strainers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice(spm7mx09x0073) for sediment strainers. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 3.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Trash Compactor Services
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Locations Office, Fort Belvoir, Va., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (SP470209Q0035) for the installation of a new trash compactor and container. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of Aug. 21. Place of performance will be in Columbus, Ohio.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Vehicular Part Kits
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Acquisition Locations, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (SPM7L2-09-R-0155) for vehicular parts kit. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 2.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency to Negotiate with Micro Focus for Software Maintenance Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Acquisition Locations, New Cumberland, Pa., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SP330009Q0060) for maintenance of the Micro Focus software. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 7. The contract will only be negotiated with Micro Focus.  more
MILITARY Public Affairs for Internal Communication Seeks Canon Copier Maintenance
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Public Affairs for Internal Communication's Defense Media Activity, Riverside, Calif., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (HQ0527-09-T-0060) for the maintenance of six Canon copiers. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 27. Place of performance will be in Arlington, Va.  more
Nebraska Guard Unit Aids Afghan Farmers
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Central Command issued the following news feature article: by 1st Lt. Lory Stevens Task Force Warrior Members of the Nebraska National Guard's Task Force Warrior agribusiness development team visited several villages in Afghanistan's Kapisa province July 13 to assess grain bins that once occupied farmlands in Imperial, Neb. Development team members relocated and reconstructed the bins to help Afghan farmers wi  more
New Commander Takes Over U.Va. Air Force ROTC
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 17 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: Col. Daniel DeBree, the new commander of the University of Virginia's Air Force ROTC unit, had a connection to U.Va. years before he knew he would be teaching here. While stationed in England in 2004, DeBree, 43, was browsing through a used book stall and found a copy of James McConnell's book "Flying for France," detailing his life in the Lafayette Escadrille, a unit of mostly American pilots flyi  more
NLRB Weekly Summary, July 17
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following weekly case summary: C A S E S S U M M A R I Z E D VISIT WWW.NLRB.GOV FOR FULL TEXT Jackson Hospital Corp. d/b/a Kentucky River Medical Center Jackson, KY 1 List of Decisions of Administrative Law Judges 2 Non-Compliance with Settlement Agreement Cases 2 List of Unpublished Decisions and Orders in Representation Cases * Requests for Review of Regional Directors' Decisions and Dir  more
NOAA to Study Ocean Currents Near Former Munitions Disposal Sites in Hawaii
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration issued the following press release: NOAA will place ocean current monitoring sensors at two former military munitions disposal sites off Oahu this week as part of an ongoing effort to assess the potential impact of sea-disposed military munitions in Hawaii. The sensor deployment is part of a broader effort by NOAA, the Department of Defense and University of Hawaii to provide information to   more
Obama's Healthcare Reform, Neuroscience in the Courts and Marijuana Regulation to be Explored at ABA Annual Meeting in Chicago
CHICAGO, July 21 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news release: Will health coverage really improve under President Barack Obama's new initiatives? What kinds of neuroscience evidence are admissible in court? Is the regulation of marijuana a job for the states or federal government? These questions and more will be explored at the 2009 American Bar Association Annual Meeting, July 30- Aug. 4, in Chicago. With more than 1,500 top quality legal programs and events, and p  more
Rodriguez Announces $11.2 Million in Life-Saving Defense Research Projects
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Ciro D. Rogriguez, D-Texas (23rd CD), has issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez (TX-23) announced Thursday that the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense recommended funding for six Defense-related projects in the 23rd Congressional District. The projects are located in San Antonio, Alpine and El Paso. "This funding will support some of the most critical research taking place in the world of defense today," said Congressman  more
Royals, Fox Sports Honor Missouri Guard's Agribusiness Team
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Johnathan Lemons Special to American Forces Press Service The Missouri National Guard's agribusiness team in Afghanistan will get a touch of home when Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals and Fox Sports Network honor them during the Royals' Aug. 8 game with the Oakland A's at Kauffman Stadium here. Members of the joint Army and Air National Gu  more
Sasebo Sailors Volunteer to Clean Up Local Environment
SASEBO, Japan, July 22 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: Fleet Activities Sasebo (CFAS) Sailors braved rainy weather to improve conditions at one of the local getaway spots at Kashimae Beach and Sakai Park July 20. To commemorate the beach season, Sasebo city council facilitated an area clean-up day, open to members of the local community. The CFAS religious ministries team coordinated with the city and base, ensuring 20 base volunteers gave back to their host city. "G  more
Sen. Carper Pushes to Cut Costly F-22 Planes from Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Del., issued the following news release: Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) issued the following statement hailing the passage today of the Levin-McCain amendment (S. 1390), a measure to stop funding for seven more F-22 fighter planes. The senator strongly supported the amendment because of the F-22's high price tag, its absence in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and the insistence of our top military leaders that our existing aircraft inventory  more
Sen. Cornyn to Keep Fighting for F-22 Funding
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement expressing his disappointment after the U.S. Senate voted to strip $1.75 billion for F-22s from the Defense Authorization bill. "The F-22 Raptor is the most capable fighter in the world - the very best for penetrating deep into enemy territory to take out radars without ever being detected, evading attacks from the newest and most  more
Senate Unanimously Adopts Bipartisan Amendment on Timetable for Iran Diplomacy
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Joseph I. Lieberman, I-D-Conn., issued the following news release: The Senate voted unanimously today to adopt a bipartisan amendment put forward by Senators Jon Kyl (R-AZ), Joseph Lieberman (ID-CT), Evan Bayh (D-IN), and John McCain (R-AZ), urging the President to impose crippling economic sanctions on Iran later this year, if the Iranian government fails to take tangible steps to abandon its nuclear ambitions by then. The measure, which was intro  more
Senator Feinstein Opposes Concealed Weapons Amendment
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., issued the following news release: -Amendment would force California to recognize concealed carry permits issued in other states- U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today voiced strong opposition to an amendment to the defense authorization bill which would undermine California's rigorous state standards that regulate who may carry a concealed weapon. The Concealed Carry Permitting Amendment (#1618), offered by   more
Senator Hutchison Releases Statement on Her Vote Against Striking F-22 Funding from Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) voted against Amendment 1469, which strikes $1,750,000,000 in Air Force funding for F-22A aircraft procurement from the Defense Authorization Bill. The Amendment passed the U.S. Senate by a 58-40 vote. Sen. Hutchison made the following statement regarding its passage: "A strong national defense is key to the safety and security of t  more
Senators, New Jersey Governor Denounce Dangerous Amendment that Would Put Communities at Risk for More Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., has issued the following news release: Trying to prevent an increase of gun violence in America's communities, Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) today denounced a proposed amendment by Republican Senator John Thune (R-ND) that would allow people, including some criminals   more
Senators, NJ Governor Denounce Dangerous Amendment That Would Put Communities at Risk for More Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Frank R. Lautenberg, D-N.J., issued the following news release: Trying to prevent an increase of gun violence in America's communities, Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) today denounced a proposed amendment by Republican Senator John Thune (R-ND) that would allow people, including some criminals and  more
Senators, NJ Governor Denounce Dangerous Amendment That Would Put Communities at Risk for More Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J., issued the following news release: Trying to prevent an increase of gun violence in America's communities, Senators Frank R. Lautenberg (D-NJ), Robert Menendez (D-NJ), Charles E. Schumer (D-NY), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Jack Reed (D-RI), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Governor Jon Corzine (D-NJ) today denounced a proposed amendment by Republican Senator John Thune (R-ND) that would allow people, including some criminals and men  more
Snowe Votes to Preserve Federal Funding for F-22 Raptor
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Olympia J. Snowe, R-Maine, issued the following news release: A longtime advocate of the F-22 program, U.S. Senator Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) today voted to preserve $1.75 billion for the production of seven F-22 aircraft in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2010. Despite bipartisan support for continued production of the fighter aircraft, an amendment to strip its funding from the legislation was approved by the U.S. Sen  more
Specter to Oppose Thune Amendment
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Arlen Specter (D-Pa.) today issued the following statement regarding Senator John Thune's (R-S.D.) amendment to the Defense Authorization Act (S. 1390) that would provide for reciprocity of permits and licenses to carry a concealed firearm for individuals traveling across state lines. "From my own experience growing up in Kansas and being District Attorney of Philadelphia, I know  more
State Approving Agencies See Expanded Role Under Post-9/11 G.I. Bill
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following news release: On Thursday, July 16, 2009, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee Chairwoman Stephanie Herseth Sandlin (D-SD) conducted a hearing to discuss the purpose and the evolution of State Approving Agencies (SAA). The authority of SAAs was established by Congress in 1947 to ensure that veterans and eligible dependents can use the G.I. Bill educational entitlement in an approved educational program. Under con  more
Statement of U.S. Senator Russ Feingold on Passage of the Levin-McCain Amendment Stripping Funding for Unnecessary F-22 Fighter Jet
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis., issued the following statement by U.S. Senator Russ Feingold: "The Senate's passage of this amendment is a victory for the Armed Forces and American taxpayers. Now defense dollars can be freed up to address real world threats and fill gaps in our defense capabilities. I applaud Senator Levin, Senator McCain and the administration for their leadership on this effort to help ensure that we are spending our defense dollars wisel  more
The Censored House Speeches
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. John R. Carter, R-Texas (31st CD), issued the following speech: Last Monday night Democrats voted to shut down the U.S. House Representatives rather than allow a handful of Republican Congressmen to speak on the floor. What could have been so offensive or frightening about our discourse that Speaker Pelosi felt she had to protect her party by gagging free speech in the House? In fact, we had planned to speak on the lack of transparency of the House since Democra  more
The Nation's Mayors Oppose Thune Amendment, Actions To Weaken Gun Safety Laws
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news release: Statement from Seattle (WA) Mayor Greg Nickels U.S. Conference of Mayors President "For more than four decades mayors have called for, and have worked hard to achieve, reasonable gun safety legislation which would keep guns out of the hands of criminals. In the 15 years since the initial passage of the Brady Law and the now-expired assault weapons ban, however, passage of additional common-sense legislation  more
The School of Education Supports Troops to Teachers Initiative
JAMAICA, N.Y., July 21 -- St. John's University issued the following news release: St. John's University is pleased to announce support for participants of Troops to Teachers (TTT), a Department of Defense Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, through The School of Education's accelerated masters degree programs. The TTT program assists eligible military personnel, who are transitioning into new careers as teachers, primarily in economically disadvantaged public schools. The   more
Video and Transcript: Sen. Hutchison Commemorates 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Ranking Republican on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, spoke on the Senate floor to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. A link to the video and a full transcript of Sen. Hutchison's floor speech are below. VIDEO AND FLOOR TRANSCRIPT Thank you, Madam President. Madam President,  more
Wesleyan and Belize Students Study Red Mangroves
KEYSER, W.Va., July 20 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College issued the following news release: Students and faculty from West Virginia Wesleyan and the University of Belize are collaborating to study the ethnobotany and habitat changes of the red mangrove, a tree which reaches 70' to 80' feet in height in the tropics. The project is one of four West Virginia Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (WV-EPSCoR) grants, totaling $112,880 at Wesleyan and is supported by funds from the  more
Wiesbaden Youth Services Assistant Program Manager Honored for Tuturial Program
WIESBADEN, Germany, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Karl Weisel (USAG Wiesbaden) Success in school can be a challenge for any student. Add in the absence of parental role models due to deployments, the stress of living overseas or being a new student in a foreign place, and achieving academic success can seem even more daunting. Enter Duria Hudson Jr. and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Youth Services' Power Hour homework lab.   more
Wisconsin Supreme Court Reinstates Convictions for Shooting of Milwaukee Police Officer
MADISON, Wis., July 21 -- The Wisconsin Attorney General issued the following news release: In an opinion issued earlier today, the Wisconsin Supreme Court reinstated the convictions of a defendant for recklessly injuring and recklessly endangering the safety of a Milwaukee police officer, charges which stemmed from a non-fatal but career-ending shooting of a police officer who was severely injured during the execution of a search warrant at the defendant's home. The decision in State v. Paya  more
Wyden Fights Wasteful F-22 Spending
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following news release: Keeping his focus on protecting American troops and taxpayer funds, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) spoke on the Senate floor against spending $1.75 billion to purchase seven more F-22 fighter jets that the Air Force has specifically said it does not want. The Pentagon has already purchased 187 of the jets. The speech was in advance of the senator's vote today in support of the Levin-McCain F-22 am  more
94th AAMDC Officer Gets Musical
FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii, July 17 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following news release: By SPC Ashley Armstrong Karl Paulnack the Music Department head at Boston Conservatory once said, "Music is a basic need of human survival. Music is one of the ways we make sense of our lives, one of the ways in which we express feelings when we have no words, a way for us to understand things with our hearts when we cannot with our minds". These words hold a deep reality in the heart of Capt. The  more
Afghan Girl Translates for Chairman at School Opening
PANJSHIR PROVINCE, Afghanistan, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Air Force Capt. Stacie N. Shafran Special to American Forces Press Service The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and other senior U.S. military members, a best-selling author, and Afghan officials all were on hand for the opening of a girl's school here last week. But among the dignitaries, a 16-year-old Afghan girl stood out. Lima  more
Air Force to Host UAS Summit July 28-30
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news release: The United States Air Force will host an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Summit July 28-30 at Scitor Corporation 2251 Corporate Park Drive, 3rd Floor, in Herndon, Va., in which members of the Air Force, Joint service partners and industry stakeholders will have an opportunity to discuss the Air Force's UAS vision. Air Force leaders recently released a log-term roadmap called the "UAS Flig  more
Australians Tour Washington Navy Yard Underwater Archeology Lab
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: The Underwater Archeology Branch (UAB) of the Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC) provided tours and lectures to 58 students and two faculty members from the University of Melbourne, Australia, at Washington Navy Yard (WNY) July 20. The students are part of the University of Melbourne's School of Historical Studies. Retired Rear Adm. Jay A. DeLoach, director of NHHC, hosted the group's visit to the command. De  more
Below-the-Knee Amputee Fields Runs for Berth in 2012 Paralympics
CHULA VISTA, Calif., July 21 -- The U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office issued the following news release: By Tim Hipps FMWRC Public Affairs Sgt. Jerrod Fields capped his track and field season by winning a gold medal at the 2009 Endeavor Games and setting his sights on the 2012 Paralympics. Fields, a below-the-knee amputee sprinter in the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program, won the 100 meters with a time of 12.15 seconds June 13 in Edmond, Okla., site of the Endeavor  more
Boxer Statement in Support of Continued F-22 Raptor Production
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Barbara A. Boxer, D-Calif., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) today made the following statement after voting against halting production of the F-22 "Raptor." "I voted to support continued production of the F-22 Raptor because we are still hearing strong indications from top military leaders that we need additional aircraft. Last month, General Corley, the Commander of the Air Force Air Combat Command, wrote   more
Brigade Competitions Brings Out Heart of Deployed Soldiers
TIKRIT, Iraq, July 17 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following news release: By By Spc. Jazz Burney,3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Public Affairs, 25th Infantry Division Most competitors thrive off of encouragement and cheers from a crowd, but when there isn't a huge crowd to spur a competitor on, that individual has to dig deep and find the determination to press on toward the goal. Four Soldiers did just this with a minimal crowd as they competed in 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat  more
Brownback Congratulates 190th Air Refueling Wing
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Sam Brownback, R-Kan., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sam Brownback today congratulated the 190th Air Refueling Wing for winning the 2009 Distinguished Flying Unit from the National Guard Association of the United States. "My home state of Kansas has a long tradition of excellent military service," said Brownback. "I'm proud that a Kansas military unit has been singled out among many units to receive this award. The members of the   more
Caitlin Worm Returns from Israel
SOUTH BEND, Ind., July 17 -- Indiana University at South Bend issued the following news release: Senior Caitlin Worm recently returned from a week's stay in Israel after participating in the Anti-Defamation League Campus Leadership Mission. Worm is a senior political science major from North Liberty. She was one of 15 students from across the country selected for the honor. "It was an unbelievable experience, I can't wait to go back," she said. After returning to IU South Bend she enr  more
Chambliss Statement on Senate's Passage of Amendment to Strip F-22 Provision
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today made the following statement regarding the passage of Amendment 1469 to the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act to remove an authorization to procure seven additional F-22s. "I am obviously disappointed with today's vote. We've been fighting a headwind from the White House and the P  more
Cochran Votes to Improve Military Voter Participation
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The office of Sen. Thad Cochran, R-Miss., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Thad Cochran (R-Miss.) today voted to advance legislation intended to increase participation in elections among members of the U.S. military and American citizens living overseas. Cochran serves on the Senate Rules and Administration Committee that today amended and approved the Military and Overseas Voter Empowerment Act (S.1415). The measure, which passed on a voice vote, is   more
Congressman Wittman Statement Supporting F-22 Funding
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Robert Wittman, R-Va., (1st CD), issued the following news release: Rob Wittman issued the following statement on the Senate Vote to strip $1.75 billion for F-22s from the National Defense Authorization Act: "Today's vote by the Senate to strike funding for completion of the F-22 fleet is a step in the wrong direction. I remain very concerned about the efforts of the Administration and some in Congress to terminate F-22 fighter aircraft production at 75% of the  more
Congresswoman Richardson Announces $5.6 Million in Federal Appropriations
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. Laura Richardson, D-Calif. (37th CD), issued the following news release: Congresswoman Richardson announced today that she has secured $5.6 million in federal House appropriations in the Defense Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2010. Included in the bill is $674 million for the production of three Boeing C-17 aircrafts. With this new funding, Congresswoman Richardson's efforts have helped to secure over $2.8 billion for the production of 11 new C-17's this year.  more
Detention Policy Task Force Issues Preliminary Report
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Department of Justice and Department of Defense today announced that the Detention Policy Task Force, which was created pursuant to Executive Order 13493, has issued a preliminary report on military commissions and a process for the determination of prosecution forum for trials of suspected terrorists. A copy of the report is attached. As authorized by the Executive Order, the Attorney General and Sec  more
Dickinson College Offers Veterans Free Tuition Through Yellow Ribbon Program
CARLISLE BARRACKS, Pa., July 21 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command's Carlisle Barracks Garrison issued the following news article: Dickinson College, in keeping with its historic and unwavering support of veterans, is participating in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program. Eligible students admitted to the program can receive Dickinson grants and scholarships which, when coupled with educational grants from the VA and other sou  more
Economic and Social Council Concludes General Discussion on Special Economic, Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Assistance
UNITED NATIONS, July 21 -- The United Nations: Economic and Social Council issued the following news release: The Economic and Social Council this afternoon concluded its general discussion on special economic, humanitarian and disaster relief assistance, in the context of its Humanitarian Affairs Segment. Among issues raised by speakers were the current economic crisis, which had the potential to increase the need for humanitarian assistance in developing countries. Further, since this ne  more
ECOSOC Holds Panel Discussion on Impact of Current Global Challenges and Trends on Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance
UNITED NATIONS, July 22 -- The United Nations: Economic and Social Council issued the following news release: The Economic and Social Council this morning held a panel discussion addressing the impact of current global challenges and trends on the effective delivery of humanitarian assistance. This was followed by a general discussion on the theme of the panel discussion. Tiina Intelmann, Vice-President of the Economic and Social Council, said this panel should provide humanitarian stakeho  more
Edwards Secures Funds to Build New Bryan Army Reserve Headquarters for the 420th Engineering Brigade, Current Facility Inadequate for Troops
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas (17th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Chet Edwards announced that he has secured federal funding to complete construction of a new headquarters building for the Army 420th Engineer Brigade Reserve Center in Bryan. Edwards added the funding to the 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill, which passed the House Appropriations Committee Tuesday. "This is great news for the service men and  more
Edwards: All Children of Fallen Heroes to Receive 'Fry' College Scholarship
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas (17th CD), issued the following news release: A provision authored by Congressman Chet Edwards to expand GI Bill benefits to children of fallen U.S. service members was included in the final 2009 Supplemental Appropriations bill, which funds U.S. military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. The Senate passed the final bill 91 to 5 after the House passed it 226 to 202. The bill was signed into law by the President today. The provision, autho  more
Edwards: Historic Veterans, Military Construction Bill Passes House
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Chet Edwards, D-Texas (17th CD), issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Chet Edwards announced that the House passed vital funding for troops veterans, and their families under the fiscal year 2010 Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations bill. The bill builds on the $17.7 billion in historic increases for veterans passed into law by Congress since January 2007. The bill passed by a bipartisan vote of 415 to 3. Edwards, Chairman  more
Era Selected for Wide Area Multilateration and ADS-B in the Azores
FAIRFAX, Va., July 21 -- SRA International issued the following news release: Era a.s., a subsidiary of SRA International, Inc. (NYSE: SRX), today announced it has been selected by NAV Portugal to deliver a wide area multilateration (WAM) and ADS-B system for the central group of islands in the Azores. Era's solution will utilize its MSS multilateration and ADS-B system to provide NAV Portugal with highly accurate, reliable and redundant surveillance. Coverage from the solution will ensure  more
F-22A Raptor Aircraft Vital to America's National Security
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today addressed the U.S. Air Force's critical need for more F-22A Raptors, an advanced aircraft that would ensure the nation's dominance of the skies for the next 40 years. The Defense Department wants to cease production of the F-22A at 187 aircraft. Addressing colleagues on the Senate floor, Hatch said more F-22 aircraft are needed to defeat the advanced air defe  more
Forbes Travels to Guantanamo Bay to Review Facility, Question Why Terrorists Should be Transferred to U.S.
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Rep. J. Randy Forbes, R-Va. (4th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman J. Randy Forbes (VA-04) is returning this evening from a one-day trip to the Guantanamo Bay detainment facility in Cuba where he was slated to examine the facility, determine its suitability for housing terrorists and conducting military tribunals, and review why the administration would prefer to house terrorists in the U.S. rather than at the current detention facility. "The direc  more
Gearing Up for a Fight: Top Officials Outline Federal Response to H1N1 Pandemic
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The American Association for the Advancement of Science issued the following news release: A panel of top public health officials gathered at AAAS recently to discuss the H1NI swine flu, but their focus quickly turned to a pandemic that struck 91 years earlier. Considered to be the worst pandemic in modern history, the 1918/1919 Spanish influenza virus infected an estimated 500 million--one-third of the world's population--killing between 500,000 to 750,000 in the Un  more
General Officer Announcements
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates announced today that the President has made the following nominations: Army Brig. Gen. Dana K. Chipman has been nominated for promotion to the rank of lieutenant general and assignment as the judge advocate general, U.S. Army, Washington, D.C. Chipman is currently serving as commander/commandant, U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School, Charlotte  more
General Officer Assignments
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The chief of staff, Air Force announced today the following assignments: Maj. Gen. William L. Holland, vice commander, Ninth Air Force, Air Combat Command, and deputy commander, U.S. Air Forces Central, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to Commander, Ninth Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Brig. Gen. David L. Goldfein, who has been selected to rank of major general, deputy director p  more
Gov. Henry Appoints Conway to Aeronautics Commission
OKLAHOMA CITY, July 21 -- The Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission issued the following news release: Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry has appointed Dr. David Conway of Durant, Okla., to the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission. Conway replaces former District 2 Commissioner Mel Stubbings of McAlester who resigned earlier this year due to health reasons. Conway will finish the remainder of Stubbings' term, which is set to expire Dec. 31, 2010. "We are extremely pleased to have Dr. Conway as our newest co  more
Gov. Ritter Touts New Energy Economy Jobs in DC
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Gov. Bill Ritter, D-Colo., has issued the following news release: Gov. Bill Ritter told a U.S. Senate Committee today that Colorado's New Energy Economy can be America's New Energy Economy, touting clean-energy laws and polices that are creating jobs, attracting companies and advancing a new era of manufacturing in the state. "The New Energy Economy is energizing Colorado's entire economy, even in the worst downturn in 75 years," Gov. Ritter said. "This didn't happen  more
Governor Appoints VMI Board of Visitors Members
RICHMOND, Va., July 20 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news release: Gov. Timothy M. Kaine appointed two new members and reappointed two serving members to the VMI Board of Visitors. New members are Gen. John P. Jumper, retired Chief of Staff of the Air Force and resident of Burke, Va., and Kimber L. Latsha, a founding principal of Latsha, Davis, Yohe & McKenna, P.C., a law firm headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pa. Reappointed to the board were Elizabeth Lee Camp of Ric  more
Governor Gibbons Visits Nevada Soldiers in Afghanistan, Speaks at Special Ceremony
CARSON CITY, Nev., July 21 -- Gov. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., has issued the following news release: Governor Jim Gibbons visited National Guard soldiers serving in Afghanistan on Tuesday. Governor Gibbons was briefed by military officials on operations in Afghanistan and met with several individual soldiers. "These young men and women deserve our absolute support for putting themselves in harms way to protect our freedom," Gibbons said, "All Nevadans should be thankful for the job these soldiers a  more
Governor Riley Unveils License Plate Designs for Iraq and Afghanistan War Veterans
MONTGOMERY, Ala., July 21 -- Gov. Bob Riley, R-Ala., issued the following news release: Flanked by veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, Governor Bob Riley today unveiled the designs for two distinctive license plates that will be available to veterans of those wars beginning August 1. "No matter how much we do for our veterans, we can never thank them enough. These special license plates are a way for us to honor these veterans and also allow them to display the great pride they h  more
Headline: Malaysia Urged to Beef Up War Against Tiger Poaching
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, July 21 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation issued the following news release: Malaysia's dwindling tiger population could be wiped out in less than a decade unless authorities quickly halt the illegal trade in tiger parts and poaching, a wildlife expert warned Tuesday. Wildlife activists last week said that Malaysia, estimated to have just 500 tigers still living in the wild, was losing its battle to save the endangered big cats after a series of raids tha  more
Hearing Spotlights Immediate Needs of Nation's Women Veterans
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee issued the following news release: On Thursday, July 16, 2009, Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs Subcommittee Chairman John Hall (D-NY) and Health Subcommittee Chairman Michael Michaud (D-ME) conducted a joint hearing to assess the ability of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide care and services to the country's 1.8 million women veterans. In general, medical care and services are provided by the Veterans He  more
Isakson Statement on F-22
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, R-Ga., today made the following statement regarding the Senate's approval of an amendment to the Defense Authorization bill that would strip out an authorization to procure seven additional F-22s, which are built at Lockheed Martin's plant in Marietta, Ga. The Senate approved the amendment by a vote of 58 to 40. "We must be prepared for whatever will come in the   more
Klein Calls For Change in National Weekend of Remembrance to Avoid Conflict with Religious Holiday
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Ron Klein, D-Fla. (22nd CD), has issued the following news release: Congressman Ron Klein (FL-22) today led more than twenty-five of his colleagues in a bipartisan letter calling on the White House Commission on Remembrance to change the date of their annual National Weekend of Remembrance to avoid conflicting with the Jewish High Holy Day of Rosh Hashanah. The annual weekend provides an opportunity for families who have lost a loved one in war to come together and  more
Korean War Vets to be Honored at WNMU Museum
SILVER CITY, N.M., July 21 -- Western New Mexico University issued the following news release: Often referred to as the forgotten war, Korean War veterans will be remembered at the Western New Mexico University Museum's new temporary exhibition "The Korean War: Remembering the Forgotten." A collection of military items and family heirlooms from Grant County residents, the new exhibition will have an opening reception on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. at the WNMU Museum. Keynote spe  more
Lamborn Introduces Mining Reform Legislation to Improve the Environment, Spur Economic Development and Create American Jobs
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Doug Lamborn, R-Colo. (5th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Doug Lamborn (CO-5) has introduced a pair of mining bills to promote the responsible development of U.S. hardrock minerals, protect and create American jobs and improve our environment. The Locatable Mineral Royalty and Reclamation Act, HR 3201, will update the 1872 Mining Law by establishing a fair and reasonable royalty rate, establish a fund for the cleanup of America's abandoned  more
Learning Beyond the Classroom in London
BROWNWOOD, Texas, July 21 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news release: For 18 students enrolled at HPU, learning beyond the classroom took on a whole new meaning this summer when they travelled to London for a nine day learning journey. Students were required to enroll in at least one hour of college credit to take the trip, which is designed not only for academic learning credit but also for sightseeing. Eight courses were offered in conjunction with the trip: Topics in B  more
Legislation to Make Landmark Investments in College Affordability Clears House Committee
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The House Education & Labor Committee issued the following news release: Legislation that will make college dramatically more affordable for millions of Americans, at no new cost to taxpayers, was approved today by the House Education and Labor Committee by a bipartisan vote of 30 to 17. The full House of Representatives will vote on the bill next. The legislation, the Student Aid and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2009, will generate almost $100 billion in savings ove  more
Mack: Honduras Must Not Accept Zelaya's Return to Power
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Connie Mack, R-Fla. (14th CD), issued the following news release: Congressman Connie Mack (FL-14) sent a letter to Secretary of State Hillary Clinton today urging her to support the people of Honduras and call on Manuel Zelaya not to accept a return to power. Mack's letter to Secretary Clinton follows: July 17, 2009 Dear Secretary Clinton: I write to you today to seek your support for the people of Honduras. On June 28, 2009, just hours before polls   more
Mason Commits to Yellow Ribbon Education Enhancement Program
FAIRFAX, Va., July 20 -- George Mason University issued the following news release: George Mason University today announced it will join the Yellow Ribbon Education Enhancement Program. The new initiative, which Mason is offering in partnership with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), is aimed at expanding higher education funding for post-9/11 servicemen and women and is another example of how Mason continues to assist U.S. military personnel who have served the nation. The Yel  more
MILITARY $1,411 Federal Contract Awarded to All Cities Enterprises
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- All Cities Enterprises, Ontario, Calif., won a $1411.01 federal contract modification from the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, North Region, Fort Riley, Kan., for the repair of deteriorated floors at the Child Development Center under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  more
MILITARY $1.14 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Steinberger Construction
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Steinberger Construction Inc., Logansport, Ind., won a $1,136,162 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command, Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., for the construction of an aircraft engine run-up pad.  more
MILITARY $1.29 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Derco Aerospace
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Derco Aerospace Inc., Milwaukee, won a $1,293,677 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., for aircraft components and accessories.  more
MILITARY $1.7 Million Federal Contract Awarded to GEG Gebaudedienste
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- GEG Gebaudedienste GmbH, Lonsheim, Germany, won a $1,669,066.58 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Europe, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, for custodial services at the Kaiserslautern Military Community.  more
MILITARY $1.81 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Heat, Light and Sound Research
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Heat, Light and Sound Research Inc., La Jolla, Calif., won a $1,807,273 federal contract from the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., for science and technology projects for the advancement and improvement of U.S. Naval and Marine Corps operations.  more
MILITARY $10.63 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Columbia Group
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Columbia Group won a $10,626,000 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command for research and development on the Pluto Plus systems.  more
MILITARY $109,880 Federal Contract Awarded to L-3 Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- L-3 Services Inc., Chantilly, Va., won a $109,880 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., for joint range hardware.  more
MILITARY $126,690 Federal Contract Awarded to Artemis Fine Arts
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Artemis Fine Arts Inc., Dallas, won a $126,690 federal contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, South Region, Fort Hood, Texas, for the crafting and shipping of museum historical collection.  more
MILITARY $13,200 Federal Contract Awarded to DRS C3 Systems
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- DRS C3 Systems Inc., Buffalo, N.Y., won a $13,200 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for electrical and electronic equipment components.  more
MILITARY $138,710 Federal Contract Awarded to Lockheed Martin
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Lockheed Martin, Mitchel Field, N.Y., won a $138,710 federal contract from the Defense Contract Management Agency, Mitchel Field, N.Y., for the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of equipment.  more
MILITARY $189,036 Federal Contract Awarded to PSS Steering & Hydraulics Division
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Fastcourt Ltd. DBA PSS Steering & Hydraulics Division, North Wilsham, United Kingdom, won a $189,036 federal contract from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Warren, Mich., for vehicular brake, steering and axle wheel components.  more
MILITARY $196,363 Federal Contract Awarded to Honeywell International
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Honeywell International Inc., Tempe, Ariz., won a $196,363 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command, Philadelphia, for wheel half assemblies.  more
MILITARY $197,334 Federal Contract Awarded to Timken Aerospace Transmissions
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Timken Aerospace Transmissions LLC, Manchester, Conn., won a $197,334 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Comamnd, Philadelphia, for spindle horn assemblies.  more
MILITARY $2.2 Million Federal Contract Awarded to G.E. Inspection Technologies
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- G.E. Inspection Technologies, Skaneteales, N.Y., won a $2,202,105 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command for diesel engine borescope kits.  more
MILITARY $2.58 Million Federal Contract Awarded to BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, Norfolk, Va., won a $2,576,398 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command, Portsmouth, Va., for electrical, mechanical and structural repairs to the USS Kauffman. Place of performance will be in Norfolk, Va.  more
MILITARY $2.59 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Lewis Machine & Tool
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Lewis Machine & Tool Co., Milan, Ill., won a federal contract valued at up to $2,585,608 from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Rock Island, Ill., for 30mm up to 75mm guns.  more
MILITARY $2.62 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Stronghold Engineering
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Stronghold Engineering Inc., Riverside, Calif., won a $2,617,100 federal contract modification from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, for the installation of photovoltaic power systems on roofs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Place of performance will be in San Diego.  more
MILITARY $2.62 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Stronghold Engineering
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Stronghold Engineering Inc., Riverside, Calif., won a $2,617,100 federal contract modification from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, for the installation of photovoltaic power systems on the roof of the Naval Postgraduate School under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Place of performance will be in Monterey, Calif.  more
MILITARY $2.63 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Morgan Stanley Group
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Morgan Stanley Group Inc., New York, won a $2,630,000 federal contract from the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command for a tanker time charter from the U.S. East Coast to the U.S. Gulf Coast.  more
MILITARY $2.97 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Stronghold Engineering
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Stronghold Engineering Inc., Riverside, Calif., won a $2,971,027 federal contract modification from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, for the installation of photovoltaic power systems on roofs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Place of performance will be in El Centro, Calif.  more
MILITARY $200,000 Federal Contract Awarded to Inchcape Shipping Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Inchcape Shipping Services, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, won a $200,000 federal contract from the U.S. Army Materiel Command, Rock Island, Ill., for stevedoring.  more
MILITARY $207,800 Federal Contract Awarded to Nexus Management Group
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Nexus Management Group L.C., Daytona Beach, Fla., won a $207,800 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Right-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for warehouse storage systems.  more
MILITARY $216,001 Federal Contract Awarded to Airtronic USA
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Airtronic USA Inc., Elk Grove Village, Ill., won a $216,001 federal contract from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Rock Island, Ill., for 30mm up to 75mm guns.  more
MILITARY $229,350 Federal Contract Awarded to Honeywell International
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Honeywell International Inc., Tempe, Ariz., won a $229,350 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command, Philadelphia, for wheel half assemblies.  more
MILITARY $234,000 Federal Contract Awarded to Lewis Machine & Tool
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Lewis Machine & Tool Co., Milan, Ill., won a $234,000 federal contract from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Rock Island, Ill., for 30mm up to 75mm guns.  more
MILITARY $242,568 Federal Contract Awarded to DRS Test & Energy Management
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- DRS Test & Energy Management Inc., Huntsville, Ala., won a $242,568.14 federal contract from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Rock Island, Ill., for electrical and electronic boards, cards and associated hardware.  more
MILITARY $25,415 Federal Contract Awarded to Greene Metal Products
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Greene Metal Products Inc., Clinton Township, Mich., won a $25,415 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for outer ring bearings.  more
MILITARY $26,196 Federal Contract Awarded to Timken Aerospace
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Timken Aerospace Inc., Lebanon, N.H., won a $26,196.32 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for annular ball bearings.  more
MILITARY $26,657 Federal Contract Awarded to Brooks Instrument
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Brooks Instrument LLC, Hatfield, Pa., won a $26,656.99 federal contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, North Region, Dugway, Utah, for vaporizer kits.  more
MILITARY $261,432 Federal Contract Awarded to Sikorsky Aircraft
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., won a $261,432 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command, Philadelphia, for hinge assemblies.  more
MILITARY $27,139 Federal Contract Awarded to Penn Detroit Diesel Allison
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Penn Detroit Diesel Allison, York Haven, Pa., won a $27,139.32 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, for transmission control assemblies.  more
MILITARY $27,252 Federal Contract Awarded to Navistar Defense
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Navistar Defense LLC, Warrenville, Ill., won a $27,252 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, for vehicular body panels.  more
MILITARY $27,345 Federal Contract Awarded to Applied Digital Solutions
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Applied Digital Solutions, Louisville, Ky., won a $27,345 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command, Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala., for Dictaphone equipment and accessories maintenance. Place of performance will be in Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala.  more
MILITARY $27,500 Federal Contract Awarded to Netwill
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Netwill Co. Inc., South El Monte, Calif., won a $27,500 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, for boarding ladder assemblies.  more
MILITARY $29,482 Federal Contract Awarded to Arbon Equipment
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Arbon Equipment Corp., Chesapeake, Va., won a $29,482 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Acquisition Locations, New Cumberland, Pa., for the supply and installation of ceiling fans in Building Y-109 of the Defense Distribution Center. Place of performance will be in Norfolk, Va.  more
MILITARY $3.71 Million Federal Contract Awarded to JLG Industries
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- JLG Industries Inc., Connellsburg, Pa., won a $3,708,615.11 federal contract from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Warren, Mich., for self-propelled warehouse trucks and tractors.  more
MILITARY $30,040 Federal Contract Awarded to Fairbanks Scales
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Fairbanks Scales Inc., Dornville, Ga., won a $30,040 federal contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, South Region, Fort Stewart, Ga., for the maintenance and repair of scales.  more
MILITARY $30,524 Federal Contract Awarded to AMF International K.K.
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- AMF International K.K., Tokyo, won a $30,524 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Yokosuka Kanagawa, Japan, for passenger vans.  more
MILITARY $302,539 Federal Contract Awarded to Rofin-Sinar
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rofin-Sinar Inc., Plymouth, Mich., won a $302,539 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Sea Systems Command, Dahlgren, Va., for a laser system.  more
MILITARY $320,530 Federal Contract Awarded to International Trading Establishment
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- International Trading Establishment, Amman, Jordan, won a $320,530 federal contract from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Warren, Mich., for passenger motor vehicles.  more
MILITARY $33,731 Federal Contract Awarded to Complete Car Wash Systems
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Complete Car Wash Systems, Lincoln, Ala., won a $33,731 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., for Mark VII equipment and accesories and Syn-Tech control systems.  more
MILITARY $33.66 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Logistic Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Logistic Services International, Jacksonville, Fla., won a $33,663,451 federal contract from the U.S. Marine Corps Systems Command, Orlando, Fla., for a courseware development program.  more
MILITARY $34,425 Federal Contract Awarded to Dutch Valley Supply
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Dutch Valley Supply Co., Lawrenceville, Ga., won a $34,425 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for rear plate assemblies.  more
MILITARY $35,636 Federal Contract Awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- General Dynamics Land Systems, London, Ontario, Canada, won a $35,636.20 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, for vehicular component brackets.  more
MILITARY $35,712 Federal Contract Awarded to Oshkosh Corp.
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Oshkosh Corp., Oshkosh, Wis., won a $35,711.90 federal contract from the U.S. Marine Corps Logistics Command, Albany, Ga., for pipe, tubing, hose and fittings.  more
MILITARY $36,036 Federal Contract Awarded to Thales Avionics
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Thales Avionics Inc., Edison, N.J., won a $36,036 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command, Philadelphia, for the repair and modification of the VSI TRA Avionics.  more
MILITARY $36,814 Federal Contract Awarded to Dresser-Rand
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Dresser-Rand, Houston, won a $36,814 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command, Bremerton, Wash., for the inspection and minor repairs of terry turbines.  more
MILITARY $38,448 Federal Contract Awarded to Space Age Engineering
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Space Age Engineering Inc., Thousand Oaks, Calif., won a $38,448 federal contract from the U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, Norfolk, Va., to provide lodging for the USNS Concord crew. Place of performance will be in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.  more
MILITARY $38,750 Federal Contract Awarded to Homestar Services
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Homestar Services Inc., Jupiter, Fla., won a $38,750 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Key West, Fla., for the replacement of glass doors and various repairs at the MWR ITT/gym, Building V-4113. Place of performance will be at the Sigsbee Park, Naval Air Station, Key West, Fla.  more
MILITARY $4,800 Federal Contract Awarded to AAA Handy Johns
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- AAA Handy Johns Inc., Pasadena, Md., won a $4,800 federal contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, North Region, Fort George G. Meade, Md., for portable pottie services.  more
MILITARY $4,999 Federal Contract Awarded to Sew E-Z
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sew E-Z, Portsmouth, Va., won a $4,999 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command, Norfolk, Va., for an embroidery machine.  more
MILITARY $4.65 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Cobham Defense Electronic Systems
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Cobham Defense Electronic Systems, Lowell, Mass., won a $4,647,626 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Rome, N.Y., for Boss capability demonstration with modified wireless network (WNAN) radios.  more
MILITARY $4.73 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Cummins Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Cummins Inc., Columbus, Ind., won a $4,728,090.02 federal contract from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Warren, Mich., for diesel engines and components.  more
MILITARY $4.88 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Stronghold Engineering
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Stronghold Engineering Inc., Riverside, Calif., won a $4,877,000 federal contract modification from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, San Diego, for the installation of photovoltaic power systems on roofs under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Place of performance will be in Ventura county, Calif.  more
MILITARY $4.93 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Rockwell Collins
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rockwell Collins Inc., Cedar Rapids, Iowa, won a $4,933,217 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., for a trade study to identify potential designs for weight reduction on the E-6B Mercury aircraft. Place of performance will be in Richardson, Texas.  more
MILITARY $40,226 Federal Contract Awarded to Tuthill Corp.
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Tuthill Corp., Tacoma, Wash., won a $40,225.50 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for push-pull control assemblies.  more
MILITARY $40,500 Federal Contract Awarded to A-Med International Supply
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- A-Med International Supply Inc., Edison, N.J., won a $40,499.88 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Philadelphia, for 12mm OD plastic nasopharyngeal airway items.  more
MILITARY $40,788 Federal Contract Awarded to Tactical Assault Gear
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Tactical Assault Gear, San Diego, won a $40,788 federal contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, South Region, Fort Bragg, N.C., for enhanced recon harnesses.  more
MILITARY $40.9 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Barton Malow Co.
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Barton Malow Co., Linthicum, Md., won a $40,899,000 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command for the renovation of the King Hall Gallery under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  more
MILITARY $41,218 Federal Contract Awarded to Emerson Power Transmission
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Emerson Power Transmission, Valparaiso, Ind., won a $41,217.84 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for cylindrical roller bearings.  more
MILITARY $410,452 Federal Contract Awarded to Raytheon
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Raytheon Co., Andover, Mass., won a $410,452 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for research and development.  more
MILITARY $42,344 Federal Contract Awarded to General Dynamics Land Systems
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- General Dynamics Land Systems, London, Ontario, Canada, won a $42,343.60 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, for vehicular lock sets.  more
MILITARY $43,200 Federal Contract Awarded to Handy Tool & Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Handy Tool & Manufacturing Co. Inc., Woodside, N.Y., won a $43,200 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for sensing elements.  more
MILITARY $439,696 Federal Contract Awarded to United Materials of Great Falls
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- United Materials of Great Falls, Great Falls, Mont., won a $439,696 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Space Command, Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont., for the maintenance of base roads and pavements.  more
MILITARY $47,745 Federal Contract Awarded to Thales Avionics
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Thales Avionics Inc., Edison, N.J., won a $47,745 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command, Philadelphia, for the repair and modification of the VSI TRA Avionics.  more
MILITARY $473,814 Federal Contract Awarded to MOOG Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- MOOG Inc., East Aurora, N.Y., won a $473,814 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Missile Command, Redstone Arsenal, Ala., for aircraft hydraulic, vacuum and de-icing system components.  more
MILITARY $48,213 Federal Contract Awarded to Astrocom Electronics
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Astrocom Electronics Inc., Oneonta, N.Y., won a $48,213 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for electrical cord assemblies.  more
MILITARY $50,622 Federal Contract Awarded to McDowell Research
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- McDowell Research Co. Inc., Newark, N.Y., won a $50,622 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for battery chargers.  more
MILITARY $51,735 Federal Contract Awarded to Sarco
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sarco Inc., Cherry Hill, N.J., won a $51,735 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for pressure reducing valves.  more
MILITARY $55,450 Federal Contract Awarded to Poly-John Enterprises
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Poly-John Enterprises Corp., Whiting, Ind., won a $55,449.60 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center. Philadelphia, for a hand wash station.  more
MILITARY $6,250 Federal Contract Awarded to Impulse Accelerated Technologies
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Impulse Accelerated Technologies Inc., Kirkland, Wash., won a $6,250 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for a pro software tool.  more
MILITARY $63,525 Federal Contract Awarded to Vibro-Meter
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Vibro-Meter Inc., Londonderry, N.H., won a $63,525 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for augmentor detectors.  more
MILITARY $68,501 Federal Contract Awarded to Thomas Instrument
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Thomas Instrument, Brookshire, Texas, won a $68,501 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Warner Robins, Ga., for drag brace fittings.  more
MILITARY $69,195 Federal Contract Awarded to Centroid
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Centroid Inc., Plainview, N.Y., won a $69,195 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for memory modules.  more
MILITARY $724,475 Federal Contract Awarded to Laser Shot
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Laser Shot Inc., Stafford, Texas, won a $724,475 federal contract from the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., for research and development.  more
MILITARY $732,640 Federal Contract Awarded to Epic Aviation
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Epic Aviation LLC, Salem, Ore., won a $732,640 federal contract from the U.S. Army's National Guard Bureau, Salem, Ore., for fuel.  more
MILITARY $743,003 Federal Contract Awarded to Kestrel Technology
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Kestrel Technology LLC, Palo Alto, Calif., won a $743,003 federal contract from the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., for research and development.  more
MILITARY $744,587 Federal Contract Awarded to Lockheed Martin Simulation
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Lockheed Martin Simulation Training & Support, Orlando, Fla., won a $744,587 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, Lakehurst, N.J., for fixtures.  more
MILITARY $76,387 Federal Contract Awarded to ARINC Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- ARINC Inc., Oklahoma City, won a $76,387.22 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for flight data interface subassemblies.  more
MILITARY $78,048 Federal Contract Awarded to Crosspoint Technologies
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Crosspoint Technologies Inc., Dudley, Mass., won a $78,048 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, for amplifier assemblies and amplifier modules.  more
MILITARY $795,205 Federal Contract Awarded to Perceptronics Solutions
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Perceptronics Solutions Inc., Sherman Oaks, Calif., won a $795,205 federal contract from the U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research, Arlington, Va., for science and technology projects for the advancement and improvement of U.S. Naval and Marine Corps operations.  more
MILITARY $801,904 Federal Contract Awarded to Chugach Management Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Chugach Management Services J.V., Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., won a federal contract valued at up to $801,904.36 from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., for the repair of the Civil Engineering parking lot under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  more
MILITARY $806,541 Federal Contract Awarded to Honeywell Technology Solutions
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Honeywell Technology Solutions Inc., Columbia, Md., won an $806,540.86 federal contract from the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., for logistics support services.  more
MILITARY $85,700 Federal Contract Awarded to Duncan Equipment
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Duncan Equipment Co., Oklahoma City, won an $85,700 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., for Del-Monox breathing air purifiers.  more
MILITARY $87,966 Federal Contract Awarded to Stein Seal
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Stein Seal Co., Kulpsville, Fla., won an $87,966 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for bearing parts kits.  more
MILITARY $88,866 Federal Contract Awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., won an $88,866 federal contract from the Defense Contract Management Agency, Bethpage, N.Y., for the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of equipment.  more
MILITARY $90,939 Federal Contract Awarded to PCM & S.L. Plota
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- PCM & S.L. Plota Co., Largo, Fla., won a $90,938.67 federal contract from the U.S. Army Contracting Agency, North Region, Fort Lewis, Wash., for vacuum forming machines.  more
MILITARY $93,081 Federal Contract Awarded to Jamaica Bearings
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Jamaica Bearings Co. Inc., New Hyde Park, N.Y., won a $93,081.10 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for annular ball bearings.  more
MILITARY $935,538 Federal Contract Awarded to Chugach Management Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Chugach Management Services J.V., Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., won a federal contract valued at up to $935,538.25 from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., for the repair of a parking lot in Building 20604 under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.  more
MILITARY $95,000 Federal Contract Awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., Bethpage, N.Y., won a $95,000 federal contract from the Defense Contract Management Agency, Bethpage, N.Y., for the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of equipment.  more
MILITARY $95,897 Federal Contract Awarded to Minuteman Trucks
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Minuteman Trucks Inc., Walpole, Mass., won a $95,896.53 federal contract from the Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Richmond, Va., for wiring harnesses.  more
MILITARY $98,100 Federal Contract Awarded to Viasat Inc.
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Viasat Inc., Duluth, Ga., won a $98,100 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for electrical and electronic equipment components.  more
MILITARY $99,966 Federal Contract Awarded to Triman Industries
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Triman Industries Inc., West Berlin, N.J., won a $99,965.50 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, Lakehurst, N.J., for lens and filter materials.  more
MILITARY Defense Commissary Agency Seeks Armored Car Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Commissary Agency's Contracting Business Unit Support Services/Supply and Revenue Branch (HDEC05), Fort Lee, Va., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (HDEC05-09-T-0069) for armored car services. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 3. Place of performance will be in Altus Air Force BAse, Okla.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Antennas
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Locations, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synposis (spm7mx09x0072) for antennas. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 3.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Check Valves
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Locations, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (SPM7MX-09-X-0078) for multiple-year indefinite delivery purchase order of check valves. This award will be valued at up to $100,000. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 5.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Environmental Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Energy Support Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (sp0600-09-r-0525) for an environmental service contractor that will conduct caretaker tasks for the closed Defense Fuel Support Point in Grand Forks, N.D. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 23. Place of performance will be in Grand Forks, N.D.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Heat Treatment System
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Acquisition Locations, New Cumberland, Pa., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SP3300-09-Q-0069) to acquire a heat treatment system for the treatment of wood pallets for pest control. It was posted on July 20 with no specific response date.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Metallic Tubes
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SPM7MX-09-X-0074) to acquire metallic tubes. This award will be valued at up to $100,000. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 12.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Non-Metallic Hose Assemblies
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SPM7M4-09-X-0003) to acquire non-metallic hose assemblies. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of Aug. 6.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Pre-Formed Hoses
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SPM7MX-09-X-0077) to acquire pre-formed hoses. This award will be valued at up to $100,000. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 12.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Pressure Switches
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SPM7MX-09-X-0076) to acquire pressure switches. This award will be valued at up to $100,000. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 5.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Pressure Switches
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio. has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SPM7MX-09-X-0075) to acquire pressure switches. This award will be valued at up to $100,000. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 5.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Radio Frequency Cables
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (spm7mx09x0081) to acquire radio frequency cables. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 10.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Rotary Switches
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Defense Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (spm7mx09x0080) to acquire rotary switches. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 10.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Sediment Strainers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Supply Center, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice(spm7mx09x0073) for sediment strainers. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 3.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Trash Compactor Services
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency Acquisition Locations Office, Fort Belvoir, Va., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (SP470209Q0035) for the installation of a new trash compactor and container. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of Aug. 21. Place of performance will be in Columbus, Ohio.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency Seeks Vehicular Part Kits
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Acquisition Locations, Columbus, Ohio, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (SPM7L2-09-R-0155) for vehicular parts kit. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 2.  more
MILITARY Defense Logistics Agency to Negotiate with Micro Focus for Software Maintenance Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency's Acquisition Locations, New Cumberland, Pa., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (SP330009Q0060) for maintenance of the Micro Focus software. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 7. The contract will only be negotiated with Micro Focus.  more
MILITARY Public Affairs for Internal Communication Seeks Canon Copier Maintenance
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Public Affairs for Internal Communication's Defense Media Activity, Riverside, Calif., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (HQ0527-09-T-0060) for the maintenance of six Canon copiers. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 27. Place of performance will be in Arlington, Va.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Aircraft Components
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command Office, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (F2KTAK9149A001) for items to modify MC-130H PTT. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 27.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Aviation Headsets
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Combat Command, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (F3G1DB9135A001) to acquire 200 aviation headsets. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 28.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Boom Lifts
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Combat Command, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (F2E3CE9194A003) to acquire boom lifts. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 29.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Bus Transport Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command, Offutt, Neb., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (F3H3A29125AL01-A) for 30 passenger buses and operators. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 21. Place of performance will be in Offutt, Neb.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Chapel Musicians
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Combat Command, Minot Air Force Base, N.D., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (FA4528-09-R-0040) for a chapel musician services. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of Aug. 24. Place of performance will be in Minot Air Force Base, N.D.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Chest Freezers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force's Pacific Air Forces, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (DelPriore-F1C2MX9168A001-2Freezers) to acquire two 13-cubic foot chest freezers. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 28.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Classroom Training Aids/Models
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (FA2517-09-T-6099) to acquire classroom training aids/models. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 28.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Cold Weather Long and Short Parkas and Trousers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Space Command, F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyo., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (FA4613-09-R-0018) to acquire cold-weather long and short parkas and trousers. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of Aug. 12.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Communication, Detection and Coherent Radiation Equipment
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Combat Command, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (F3G3CH9120A001) to acquire communication, detection and coherent radiation equipment. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 28.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Contractor for Quantum Equipment Maintenance
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Air Logistics Center, Warner Robins, Ga., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (F3QCCL9126A004) for the maintenance of quantum equipment supporting the Enterprise Back-up solution. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 27. Place of performance will be at Robins Air Force Base, Ga.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Contractor to Conduct an AICUZ Study
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Combat Command, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (FA4877-09-R-0017) for an Air Installation Compatible Use Zone (AICUZ) study. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 30. Place of performance will be in Tucson, Ariz.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Dell Giant Web Equipment
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Space Command, Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (F3R1D09103A003) to acquire Dell giant web equipment. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 24.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Detroit Diesel Engine Parts
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command Office, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (F4AT829155A001) for genuine Detroit diesel engine parts. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 28.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Electrical Component Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Combat Command, Holloman, N.M., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (F2ECE9170A001) for the "Removal of Government Furnished Equipment Double Throw Switch, 400 Amp Zenith Automatic Transfer Switch; and Install Government Furnished Equipment Automatic Transfer Switch (BTPC400) Double Throw Switch, 400 Amp." It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 27. Place of performance will be in Holloman, N.M.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Electrical Interfacing Equipment
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Space Command Office, Patrick Air Force Base, Fla., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (F3KTK89154AG10) for Betatron electrical interfacing equipments. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 31.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Fire Truck Parts
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt, Fla., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (F2F3409159A901) for one Hale fire pump. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 30.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Flight Line Cameras
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force's Direct Reporting Unit, Andrews Air Force Base, Md., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (F1D1099168A002) to acquire flight line cameras. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 31.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Furniture
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Combat Command, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (F3G5GA9114A002) for furniture. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 30.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Joint Chemical Agent Detectors
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command Office, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (FA4819-09-T-0029) for joint chemical agent detectors. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 24.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Kiosk
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Combat Command, Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (F2E3FC9175A001) to acquire "custom 3 sided forum aluminum frame kiosk to include 3 monitor mounts for 32 inch monitors, shelves for literature and Lexan graphics end wraps as well as graphics under lit shelves." It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 29.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks LCD Systems
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Education and Training Command, Altus Air Force Base, Okla., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (FA4419-09-T-0132) to acquire Hangar 285 weatherproof LCD systems. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 31.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Light Fixture Replacement Services
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force's Direct Reporting Unit Office, Bolling Air Force Base, Washington, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (F1A3B49049A001B) for light fixtures replacement services. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 29.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Movable Shelves
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command Office, Travis Air Force Base, Calif., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (FA442709Q0010) for movable shelves. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 28.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Playground Equipment
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force's Pacific Air Forces, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (F1C3429119A001) to acquire playground equipment. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 31.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Ultra Sonic Parts Cleaners
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force's Air Mobility Command Office, Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (F1M2X69191A001) for Ultra Sonic Parts Cleaner. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of Aug. 4. Place of performance will be in Charleston Air Force Base, S.C.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Weapon Rooms
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Combat Command Office, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (FA4877-09-Q-0466) for air transportable weapon rooms. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 29.  more
MILITARY U.S. Air Force Seeks Web Control Facility Monitoring Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Air Force's Air Combat Command Office, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (F3HSL19166A001) for WebControl facility monitoring services. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 27. Place of performance will be at Offutt Air Force Base, Neb.  more
MILITARY U.S. Army Seeks Dental X-Ray Training Aid
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Agency, North Region, Fort Dix, N.J., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (W91LV209P0294) to acquire a dental x-ray training aid. It was posted on July 20 with a response date July 24.  more
MILITARY U.S. Army Seeks Household Items
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Agency, North Region, Fort Carson, Colo., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (W911RZ-09-T-0266) to acquire various household items. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 28.  more
MILITARY U.S. Army Seeks Maintenance and Repair Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Materiel Command, Anniston, Ala., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (ANCDF-RFQ-WA9-2485) to "reroute the electrical, fire protection, fiber optics, public address and telephone system to allow continued use of the Emergency Response Storage Facility while the Brine Reduction Area is disassembled." It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 30. Place of performance will be in Anniston, Ala.  more
MILITARY U.S. Army Seeks Mass Spectrometer Maintenance Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Medical Command, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (W81K04-09-T-0027) for mass spectrometer maintenance services. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 23. Place of performance will be in Fort Sam Houston, Texas.  more
MILITARY U.S. Army Seeks Tactical Headsets
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Army's National Guard Bureau, Draper, Utah, has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (W67K21-9045-0400B) to acquire Dualcomm tactical headsets. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 28.  more
MILITARY U.S. Army Seeks Transformer Replacement Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Agency, South Region, Fort Irwin, Calif., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (W9124B-09-R-0015) for the replacement of a transformer in Building 990. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 29. Place of performance will be in Fort Irwin, Calif.  more
MILITARY U.S. Army Seeks Unity Voice Mail and Catalyst Switches
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Army's National Guard Bureau, Nashville, Tenn., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (W912L7-09-T-0047) for unity voice mail and catalyst switches. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 28.  more
MILITARY U.S. Army to Negotiate with Washington-Harris Group for Software Development Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Agency, North Region, Fort Belvoir, Va., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (W91QV109T0089) for the software development and continued testing of the Equal Employment Opportunity Self-Assessment Tool (EEOSAT) for the U.S. Army, Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC). It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 24. The contract will only be negotiated with Washington-Harris Group Inc., Greenbelt, Md. Place of   more
MILITARY U.S. Navy Seeks Flight Services
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command Office, Patuxent River, Md., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (N00421-09-T-0133) for "flight services of 20 flight hours in the DA-42PSP (Persistent Surveillance Platform) based on the Diamond DA-42 Twin Star aircraft, to support the Qualitative Evaluation exercise." It was posted on July 20 with a response date of July 27. Place of performance will be in Patuxent River, Md.  more
MILITARY U.S. Navy Seeks Split Tube Repair Parts
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command Office, Norfolk, Va., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation synopsis (N40442-09-T-1037) for split tube repair parts. It was posted on July 20 with a response date of Aug. 3.  more
MILITARY U.S. Special Operations Command to Negotiate with Vivisun Aerospace Optics for Lens Covers
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Special Operations Command's Technical Applications Contracting Office, Fort Eustis, Va., has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation notice (AV9FG03000FG00) to acquire 50 lens covers. It was posted on July 21 with a response date of July 28. The contract will only be negotiated with Vivisun Aerospace Optics Inc., Fort Worth, Texas.  more
More Alumni Give to VMI
LEXINGTON, Va., July 21 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news release: The VMI Foundation and the VMI Keydet Club announced that the number of alumni who made a gift to VMI increased 11.7 percent for the fiscal year that ended June 30 as compared to the previous fiscal year. Last year, 4,524 alumni made a gift to VMI; this year, 528 more alumni joined the ranks of those who support VMI, boosting the number over 5,000 to 5,052. This increase also means that the percent  more
New Commander Takes Over U.Va. Air Force ROTC
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., July 17 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news release: Col. Daniel DeBree, the new commander of the University of Virginia's Air Force ROTC unit, had a connection to U.Va. years before he knew he would be teaching here. While stationed in England in 2004, DeBree, 43, was browsing through a used book stall and found a copy of James McConnell's book "Flying for France," detailing his life in the Lafayette Escadrille, a unit of mostly American pilots flyi  more
NNSA Nuclear Security Sites Receive 18 R&D 100 Awards
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following news release: The National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) today applauded our nation's nuclear security sites for receiving 18 of this year's R&D 100 Awards. Awarded each year by the R&D Magazine to the best technological advances at universities, private corporations, and government labs around the world, the R&D 100 Awards are occasionally referred to as "the Nobel  more
NOAA to Study Ocean Currents Near Former Munitions Disposal Sites in Hawaii
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration issued the following press release: NOAA will place ocean current monitoring sensors at two former military munitions disposal sites off Oahu this week as part of an ongoing effort to assess the potential impact of sea-disposed military munitions in Hawaii. The sensor deployment is part of a broader effort by NOAA, the Department of Defense and University of Hawaii to provide information to   more
NTSB Chief Mark V. Rosenker Announces Departure from Board
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release: After leading the National Transportation Safety Board for four and a half years, Mark V. Rosenker has announced that he will resign his position as Acting Chairman and Member. He submitted his letter of resignation to President Obama today. Rosenker said he will delay his departure until a new Chairman and an additional Board Member are confirmed to ensure a quorum remains at the Board. I  more
ODU Vision Lab Gets Visit from Regent University's Summer Government Campers
NORFOLK, Va., July 20 --Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Wearing shorts and sandals, the students who visited the ODU Vision Lab on Thursday, July 16, looked just like a typical cluster of high schoolers. However, they were among a select group of student leaders participating in Regent University's Summer Government Camp. The students visited the ODU Computational Intelligence and Machine Vision Laboratory to learn about cutting-edge, innovative research being d  more
Operation Diploma to Help University Become More 'Veteran Friendly'
TERRE HAUTE, Ind., July 20 -- Indiana State University issued the following news release: Indiana State University continues to expand its efforts to serve returning veterans. An Operation Diploma grant from the Military Family Research Institute will enable the university to reach out in new ways to service personnel who want to begin or continue their higher education, according to John Beacon, vice president for enrollment management, marketing and communications. "Operation Diploma   more
Ortiz Announces Military Construction And Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2010 Passed in the House
WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz, D-Texas (27th CD), issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz (TX-27) announced H.R. 3082, the Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2010, which passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by a 415-3 vote on Friday, has been received by the U.S. Senate. Ortiz, Chairman of the Armed Services' Readiness Subcommittee, said South Texas is slated to receive more than $34 million in funding for mil  more
PNNL Wins 2 R&D 100 Awards For Human Health, Renewable Energy Advances
RICHLAND, Wash., July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following press release: Scientists at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory have won two of R&D Magazine's prestigious "R&D 100 Awards" for advanced instrumentation for human health and for innovative engineering for renewable energy sources. "We are extremely proud of our winners," said Steve Ashby, PNNL's deputy director for science and technology. "The  more
Program Helps Disabled Workers, Ensures 'Reasonable Accommodations'
WIESBADEN, Germany, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Karl Weisel (USAG Wiesbaden) Just like other federal employees, veterans with service-connected disabilities making the transition from the military to civilian employment are guaranteed "reasonable accommodations" in the workplace. That means that people with disabilities are ensured a fair and equal chance at prospective jobs, based on their abilities not their disabiliti  more
Rep. Loretta Sanchez, Women's Rights Groups Applaud Reintroduction of Equal Rights Amendment
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Loretta Sanchez, D-Calif. (47th CD), issued the following news release: Congresswoman Loretta Sanchez (CA-47) today joined Reps. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Judy Biggert (R-IL), and over 50 other original co-sponsors in re-introducing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) in the U.S. House. If ratified, the ERA would amend the U.S. Constitution to guarantee that equal rights cannot be denied to any individual because of their sex. In anticipation of the bill's reintroduct  more
Rodriguez Announces $11.2 Million in Life-Saving Defense Research Projects
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Ciro D. Rogriguez, D-Texas (23rd CD), has issued the following news release: U.S. Congressman Ciro D. Rodriguez (TX-23) announced Thursday that the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense recommended funding for six Defense-related projects in the 23rd Congressional District. The projects are located in San Antonio, Alpine and El Paso. "This funding will support some of the most critical research taking place in the world of defense today," said Congressman  more
Royals, Fox Sports Honor Missouri Guard's Agribusiness Team
KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Johnathan Lemons Special to American Forces Press Service The Missouri National Guard's agribusiness team in Afghanistan will get a touch of home when Major League Baseball's Kansas City Royals and Fox Sports Network honor them during the Royals' Aug. 8 game with the Oakland A's at Kauffman Stadium here. Members of the joint Army and Air National Gu  more
Secretary-General's Remarks to the General Assembly on the Responsibility to Protect
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The United Nations Office of the Secretary General issued the text of the following statement: Statement of the Secretary General on remarks to the general assembly on the responsibility to protect Mr. President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, We meet on the eve of the General Assembly's consideration of my report on Implementing the Responsibility to Protect. I welcome this discussion. Most of all, I welcome the prospect of ad  more
Sen. Carper Pushes to Cut Costly F-22 Planes from Defense Bill
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Thomas Carper, D-Del., issued the following news release: Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) issued the following statement hailing the passage today of the Levin-McCain amendment (S. 1390), a measure to stop funding for seven more F-22 fighter planes. The senator strongly supported the amendment because of the F-22's high price tag, its absence in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, and the insistence of our top military leaders that our existing aircraft inventory  more
Senator Hutchison Releases Statement on Her Vote Against Striking F-22 Funding from Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) voted against Amendment 1469, which strikes $1,750,000,000 in Air Force funding for F-22A aircraft procurement from the Defense Authorization Bill. The Amendment passed the U.S. Senate by a 58-40 vote. Sen. Hutchison made the following statement regarding its passage: "A strong national defense is key to the safety and security of t  more
The School of Education Supports Troops to Teachers Initiative
JAMAICA, N.Y., July 21 -- St. John's University issued the following news release: St. John's University is pleased to announce support for participants of Troops to Teachers (TTT), a Department of Defense Program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, through The School of Education's accelerated masters degree programs. The TTT program assists eligible military personnel, who are transitioning into new careers as teachers, primarily in economically disadvantaged public schools. The   more
Thomas J. Balkin, PhD, Named Chairman of the National Sleep Foundation
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The National Sleep Foundation issued the following news release: Thomas J. Balkin, PhD has been named chairman of the National Sleep Foundation (NSF). Dr. Balkin is Chief of the Department of Behavioral Biology at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. He received his PhD in experimental psychology at Bowling Green State University. Dr. Balkin is NSF's 8th chair of the Board. "The National Sleep Foundation has been fortunate in its ability to attract leading sle  more
USS Chung-Hoon Returns Home from 6-Month Western Pacific Deployment
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: More than 300 Sailors aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Chung-Hoon (DDG 93) came home to a crowded pier of friends and family at Naval Station Pearl Harbor July 20 following a six-month deployment to the Western Pacific. The ship departed Pearl Harbor Jan. 20 as a part of the Boxer (LHD4) Amphibious Ready Group. While deployed, Chung-Hoon participated in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) 2009, und  more
USS Mesa Verde Volunteers Set the Standard for Community Service
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: Sailors from USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) have been active in supporting the community through the five pillars of Navy community service: personal excellence, health, safety and fitness, Campaign Drug Free, Project Good Neighbor and environmental stewardship. Even with a demanding operational and maintenance schedule, Mesa Verde Sailors are consistently requesting more opportunities to reach out and extend a helping hand t  more
Video and Transcript: Sen. Hutchison Commemorates 40th Anniversary of the Moon Landing
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Ranking Republican on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, spoke on the Senate floor to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the moon landing. A link to the video and a full transcript of Sen. Hutchison's floor speech are below. VIDEO AND FLOOR TRANSCRIPT Thank you, Madam President. Madam President,  more
VMASC Hosts Medical Modeling and Simulation Research Conference
NORFOLK, Va., July 20 --Old Dominion University issued the following news release: Old Dominion University's Virginia Modeling, Analysis and Simulation Center (VMASC) is hosting a Senior Medical Leader Seminar (SMLS) this week sponsored by U.S. Forces Joint Forces Command's (USJFCOM) Office of the Command Surgeon. The four-day interactive seminar will focus on irregular and hybrid warfare and the implications for future Joint Task Force (JTF) medical leaders. The SMLS is scheduled to run   more
Wiesbaden Youth Services Assistant Program Manager Honored for Tuturial Program
WIESBADEN, Germany, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Karl Weisel (USAG Wiesbaden) Success in school can be a challenge for any student. Add in the absence of parental role models due to deployments, the stress of living overseas or being a new student in a foreign place, and achieving academic success can seem even more daunting. Enter Duria Hudson Jr. and U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden Youth Services' Power Hour homework lab.   more
Wilmington University Supports Military Education Through the Yellow Ribbon Program
NEW CASTLE, Del., July 20 -- Wilmington University issued the following news release: Wilmington University is proud to announce its participation in the Yellow Ribbon Program, supporting the higher educational careers of our nation's military veterans. The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a provision of the Post 09/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008. Veterans who have served in the military since 09.11.2001 are entitled to a benefit equ  more
Youth Spend 'A Day with Strykers'
SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii, July 20 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following news release: By Staff Sgt. Crista Yazzie, USARPAC Public Affairs Most 11-year olds don't have the opportunity to jump in and out of armored vehicles, test out engagement skills trainer simulators and share stories with real Soldiers. At the "Spend the day with Strykers," event hosted by the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Battalion, 14th Cavalry Regiment, enabled a group of   more
Air Force to Host UAS Summit July 28-30
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news release: The United States Air Force will host an Unmanned Aircraft Systems Summit July 28-30 at Scitor Corporation 2251 Corporate Park Drive, 3rd Floor, in Herndon, Va., in which members of the Air Force, Joint service partners and industry stakeholders will have an opportunity to discuss the Air Force's UAS vision. Air Force leaders recently released a log-term roadmap called the "UAS Flig  more
Chambliss Statement on Senate's Passage of Amendment to Strip F-22 Provision
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today made the following statement regarding the passage of Amendment 1469 to the Fiscal Year 2010 National Defense Authorization Act to remove an authorization to procure seven additional F-22s. "I am obviously disappointed with today's vote. We've been fighting a headwind from the White House and the P  more
F-22A Raptor Aircraft Vital to America's National Security
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Orrin G. Hatch, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) today addressed the U.S. Air Force's critical need for more F-22A Raptors, an advanced aircraft that would ensure the nation's dominance of the skies for the next 40 years. The Defense Department wants to cease production of the F-22A at 187 aircraft. Addressing colleagues on the Senate floor, Hatch said more F-22 aircraft are needed to defeat the advanced air defe  more
FCC Chairman Genachowski Announces Senior Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau Appointments
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: Today, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Julius Genachowski announced the chief of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) and two deputies, who will join the other senior staff in the bureau. Today's announcements include: Bureau Chief Rear Admiral (ret.) Jamie Barnett, Deputy Chief David Furth and Deputy Chief Jennifer Manner. "Communication is essential during times of  more
General Officer Assignments
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The chief of staff, Air Force announced today the following assignments: Maj. Gen. William L. Holland, vice commander, Ninth Air Force, Air Combat Command, and deputy commander, U.S. Air Forces Central, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., to Commander, Ninth Air Force, Air Combat Command, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. Brig. Gen. David L. Goldfein, who has been selected to rank of major general, deputy director p  more
Iraqi Authority Proceeding After Initial Frustrations, Commander Says
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By John J. Kruzel American Forces Press Service Several weeks after American forces in Baghdad handed over security leadership to their Iraqi counterparts, friction is giving way to a smoother transition of power, a top U.S. commander in the Iraqi capital said. Maj. Gen. Daniel Bolger, commander of Multinational Division Baghdad, today described "hiccups and   more
Levin Statement on Senate Vote on F-22
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., issued the following news release: Senator Carl Levin, D-Mich., Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on today's Senate vote (58-40) to adopt the Levin-McCain amendment to strike $1.75 billion for the F-22 from the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2010. "Today's vote is a significant victory for our men and women in uniform, for the taxpayers and for reforming the way   more
Senator Hutchison Releases Statement on Her Vote Against Striking F-22 Funding from Defense Authorization Bill
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) voted against Amendment 1469, which strikes $1,750,000,000 in Air Force funding for F-22A aircraft procurement from the Defense Authorization Bill. The Amendment passed the U.S. Senate by a 58-40 vote. Sen. Hutchison made the following statement regarding its passage: "A strong national defense is key to the safety and security of t  more
Wyden Fights Wasteful F-22 Spending
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The office of Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following news release: Keeping his focus on protecting American troops and taxpayer funds, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) spoke on the Senate floor against spending $1.75 billion to purchase seven more F-22 fighter jets that the Air Force has specifically said it does not want. The Pentagon has already purchased 187 of the jets. The speech was in advance of the senator's vote today in support of the Levin-McCain F-22 am  more
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