BLOOMINGTON, Ind., July 30 -- Indiana University issued the following news release: Indiana University announced today (July 29) that 18 entering freshmen and two current IU juniors will join the more than 420 others who have been named Wells Scholars since the first class enrolled in 1990. The scholarship, created in honor of the late IU Chancellor Herman B Wells, ranks among the most competitive and prestigious awards offered by any American university. Wells Scholars have gone on to win  more

FORT BELVOIR, Va., July 30 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Paul Bello The Year of the NCO continued in true fashion Friday, as a group of Fort Belvoir servicemembers visited their predecessors at the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Washington, D.C. and their contemporaries at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Their visit brought many smiles and laughs, particularly from the veterans sitting in the hallways of the building they now ca  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class William Selby For the first time, 12 nations have come together, independently of NATO, to fly in support of their national requirements under the provisions of the Strategic Airlift Capability program, a U.S. military officer in Papa, Hungary, said yesterday. "While we don't take operational directions from [NATO], our nations ar  more

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., July 31 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news release: LeRoy Pernell, dean of the Florida A&M University (FAMU) College of Law, has announced the appointment of a new director and coordinator of its emergent Academic Success and Bar Preparation program. Jendayi Saada, former critical skills program instructor for Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, will serve as director with Krist  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Colorado. *** MILITARY $78,240 Federal Contract Awarded to TDF Construction WASHINGTON, July 30 -- TDF Construction, Colorado Springs, Colo., won a $78,240 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., for the repair of heater safety deficiencies under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Contacts: Erica L. Wilson, erica.wilson@peterson.af.mil;  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Florida. *** MILITARY $2.4 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Otak Group WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Otak Group Inc., Yulee, Fla., won a $2,402,610.70 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mayport, Fla., for slipway repairs for Berths 1 through 5 including lead paint testing and abatement. Place of performance will be in Blount Island Command, Jacksonville, Fla. Con  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Georgia. *** MILITARY $2.62 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Advanced Electronics WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Advanced Electronics Co. Ltd., Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, won a $2,623,259 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Robins Air Force Base, Ga., for the maintenance, repair and rebuilding of equipment. Contact: Carla H. Clark, 478/926-7001, carla.clark@robins.af.mil. ClassJ;  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Massachusetts. *** MILITARY $495 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Three Companies WASHINGTON, July 30 -- L-3 Services Inc., Chantilly, Va., won a share of a $495,000,000 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., for force protection security system, site surveys, design and installation, contractor suport, technical support, developmental proj  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in New Mexico. *** MILITARY $624,963 Federal Contract Awarded to Applied Thin Films WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Applied Thin Films Inc., Evanston, Ill., won a $624,963 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., for innovative surface treatments for solar cells under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Contacts: Jeannie A. Barnes, 505/846-4695, je  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Ohio. *** MILITARY $622,896 Federal Contract Awarded to Optomec WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Optomec Inc., Albuquerque, N.M., won a $622,896 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for the development of advance manufacturing techniques for large area solid oxide fuel cells and other energy applications under the American Recovery and Reinves  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Oklahoma. *** MILITARY $1.47 Million Federal Contract Awarded to K.C. Electric WASHINGTON, July 29 -- K.C. Electric Co., Enid, Okla., won a $1,471,283.01 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command, Vance Air Force Base, Okla., for the repair of a taxiway under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Contact: Rick L. Murrow, 580/213-6054, rick.murrow.ctr@  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Texas. *** MILITARY $2.5 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Impres Technology Solutions WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Impres Technology Solutions Inc., Santa Fe Springs, Calif., won a $2,500,000 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, for Dell 1950 II servers. Contacts: Therese Newbauer, therese.newbauer@lackland.af.mil; or Sandra Phillips, sandra.  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies based in Utah. *** MILITARY $2.03 Million Federal Contract Awarded to General Dynamics Ordnance WASHINGTON, July 29 -- General Dynamics Ordnance & Tactical Systems, Marion, Ill., won a $2,029,197 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for ammunition and explosives. Contact: Casey P. Wiseman, 801/777-3506, casey.wiseman@hill.af.mil. Class13; NAICS325; NAIC  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Arizona. *** MILITARY $366,225 Federal Contract Awarded to Nammo Talley WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Nammo Talley Inc., Mesa, Ariz., won a $366,225 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Hill Air Force Base, Utah, for ammunition and explosives. Contacts: Jeremy Bodin, 801/777-8416, jeremy.bodin@hill.af.mil; or Jean-Anne Erickson, 801/777-4  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in California. *** MILITARY $2.5 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Impres Technology Solutions WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Impres Technology Solutions Inc., Santa Fe Springs, Calif., won a $2,500,000 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, for Dell 1950 II servers. Contacts: Therese Newbauer, therese.newbauer  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Colorado. *** MILITARY $78,240 Federal Contract Awarded to TDF Construction WASHINGTON, July 30 -- TDF Construction, Colorado Springs, Colo., won a $78,240 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Space Command, Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., for the repair of heater safety deficiencies under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Contacts: Erica   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Connecticut. *** MILITARY $942,459 Federal Contract Awarded to Sikorsky Aircraft WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sikorsky Aircraft Corp., Stratford, Conn., won a $942,459 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Supply Systems Command, Philadelphia, for structural fittings and other similar replacement parts. Contact: Brian Farrington, 215/697-9941, brian.farrington  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Florida. *** MILITARY $2.4 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Otak Group WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Otak Group Inc., Yulee, Fla., won a $2,402,610.70 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Mayport, Fla., for slipway repairs for Berths 1 through 5 including lead paint testing and abatement. Place of performance will be in Blount  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Illinois. *** MILITARY $3.44 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Boeing WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Boeing Co., Chicago, won a $3,444,617 federal contract from the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Md., for P-8A aircraft studies. Contacts: Jessica Norris, 301/757-9054, jessica.d.norris@navy.mil; or Michele M. Webb, 301/757-5248, michele.webb@na  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Indiana. *** MILITARY $45,000 Federal Contract Awarded to Pelham Specialty Training WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Pelham Specialty Training Inc., Bloomington, Ind., won a $45,000 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command, Hurlburt Field, Fla., for the Accelerated National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians Paramedic training and  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Kentucky. *** MILITARY $35,557 Federal Contract Awarded to Diversified Air Systems WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Diversified Air Systems Inc., Louisville, Ky., won a $35,557 federal contract from the U.S. Air Education and Training Command, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, for dust collectors. Contact: John Paul Duman, 940/676-7366, john.duman@sheppard.af.mil.   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Minnesota. *** MILITARY $1.1 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Wells Technology WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Wells Technology Inc., Bemidji, Minn., won a federal contract valued at up to $1,097,250 federal contract from the U.S. Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command, Rock Island, Ill., for guns up to 30mm. Contacts: Allan W. Hutson, 309/782-6034; or Cean  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in New Jersey. *** MILITARY $32,340 Federal Contract Awarded to Penetone WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Penetone Corp., Carlstadt, N.J., won a $32,340 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Tinker Air Force Base, Okla., for chemicals and chemical products. Contact: Alan W. Lee, 405/739-3515, alan.lee@tinker.af.mil. *** $298.98 Million Fede  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Ohio. *** MILITARY $622,896 Federal Contract Awarded to Optomec WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Optomec Inc., Albuquerque, N.M., won a $622,896 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, for the development of advance manufacturing techniques for large area solid oxide fuel cells and other energy applications  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Oklahoma. *** MILITARY $1.47 Million Federal Contract Awarded to K.C. Electric WASHINGTON, July 29 -- K.C. Electric Co., Enid, Okla., won a $1,471,283.01 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force's Air Education and Training Command, Vance Air Force Base, Okla., for the repair of a taxiway under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Contact: Rick L  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Texas. *** MILITARY $2.77 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Dell Federal Systems WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Dell Federal Systems L.P., Round Rock, Texas, won a $2,773,230.54 federal contract from the U.S. Army Sustainment Command, Rock Island, Ill., for communication equipment. Contacts: Ashley N. Fahrenkrug, 309/782-8747; or Amber Thompson, 309/782-5252.  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The following federal contracts were announced by federal agencies as having been awarded to companies operating in Virginia. *** MILITARY $495 Million Federal Contract Awarded to Three Companies WASHINGTON, July 30 -- L-3 Services Inc., Chantilly, Va., won a share of a $495,000,000 federal contract from the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass., for force protection security system, site surveys, design and installation, contractor suport, te  more

ATLANTA, July 28 -- The National Guard issued the following news release: By: Air Force Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith The National Guard is a vital partner in the joint challenge of educating the nation's youth, and it brings great diversity of skill to the solutions, a National Guard official said during a panel discussion today. Army Brig. Gen. Maria Britt, commander of the Georgia Army National Guard, spoke to nearly 2,200 conferees here at the Department of Defense Worldwide Education   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By John J. Kruzel The most frustrating part about suicide prevention is the uncertainty about what causes troops to take their lives, top military leaders said here yesterday. This near-unanimous chorus was sounded on Capitol Hill when the second-ranking military officers of each service testified about military mental health before the House Armed Services Comm  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news release: An Air Force civil servant living in Beavercreek, Ohio will receive a complete home redo and be featured on the popular Extreme Makeover: Home Edition television program. Mr. James Terpenning is a civilian information technology specialist for the Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. He's been employed here for nearly 10 years.  more