FORT JACKSON, S.C., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: The Fort Jackson Fire Department received a mobile Fire Safety House Monday that will be used to teach children how to react in case a fire or other emergency breaks out at home. The interior of the approximately 40-foot long trailer was custom built to resemble the inside of a typical house, complete with a functioning kitchen. The Fire Safety House will play a prominent role  more

DALLAS, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news release: Officials with the Army Air Force Exchange Service, the Department of Defense's oldest and largest exchange service, are constantly looking for the most effective way to communicate information pertaining to its mission, policies, structure and so forth to those it accurately refers to as "the best customers in the world." Perhaps the most misunderstood but vitally important aspect of AAFES operations involves militar  more

KABUL INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Afghanistan, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news release: Test pilots, engineers and ground crews from Alenia North America performed an initial test flight of the first of 20 programmed Afghan C-27A "Spartans" recently in Italy. The medium-sized tactical military transport remains on schedule for delivery to Naples in late September. Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan is currently refurbishing these C-27As, which will be added  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Jim Garamone Enemies of America remain in Afghanistan, and the United States must stay there to defeat the terrorists, Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates said today. That is the focus of President Barack Obama's regional strategy announced in March, Gates said. The secretary said he is studying the assessment Army Gen. Stanley McChrystal, the new commander of   more

CAMP UR, Iraq, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news release: Operations continue as normal at Camp Ur. The focus remains the same: keep the base running and the mission on target. Iraqi army soldiers routinely work with their U.S. counterparts, but one important difference now is that the Iraqis have taken command of the controls. "It's a historic time for anyone serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom," said Lt. Col. Steven Ramsay, the Tallil Logistics Military Advisory   more

NEW YORK, Sept. 1 -- The Association of National Advertisers issued the following news release: The Association of National Advertisers today announced the finalists for the 2009 Multicultural Excellence Awards. Currently in its ninth year, the awards recognize ANA member companies and other marketers for their outstanding work in producing multicultural advertising campaigns that ran between May 2008 and April 2009. The 2009 grand prize winner in each category will be announced at a cere  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release: By Lt. Col. Lee M. Packnett The Department of the Army announced today the extension of a division headquarters and a combat aviation brigade in Afghanistan, as well as the future deployment of a division headquarters with recent Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) experience. These moves are part of an initiative to place units on a habitual rotation to take advantage of their knowledge of the complex environment to w  more

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office issued the following news release: By Rob McIlvaine FMWRC Public Affairs The American Legion, the most active veterans' organization with a membership of 2.7 million men and women, brought nearly 6,000 state representatives, top political and military officials, and Miss America to its 91st national convention in Louisville, Ky. to sign a nationwide Army Community Covenant. "The leaders and representativ  more

FORT HOOD, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Office issued the following news release: By Rob McIlvaine FMWRC Public Affairs "In a force where 60 percent of Soldiers are married, taking care of Families is more vital than ever," Gen. George Casey, Army chief of staff, said recently during a visit to the Fort Hood Resiliency Campus in Texas. Not surprisingly, with seven-plus years of sustained combat, Army leadership is seeking new or improved ways to mee  more

CHICAGO, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Samantha L. Quigley Participants in the Defense Department's three-day Joint Family Readiness Conference that wraps up here today are going back to their installations better equipped to give military families the kinds of support they need. More than 1,500 people involved with military family support gathered to hear speakers and participate in workshops focus  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo., Sept. 3 -- The office of Sen. Christopher S. 'Kit' Bond, R-Mo., issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Kit Bond, co-chair of the U.S. Senate National Guard Caucus, today joined Gen. Stephen L. Danner and other members of the Missouri National Guard at the Ike Skelton Training Site to support the Agri-Business Development Team (ADT III) as they prepare to deploy to Afghanistan. "In your mission you are literally sowing the seeds of peace in Afghanistan by co  more

FORT JACKSON, S.C., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By DELAWESE FULTON, Fort Jackson Leader Fort Jackson's Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers program celebrated its 20th anniversary in August. And, BOSS -- as the program is commonly called -- continues to be relevant for the post's community. Charles Stoudemire, the group's civilian adviser, said he believes the program helps single and divorced Soldiers adjust to and bec  more

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Maureen Rose (USAG Fort Knox) "Change is coming to Fort Knox," said Col. Scott Cottrell, the U.S. Army Accessions Command's Base Realignment and Closure chief. For those who already live or work at Fort Knox, that's likely not a surprise. What may be a surprise, however, is that, according to Cottrell, the installation is nowhere near its final destination on this journey of  more

LAWTON, Okla., Aug. 28 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: Cameron University will join colleges and universities across the nation to celebrate Constitution Day on Thursday, Sept. 17, commemorating the 1787 signing of the Constitution of the United States of America. Sponsored by the CU School of Liberal Arts, the Department of History and Government, and the Lawton Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, CU will mark Constitution Day with a discussion of Ab  more

WATERVLIET, N.Y., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By John B. Snyder As the City of Chicago closed for business one day in August to shave millions off of a seriously challenged budget, the City of Watervliet is also sailing through rough waters during this economic downturn and the mayor has issued an "all hands on deck" call to the community, which includes the Watervliet Arsenal. Public services, such as fire, police, and pub  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio (9th CD), issued the following news release: Congresswoman Kaptur participated as a member of the official delegation representing the United States at ceremonies to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the start of World War II. Dignitaries from throughout Europe, including German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Russian President Vladimir Putin, observed an honor guard place wreaths at a war monument in Gdansk. The German battleship Schleswi  more

FORT JACKSON, S.C., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command News Service issued the following news release: By Delawese Fulton, Fort Jackson Leader For more than a year now, Sgt. Rosangela Crespo - a Reservist on active duty - has worked as a human resource specialist for the 171st Infantry Brigade. Crespo said she has found the work rewarding, and she wants to stay on active duty. "I want to go AGR -- active guard reserve," Crespo said. "My father was in the military. He  more

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 2 -- The National Guard issued the following news release: By: Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy Representatives from the Drug Enforcement Agency thanked the Army National Guard on Tuesday for preparing DEA agents for deployment to Afghanistan. In a ceremony here at the Army National Guard Readiness Center, Army Maj. Gen. Grant Hayden, the special assistant to the director of the Army Guard, was presented with a plaque by Frank Shroyer, the assistant chief of operations fo  more

FORT DETRICK, Md., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Intelligence Agency issued the following news release: Leaders from the Defense Intelligence Agency broke ground for an addition to the National Center for Medical Intelligence (NCMI) at a ceremony in Ft. Detrick, Md. The ceremony marks the beginning of construction on a 13,000 square-foot addition to the 31,500 square-foot facility. Slated for completion in 12 months, the project will also include 67 work spaces, two c  more

ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 2 -- The National Guard issued the following news release: By: Sgt. 1st Class Jon Soucy For many chaplains, providing spiritual and mental support for Soldiers is a calling. But, for one Minnesota Army National Guard chaplain, providing that care and support is only part of the equation. The real calling is that of being a Soldier. "I've often said in sermons to Soldiers that I believe serving in the military is a call, and that it's a call to be a peacekeeper o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Central Intelligence Agency issued the text of the following speech: LEON E. PANETTA, DIRECTOR OF THE CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY: Thank you very much, Dr. Ross. I'd also like to thank Secretary Duncan, as well as Dr. Wilson, for inviting me here to share some thoughts with all of you. It is a privilege and a pleasure to be here. More importantly, it really is an honor for me because of several reasons. Number one, your mission, which in many ways reflects the spiri  more

FORT MONROE, Va., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command News Service issued the following news release: By Carroll Kim (TRADOC Public Affairs) Staff Sgt. Luis Duran representing Company E, 71st Transportation Battalion, 8th Transportation Brigade, Fort Eustis, Va. was named the first Advanced Individual Training Platoon Sergeant of the Year during a ceremony at the Casemate Museum here on Sept. 3. "I didn't believe I won," said Duran. "I thought every noncommissioned of  more

VICENZA, Italy, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Rick Scavetta Just 15 months ago, when Army Pfc. Daniel Bateson was hanging drywall with his family's home improvement business, the Connecticut native never dreamed he would visit Africa. Even during the weeks and months taking temperatures and handing out Band-aids at an Army health clinic here, Bateson wondered if he'd get a shot to take part in the A  more

LANSING, Mich., Sept. 3 -- Gov. Jennifer M. Granholm, D-Mich., issued the following news release: Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today ordered United States flags throughout the state of Michigan and on Michigan waters lowered for one day Wednesday, September 9, 2009, in honor of Private First Class Eric W. Hario of Monroe who died August 29 in Paktika Province, Afghanistan, while on active duty supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Flags should be returned to full-staff Thursday, September 1  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: Two former Department of Defense contractors who worked as inspectors at the U.S. Army installation at Ft. Hamilton in Brooklyn, N.Y., pleaded guilty for seeking and receiving bribes in connection with the award and performance of contracts to move and store military household goods, the Department of Justice announced today. Today's charges are the first to arise from an ongoing investigation into the mo  more

FORT MONROE, Va., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command News Service issued the following news release: By Maureen Rose Maj. Gen. James Milano assumed command of the U.S. Army Armor Center and Fort Knox Aug. 27 from Col. David Teeples. Milano's most recent assignment was as the director of the Iraq Training and Advisory Mission, which he was asked to take even though it meant back-to-back deployments in Iraq. Milano had just completed eight months as the deputy commander f  more

FORT RILEY, Kan., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Flavia Hulsey, Fort Riley Public Affairs Fort Riley and Kansas State University formally renewed their partnership during a ceremony Aug. 27 at the K-State Alumni Center, Manhattan. The partnership aims to provide mutually beneficial opportunities for the two institutions. "This is important to the state, and it's important to the region that we have a relationship like this  more

FORT STEWART, Ga., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Sgt. Joseph McAtee, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs Senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson toured Fort Stewart, led by 3rd Infantry Division commanding general Maj. Gen. Tony Cucolo, to see the living conditions of the Soldiers based here firsthand, Aug. 31. The Senators traveled to Stewart to gauge how the base has rebounded from June's news that a fifth brigade c  more

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 2 -- Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., issued the text of the following speech: GOVERNOR SCHWARZENEGGER: Thank you very much, all of you, for being here today. And I first want to say thank you for the briefing that I have just gotten from Chief Joseph, Chief Walters and Chief Bryant. It's always good to get an update and get the numbers on how we're doing with the fires and so on. I also want to say thank you very much to various different people that are beh  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Chet Culver, D-Iowa, has issued the following news release: Governor Chet Culver travels to Guttenberg tomorrow to attend the dedication of the Stephen D. Shannon Athletic Complex. The new complex is named for a Guttenberg native, Corporal Stephen D. Shannon, who was killed in Iraq. Shannon, who attended Clayton Ridge High School in Guttenberg, served in Iraq with the U.S. Army Reserve. He died in January 2007. The Clayton Ridge School District is naming i  more

MONTPELIER, Vt., Sept. 2 -- Gov. Jim Douglas, R-Vt., issued the following news release: Governor Jim Douglas today announced the appointment of Marc D. Brierre as Rutland County State's Attorney. Marc is replacing Jim Mongeon who retired last month. "I'm pleased to appoint Marc to this important position," said Governor Douglas. "I believe that Marc has the skills and experience necessary to continue the good work being done to keep Rutland safe." "I want to thank Governor Douglas for t  more

NATCHITOCHES, La., Sept. 3 -- Gov. Bobby Jindal, R-La., issued the following news release: Governor Bobby Jindal awarded 276 veterans from Natchitoches Parish including 21 Purple Hearts, six Killed-in-Action (KIA) and five Prisoner of War (POW) Louisiana Veterans' Honor Medals at Northwestern State University's Prather Coliseum in Natchitoches. Governor Jindal was joined by Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs (LDVA) Secretary Lane Carson and Major General Bennett C. Landreneau, Adjutant   more

ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 31 -- The National Guard issued the following news release: By: Master Sgt. Mike Smith The strength of the National Guard's Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Program lays in its flexibility and an open door policy for all service branches and dependents, Guard officials recently told program managers at a national conference. "That's an important part of the program, because it increases access to information for servicemembers and their families," said Janet Salotti, th  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 3 -- The Alaska Department of Natural Resources issued the following public notice: Sub-Category: Coastal Consistency Review - ACMP Department: Natural Resources Location: Juneau Coastal District: Hoonah Port Fredrick (Channel Construction Inc Industrial Port Facility Expansion) Your Opportunity to Comment Project Title/State ID#: Port Fredrick (Channel Construction Inc Industrial Port Facility Expansion) / AK 0909-01J Applicant/Agent: Channel Construc  more

FORT STEWART, Ga., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Randy Murray, Fort Stewart Public Affairs They look just like any other car or pickup, but because they're hybrid-electric vehicles, they save drivers a lot of money in fuel costs, and they reduce air pollution for everyone. About six months ago, the Army began leasing these fuel-efficient HEVs from the General Service Administration, the federal agency that purchases non-ta  more

HEIDELBERG, Germany, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Juan R. Melendez Jr. (USAG Garrison Baden-Wurttemberg) Installation Management Command-Europe Director Diane Devens headlined the U.S. Army Garrison Heidelberg Women's Equality Day observance Aug. 26 with a call for recognition of Army spouses. Speaking in the Casablanca Room on Campbell Barracks, Devins also highlighted the value of mentoring and its reciprocal obligation  more

FORT JACKSON, S.C., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command News Service issued the following news release: By DELAWESE FULTON, Fort Jackson Leader This upcoming week, Fort Jackson will participate in National Suicide Prevention Week activities. Fort Jackson will host events Sept. 6-10 to educate the community about suicide and to offer hope and support for preventing suicide. "The week is important because it provides us with the time and with some community activitie  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 3 -- The Alaska Department of Natural Resources issued the following public notice: Sub-Category: Coastal Consistency Review - ACMP Department: Natural Resources Location: Ketchikan Coastal District: Ketchikan Gateway Borough Dora Bay (Germain Floating Dock) Your Opportunity to Comment Project Title/State ID#: Dora Bay (Germain Floating Dock) / AK 0909-02J Applicant: Ms. Betty Jean Germain Location: The proposed project is located within Section  more

KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: The city of Knoxville officially kicked off Navy Week Sept. 2 and presented a proclamation to Navy officials in Market Square. Cmdr. Darren Pontier, commanding officer of the Navy Operations Support Center, accepted the proclamation presented by Bill Lyons, senior director of Policy and Communications for the city of Knoxville. The proclamation recognizes the close relationship between Knoxville and the U.S. N  more

FORT JACKSON, S.C., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command News Service issued the following news release: By Brig. Gen. Bradley W. May With next week being National Suicide Prevention Week, I am counting on all members of the Fort Jackson community to give this campaign full support so that we can strengthen our awareness and related training. There will be a number of events staged across post during the week. But keep in mind that suicide prevention is something we ne  more

LINCOLN, Neb., Sept. 2 -- The University of Nebraska issued the following news release: Harry Markopolos, the man who unmasked Bernie Madoff, will present the University of Nebraska-Lincoln College of Business Administration's annual Ethics Lecture Sept. 15 at the Lied Center for Performing Art, 301 N. 12th St. The speech begins at 3:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. No tickets are required. In his lecture, "Blowing the Whistle on Bernie Madoff: Gift Wrapping and Delivering the T  more

SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 2 -- The National Guard issued the following news release: An elite Maryland Army National Guard unit recently took part in a major joint exercise here as part of their annual training. The Special Operations Detachment-Joint Forces (SOD-JF), based in Laurel, Md., lent their expertise in planning and operations to Special Operations Command-Korea during the annual joint exercise, Ulchi Freedom Guardian, from Aug. 12-28. Named for the seventh century Korean mili  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release: At its September meeting today the National Capital Planning Commission (NCPC) commented favorably on the National Park Service's (NPS) concept plans to rehabilitate the grounds on the east side of the Lincoln Memorial and adjacent areas in West Potomac Park. Included in the proposal are plans to rehabilitate the Reflecting Pool and nearby Elm Walks. The NPS would add concrete pathways on both s  more

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army, Pacific issued the following news release: By Betsy Weiner, United States Army, Pacific Public Affairs With the uncasing of the unit colors, the 413th Contracting Support Brigade became an integral part of United States Army, Pacific's mission at a ceremony on historic Palm Circle Sept. 2. Brig. Gen. Camille M. Nichols, commanding general, Expeditionary Contracting Command, presented the unit's colors to Col. Mike Hoskin, who now has the r  more

DEKALB, Ill., Sept. 3 -- Northern Illinois University issued the following news release: Nobel Peace Prize winner Rigoberta Menchu, an activist for indigenous Guatemalans whose personal story of triumph brought their plight to the world's attention, will visit NIU this month for a public lecture. Menchu was awarded the 1992 Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to protect the rights of indigenous peoples during the Guatemalan Civil War (1960-1996). Only 12 women have received the Nobel Peace P  more

ALBANY, N.Y., Sept. 3 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release: New York State Office of General Services Commissioner John C. Egan today announced the awarding of bids for 11 contracts representing more than $6.0 MILLION in new construction, providing work in nine counties of New York. The contracts are expected to be awarded to the apparent low bidders following the normal process of review and approval by the State Comptroller's Office. All of t  more

TARAWA, Kiribati, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: Pacific Partnership 2009 delivered 16 boxes of historical books and archival materials as part of Project Handclasp to the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart convent Sept. 2. "A dream has come true with the arrival of these archival materials," said Sister Margaret from the Daughters of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart convent. The donation includes new and used World War II-related historical, non-fiction   more

PICATINNY ARSENAL, N.J., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Audra Calloway (Picatinny Public Affairs) Two Picatinny Department of Public Works employees, a Rockaway Township resident and a Roxbury Township resident, were awarded 31st Annual Secretary of the Army Energy and Water Management Awards during a ceremony at the Department of Defense All-Hands Energy meeting in Providence, R.I., Aug 12. The awards recognize outstanding  more

FORT JACKSON, S.C., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Steve Reeves, Fort Jackson Leader Many cyclists seeking a refuge from the congested roadways of Columbia find Fort Jackson almost irresistibly alluring. The cantonment area can be quite busy, particularly during the week, but Fort Jackson offers cyclists miles of low traffic roads that are frequented primarily by Soldiers in training. Groups of cyclists, wearing brightly  more

NEW YORK, Sept. 3 -- The Advertising Council issued the following news release: In time for the first day of school for many children across the U.S., President Obama is joining the Ad Council and the U.S. Army to launch a new series of television and radio public service advertisements (PSAs) designed to encourage Americans to take responsibility and support high school students on their path to graduation. The new ads, which feature the President, are a part of the Ad Council and the U.S. A  more

FORT HOOD, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command News Service issued the following news release: By Staff Sgt. Jason R. Krawczyk, III Corps A Robotics Rodeo began Tuesday with exhibitors from all over America descending on Fort Hood to show off the latest advancements in robotics technology. "If we're not fielding, we're failing; it's all about saving Soldiers' lives," said Lt. Gen. Rick Lynch, III Corps commanding general. "It's not about technology demonstrati  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The National Guard issued the following news release: By: Sgt. Sean Mathis Joint Force Headquarters - Ohio National Guard Public Affairs Soldiers of the 1194th Engineer Company wake up early in the morning, get dressed in their clean but still mortar covered uniforms, and step out the door. From there they are greeted by a scenic view of the mountains, a lake, gardens and numerous local townspeople, who frequently express their gratitude in gifts of food and dri  more

CHICAGO, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's American Forces Information Service issued the following news release: By Samantha L. Quigley The top enlisted servicemember from each of the four services offered their appreciation to those who support military families before fielding some tough questions during a town hall-style meeting here Sept. 1. The meeting was part of the Defense Department's three-day Joint Family Readiness Conference, the first of its kind since 2000.   more

FORT JACKSON, S.C., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command News Service issued the following news release: By Mike A. Glasch, Fort Jackson Leader Like a large number of military spouses, Capt. Cursha Lunderman, a Reservist with the 208th Regional Support Group, found herself feeling miserable and alone when her husband deployed to Iraq. Being a new mother just added to her frustrations. "It brought me to such a point where I felt like I was struggling every single day ju  more

FORT JACKSON, S.C., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command News Service issued the following news release: By SUSANNE KAPPLER, Fort Jackson Leader Col. Mark McAlister, commander of the Soldier Support Institute, is among 39 colonels nominated by President Obama for promotion to brigadier general Friday. McAlister took command of the Soldier Support Institute in July. "It's an incredible honor to be nominated for promotion to brigadier general," McAlister said. "I have  more

FORT STEWART, Ga., Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Jennifer Scales, Fort Stewart Public Affairs As you ponder, point, and click, realize that the Team Stewart Web site at www.stewart.army.mil has been an intensive labor of love. There, you will find just about everything you want to know about Fort Stewart, Hunter Army Airfield, and Kelley Hill. Wyatt Erminger, 3rd Infantry Division web developer contractor, has taken the t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Defense Department (U.S. Army - Corps of Engineers) has cooperative agreement opportunities to further the goals of the U. S. Army Engineer Research & Development Center. No amount for this funding opportunity was indicated by the agency. This funding opportunity is open to institutions of higher education; Tribally-Controlled Colleges and Universities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities; minority institutions; and small businesses. A funding op  more

WIESBADEN, Germany, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Rachel Goodspeed, USACE Europe District Executing a construction project in Germany is as easy as A, B ... G? ABG 75, or Auftragsbauten Grundsätze 1975, is an agreement between the U.S. and German governments that defines the process of how to accomplish construction works in Germany, both the direct and the indirect processes. The direct process is used by the U.S. to c  more

SEOUL, Korea, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Forces Korea issued the following news release: USFK and DoDDS-K have announced that they will be opening a new K-8 school in Area I to provide additional capacity no later than August, 2010 and adding additional school capacity in Area IV no later than August, 2011. The new school in Area I and the added school capacity in Area IV will be built by renovating existing facilities at USAG Casey and USAG Daegu. "Our goal is to make Korea the assignment of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command issued the following news release: Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort steamed into its home port in Baltimore the first week in August. A group of U.S. Transportation Command staff members were among those "manning the rails" as the ship ended her four-month humanitarian and civic assistance mission to Latin America and the Caribbean, known as "Continuing Promise 2009." The USTRANSCOM group incl  more

BLACKSBURG, Va., Sept. 4 -- Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University issued the following news release: For the 12th consecutive semester, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets is bringing back corps graduates who have recently returned from a combat deployment to speak to the regiment. On Thursday, Sept. 10 the fall 2009 Gunfighters Panel will be held in the Donaldson Brown Auditorium in the Graduate Life Center. Each semester, three or four alumni are welcomed back to campus to  more

TOPEKA, Kan., Sept. 2 -- Washburn University issued the following news release: Seven Washburn University graduates will be honored as Alumni Fellows at a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16, at the Bradbury Thompson Alumni Center. The cost is $14 for members of the Alumni Association and $17 for non-members. Reservations are due by Oct. 9 and may be made by calling (785) 670-1641 or sending e-mail to wualumni@washburn.edu. Sponsored by the Washburn University deans and the Alumni Assoc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The House Foreign Affairs Committee issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, and Congressman Elton Gallegly (R-CA), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Europe, sent a letter to Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt in response to an article recently published by the Swedish newspaper, Aftonbladet, accusing the Israeli Army of harvesting organs from dead Palestinians. In the letter, Wexler an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Robert Wexler, D-Fla. (19th CD), issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Robert Wexler (D-FL), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, and Congressman Elton Gallegly (R-CA), Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Europe, sent a letter to Swedish Prime Minister Fredrik Reinfeldt in response to an article recently published by the Swedish newspaper, Aftonbladet, accusing the Israeli Army of harvesting organs from dead Palestinians. In the letter, Wexler   more

FORT BELVOIR, Va., Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news release: By Jacqueline Leeker It's a catch 22: to be hired, you need experience; to get experience, you need to be hired. Fort Belvoir has implemented a program that may be the solution to the dilemma. Hired! an apprenticeship program helps students gain a competitive edge by giving them an opportunity to work in different career fields. Hired! was launched worldwide at most Army ins  more