PHOENIX, Arizona, June 16 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, Michael Bailey, issued the following news release on June 15: Today, United States Attorney Michael Bailey joined Attorney General William P. Barr and the entire Department of Justice in observing the 15th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. The Department echoes voices around the world condemning elder abuse, neglect and exploitation. "The Department of Justice has made protecting America's seniors a top priority,  more

KANAB, Utah, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management's Utah State Office issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM)'s walk-in lottery for day-use hiking permits at Coyote Buttes North, also known as The Wave, resumed this week daily at 8:00 a.m. at the Kanab Center gymnasium located at 20 North 100 East, Kanab, Utah 84741. Directional signs will be posted, and the BLM asks visitors to park on the east side of the building in the rea  more

DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, Arizona, June 15 -- The U.S. Air Force (355th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: The 355th Wing activated Detachment 1, 355th Wing, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, during a ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 15, 2020. U.S. Air Force Col. Michael R. Drowley, 355th Wing commander, gave command of the detachment to Lt. Col. Robert Rosebrough, Det. 1, 355th Wing commander. "It is a privilege and an honor to take the helm as the first commander and lead  more

DAVIS-MONTHAN AFB, Arizona, June 16 -- The U.S. Air Force (355th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: Airmen from across the 355th Wing teamed up with U.S. Marines out of Camp Pendleton to execute a combat search and rescue exercise at Buenos Aires National Wildlife Refuge, Arizona, June 10, 2020. The exercise was executed at night with the intent of conducting a recovery for two simulated isolated personnel. "Training at night adds an additional consideration for flight leads, as well as  more

OAKLAND, California, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) approved $35.8 million to reimburse the State of Arizona for the purchase of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of state, county, and tribal personnel, healthcare facility workers, and first responders. Funds covered the acquisition of   more

LUKE AFB, Arizona, June 18 -- The U.S. Air Force (56th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: As a last-resort to escape a catastrophic emergency, pilots trust an aircraft's ejection system to carry them safely from danger. While the equipment does the physical work, pilots' lives are in the hands of maintenance Airmen. Luke Air Force Base Aircrew Egress Systems specialists play an integral role in sustaining a pilot's safety by inspecting and maintaining F-35A Lightning II and F-16 Fighting  more

LUKE AFB, Arizona, June 20 -- The U.S. Air Force's 56th Fighter Wing issued the following news: Luke Air Force Base earned the Platinum Healthy Arizona Worksite Program award through their implementation of programs that help promote healthy lifestyles and worksites. Arizona Department of Health Services presented the award to 130 corporations state-wide, Luke won two Platinum awards back-to-back. Corporations and businesses that have worksite wellness programs in place are eligible for the aw  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release: National Park Service Regional Director Mike Reynolds announced the selection of Vernon Cody as superintendent of Hovenweep and Natural Bridges Monuments in Utah. Cody's position will report to the superintendent of the Southeast Utah Group Area National Parks that includes Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Monuments, and Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Cody ha  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 19 -- The National Science Board issued the following statement by Chair Ellen Ochoa: Sethuraman Panchanathan was confirmed as the 15th Director of the National Science Foundation. Dr. Panchanathan, who just completed six years of service on the agency's National Science Board, comes to the position having most recently served as Arizona State University's Executive Vice President and the Chief Research and Innovation Officer. * * * The National Science Board (NSB) i  more