WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: On September 11, 2001, terrorists killed nearly 3,000 people and injured more than 6,000 others in the worst attack against the homeland in our nation's history. Today we honor their memories and stand with the families and friends of those who perished in New York City, Arlington, Virginia, and Shanksville, Pennsylvania. The men and women of the U.S. Department of State will never forget that tragic day, the   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: In a memorandum released Sept. 8, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., issued a stark warning about a growing threat to national security - the recruitment and exploitation of current and former Air Force members by the People's Liberation Army of China, or PLA. The memorandum also explains that individuals who accept contracts with foreign companies may be imposing risks to national security  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: In a memorandum released Sept. 8, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., issued a stark warning about a growing threat to national security - the recruitment and exploitation of current and former Air Force members by the People's Liberation Army of China, or PLA. The memorandum also explains that individuals who accept contracts with foreign companies may be imposing risks to nati  more

QUANTICO, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command issued the following news release: The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division is proud to announce the successful launch of its Crime Prevention Business Coalition. The coalition's goal is to enhance community safety and to solve complex criminal investigations in the area surrounding Camp Humphreys, South Korea, commonly known as "The Ville", a vibrant community known for its diversity and its appeal t  more

RESTON, Virginia, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: The USGS will invest more than $5 million to map both critical minerals and mineral resources important to hurricane resiliency in Alabama and Florida in partnership with the Geological Survey of Alabama and the Florida Geological Survey. In order to rebuild infrastructure after hurricane damage or to reinforce existing structures to withstand hurricanes, rock  more

QUANTICO, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Navy's Chief of Naval Operations issued the following news release: By Cathy Close, Combat Development and Integration, HQMC Two Marines and two Sailors were presented the 2023 Expeditionary Warfare Excellence Awards at a dinner hosted by the Marine Corps Association Sep 7. The awards recognize those whose exceptional performance while serving in an expeditionary warfare assignment have significantly influenced the future of naval expeditionary warfare  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: The Department of Defense Education Activity, in partnership with U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District, and the Korea Ministry of National Defense - Defense Installations Agency held a groundbreaking ceremony for Humphreys East Elementary School on Sept. 7, 2023. "This $52-million project is a promise to carry forward the legacy of  more

QUANTICO, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: By Cathy Close, Combat Development and Integration, HQMC Two Marines and two Sailors were presented the 2023 Expeditionary Warfare Excellence Awards at a dinner hosted by the Marine Corps Association Sep 7. The awards recognize those whose exceptional performance while serving in an expeditionary warfare assignment have significantly influenced the future of naval expeditionary warfare and amphibious capabilities  more

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following news release: Shopping at the commissary supports economic security because of the variety of affordable, high-quality products that promote healthy eating. During September, Family Meals Month, join the Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) as it emphasizes mealtime as a meaningful and satisfying experience for military families. In this edition of the DeCA Savvy Shopper Sales Fl  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2023: The National Credit Union Administration, in its role as liquidating agent, announced a $76 million distribution to paid-in capital shareholders of the former U.S. Central corporate credit union. "This distribution represents the latest example of the NCUA staff's highly successful efforts to resolve the corporate crisis and return funds to capital holders," Chairman   more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - Recognize the individuals who made an outstanding difference in your travel program this year by nominating them for a Department of Defense Excellence in Practice Award. These awards recognize top performers in DOD travel for the value and services they provided to their travel program in Fiscal Year 2023 (accomplishments performed beginning Oc  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: The morning of Sept. 11, 2001, was sunny and clear at the nation's capital. Paul Abel, then an Army lieutenant colonel working in Army logistics at the Pentagon, put the top down on his convertible for the short commute to work. He even called his father, who worked in the same building in the 1960s, to brag that he would enjoy the late summer day through a window in his rece  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack offered the following statement following President Biden's nomination of Dr. Basil Gooden as Under Secretary for Rural Development at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "Dr. Basil Gooden is a widely-respected, accomplished champion for affordable housing, community advancement, and economic development, and I applaud President Biden for nominating him to take  more

ACCRA, Ghana, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Embassy in Ghana issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2023: U.S. Ambassador Virginia Palmer joined President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and Government of Ghana and Ghana Navy officials in Sekondi this morning to commission two new security ships. The boundary class ships provided by the United States Government will improve maritime security in Ghana's territorial waters and the Gulf of Guinea. "Piracy and illegal fishing pose a persistent threat to  more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ARLINGTON, Virginia - The U.S. Space Force has begun its service dress prototype wear testing, which will continue for three months as Guardians evaluate and provide feedback on the durability, functionality and comfort of the new uniform design. The wear tests signify the final stage of uniform development prior to production and force-wide distribution. More than 10  more