WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: Civil Air Patrol Cadet Programs has been recognized with the American Legion's National Educational Award - an honor bestowed after an American Legion Auxiliary member shared her praise of her grandson's experiences as a Virginia Wing cadet. Brig. Gen. Regena Aye accepted the award at the Legion's National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sallie Rossman, 2022-2023 national education chair   more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: Paul Ortiz, chief of the Defense Logistics Agency's Property and Real Estate Division, was named the Federal Property Manager of the Year by the National Property Managers Association. He received the award during the annual NPMA National Education Conference held July 31-Aug. 3 in Orlando, Florida. The NPMA works with property managers in furthering their careers though edu  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: As part of the Strategic Capabilities Office (SCO) initiative Project Pele, the Department of Defense (DOD) has awarded a contract option to X-energy, LLC of Rockville, Maryland in order to develop an enhanced engineering design for a transportable micro nuclear reactor. In 2022, SCO selected BWX Technologies, Inc. of Lynchburg, Virginia to build a prototype micro reactor. This work is underway and long l  more

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Senior Airman Mikaela Smith, 633d ABW PA On Feb. 12, 2022, Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko's life took an unexpected but welcomed turn when he received a vital phone call. "Hello?" he greeted. On the line was Master Sgt. Aaron Washington, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, and cooling non-commissioned officer in charge, with a life-altering opportunity.   more

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force's Joint Base Langley-Eustis issued the following news: By Senior Airman Mikaela Smith, 633d ABW PA On Feb. 12, 2022, Senior Airman Kostiantyn Khymchenko's life took an unexpected but welcomed turn when he received a vital phone call. "Hello?" he greeted. On the line was Master Sgt. Aaron Washington, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron heating, ventilation, and cooling non-commissioned officer in charge, with a life-altering opportu  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron, issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: * * * Maryland and Virginia Men Facing Federal Charges for Fraudulently Obtaining More Than $550,000 in COVID-19 Cares Act Unemployment Insurance Benefits Using the Personal Information of Identity Theft Victims * * * A federal grand jury has returned a superseding indictment charging Michael Cooley, Jr., a/k/a "Micheal Cooley Jr.," "5Micmusik,  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2023: The median growth rate in loans outstanding and membership at federally insured credit unions was positive over the year ending in the second quarter of 2023, while the growth rate in assets and shares and deposits was negative at the median, according to the latest Quarterly U.S. Map Review released today by the National Credit Union Administration. The median share   more

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: By Matthew Montgomery, DCMA Public Affairs The Risk Management and Internal Control office, known as RMIC, will be offering six training courses with multiple training sessions over the next two months. The first two installments are available now -- RMIC-101 Overview and RMIC-106 Assessable Unit Administrator. "The overview course is intended as a program overview for those new to the RM  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: For many families, staying healthy is a big priority. If you'll be eligible for TRICARE For Life (TFL) soon, you might be wondering how this affects your family's health care coverage. "Your TFL eligibility is based in part on your eligibility for Medicare," said Anne Breslin, TRICARE For Life program manager at the Defense Health Agency. "When you become eligible for Medicare, your family members who aren't y  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2023: A Virginia man was found guilty in the District of Columbia on Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023, of eleven charges, including eight felonies and three misdemeanor offenses related to his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral vot  more

MARTINSBURG, West Virginia, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: Hugh Kendall Shumaker, age 64, of Augusta, West Virginia, was sentenced to thirteen years in federal prison for methamphetamine trafficking and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking. According to court documents and statements made in court, Shumaker, also known as "Kenny," was identified during an investigation as a source o  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on Sept. 14, 2023, in a moderated conversation at the Hampton University with Terrence J kicking off the national "Fight for Our Freedoms" college tour: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hello, Hampton University! Hello! (Applause.) And, Madam President, thank you for that introduction. MS. CARR: Yes, ma'am. Yes, ma'am. THE VICE PRESIDENT: Can we hear it for Lillian? (Applause.) MS. CARR: Thank you. THE VICE   more