FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following audit guidance: Supervisory Auditor Kernather Ken Auguste and Senior Auditor Miguel Cardona work for the DCAA Orlando Field Audit Office and spent the past two years working on intensive negotiations after the audit revealed unfair costs for a complex aviation system. There was an approximate $200 million increase in proposed value and costs during the negotiation process. The   more

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Virginia, April 2 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: By Thomas Perry, DCMA Public Affairs Defense Contract Management Agency represents "a team of trusted professionals delivering value to our warfighters throughout the acquisition lifecycle." The team consists of civilians, former military, military spouses, past civilian contractors, and active and reserve military members. They share responsibility for the agency's ultimate mission -- unw  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Dr. Jacob Sherwood, Pacific West District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Shanta Mayes as Instructional Systems Specialist Secondary Social Studies. Dr. Mayes received a Doctorate in Instruction and Curriculum with an emphasis in Instructional Leadership from the University of Memphis, a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the Un  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: At Gordon Elementary School, the spirit of collaboration fill the air, not just among the students but also within the dedicated staff. The STEAM Sandbox, a monthly professional learning initiative, stands at the heart of this vibrant educational culture. Spearheaded by educational technologists and teacher leaders, this program embodies a dynamic approach to professional deve  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: By Beth Reece Employees' ability to understand data and use it to create solutions will help the Defense Logistics Agency meet new demands, whether in logistics operations or ensuring equality in the workplace, DLA's vice director told equal employment opportunity leaders March 27 during a two-day training summit. "It's about getting a better understanding of what's going on  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Tykeith Diemell Martin, 22, of Huntington, pleaded guilty today to possession with intent to distribute heroin. According to court documents and statements made in court, on July 14, 2023, law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at a Huntington residence where Martin was staying. Officers found approximately 37 grams of   more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Laura Leigh Jones, 32, of Huntington, was sentenced today to two years and eight months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for distribution of a quantity of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on May 5 2023, Jones sold approximat  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Today, Gary Diaz, also known as "Poppy," 66, of Nitro, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and Thomas Shane Holland, 54, of Salt Rock, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Diaz and Holland each admitted to their roles in a drug trafficking orga  more