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News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors Newsletter for Thursday April 04, 2024 ( 14 items )  

Army & Air Force Exchange Service Introduces Athleta in Select Stores, at ShopMyExchange.com
DALLAS, Texas, April 4 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is proud to expand its apparel offering with the introduction of Athleta, a premium performance brand dedicated to empowering women and girls to find confidence, strength and belonging through movement. Athleta styles are now available to shop tax-free at ShopMyExchange.com and in 15 post and base exchanges worldwide, including: U.S. Locations * Fort Eise  more

Assignment Incentive Pay to Be Authorized for Airmen, Guardians Stationed at Extremely Cold Locations
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 4 -- Space Base Delta I issued the following news release: Effective April 1, the Department of the Air Force approved a new incentive pay for Airmen and Guardians assigned to qualifying bases in the U.S. where the temperature is expected to drop below minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Weather Assignment Incentive Pay is a single lump sum payment given to Airmen and Guardians after signing an agreement to serve a prescribed tour length of at least 12 months, dependi  more

Chief of Space Operations Speaks on Logic of Space Superiority at Mitchell Institute
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 4 -- Space Base Delta I issued the following news release: Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman emphasized the critical importance of space superiority and outlined the service's approach to achieving it at the Mitchell Institute's 3rd Annual Spacepower Security Forum in Arlington, March 27. Saltzman emphasized that, over the past decades, an incredibly sophisticated array of threats has emerged in the space domain, primarily from the People's Republic of C  more

Department of Defense Education Activity: Triumph at the Crossroads of History
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: This March, a tale of dedication, perseverance, and historical inquiry unfolded at Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Faith Middle School at Fort Liberty. Spearheaded by Ms. Lisa Vitrella and Ms. Adrianna Bivens, teachers at the school, a group of 6th-grade students clinched 1st place at the Regional National History Day (NHD) competition with their insightful we  more

DOD: General Officer Assignments
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The Chief of Staff of the Army announces the following officer assignments: Maj. Gen. Kimberly M. Colloton, deputy commanding general for Military and International Operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C., to deputy chief of engineers, Office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army; and deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C. Maj. Gen. Lance G. Curtis, dep  more

Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and Korea SMEs and Startups Agency Co-Sign Letter of Support, Strengthen Cooperation
FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 4 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following news on April 3, 2024: Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) and Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) co-signed a letter of support and cooperation between the two agencies at the FCEDA headquarters in Tysons, Virginia, on February 22, 2024. "Thank you to the KOSME delegation for visiting FCEDA's headquarters to sign this important letter of mutual support and cooperation," said V  more

Justice Dept.: Former Fugitive Sentenced for Laundering $1.5M Embezzled From Kuwaiti Embassy
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A Virginia man was sentenced today to three years in prison for laundering money he and others embezzled from the Health Office of the Embassy of Kuwait in Washington, D.C. According to court documents, from approximately January 2014 through September 2014, Ahmed El Khebki, also known as Ahmed Khider El Khebki, of Alexandria, and his co-conspirators stole money from the Kuwait Embassy's Health Office that  more

N.Y. U.S. Attorney: Former Pharma Executive And Cousin Plead Guilty To Insider Trading Of Kodak Stock
NEW YORK, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced today the guilty pleas of JAMES ANDREW STILES and EDWARD GRAY STILES in connection with a scheme to commit insider trading based on misappropriated information about potential government loans to be made to the Eastman Kodak Company to finance the production of C  more

NCUA Opening 2024 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Round May 1
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 4 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: * * * More than $3.4 Million Available; Credit Unions Should Review Eligibility * * * Low-income-designated credit unions can apply for 2024 Community Development Revolving Loan Fund grants between May 1 and July 1. "These grants give eligible credit unions the resources needed to support the financial needs of their members and communities," NCUA Chairman Todd M. Ha  more

Next Generation of DLA Human Resources Professionals Recognized at Pathways to Career Excellence Program Graduation Ceremony
FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: By Adam Russell, DLA Human Resources Defense Logistics Agency Human Resources held its Pathways to Career Excellence Program graduation ceremony March 21, recognizing more than 120 HR specialists during an event conducted simultaneously in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania; Columbus, Ohio; and via livestream. The ceremony marked the culmination of a two-year professional develop  more

Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Begin Indo-Pacific Trip Focused on Agile Combat Employment
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 4 -- Space Base Delta I issued the following news release: Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi began a week-long tour of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam April 1-2. The senior leaders are travelling across the Indo-Pacific region to witness firsthand the progress the service has achieved in establishing Agile Combat   more

Secretary of the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Begin Indo-Pacific Trip Focused on Agile Combat Employment
ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 4 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi began a week-long tour of the U.S. Pacific Air Forces area of responsibility at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam April 1-2. The senior leaders are travelling across the Indo-Pacific region to witness firsthand the progress the service has achieved in establishing Agile Combat  more

U.S. Geological Survey: Illegal Oil & Gas Wastewater Dumps Disrupt Foundations of Fragile Desert Ecosystems
RESTON, Virginia, April 4 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Illegal dumping of oil and gas wastewater disrupts the microbes in desert ecosystems of southeast New Mexico and West Texas, according to a U.S. Geological Survey-led team that included researchers from the University of Texas at El Paso and the Bureau of Land Management. The study sampled five sites, from a set of illegal dump sites identified   more

Va. Gov. Youngkin Signs Legislation to Combat Labor Trafficking
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 4 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 633 to combat Labor Trafficking. By enacting this bill, Governor Youngkin has sent a clear message that Virginia is committed to protecting workers, stands firm against exploitation and is steadfast in its resolve to promote a workplace environment where every worker is respected, valued, and protected. The governor signed five additional p  more