WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Naval Sea Systems Command's Miniature/Micro-Miniature Module Test and Repair program plays a crucial role in ensuring Navy fleet readiness through its innovative solutions for electronic component repair and maintenance. The program, part of Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Keyport's Fleet Technical Support Division, is strategically located within St. Juliens Creek Annex  more

CECIL FIELD, Florida, April 5 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: The first of 22 repatriated Swiss F-5 Tiger II aircraft arrived at the Tactical Air Support facility at Cecil Field in Jacksonville, Florida, March 21 for the second phase of the Avionics Reconfiguration and Tactical/Modernization for Inventory Standardization (ARTEMIS) program. The aircraft, which arrived via a U.S. Marine Corps C-130J from Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron (VMGR) 23  more

NAPLES, Italy, April 4 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: The third convening of the Black Sea Maritime Forum, cohosted by Romanian Naval Forces, U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joint Force Command Naples, Italy, began April 4 in Bucharest, Romania. "Maritime security within the Black Sea is a shared interest among NATO allies and partner nations," said Adm. Stuart B. Munsch, commander of U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa and Allied Joi  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Office of the Inspector General issued the following news: Inspector General Robert P. Storch announced today that the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General released its "Review of the Navy and Marine Corps Policies Covering Sexual Harassment Complaint Processes." This review examined whether the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps effectively managed the Department of the Navy sexual harassment prevention and response pr  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The secretary of the Navy and chief of naval operations announced today the following assignments: Rear Adm. Marc J. Miguez will be assigned as chief of legislative affairs, Washington, D.C. Miguez is currently serving as commander, Carrier Strike Group Two, Norfolk, Virginia. Rear Adm. Ralph R. Smith III will be assigned as director, J2, U.S. Strategic Command, Offutt Air Force Base, Neb  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent a letter to the Chief Executive Officers of the 10 largest U.S. airlines urging them to improve military travel benefits provided to active-duty service members and their families. The full text of the letter is below: [CEO Name] [Airline] [Address] Dear [CEO Name], America has the greatest military in the world, thanks t  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 3, 2024: FAIRBANKS MORSE LLC, Beloit, Wisconsin (N3220521D4106), was receiving modifications to previously awarded multiple-award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts (N3220521D4105) and (N3220521D4106) to increase the shared contract ceiling by $163,000,000 to a value of $333,000,000. These are hybrid contracts with firm-fixed-price and time-  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, April 5 -- Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following newsletter on April 4, 2024: * * * Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and Korea SMEs and Startups Agency (KOSME) Co-sign Letter of Support, Strengthen Cooperation 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  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, April 5 -- The Kentucky Air National Guard issued the following news on April 4, 2024: Fifty-three members of the Kentucky Air National Guard's 123rd Airlift Wing supported their European allies Oct. 25 to Nov. 17 as part of the Silver Arrow program, headquartered at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. "Silver Arrow assigns real-world missions across Europe to Guard and Reserve units as part of the European Deterrence Initiative," explained Lt. Col. Jennifer Nash, the wing's deta  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following high-value contract information through the Pentagon on April 3, 2024: MAN ENERGY SOLUTIONS MIDDLE EAST LLC, Dubai (N3220521D4105), was receiving modifications to previously awarded multiple-award, firm-fixed-price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contracts (N3220521D4105) and (N3220521D4106) to increase the shared contract ceiling by $163,000,000 to a value of $333,000,000. These are hybrid contracts with firm-fixed-price and   more

NEW YORK, April 4 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on April 2, 2024, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * 'An Officer and a Gentleman'--and a Pioneering Actor By Jason L. Riley Louis Gossett Jr. inspired me as a middle-schooler with his portrayal of a no-nonsense drill sergeant. Adolescent boys coming of age in the mid-1980s saw "Top Gun" and left the theater with dreams of joining the military. For me, another film, released earlier that decade, beat To  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news release: By Nicholas E. M. Pasquini, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will showcase redefining defense technologies at the Sea-Air-Space Conference and Exposition in booth 301, held at the Gaylord Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., Apr. 8-10. NRL Senior Scientist for Robotics and Autonomous Systems Glen Henshaw, Ph.D., will speak on the "F  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news on April 4, 2024: Key officials from Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) and affiliated program executive offices will participate in Sea Air Space panels and provide program updates in NAVSEA's exhibit booth during the 2024 Sea Air Space annual exposition at the Gaylord Center, National Harbor, Maryland, April. 8-10. NAVSEA Commander, Vice Adm. James Downey will host the session: Enabling National Priorities via Shi  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: By Destiny Sibert, CNIC Public Affairs The Secretary of the Navy recently announced the 2024 Navy Environmental Award Winners, bestowing accolades to four installations and programs across Navy Region Southwest. "Conservation and environmental stewardship are top priorities for Navy Region Southwest," said Rear Adm. Brad Rosen, Commander, Navy Region Southwest. "I'm proud but not surprised that the outstanding ef  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, April 5 -- Portland Community College issued the following news: By Misty Bouse At the Portland Community College's Swan Island Trades Center, the Maritime Welding Program recently hosted a completion ceremony celebrating 21 students who earned Maritime Welding and Shipfitting certificates. The Maritime Welding Class of 2024, along with their families, friends, and industry partners marked not only the end of their training, but the beginning of promising careers in a manufac  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 5 -- The U.S. Air Force 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 Employme  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro issued the following news release: Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro spoke at the Navy Education for Seapower Advisory Board (E4SAB) meeting at the Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rhode Island, April 4. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro highlighted progress in naval education and urged continued improvement during the Navy Education for Seapower Advisory Board (E4SAB) meeting at the Naval War College (NWC) in Newport, Rho  more

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, April 5 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following remarks on April 4, 2024, by Secretary Carlos Del Toro for Navy Education for Seapower Advisory Board open forum: * * * Good afternoon, everyone! It is wonderful to be here with you today to talk about the achievements of the Naval University System and Education for Seapower Advisory Board. I want to begin by recognizing the significant successes we are making towards achieving the objectives laid out in the Naval Educati  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, April 5 -- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau issued the following statement: * * * The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO): "For 75 years, NATO has been the cornerstone of transatlantic security. Created in the aftermath of the Second World War, it unites 32 countries around collective defence - the principle that we are stronger together. On this milestone anniversa  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 5 -- The U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research issued the following news release: By Rebecca Ward Assessing surf zone conditions has never been an exact science for the Department of the Navy. That's about to change thanks to a recent request to TechSolutions, which has resulted in new surf observation (SUROB) technology to make operational forecasts more precise. Determining whether or not conditions are right for sending troops ashore is crucial to mission plannin  more

WEST POINT, New York, April 5 -- The Military Academy issued the following academic news: By Jorge Garcia, Public Affairs Specialist Imagine the spectacle of a solar flare erupting from the Sun's incredible mass. The explosive burst of radiation released from magnetic energy towers 66,000,000 feet into the vast expanse above. From this monstrous explosion emerges an average sunspot the size of our humble blue planet. Now, think about a common task you would accomplish in eight minutes. Perhap  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news on April 4, 2024: NEWPORT, R.I. - Two Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport employees in the Undersea Warfare Combat Systems Department recently received a Program Executive Office Integrated Warfare Systems (PEO IWS) Team Excellence Award for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, as members of the Undersea Warfare Decision Support System (USW DSS) Prevention of Mutual Interference (PMI) team. Nath  more

DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania, April 5 -- The U.S. Embassy in Tanzania issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) is at the forefront of enhancing military capabilities and fostering cooperation through a series of exercises involving the U.S. military, African nations, and international allies. These strategic engagements address critical security concerns ranging from counterterrorism and maritime security to crisis management, peacekeeping, and h  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: By ENS Karolyn Batista - USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) Public Affairs Officer The Arleigh Burke Class guided-missile destroyer USS Paul Ignatius (DDG 117) operated in the Baltic Sea alongside the Finnish Naval Ship Uusimaa (05) as part of the maritime exercise - Baltic Eagle. The joint operation aimed to enhance interoperability and strengthen strategic partnerships in the region. The Arleigh Burke Class  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that Navy Electrician's Mate 3rd Class (EM3c) Charles D. Brown, 22, of Arcola, Illinois, killed during World War II, was accounted for on March 22, 2021. On Dec. 7, 1941, Brown was assigned to the battleship USS West Virginia, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was att  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority issued the following news release: Metro has seen positive trends in recent months with growing ridership and more customers paying their fares, showing efforts to reduce fare evasion and increase safety are working. Highlights include: * 22 million bus and rail trips in March -- 14% higher than last year. * Fare evasion is down 50% on rail compared to last year. * Crime is down 19% in 2024 compared to last year. The  more