WASHINGTON, April 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Auxiliary Civil Air Patrol issued the following news: Helio U-10D / HT-295 Super Courier N5072K Capacity: two Length: 30 feet 8 inches Maximum speed: 170 mph Cruise speed: 160 mph Range: 1,090 miles Service ceiling: 20,500 feet The Helio Courier is a cantilever high-wing light STOL (short takeoff and landing) utility aircraft designed in 1949. The Helio Aircraft Co. manufactured around 500 of these aircraft in Pittsburg, Kansas, from 1954-1974.   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: The Department of Defense Education Activity Europe region is pleased to announce the 2025 District Teachers of the Year for the Europe East, Europe South, and Europe West districts. Congratulations to these three educators, who, along with five other educators, are now in the running for DoDEA Teacher of the Year. Harris-Boring Selected as 2025 DoDEA Europe East District Tea  more