ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: The Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) is excited to announce that Anna Roth of Stuttgart High School, Germany was selected as a U.S. Department of Education 2024 U.S. Presidential Scholar. Roth is a senior at Stuttgart High School and stands as a beacon of excellence in her community. Through eight homes, nine different schools, and three countr  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, May 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: By Christopher Goulait, DLA Public Affairs An emphasis on data and culture were common themes through Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen Mark Simerly's first global town hall May 16. From organizational surveys to overcoming challenges posed by contested logistics, the director threaded the importance of the people of the organization and the new era of warfightin  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Dyess Air Force Base (7th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force identified six locations May 15, to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action. As part of a pilot program, the following installations are expected to receive an ATF command echelon this summer, pending the successful completion of the National Environmental Policy A  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release: A Richmond man was sentenced yesterday to 15 years and eight months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition. According to court documents, on Sept. 27, 2022, an individual acting under the direction of law enforcement made contact with Jeremy Jermaine Blue, 35. They arran  more