WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Air and Marine Operations (AMO) held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new location of the Air and Marine Operations Center (AMOC) Capital Region Unit (CRU) in Ashburn, Virginia. "We've moved facilities, we've changed names, but we have a new facility that is going to continue to enhance domain awareness in the air for the Nation  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release on June 12, 2024: Department of Defense Education Activity Europe East District Acting Superintendent Mr. Joseph Lovett is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Penelope Miller-Smith as principal of Landstuhl Elementary School. Dr. Miller-Smith, is a seasoned educator and leader, who most recently served as principal at Bahrain Elementary School. Dr. Miller-Smith has taught  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. - More than $2 million has been approved for homeowners and renters in West Virginia, less than a month after President Joe Biden issued a major disaster declaration for the state for the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides, and mudslides of April 2-6, 2024. That total includes more than $1,232,418 million in  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, June 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: By Alexandria Brimage-Gray, DLA Public Affairs Employees of the Defense Logistics Agency and its tenant organizations gathered in the McNamara Headquarters Complex Auditorium to celebrate the Army's 249th birthday with a cake-cutting ceremony June 12. The event began with the posting of the colors by the Military District of Washington's U.S. Army Color Guard and playing of  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 09-197) on June 12, 2024: * * * The Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB or Bureau) seeks comment on the petition of EMPOWER Broadband, Inc. (EMPOWER) to expand its Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designated service area in Virginia./1 EMPOWER seeks to expand its ETC designated service area to become eligible to receive Connect America Fund (CAF) Ph  more

MACON, Georgia, June 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia issued the following news release: A confirmed member of a local criminal street gang was sentenced to life in prison this week for his role in a prolific armed drug organization in Middle Georgia dealing kilograms of fentanyl and other deadly street drugs often mixed with the lethal synthetic opioid. Kenneth Emanuel Pertillo, Jr. aka "Fat Boy," 40, of Gray, Georgia, and formerly of Macon, West Virgin  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 13, 2024: A federal jury in Alexandria, Virginia, convicted a Nigerian national today for operating a business email compromise scheme targeting victims in the United States and elsewhere. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Ebuka Raphael Umeti, 35, and his co-conspirators sent victim businesses phishing emails, which were made to appear as though they originated from trust  more

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia, June 14 -- The U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico issued the following news: Rich in history and a novelty to U.S. Marines, the Town of Quantico is the only public city located within a military installation. Its longest road is only about a quarter mile long, rests on the bay of the Potomac River, and has a population of about 550 residents. While small, this secluded town has a reputation with Marines that span generations. Also known as Q-Town, it was foun  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 14 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Maristela Romero, Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin postured the Air Force Medical Service to better serve installation commanders and the medical readiness of Airmen and Guardians by signing Program Action Directive 24-01, June 12. The PAD authorizes the formation of the Air Force Medical Command, or AFMEDCOM  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, June 13 -- The FBI Memphis Field Office issued the following news release: The FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, graduated 201 law enforcement officers, including five from Tennessee: * Captain Richard Frazier, Sullivan County Sheriff's Office * Lieutenant Anthony Leonard, Cookeville Police Department * Captain Nevin Long, Knoxville Police Department * Lieutenant Phillip Penny, Memphis Police Department * Lieutenant Betsy "Nikki" Shaver, Williamson County Sher  more