RICHMOND, Virginia, June 15 -- The Virginia Tourism Corporation issued the following news release on June 14, 2024: To commemorate Flag Day and to promote interest in Virginia's history and tourism, Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC), in partnership with the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission (VA250), announced today more than $200,000 in grant funds will be awarded to 25 programs through VTC's VA250 Marketing Leverage Program. The VA250 Marketing Leverage Program is a reimbursable gr  more

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, June 15 -- The U.S. Air Force's Joint Base Langley-Eustis issued the following news: By 2nd Lt. Jessica McLaughlin, 633d Air Base Wing Public Affairs Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe, ACC command chief, visited the 633d Air Base Wing and 1st Fighter Wing at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 11, 2024. Wilsbach and Wolfe were accompanied by their spouses, Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe. JBLE i  more

WINCHESTER, Virginia, June 15 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Middle East District issued the following news story: By Joe Macri, Transatlantic Middle East District Although the Middle East is typically associated with a military deployment in the minds of many, Jeff Pohlig, an Area Engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, said he found the two years he spent there far from the stereotypical austere environment many think of. Pohlig, who just wrapped up a tour  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 15 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release: The City of Alexandria invites residents to learn about the South of Airport Noise Mitigation Project at a virtual community open house on June 27, 2024, beginning at 6:00 p.m. During the virtual community open house, Vianair Consulting staff will provide an overview of the project and its various components. Staff will also be in attendance to answer questions community members may have about the projec  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, June 14 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Omaha Division issued the following news release: Members of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will be in Baseball Village during the College World Series (TM) recruiting and providing information on the dangers of fentanyl and other drugs seen frequently in communities across the nation. The DEA booth is located on the east side of The Bullpen, in front of 1620 The Zone's broadcast location. DE  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: GROTON, Conn. - The enrollment of Royal Australian Navy sailors at the Submarine School marks a significant step in the AUKUS (Australia, United Kingdom, United States) Pillar 1 Optimal Pathway, aimed at helping Australia acquire a conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarine fleet. "We're excited to welcome these sailors and officers to Groton and build on the   more

NAPLES, Italy, June 14 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: Elements of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Units (EODMU) 2, 8, and 12 are operating with NATO allies and partners in one of the largest Baltic Operations (BALTOPS) exercises to date, June 7-20, 2024. This collaborative exercise aims to hone the skills necessary to operate seamlessly in a joint maritime environment and provides a unique training opportunity to strengthen the combined res  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Hill Air Force Base (75th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Stephen J. Baker, DLA Aviation Public Affairs, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Ogden team welcomed their new commander during a change of command ceremony June 13 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler, DLA Aviation commander, officiated a one-hour ceremony at The Landing base club where roughly 200 attendees  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 15 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: Are you looking for information and tools to help manage your health care and TRICARE benefit? Check out the new Patient Resources section on tricare.mil. This section makes it easy to find forms, track your health records, learn about disaster alerts, and more. "We understand that you need quick and easy access to essential health care information," said Robert Agnello, deputy director of digital communication  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 15 -- The U.S. Space 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 as a direc  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 14 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By MaryTherese Griffin When Veteran Captain Victoria Rollin learned she was selected for Team Army, it was like a new road to recovery that began with her road to this year's Department of Defense Warrior Games in Orlando. "I was surprised... I was discounting myself and preparing for disappointment. BUT I MADE IT!! And now I'm going to Disney!! I competed in track in high school, which kept me going through t  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 14 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By MaryTherese Griffin "I didn't think there was too much wrong. I low-crawled away from my motorcycle because I saw the bike smoking, and then I realized I couldn't feel my legs." Retired Army Sgt. Justin Mathers recalls his road to this year's Department of Defense Warrior Games, which started at the Fort Liberty Soldier Recovery Unit (SRU) after a bad motorcycle accident. "I launched off and hit a tree." T  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: The Long Blue Line blog series has been publishing Coast Guard history essays for over 15 years. To access hundreds of these service stories, visit the Coast Guard Historian's Office's Long Blue Line online archives, located here: THE LONG BLUE LINE (uscg.mil) Eighty years ago, on June 6, 1944, Allied troops stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, in what was the largest amphibious invasio  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release on June 14, 2024: A Washington man pled guilty today to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and possession of a firearm in a drug trafficking crime. According to court documents, on Sept. 6, 2023, while conducting vehicle checks at the Pentagon City Fashion Centre garage, an Arlington County Police officer observed a vehicle speeding through the gara  more