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Federal Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Friday June 21, 2024 ( 11 items )  

9th MSC dedicates Joint Operations Center in honor of Sgt. Evan S. Parker
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT SHAFTER FLATS, Hawaii - On June 17, 2024, the 9th Mission Support Command (MSC) held a dedication ceremony for their newly established Joint Operations Center, honoring the memory and service of Sgt. Evan S. Parker. The ceremony was attended by Soldiers, families, civilians, and Sgt. Parker's mother, Anita, and brothers, Lance and Caleb. After graduating from South Haven Hig  more

AR-MEDCOM dental team supports Grafenwoehr Army Dental Clinic
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: PINELLAS PARK, Fla. - "Warrior Medics" from the Army Reserve Medical Command's Garden Grove, California, based 7214th Medical Support Unit, mobilized from May 5 to May 25 to support the Grafenwoehr Army Dental Clinic for two weeks. Sergeant Lynette Sherlock, an Army dental specialist, or 68 Echo, said she was grateful for the opportunity to work overseas with the active-duty Soldi  more

Army Reserve leader celebrates Army's 249th birthday in heart of Big Apple
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: NEW YORK - The U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division teamed with the U.S. Army's New York City Recruiting Battalion to celebrate the U.S. Army's 249th birthday June 14 in Times Square. Maj. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, 99th RD commanding general, served as officiant and guest speaker for the celebration event. "Our birthday theme this year is 'Honoring the Past, Defending the Fu  more

DOD Forges Clean Energy Pathway With Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity Contract
WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news on June 18, 2024: By Joseph Clark Officials announced an agreement today between the Defense Department and an East Coast-based utility company to provide carbon pollution-free energy to installations throughout North and South Carolina. Under a first-of-its-kind contract, unveiled today during a ceremony at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, Duke Energy Progress LLC will supply five of the region's largest military in  more

Military vehicle, equipment expo raises awareness for all branches
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: CORAOPOLIS, Pa. - The Touch-A-Truck: Sea, Land, Air and Space Expo was held at the Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station, Pennsylvania, June 15, 2024. The event aimed to increase awareness of the branches of U.S. military by showcasing the vehicles, equipment and uniforms used to accomplish missions worldwide. "Sometimes the best way to explain the military is by s  more

N.C. U.S. Attorney's Office Conducts Law Enforcement Training on Overdose Investigations and Prosecutions
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Today, the U.S. Attorney's Office conducted a training in Charlotte for law enforcement agencies, on the investigation and prosecution of fatal and near-fatal overdose cases, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. The training is part of a broader effort by federal prosecutors to combat the  more

N.C. U.S. Attorney's Office Highlights Efforts to Enhance Community Safety During Summer Months Through Prosecutions, Partnerships and Prevention
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina issued the following news release on June 20, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Dena J. King announced the U.S. Attorney's Office's efforts to enhance safety across communities in Western North Carolina, especially during the summer months when violent crime historically increases. These efforts include federal prosecutions, collaborations with law enforcement and local communities, and pro  more

N.C. U.S. Attorney: Armed Fentanyl Trafficker is Sentenced to 12+ Years in Prison
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, June 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina issued the following news release on June 19, 2024: Chad Clay, 31, of Charlotte, was sentenced on Monday to 151 months in prison for distribution of fentanyl and methamphetamine and possession of a firearm by a felon, announced Dena J. King, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Bennie Mims, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms  more

Pride and patriotism: Army Reserve officer recognized at Chicago Cubs game
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 21 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: By Capt. Michael Ariola 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command CHICAGO - Major League Baseball's Chicago Cubs honored U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Brian Dunn, a public affairs officer for the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, for his military service during their Pride Month observance home game versus the San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field, June 17, 2024. Dunn, a proud member of the Lesbian  more

U.S. Army Reserve surgical team Soldiers assist Chadian medical partners with depot explosion triage
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: N'DJAMENA, Chad - On June 19, while conducting a Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) at the Garnison Military Hospital in N'Djamena, two U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assisted three Chadian citizens injured from an ammunition depot explosion June 18. Lt. Charles Crocco, an emergency care nurse (66T), assigned to the 947th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment (FRSD), but trainin  more

U.S., Chad medical readiness exercise begins
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, June 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa - Soldiers from the 402nd Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment (FRSD), a part of the 3rd Medical Command Deployment Support, a U.S. Army Reserve unit from Fort Devens, Mass. will join forces with Chadian Armed Forces [Forces Armees Tchadiennes] military medical professionals over the next fourteen days to foster bilateral exchan  more