News Tipoffs - Alabama Editors Newsletter for Thursday July 04, 2024 ( 12 items ) |
Air University Highlight: Guiding the Next Generation of Air and Space Power
MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, July 4 -- Air University issued the following news:
By Senior Airman Evan Porter, Air University Public Affairs
The rapidly evolving military landscape, effective leadership is essential, and Master Sgt. Ollie Bradley's role in fostering future leaders stands in the light.
Supporting the mission through service
Bradley serves as the senior enlisted leader of the Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development staff overseeing nine staff agencies wit
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces Two Major Victories Against The Biden Administration
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 4 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced victories against two recent unlawful and undemocratic mandates by the Biden Administration that inflict harm on Americans, economy, and economic security.
The United States District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi temporarily stopped the Biden Administration's Department of Health and Human Services from re-defining discriminati
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Contracts for July 2, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release:
AIR FORCE
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $520,400,000 fixed-price incentive (firm-target) modification (P00008) to previously awarded contract FA8615-23-C-6050 for Foreign Military Sales Block 70/72 F-16 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite production. The contract modification expands the current long lead materials contract to allow the contractor to begi
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Contracts for July 2, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news:
AIR FORCE
Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a not-to-exceed $520,400,000 fixed-price incentive (firm-target) modification (P00008) to previously awarded contract FA8615-23-C-6050 for Foreign Military Sales Block 70/72 F-16 Viper Shield electronic warfare suite production. The contract modification expands the current long lead materials contract to allow the contractor to begin produc
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Defense Contract Management Agency South Stands Up, Replaces Dallas, Huntsville Offices
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, July 3 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
By Tonya Johnson, DCMA Central Region Public Affairs
Army Col. Kenneth Darnall, the Defense Contract Management Agency Central Region commander, oversaw the establishment standup ceremony of DCMA South June 21.
The event was held at Redstone Arsenal here, and agency representatives and personnel from the tenant Redstone organizations attended the live-digital hybrid event in person. DCMA senior le
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Gov. Ivey Awards $500,000 for I-22 Commerce Project in Dora
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 4 -- The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs issued the following news release:
Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $500,000 grant to bring new jobs to Dora while spurring additional commerce for the Walker County city.
The Community Development Block Grant will be used to supply infrastructure needed for the construction of a Love's Travel Stop and County Store at the intersection of Interstate 22 and Flat Creek Road (Walker County Highway 81).
Love's, whic
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INVESTING IN AMERICA: Biden-Harris Administration Makes over $600 Million Available for Projects that Reconnect Communities
WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
Biden-Harris Administration opens application period for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program, established through President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, to fund locally-driven projects such as interstate caps, highway removals, complete streets, and Main Street revitalizations
Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for th
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Louisiana A.G. Murrill: Federal Judge Sides With Louisiana and Strikes Down Joe Biden's Illegal Assault on American Energy
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 3 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news on July 1, 2024:
On Monday, July 1, U.S. Federal Judge James Cain Jr. of the Western District of Louisiana, issued a preliminary injunction in Louisiana's favor for the State's lawsuit against President Joe Biden and the United States Department of Energy over the unlawful decisions to ban new liquefied natural gas exports to non-free trade agreement countries.
Judge Cain's order lifts the LNG ex
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Maxwell Highlight: The Heroes Behind the Scenes
MAXWELL AFB, Alabama, July 3 -- The U.S. Air Force's 42nd Air Base Wing issued the following news:
By Senior Airman Greydon Furstenau, 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
In a role that demands precision and leadership, Staff Sgt. Khadijah Jones stands out as a beacon of excellence within the 42nd Contracting Squadron.
As the non-commissioned officer in charge of the Infrastructure Flight, Jones plays a crucial role ensuring the operational readiness of Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex.
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Challenges Biden Administration's Latest EV Mandates
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 4 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
Attorney General Gentner Drummond and 25 other state attorneys general have filed a challenge to the Biden Administration's latest attempt to drive gas-powered cars off the road.
The filing aims to block the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) strict fuel efficiency standards that contain a new rule requiring car manufacturers to dramatically increase the avera
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Selma Section 14 Emergency Streambank Stabilization Project Ribbon Cutting
MOBILE, Alabama, July 4 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Mobile District issued the following news release:
By Jeremy Murray
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, in collaboration with the City of Selma, Dallas County Chamber of Commerce, and Tourism Information, is pleased to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the Selma Section 14 Emergency Streambank Stabilization Project.
The event will take place on July 8, at 10 a.m. at the Riverfront Amphit
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South Carolina ETV Series 'What's Wild' Receives Southeast Emmy Award
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 3 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release:
The South Carolina ETV series What's Wild received an Emmy(R) Award from the Regional Southeast Emmy(R) Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS). Winners were announced on June 15 at the 2024 Southeast Regional Emmy(R) Awards held at the Grand Hyatt in Buckhead Atlanta. Four SCETV programs were nominated for these prestigious awards.
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