FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 12 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By MaryTherese Griffin The 2024 Warrior Games were set to be a defining moment for Sgt 1st Class Jeffrey Peters, but fate had other plans. Just four days before the games, the Team Army athlete was involved in a harrowing cycling accident at Fort Riley. "I hurtled down a road at 30 mph when a sharp turn forced me to brake. The next thing I knew, I was airborne, my left shoulder slamming into the pavement, my h  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: ARLINGTON, Va. Over 1,300 women from all branches of military and civilian service gathered in Arlington, Virginia for professional development through networking, education, and mentorship June 26-28 at the Joint Women's Leadership Symposium hosted by the Sea Services Leadership Association. The theme of this year's symposium was 'Strength Through Service'. The symposium featured   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: To date, the Biden-Harris Administration has invested a total of over $700 million in 48 states and Puerto Rico for projects that help to expand the nation's independent meat and poultry processing capacity U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that the Biden-Harris Administration is making investments that will strengthen American food supply chains, increase inde  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: By Christopher Hurd, Army News Service It was a bright and sunny summer day in Atlanta, Georgia as seven Union Soldiers stood on a raised platform with nooses around their necks, preparing to give their lives for the America they believed in. Addressing the hostile crowd gathered to see their execution, Pvt. George D. Wilson said he felt no hostility toward them or regret dying for his country because he knew the Uni  more

FORT IRWIN, California, July 12 -- The U.S. Army Forces Command issued the following news: By Walter T. Ham IV Highly specialized Soldiers trained to enable ground combat units to close with and defeat near-peer enemy forces during simulated combat operations at the National Training Center on Fort Irwin, California. The 110th Chemical Battalion "Iron Dragons" and 707th Ordnance Company (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) "Thunderbirds" participated in National Training Center rotation 24-07. The   more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, July 12 -- The U.S. Army Management Staff College issued the following news: Nineteen civilian employees assigned throughout the U.S. Army in Japan completed the three-week Civilian Education System Intermediate Course in May 2024 at Camp Zama. Brittany Franklin, a division chief assigned to Army Community Service took the training because she thought it would provide an unparalleled opportunity to enhance her leadership skills in a dynamic environment. "The training p  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: NAVY Allied Electric LLC,* Honolulu, Hawaii (N62478-24-D-4028); D&D Construction Inc.,* Waipahu, Hawaii (N62478-24-D-4029); EPC Service, Inc.,* Aiea, Hawaii (N62478-24-D-4030); Mija Construction Services, LLC,* Newbury Park, California (N62478-24-D-4031); Niking Corp.,* Wahiawa, Hawaii (N62478-24-D-4032); Southwest Construction and Property Management,* Waianae, Hawaii (N62478-24-D-4033); and Tri Coast-Pac  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: ARMY Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Co., Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded a $251,483,904 modification (P00056) to contract W58RGZ-22-C-0010 for UH-60M aircraft. Work will be performed in Stratford, Connecticut, with an estimated completion date of June 30, 2027. Fiscal 2024 aircraft procurement, Army funds; and Foreign Military Sales (Croatia and Jordan) funds in the amount of $251,483,904, were obligated   more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on July 11, 2024: * * * Name of Product: TonGass pool drain covers Hazard: The recalled drain covers do not conform to the entrapment protection standards of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (VGBA), posing an entrapment hazard to swimmers and bathers. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: July 11, 2024 Units: About 1,650 Consumer Contact: TonGass email at tongass@126.com, online at Amazo  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force's 514th Air Mobility Wing issued the following news: As part of its ongoing modernization efforts, the Department of the Air Force chief information officer, in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, is accelerating initiatives to provide Guardians, Airmen, civilian employees, and contractors the ability to responsibly experiment with Generative AI, with adequate safeguards in place. DAF senior leaders are focused on maximizing co  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on July 11, 2024: * * * Funding from President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Will Retool or Retrofit 11 Existing Motor Vehicle Manufacturing Facilities to Support EV Manufacturing, Retaining and Creating Thousands of Good-Paying Union Jobs * * * As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $1.7 billion to support the conversion of 11 shu  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 12 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: Looking for a convenient way to keep track of your medications? Want to see the status of your prescriptions before you head to the pharmacy? Download the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app to securely manage your medications anytime, anywhere. Express Scripts is the TRICARE Pharmacy Program contractor that administers your pharmacy benefit. "The mobile app is an easy way to stay on top of your prescripti  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the new group of dedicated young people who are committed to advocating for disaster preparedness as part of the 2024-2025 FEMA national Youth Preparedness Council. "Today, we welcomed an inspirational new group of young people to the national Youth Preparedness Council," said FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell. "Eac  more

ORLANDO, Florida, July 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces today that Vista Clinical Diagnostics, LLC; Access Dermpath, Inc.; and Advanced Clinical Laboratories, Inc. have agreed to pay the United States, the State of Florida, the State of North Carolina, and the Commonwealth of Virginia $2,450,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 12 -- The State Council of Higher Education for Virginia issued the following news: Virginia's higher education system helped make the Commonwealth the Top State for Business in 2024 according to CNBC (https://www.cnbc.com/2024/07/11/virginia-americas-top-state-for-business-nations-best-schools-solid-infrastructure.html?taid=668fcee44a5d5e00011edb66&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter%7Cmain). Virginia's education system ranked #1 among the 50 s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 12 -- The Virginia House Democrats issued the following news on July 11, 2024: Today, CNBC announced their annual rankings for the states that are best for business. It came as no surprise to House Democrats that with the flipping of the House of Delegates last November, Virginia returned to its former number-one ranking. This is the third time in five years that our Commonwealth has been recognized as the top state due to our world-class education, investments in infra  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * Department of Labor makes largest combined investment in learn-and-earn workforce model * * * The Biden-Harris administration is today making the largest combined federal investment in Registered Apprenticeships as the Department of Labor awards more than $244 million through two grant programs to help modernize, diversify and expand the Registe  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: GUAM - Dr. Jacob Sherwood, DoDEA Pacific West District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Ivette Silvas as the Educational Technologist(ET)/Student Information System(SIS) Instructional System Specialist at the Guam Field Office. Ms. Silvas is an accomplished Educational Technologist with a 26-year career. Her passion lies in integrating technology ef  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 12 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following remarks on July 11, 2024, by Board Member Tanya F. Otsuka to the 2024 Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Summit: * * * I'm sorry I can't be there in person to meet all of you and hear, first-hand, about your commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. As you have heard this week, your hard work and dedication to these principles increases inclusion and lessens barriers to equity and a  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 11 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following remarks on July 10, 2024, by Chairman Todd M. Harper at the 2024 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Summit: * * * There's no place that I'd rather be today than with you in Minnesota, but I am alas still recovering from recent back surgery. Nevertheless, I'm certain this year's summit will be a big success. That's because we have the hardworking members of the NCUA team, who planned and executed this s  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The White House issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as leaders in his administration: * Kali C. Jones, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of Benin * Douglas D. Jones, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Bosnia and Herzegovina * Stephanie A. Miley, Nominee to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Pleni  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 12 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on July 10, 2024, at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.'s 71st boule held at Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Oh, my goodness. Hello, everyone. (Applause.) Good morning, my sorors. (Applause.) Good morning. Oh, my goodness. Please have a seat. Please have a seat. Oh, my heart is full. To our supreme basileus, Danette Anthony Reed, thank you for your leadership, your kind words,   more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 12 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on July 11, 2024, at a campaign event at James B. Dudley High School: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Can we hear it for Devin? (Applause.) A rising senior, a soon-to-be voter, and one of our nation's incredible young leaders. Devin, you are spectacular. (Applause.) Good afternoon, Greensboro! (Applause.) Oh, it's so good to be back. It's so good to be back and with so many extraordinary leaders. Than  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 11, 2024, the nominations of 13 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Carl Whitney Bentzel, of Maryland, to be a Federal Maritime Commissioner for a term expiring June 30, 2029. (Reappointment) Deborah Lynn Halvorson Bush, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Railroad Retirement Board for a term expiring August 28, 2027, vice Erhard R. Chorle, term expired. Keith D. Hanigan,   more