WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Army Brig. Gen. Stephanie R. Ahern for appointment to the grade of major general. Ahern is currently serving as director, Strategy, Plans and Policy, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army, D.C. Army Brig. Gen. Guillaume N. Beaurpere for appointment to the grade of major general  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 13 -- Mississippi Secretary of State Michael Watson issued the following opinion column on July 11, 2024: * * * Tackle The Tape - Not Just a Talking Point With my second term as Secretary of State well underway, it's important to ensure Mississippians are aware of the work we have accomplished on their behalf. More importantly, it has become increasingly apparent small business owners and consumers across the state have recognized they have an advocate at the Secret  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Capt. Ryan D. McCrillis relieved Capt. Richard A. Jones as the 49th commander of Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PHNSY & IMF) during a change of command ceremony onboard Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, July 12. Commander, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Vice Adm. James P. Downey presided over the ceremony and presented Jones with a Legion of Merit award for exceptionally merit  more