WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: By Shannon Collins, Army News Service SAN DIEGO - Army dominated against Air Force to secure gold for the Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship at Nobel Field here July 13 with a score of 27-5. During the only Armed Forces women's competition where all five service branches have their own teams, they met in 10 matches that lasted 14 minutes each over two days. Friday, match 1, Air Force won over Coast Guard, 29-5;  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on July 15, 2024, by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke at the National Bar Association's Junius W. Williams luncheon: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon and thank you for the kind introduction. I also want to thank the National Bar Association (NBA) for the invitation to speak. It is an honor to speak at a luncheon named for the venerable Junius Williams, whose leadership and civil rig  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 17 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release: In an effort to ensure a free and fair presidential election, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a brief moving for New York to vacate Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's illicit prosecution against President Trump. Bailey's brief comes mere days after President Trump was shot at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania. "Three days ago, Americans watched in horror as Presid  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Col. Peter J.S. Lee assumed command of the 12th Flying Training Wing in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Friday, July 12, 2024. Col. Lee takes over from Col. Taylor T. Ferrell, who had led the unit since August 2022. Prior to this assignment, Lee served as the commander of the 48th Operations Group, 48th Fighter Wing at Royal Air Forc  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Col. Peter J.S. Lee assumed command of the 12th Flying Training Wing in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Friday, July 12, 2024. Col. Lee takes over from Col. Taylor T. Ferrell, who had led the unit since August 2022. Prior to this assignment, Col. Lee served as the commander of the 48th Operations Group, 48th Fighter Wing at RAF Lakenheath in the United Kingdom. Duri  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: U.S. TRANSPORTATION COMMAND Alaska Marine Lines Inc., Seattle, Washington (HTC71124DW001); American President Lines LLC, Arlington, Virginia (HTC71124DW002); American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier LLC, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida (HTC71124DW003); Crowley Government Services Inc., Jacksonville, Florida (HTC71124DW004); Farrell Lines Inc., Norfolk, Virginia (HTC71124DW005); Federated Maritime LLC, Boca Raton, Flor  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today the selection of Melinda Caraballo as the new director of agency's Phoenix district, with offices in Albuquerque, Denver, and Phoenix. Originally from Waukesha, Wisconsin, Caraballo has served as the deputy director of the Phoenix District Office, a position she held since 2018, and was named acting district director in 20  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 17 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: * * * $18.8 million in Practice-Based Healthcare Education grants awarded to expand Colorado's health care workforce * * * Today, Gov. Jared Polis and Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Executive Director Jill Ryan discussed Colorado's efforts to strengthen the healthcare workforce through the Practice-Based Healthcare Education grants. T  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Region 6 issued the following news release: * * * Ecore International cited for 16 violations at Mexia plant, faces $299K in penalties * * * AUSTIN, TX - While one of the nation's largest manufacturers of commercial flooring and surfaces -- including recycled rubber products used throughout the nation in playgrounds, fitness centers and sports fields -- touts its products' safety and environment  more

SPACE BASE DELTA I, Colorado, July 17 -- Peterson and Schriever Space Force Base issued the following news: EL SEGUNDO, Calif. -- Space Systems Command (SSC) has introduced its new automated Consolidated Operational Data Archive (CODA) system designed to provide a comprehensive data-driven picture of the space environment, enabling space operators to make informed decisions and react faster to potential threats. CODA vets data for operational use and integration through a quality control algor  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * The fish's critical habitat was designated in 1986 and the Service will assess potential revisions during the next 5-year status review. * * * PHOENIX, Ariz. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined that a revision to the critical habitat designation for the Sonora chub may be warranted and will assess critical habitat following the next five-year review  more

PETERSON AFB, Colorado, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's U.S. Space Command issued the following news: By Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Ruple, U.S. Fleet Cyber Command / U.S. 10th Fleet FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, MD - Gen. Stephen Whiting, Commander, U.S. Space Command (USSPACECOM), visited U.S. Navy Space Command (NAVSPACE) during a visit to the National Capitol Region 26 June. The visit is Whiting's first since assuming command of USSPACECOM and included discussions of the Navy comp  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: On July 11-12, the U.S. Department of Transportation hosted a Transportation and Climate Symposium, where climate champions and nationwide, innovative solutions were recognized. Solutions that help decarbonize our transportation systems and create more accessible and affordable mobility options for all Americans were highlighted. The symposium brought together hundreds of decisionmakers from the pr  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: On July 11-12, the U.S. Department of Transportation hosted a Transportation and Climate Symposium, where climate champions and nationwide, innovative solutions were recognized. Solutions that help decarbonize our transportation systems and create more accessible and affordable mobility options for all Americans were highlighted. The symposium brought together hundreds of decisionmakers from the pr  more