HILL AFB, Utah, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Hill Air Force Base (75th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Kendahl Johnson, 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Col. Daniel Cornelius was introduced as Hill Air Force Base's new 75th Air Base Wing commander following a change of command ceremony July 16 at the Hill Aerospace Museum. In his welcome speech, Cornelius said he is excited to lead the wing. "I am excited to be here and for the opportunity to lead this wing and be a part of th  more

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

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news on July 15, 2024: By Staff Sgt. Kate Bragg, 307th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Honolulu, Hawaii -- "Ready Now" is the mantra of every Reserve Citizen Airman and it was on full display when 307th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen took on an Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) construction mission in Honolulu, Hawaii, July 1 to July 12. The IRT program is a Department of Defense initiative designed to provide   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 16, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Chattanooga - May 2023": * * * Workers in the Chattanooga, TN-GA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.19 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commission  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 16, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Clarksville - May 2023": * * * Workers in the Clarksville, TN-KY Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $23.68 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commission  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 16, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Jackson, TN - May 2023": * * * Workers in the Jackson, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.25 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Vict  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 16, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Johnson City - May 2023": * * * Workers in the Johnson City, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $24.45 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissione  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 16, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol - May 2023": * * * Workers in the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $25.31 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reporte  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 16, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Knoxville - May 2023": * * * Workers in the Knoxville, TN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.35 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Vict  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 17 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 16, 2024, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Memphis - May 2023": * * * Workers in the Memphis, TN-MS-AR Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $26.91 in May 2023, compared to the nationwide average of $31.48, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Vi  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 16 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: MONTEREY, Calif. - The award for top French language student at the most recent Defense Language Institute graduation was an Army civil affairs officer assigned to the 353rd Civil Affairs Command. During the graduation ceremony on June 13, 2024, the civil affairs officer received the Provost Award. Army 1st Lt. Amelia Smith began her military career as an adjutant general officer. Between January of  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: More than a dozen college students visited the Pentagon today to get a glimpse of how the Defense Department works and to learn more about the federal government and public service. At the Pentagon, the Air Force hosted joint panel discussions for students participating in a leadership program, put on by the Center for Excellence in Public and Government Service, which is part of the Atlanta University Center Cons  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

SAVANNAH, Georgia, July 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia issued the following news release: Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges. "As illegally possessed firearms proliferate in our community, our office continue  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSres)-- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following issue brief (HP-2024-14) on June 7, 2024, entitled "Health Insurance Coverage and Access to Care Among Black Americans: Recent Trends and Key Challenges." Here are the key points: * * * * Between 2010 and 2022, the uninsured rate among Black Americans under age 65 fell nearly in half, decreasing from 20.9 percent to 10.8 percent. Holding the total Black population constant at 2022 levels, this  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced that she has authorized the National Park Service to prepare a potential nomination for 11 U.S. Civil Rights Movement sites in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Virginia and DC to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. If designated, the sites would join other cultural and natural sites of universal importance, such as Grand Ca  more

FORT BENNING, Georgia, July 17 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Moore issued the following news: By Josef Cole Maj. Gen. Curtis A. Buzzard relinquishes command of the Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Moore to Maj. Gen. Colin P. Tuley, July 12, 2024, in Marshall Auditorium, at Fort Moore, Georgia. Maj. Gen. Colin P. Tuley assumed command of the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence and Fort Moore today during a ceremony in Marshall Auditorium on post. Tuley brings a wealth of experience and exp  more

BROOKLYN, New York, July 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: A federal grand jury in Brooklyn yesterday returned a four-count indictment charging Georgian national Michail Chkhikvishvili, also known as "Mishka," "Michael," "Commander Butcher" and "Butcher," with soliciting hate crimes and acts of mass violence in New York City. Chkhikvishvili was arrested in Chisinau, Moldova on July 6, 2024 pursuant to a  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Robins Air Force Base issued the following news: By Joseph Mather, 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs In 2019, Robins Air Force Base, Central Georgia Technical College and Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority came together for a first-of-its-kind partnership allowing students enrolled in the aerospace training program a unique opportunity. The opportunity allowed aerospace students the chance to work alongside the 402nd Commodities Maintenan  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for July 16, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN 9:15 a.m. Secretary Blinken participates in meetings with members of the Foreign Affairs Policy Board at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY KURT M. CAMPBELL Deputy Secretary Campbell is on travel to Gabon, Senegal, Ghana, and the United Kingdom from July 14-19, 2024. * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOUR  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for July 17, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN 8:30 a.m. Secretary Blinken meets with Costa Rican Foreign Minister Dr. Arnoldo Andre at the Department of State. (CAMERA SPRAY AT TOP) The camera spray will be streamed live on the Department homepage (https://www.state.gov/) and the Department YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/statedept). Final access time for video cameras, writers, and still  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 17 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a coalition of 26 states that filed a brief Friday before the U.S. Supreme Court opposing the Hillsborough County Transit Authority's no-religious-speech advertising policy. The coalition urged the Court to review the policy because it infringed on the First Amendment rights of a Jewish synagogue, Young Israel of Tampa, to advertise on public transportation   more