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Federal Tipoffs Involving Georgia Newsletter for Saturday July 20, 2024 ( 5 items )  

A-10C Thunderbolt II Becomes a Flying Tiger
MOODY AFB, Georgia, July 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Moody Air Force Base (23rd Air Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Leonid Soubbotine, 23rd Wing Public Affairs The distinctive appearance of the military aircraft is not just a matter of aesthetics, but a crucial aspect of our operational effectiveness-- projecting power and intimidating adversaries. The unmistakable shark teeth markings on aircraft from the 23d Wing serves as a visual deterrent, striking fear into the hearts   more

Contracts for July 18, 2024
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: U.S. SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND Ultimate Ammunition LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada; Canadian Commercial Corp., Ottawa, Canada; Blane International Group Inc., Cumming, Georgia; and Olin Winchester LLC, Oxford, Mississippi, is being awarded a multiple award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract (H9240323R00020001) with a maximum total ceiling of $750,000,000 and a separate $2,500 minimum ordering guaran  more

Ga. U.S. Attorney: Convicted Armed Drug Trafficker Pleads Guilty to Bibb County Jail Escape
MACON, Georgia, July 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia issued the following news release on July 18, 2024: A Macon man who broke out of the Bibb County Jail in 2023 as he was awaiting federal sentencing for armed drug trafficking pleaded guilty to escaping from custody today. Johnifer Dernard Barnwell, 38, pleaded guilty to one count of escape from custody before U.S. District Judge C. Ashley Royal on July 18. Barnwell faces a maximum sentence of five yea  more

Moody Hosts Annual Squadron Commanders Course
MOODY AFB, Georgia, July 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Moody Air Force Base (23rd Air Wing) issued the following news: 23rd Wing hosted its annual Squadron Commander's Course at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, July 18, 2024. The 12+ hour course is designed to enhance leadership skills, foster strong bonds between leaders and provide attendees with valuable insights into the installation. This training is paramount to the overall growth and development of squadron commanders in the U.S. Air Force, en  more

Reserve Policy Committee Meets, Focuses on Great Power Competition
ROBINS AFB, Georgia, July 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news on July 19, 2024: By Maj. Sarah E. Bergstein, HAF/REI SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- How Great Power Competition (GPC) is impacting the Reserve Component was at the forefront of the discussion when the Air Reserve Forces Policy Committee (ARFPC) met for its mid-year Full Conference Forum here in June. "This is your opportunity to speak up, make your voices heard and determine what we can do collaboratively a  more