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News Tipoffs - Wyoming Editors Newsletter for Wednesday July 24, 2024 ( 5 items )  

5th Recruiting Brigade holds change of command ceremony
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 5th Recruiting Brigade held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on July 16, 2024, welcoming Col. Julian Perez as the new commander and bidding farewell to the outgoing commander, Col. Xavier "X" Colon. Colon, who has served as the commander since July 2022, was honored for his exemplary service and prof  more

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New AmeriCorps Project to Spur Economic Growth and Job Creation in Energy Communities
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: * * * New American Climate Corps Project Will Support Economic Development in Nine Energy Communities while Preparing Young People for Good-Paying Jobs; Recruitment Open Now * * * Today the Biden-Harris Administration announced Energy Communities AmeriCorps, a new project that will engage 150 full-time AmeriCorps members serving with the VISTA program in advancing locally designed economic development, work  more

From recruit to recruiter: Staff Sgt. Alyson Silidker
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Recruiters are more than just a gateway between civilian and military life; they are the driving force behind many individuals' dreams of serving their country. These dedicated professionals provide crucial information about career opportunities, benefits, and training programs, guiding recruits to find their place within the Air Force. Their role begins even before the enlistment pr  more

Gov. Whitmer Signs 39 Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Infrastructure, Improve Public Safety, And More
LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: * * * Legislation addresses several administration priorities including infrastructure, public safety, criminal justice, and labor * * * Today, Governor Whitmer signed 39 bills, including 36 bipartisan bills, into law. This batch of commonsense legislation builds on the administration's commitment to the kitchen-table issues that make a real difference in people's lives. Inclu  more

NSF announces $77.8M investment to build climate resilience capacity across 21 EPSCoR jurisdictions
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation announced a $77.8 million investment in 14 projects through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). Spanning 50 institutions across 21 jurisdictions, this investment aims to build research and development capacity and strengthen STEM education opportunities in states that have traditionally received lower levels of funding. "  more