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Federal Tipoffs Involving North Carolina Newsletter for Friday July 26, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Army Reserve Soldier says Best Squad Competition 'challenges and develops you'
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 25 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. Sgt. Tyrone Sharp has made a career of focusing on others' well-being as a religious affairs NCO for the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division. When he competed in the division-level Best Squad Competition this past March in California, he was able to take some time to focus on his own personal and professional development. "I volunteer  more

Ceremony Ensures WWII Unit's Legacy Lives On
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 26 -- The U.S. Army Forces Command issued the following news: By Jordyn McCulley, Fort Carson Garrison Public Affairs Office FORT CARSON, Colo. -- The 4th Infantry Division Museum hosted a plaque dedication ceremony July 19 for the 109th Evacuation Hospital for its efforts during the activation of Camp Carson and in World War II. The 109th was activated June 21, 1943, at then Camp Carson, Colorado. By April 1944, the 109th was in England preparing for D-Day. T  more

Fayetteville Felon With Rifles, Drugs, and Cash Sentenced to Six Years
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina issued the following news release: A Fayetteville man was sentenced to 80 months in prison for possessing multiple firearms, as well as several high-capacity rifle magazines. On December 13, 2023, Jon Alan Davis, age 40, pled guilty to the charges. According to court documents and other information presented in court, on June 5, 2022, officers from the Cumberland County Sheriff's Offi  more

Fort McCoy welcomes new 88th Readiness Division commanding general
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 25 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT McCOY, Wis. Maj. Gen. Joseph A. Ricciardi took command of the 88th Readiness Division from Maj. Gen. Matthew V. Baker during a change-of-command ceremony July 20 at Veterans Memorial Plaza at Fort McCoy's historic Commemorative Area. Lt. Gen. Jody J. Daniels, chief of the U.S. Army Reserve and commanding general of U.S. Army Reserve Command, served as the presiding officer for  more

Justice Dept.: Defendants With Ties to White Supremacy Sentenced in Connection With Plot to Destroy Energy Facilities
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Three men were sentenced today for various conspiracy and firearms offenses in connection with a racially-motivated scheme to destroy an energy facility. Paul James Kryscuk, 38, of Boise, Idaho, was sentenced today to six years and six months in prison for conspiracy to destroy an energy facility. Liam Collins, 25, of Johnston, Rhode Island, was sentenced today to 10 years in prison for ai  more

Mission-driven legal excellence: Aimee Rippeon's journey as 'Twice the Citizen' with TAM and Army Reserve
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 25 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: In an organization as multifaceted as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM), ensuring legally sound and defensible decisions is crucial. Aimee Rippeon, an Assistant Counsel in TAM's Office of Counsel (OC), plays a vital role in this mission. Since starting her career in 2016, Rippeon has demonstrated a wealth of experience and commitment to public service that is b  more