WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Air Force officials have selected the service's top enlisted members, naming the 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2024. An Air Force selection board at the Air Force's Personnel Center considered 35 nominees who represented major commands, direct reporting units, field operating agencies and Headquarters Air Force. The board selected the 12 Airmen based on superior leadership,  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: Attendees at AirVenture 2024 will get an up-close look how the Air Force researches, tests and develops major Air Force weapons systems. This year's military organization on center stage is the Air Force Materiel Command. AFMC is responsible for the development, delivery and sustainment of nearly every Air Force weapons system. Displays will highlight the development and transit  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Chief Master Sgt. Vanessa Espinoza poses at a fire station June 21, 2024, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. Espinoza is the first female active-duty Air Force fire chief master sergeant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs) A few months ago, Hill Air Force Base's Fire and Emergency Services marked a historic milestone within the Air Force when Chief Master Sergeant Vanessa Espinoza  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: In an effort to codify the success and significant gains made in line with the Operational Imperatives, Department of the Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall stood up the Integrated Capabilities Office July 19. Driven by the need to rapidly modernize the DAF to meet emerging challenges in an era of Great Power Competition, the ICO seeks to institutionalize the speed, agility and rapi  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Galion is joining communities across the country that are accelerating replacement of lead service lines * * * CHICAGO (July 25, 2024) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a collaboration with the city of Galion, Ohio, to help identify drinking water lead pipes, accelerate replacement and protect public health. The c  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on July 25, 2024: Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $100,000 settlement with Hyponex Corp. in Shreve, Ohio, a subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Co., to resolve alleged violations of its permit limits for pollutant discharges under the Clean Water Act. The company allegedly discharged pollutants -- including E. coli, total suspended solids, chlorine, and ammonia-nitrogen -- abov  more

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: * * * Faces $199K in Fines MDM & Sons Construction cited for 10 willful, serious violations of OSHA regulations * * * PERRYSBURG, Ohio - Twice in less than two weeks, federal workplace safety inspectors found an Indiana contractor exposing employees to deadly risks of falls from elevation while they did framing work at two homes under construction in Perrysbur  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Matthew Fink, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Team Wright-Patt celebrated the grand opening of a new Resiliency Center during a ribbon-cutting ceremony, July 15, 2024. Col. Travis Pond, deputy commander of the 88th Air Base Wing, delivers remarks at a ribbon cutting ceremony for the newly opened Resiliency Center on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, July 15, 2024. T  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company (OG&E) presents Tinker Air Force Base with a $306,993.21 check for achieving an energy savings milestone June 7, 2024. Tinker AFB partnered with OG&E and its energy management program partner, CLEAResult, to work with Tinker AFB in the Continuous Energy Improvement (CEI) Program, culminating in a substantial reduction of electricity consumption at t  more