WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: NAVY Raytheon Co., Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $159,900,991 firm-fixed-price contract for MK 15 Close-In Weapon System upgrades and conversions, system overhauls, MK 15 Mod 31 SeaRAM upgrade kits and conversions and associated hardware. Work will be performed in Louisville, Kentucky (27%); El Segundo, California (15%); Tucson, Arizona (14%); Williston, Vermont (6%); Tempe, Arizona (4%); Ottobrunn, German  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Zion Dillahunt, 88th Air Base Wing Public Affairs A roundtable discussion with military spouse and veteran entrepreneurs highlighted challenges and opportunities in entrepreneurship at Wright Patterson Air Force Base on July 22. "I was pleased to be able to hear from the military spouse and veteran entrepreneurs today. Entrepreneurship can be a rewarding and highly portable c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Thanks to President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Niles is joining communities across the country that are accelerating replacement of lead service lines * * * CHICAGO (Aug. 2, 2024) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a collaboration with the city of Niles, Ohio, to help identify drinking water lead pipes, accelerate replacement and protect public health. The city  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A federal court prohibited a Sandusky, Ohio-area physician from prescribing opioids and other controlled substances and ordered him to pay $4.7 million in a case alleging violations of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and the False Claims Act (FCA). In a civil complaint filed in August 2018, the United States alleged that Dr. Gregory Gerber, MD, who operated an office in Sandusky, unlawfully issued presc  more

HOLLOMAN AFB, New Mexico, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Holloman Air Force Base (49th Air Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari, 49th Wing Public Affairs This year, the esteemed 2024 General Curtis LeMay trophy was awarded to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Wilson, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit specialist section chief, who achieved the highest score at the National Trophy Individual Pistol Tournament held at Camp Perry, Ohio. The recipient of this award is th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A federal grand jury in Los Angeles has returned an indictment charging six defendants for their participation in a years-long scheme to steal millions of dollars from American consumers' bank accounts. According to court documents, Henry LoConti, 63, of Chardon, Ohio; John Flynn, 43, of Canada; Shoaib Ahmad, 64, of Canada; Timothy Munoz, 57, of Wilmington, California; Eric Crespin, 61, of Canada; and Lezli  more