WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: NAVY General Dynamics Electric Boat Corp., Groton, Connecticut, is awarded a not-to-exceed $1,316,877,000 undefinitized contract action modification to previously awarded contract N00024-24-C-2110 for economic ordering quantity material in support of the planned Virginia Class Block VI submarines and in furtherance of the Navy's commitment to the health and stability of the industrial base. Work will be per  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * This article was originally published March 21, 2024. * * * Are you the parent or legal sponsor of a minor child? If so, there are things you should know about what access you have to your child's health care records and choices. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Privacy Final Rule protects minors' privacy concerning their health care choices and treatment. To protect your child's   more

QUANTICO, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Command issued the following story: By Sgt. Levi Voss, Marine Corps Recruiting Command Marine Corps Recruiting Command hosted the annual Educators Workshop from June 10 to 14, 2024. The workshop enables MCRC to spread awareness of the Marine Corps' purpose, values and service opportunities to those educators who are engaged in supporting the future of their students. "The hope is that these educators gain a better understanding of  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Rachel Billups, a teacher at Edgren High School in Misawa, Japan, has been named the 2024 DoDEA History Teacher of the Year by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Established in 2004, this award recognizes exceptional elementary through high school teachers for their outstanding contributions to American history education. Presented annually by the Gilder Lehrman  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Dr. Christopher Lloyd's incredible journey from a small Virginia town to becoming a nationally recognized Navy Distinguished Scientist for Directed Energy, serving as a Scientific and Professional (ST) Senior Executive at Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD), epitomizes his resilience, thirst for challenges and dedication to excellence. Though he always knew he would one day go to college, the des  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $2.3 million in the state of West Virginia to support small businesses and entrepreneurs. The EDA investments announced today are: The Center for Applied Research & Technology, Inc., in Princeton, will receive $1.5 million to establish the   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2024: Brandon Christopher Solomon, 29, of South Charleston, pleaded guilty today to distribution of 5 grams or more of methamphetamine and a quantity of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on December 6, 2023, Solomon sold approximately 30 grams of methamphetamine and 10 grams of fentanyl to a confidential   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2024: Gary Lomax, 62, of Hurricane, pleaded guilty today to theft of public money, property or records. Lomas admitted that he fraudulently obtained approximately $8,760 in unemployment benefits, including COVID-19 supplementary funds, and a $20,832 Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA)  more