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Federal Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Saturday November 02, 2024 ( 6 items )  

AR-MEDCOM Soldiers expand knowledge, compassion at Turtle Mountain IRT
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: BELCOURT, N.D. Approximately 40 Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 7457th Medical Operational Readiness Unit and 7361st Veterinary Detachment, both out of Richmond, Virginia; as well as the 7250th Medical Support Unit and 7417th Troop Medical Clinic, both out of Alexandria, Virginia, engaged in a real-world medical mission during Innovative Readiness Training Operation Walking Shi  more

Fort Hamilton Leaders Renew Commitment to Service Excellence
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: By Mark Getman Fort Hamilton's senior leaders recommitted to the Army's Service Culture Campaign during a ceremony Oct. 15 at the installation's Community Club. Col. Melissa Cantwell, Fort Hamilton garrison commander, led her command team in renewing their pledge by signing new culture campaign posters, which stress enhancing customer service and employee development. Garrison Command Sgt.   more

Holm Center Honors Former Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance Deputy Chief of Staff With Distinguished Alum Award
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Nov. 2 -- Air University issued the following news: By Lt. Col. William Russell, Maxwell Air Force Base Public Affairs Charlottesville, Va -- Jeanne M. Holm Center for Officer Accessions and Citizen Development, located at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., inducted retired Lt. Gen. David A. Deptula, a former headquarters U.S. Air Force Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, into its Holm Center alumni program during an induction ceremony at th  more

NGA St. Louis, Known as "The Arsenal," Boasts Long and Possibly Haunted History
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Nov. 1 -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news: In celebration of Halloween, we're sharing stories NGA has been hearing about the possibly haunted halls of our Second Street campus in St. Louis, and the inhabitants that roam them. The U.S. Civil War and the years following brought about many changes to the old St. Louis Arsenal and garrison, and many folks contend that more than memories were left behind. Numerous stories of ghostly enc  more

NTIA: Biden-Harris Administration Approves and Recommends for Award West Virginia's Digital Equity Capacity Grant Application for More Than $9 Million
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: The Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) today has approved and recommended for award an application from West Virginia, allowing the state to request access to more than $9 million to implement its Digital Equity Plan. This funding comes from the $1.44 billion State Digital Equit  more

Upcoming Agriculture Recovery Resource Days in Southwest Virginia
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: BRISTOL, Va. Commonwealth, federal, local and nonprofit agencies are coming together to hold Agricultural Recovery Resource Days, where staff from over 15 participating organizations share resources with farmers and agribusinesses impacted by Hurricane Helene in southwest Virginia. Farmers, private forest owners, and agribusiness owners can attend whichever eve  more