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Federal Tipoffs Involving Virginia Newsletter for Saturday November 09, 2024 ( 7 items )  

Check Out Your 2025 TRICARE Health Plan Costs
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Nov. 9 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: By TRICARE Communications With 2025 just around the corner, you may be starting to consider your family's health needs for next year. There may be changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting Jan. 1, 2025. Depending on your plan, these costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments. Note: TRICARE costs may change each year based on the law, the federal cost of living adjustment,   more

Europe Field Office Special Agents Brief International Partners at the 31st International Forensic Science Seminar
QUANTICO, Virginia, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command issued the following news release: By Thomas B. Hamilton III, Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division BADEN-WURTTEMBERG, Germany - Special Agents from the Europe Field Office of the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division were recently guest speakers at the 31st International Forensic Seminar held at the Baden-Wurttemberg Police Academy (Hochschule fur Polizei - Baden-Wurttemberg) Sept. 18,  more

Fort Leavenworth Corrections Brigade Welcomes New Command Sergeant Major
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: By Prudence Siebert, Fort Leavenworth Lamp Editor Outgoing Army Corrections Brigade Command Sgt. Maj. Joshua Kreitzer relinquished responsibility to incoming ACB Command Sgt. Maj. Brian Watts during a ceremony Nov. 1, 2024, in Eisenhower Auditorium at the Lewis and Clark Center at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. ACB Commander Col. Douglas Curtis said the brigade has faced chronic manning constrai  more

Kathleen Smith Named Principal of Mendel Elementary School
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Yokota -- DoDEA Pacific East District Superintendent Dr. Jacqueline Ferguson is pleased to announce the selection of Ms. Kathleen Smith as principal at Mendel Elementary School, located at Yokota Air Base, effective Dec. 1, 2024. Ms. Smith brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her new role, with a distinguished career both in the U.S. Navy and in education. A veteran  more

Navy Relieves Naval Information Warfare Training Group San Diego Commanding Officer
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: The commodore of Naval Information Warfare Training Group, Capt. Meredith Schley, relieved Cmdr. Cayanne McFarlane of her duties as NITWG San Diego's commanding officer. NITWG San Diego is a subordinate command of the Naval Information Warfare Training Group command based in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Navy maintains the highest standards for commanding officers and holds them accountable when those standards are not met.  more

STARCOM Hosts Inaugural Partnership Days to Advance Guardian Education
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: By Capt. Kayla K. Edwards, Space Training and Readiness Command Public Affairs COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) -- Space Training and Readiness Command held its inaugural Partnership Days in Reston, Virginia Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, bringing together leaders, educators, and innovators from academic institutions and the space-related private sector. These key players joined Space Force education leaders to explore future avenues for s  more

U.S. Department of Transportation Sends $43 Million in Emergency Relief Funding to Repair Damage in National Forests and a National Park Caused by Hurricane Helene
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing and long-term support for communities affected by Hurricane Helene, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $43.1 million in Emergency Relief (ER) funds provided through the "quick release" process for use by the U.S. Forest Service and  more