ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: The momentum of the Air & Space Forces Association's partnership with Operation Child Care Project (OCCP) was realized throughout a bustling November weekend in the Florida Emerald Coast, marking only the beginning of a long-term impact many military families will benefit from. AFA's United Forces & Families (F2) Program granted $5,000 in funding support to OCCP'  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: Hundreds of wounded Airmen and Guardians, caregivers, and other supporters flocked to Maryland for the Air Force Wounded Warrior's (AFW2) annual Northeast Warrior CARE event November 18-22. This was AFA's 11th consecutive year supporting the weeklong celebration of recovery, resiliency, and adaptive sports training at National Harbor and Joint Base Andrews. The we  more

RESTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 [Category: Aerospace] -- The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics issued the following news release: The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is pleased to announce the winners of the 2025 Sustained Service Awards. The award recognizes sustained, significant service and contributions to AIAA by members of the Institute. "Volunteers are the driving force of the Institute we couldn't achieve our mission without the ingenuity, hands-on   more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- The American Society of Travel Advisors issued the following news release: * * * The new consumer tool will accompany a broad consumer awareness campaign, promoting trusted guidance by elevating ASTA Verified Travel Advisors. * * * The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) is excited to announce the soft launch of its new consumer lead platform, VeriVacation, designed to connect travelers with ASTA Verified Travel Advisors (VTAs). The VTA certification   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: * * * Letter co-signed by eighteen organizations calls on lawmakers to assume their constitutional rulemaking authorities by enacting a series of targeted reforms and preventing the outgoing administration from abusing its power before it leaves office. * * * Today, Americans for Prosperity, the nation's premiere grassroots organization that fights for prosperity through freedom and opp  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Americans for Prosperity issued the following news release: COLUMBUS, OH--Today, Americans for Prosperity-Ohio (AFP-OH) celebrates the successful passage of Senate Bill 6 (SB6) out of Ohio's House Financial Institutions Committee. This crucial piece of legislation ensures public investment decisions prioritize maximizing the return on investment, free from the influence of environmental, social, and corporate governance policies (ESG). SB6 safeguards Ohioans' taxp  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: Army fires must develop and converge effects to support large-scale combat operations on a battlefield where the enemy can see everything, a senior leader said. Maj. Gen. Winston Brooks, commanding general of the Fires Center of Excellence and Fort Sill, Oklahoma, said that while air defense and field artillery are and should remain separate and distinct branches, efficiencie  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army issued the following news: In an ongoing effort to balance the force, the Army is seeking about 300 eligible infantry, armor, field artillery or engineer lieutenants to apply for voluntary branch transfer to one of several understrength branches and functional areas. This offer from Army Human Resources Command is an expansion of the Officer Rebranching Program, a pilot that kicked off last January. Th  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials issued the following news release: The Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) released its top five state public health policy issues for 2025, which give key insight into the legislative public health priorities lawmakers are expected to address during the coming year. ASTHO's annual Legislative Prospectus Series provides valuable guidance as well as potential evidence-based solution  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * The Ph.D. candidate in the School of Education, who created a leadership development course for women of color, is eager to build on her work supporting underrepresented and marginalized groups. * * * By Sian Wilkerson When Lauren Jackson arrived in Richmond in 2009 to begin her career in higher education, she knew little about Virginia Commonwealth University. But while driving t  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- VCOM - Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine issued the following news: By Danielle Voumard Monday, Dec. 2, is a significant day for the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)-Louisiana as the organization welcomes two mobile medical units, expanding healthcare access for citizens across Northeast Louisiana. Local and VCOM-Louisiana officials gathered to celebrate the mobile medical units' arrival with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Monr  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: The Netflix Egyptian Theater, a Los Angeles landmark, has been a centerpiece of Hollywood's history since its construction in 1922. Originally built for $800,000 during the silent film era, it was designed as an all-concrete structure that hosted the very first red-carpet premiere for "Robin Hood." Over the decades, the theater became an iconic venue for film festivals and premieres. Recognized as one of the finest exampl  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Hampton University issued the following news: In an effort to strengthen the U.S. science and technology workforce, a coalition of engineering leaders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and major research institutions recently released a report on how to work together to expand research programs at HBCUs. Joyce T. Shirazi, dean of the School of Engineering, Architecture and Aviation at Hampton University, co-led the effort. The re  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- The Institute for Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 3, 2024: Today, the Court of Appeals of North Carolina reversed a ruling dismissing a case filed by the Institute for Justice (IJ) on behalf of a group of small business owners who want to operate food trucks in the city of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Under Jacksonville's burdensome zoning rules, food trucks are effectively banned in over 96 percent of the city. The case will now be able to move  more

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, Dec. 4 -- The Joint Commission, an organization that says it assists public health agencies, health care organizations, health ministries and others to improve the quality and safety of patient care, issued the following news release: * * * To commemorate this achievement, the two organizations hosted a discussion with thought leaders and policymakers on protecting patient data privacy * * * (OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois and FAIRFAX, Virginia, December 2, 2024) - In  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: WHAT: Members of the media are invited to join researchers from the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) Sharing the Road team that will be giving its educational demonstration to members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets. Afterward, the institute's educational Peterbilt semi-truck known as "Pete" will be given the rank of cadet sergeant first class during a ceremony conducted with the Corps of Cadets. This wi  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: The RV Industry Association represents over 500 manufacturers and component and aftermarket suppliers who together produce 98 percent of all RVs made in the United States. Each month we highlight the latest companies to join the RV Industry Association in our mission to unify the RV industry's initiatives on safety and education, grow and expand the RV market, pursue a favorable business environm  more

RESTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Nacha - The Electronic Payments Association issued the following news release: Nacha's Payments Innovation Alliance, a membership program bringing together diverse global stakeholders seeking to transform the payments industry, has published Diving into the Fundamentals of Cryptocurrency as a Form of Digital Payment. This resource outlines definitions, process flows and the role of participants in cryptocurrency. Cryptocurrency is a digital currency that c  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors issued the following news release: * * * NAIFA tells CMS that compensation cuts may 'run afoul' of existing federal regulations * * * In a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Kevin Mayeux, chief executive officer of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA), expressed strong concerns over recent actions by several Medicare Advantage organizations to   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: The Georgia Environmental Finance Authority announced the pilot launch of its High-Efficiency Electric Home Rebate Program (HEEHR) and Home Energy Performance-Based Whole-House Rebates Program (HOMES). Georgia's initial pilot launch allows eligible households to participate through a state-approved contractor network. Retail and do-it-yourself pathways will be available when the programs  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials issued the following news: On November 14, 2024, the Missouri Division of Energy and the National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) hosted a kickoff event for the state's freight electrification planning effort. Building on the success of the state's previous Alternative Fuel Network planning, Missouri is now developing an action plan for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastru  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Dec. 3 -- The Chesapeake Bay Foundation issued the following news release: The bigger the pollution cut, the bigger the payment. That's the idea behind a new pilot program Virginia farmers and landowners can now benefit from through the state. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) rolled out the pilot program this month, announcing deadlines for proposals and information sessions. The Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) championed the $20 million initiative, which legi  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Margie Lee '82, DVM '86, who transformed poultry health research and broke barriers in veterinary medicine, will deliver the keynote address at Virginia Tech's University Commencement ceremony on Friday, Dec. 20. As associate dean for research and graduate studies at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine, Lee brings a unique perspective shaped by four decades of scientific innovation and a passion for pushi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 3 (TNSres) -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * Growth across sectors remains strong in spite of uptick in mortgage rates * * * The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, released its Quarterly Pulse Survey (QPS) Report for the third quarter of 2024. The QPS, now publishing its 7th consecutive quarte  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- The Prevent Cancer Foundation issued the following commentary on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * Philanthropy Matters: Why I Support Cancer Prevention By William 'Bill' Magner III If you are reading this, it's likely that your life has been touched by cancer in some way. Unfortunately, I am no exception. Cancer has left a permanent mark on my family: My mother passed away from breast cancer at a time when early detection methods were not as advanced or accessible and my   more

RADFORD, Virginia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- Radford University issued the following news release: It keeps growing and growing and growing. Each year, Radford University's Wicked Festival gets a little bigger as more faculty assign their students projects designed to teach them various avenues in which to explore and develop potential solutions to some of the world's most difficult-to-solve public problems. AKA: wicked problems. That's how each semester's Wicked Festival begins. Students pick a t  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Dec. 4 (TNSres) -- The RV Industry Association issued the following news on Dec. 3, 2024: Mark your calendars! The RV Industry Association will be hosting its third annual Leadership Conference Tuesday, March 4th through Thursday, March 6th, 2025, at the Sheraton Grand at Wild Horse Pass in Phoenix, AZ. This immersive two-day event offers meaningful networking opportunities and leadership development. Attendees will also hear from inspiring speakers such as David Epstein, who  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 3 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: As a process of decision-making and representation, the shared governance system encourages community members to participate and share their perspectives on resolutions and processes that impact them. This system encompasses all five major constituent groups of the university faculty, staff, administrative and professional faculty, undergraduate students, and graduate and professional students, each of which has its own se  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: AFA's D.W. Steele Chapter held its annual "Salute to Arnold Air and Silver Wings" event on November 20. More than 30 cadets and Silver Wings members from Howard University, George Washington University, and the University of Maryland participated in the event, which featured a keynote presentation by Dr. Patrick Donley, Director of AFA's Doolittle Leadership Center  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 3 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations issued the following news release: Today, on Giving Tuesday, the Trucking Cares Foundation announced changes to its leadership. Greg Owen of Ability Tri-Modal was selected to be the new chairman of the trucking industry's charitable arm. Owen succeeds Phil Byrd, TCF's inaugural chairman who served in that capacity since TCF was founded in 2018. Over the past year, TCF has donated $150,000 to various ch  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- University of Virginia Health issued the following news release: Adding the chemotherapy pill temozolomide to radiation treatment significantly improves survival for adults with brain tumors known as grade 2 gliomas, a clinical trial led by a top UVA Health cancer expert has found. The randomized, phase 3 trial followed 172 patients for more than 10 years, comparing outcomes for those who received radiation alone versus those who received radiation plus tem  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Get your game on with some facts and figures behind VCU sports and the unparalleled student-athletes that play them. * * * By Elinor Frisa Numbers are everywhere in the world of sports. Batting averages, tennis scores, track and field times, minutes left on the clock and even -- fingers crossed -- the Final Four. These are just some of the numbers you'll come across if you're a Rams fan. Virgini  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news on Dec. 2, 2024: * * * A division of the Council for Exceptional Children cites the university-wide commitment, including an embrace of the ACE-IT in College program. * * * By Lucian Friel An international organization that promotes career development and transition services for youths with disabilities has honored Virginia Commonwealth University for its employment practices. VCU recently received the  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * A half-century after her initial foray into college, the English major will follow in her son's footsteps with a degree from VCU. * * * By Sian Wilkerson When Virginia Commonwealth University student Barbara Kornhauser receives her English degree this December, it will be the culmination of a journey decades in the making. Kornhauser began working toward her bachelor's degree in 1972, the same y  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Vertical Aviation International (formerly Helicopter Association International) issued the following news release: * * * VAI argued for harmonized standards for safety compliance. * * * The FAA has issued a revised policy for the harnesses used for fall protection by utility lineworkers when performing human external cargo (HEC) operations. This decision ensures uniformity, enhances safety, and promotes operational compliance with existing local, state, and fe  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: Esther Vergel Degree: DVM, 2027, Equine Hometown: Paramus, New Jersey My undergraduate was in... Animal Sciences at the University of Maryland. Best part of being a VMCVM student... It's the wonderful community here. All of the students are super nice and involved while all of the faculty go above and beyond to support the students. Being in such a positive, welcoming environment has made my vet school experience tha  more

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Dec. 4 -- Virginia Military Institute issued the following news: Virginia Military Institute has been awarded a one-year grant in the category of Capacity-Building of up to $150,000 from the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). According to Lt. Col. Ammad Sheikh, director of the Office of Career Services, the grant will help VMI enhance program infrastructure, improve institutional tracking mechanisms, strengthen employer partnerships that align with reg  more