WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 21, 2025 ARMY Raytheon Missiles and Defense, Tucson, Arizona, was awarded a $322,500,000 modification (PZ0006) to contract W31P4Q-23-C-0026 for the Tube Launched Optically-Tracked Wireless Guided weapon system. Work will be performed in Tucson, Arizona, with an estimated completion date of Sept. 30, 2026. Fiscal 2023 procurement, Marine Corps funds; and 2021 and 2023 other procurement,   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Crockett Condemns Trump Firing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff WASHINGTON -- Today, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) released the following statement in response to the firing of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General C.Q. Brown. "Throughout his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump and his surrogates like Pete Hegseth routinely attacked patriotic servicemembers who ris  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Crusader of the month: A1C Ethan Conde * Published Feb. 21, 2025 * By Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa * 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala--- An Airman was recognized as Crusader of the Month due to his commitment, leadership and performance here. This recognition highlights Airman 1st Class Ethan Conde, 42nd Communication Squadron clien  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Preparing tomorrow's leaders * Published Feb. 21, 2025 * By Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera * 42nd Air Base Wing MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Cally Hatrick, 22nd Training Support Squadron military training instructor, was recently honored with the Maxwell-Gunter Top 3 Outstanding Performer of the Month Award. As an MTI at Officer Training School,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Wraps a Packed First Week on the Job Washington, D.C., Feb. 22, 2025 -- Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins wrapped up her first week on the job. Secretary Rollins traveled to four states to hear directly from farmers and ranchers and to see their operations firsthand. Additionally, she hosted a roundtable for roughly a dozen Governors to discuss their collabo  more