WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * DOD Announces Winners of the 2024 DOD Fire and Emergency Services Awards The Department of Defense Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES) supports the Department in safeguarding and advancing vital national interests and assures military readiness and resilience. The F&ES community, comprising both military and civilian firefighters, provides a critical pillar of support to military installations and defense comm  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Here is your Ombudsman of the Year! Coast Guard Ombudsman Morgan Holden has been named the 2024 Wanda Allen-Yearout Ombudsman of the Year and was formally recognized at an awards ceremony at the Strategic Study and Development Program on April 30, 2025. Holden and her family have been stationed in Juneau, Alaska, for three years, where she volunteers as the District 17 ombudsman. She's  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces New State Directors for the Farm Service Agency and Rural Development (Washington, D.C., May 2, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins today announced the latest slate of presidential appointments for key Farm Service Agency (FSA) and Rural Development (RD) State Director roles. "When America's farming communities prosper, the entire nation thrives. This  more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, May 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: * * * TSA reminds Alaskans that REAL ID enforcement begins May 7, 2025 Travelers are encouraged to review list of TSA acceptable IDs to use when flying commercial Officials with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and the Alaska Department of Administration today reminded the public that   more