ALFRED, New York, July 3 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: Dillon Smith knows well the challenges that come with being a member of the military and a college student. Smith joined the Army in 2011 during his junior year of high school and has held the roles of both student and soldier since enrolling at Alfred University in the spring of 2014. Smith earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and experimental psychology (minors in sociology and public law) from Alfred   more

FORT SILL, Oklahoma, July 2 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: By Gary Sheftick The Army is now standing up short-range air defense units, known as SHORAD battalions, and offering a five-week pilot Stinger course for Soldiers in maneuver units. It's part of a critical effort to defend maneuver units against the threat of aircraft, drones and cruise missiles, said Col. Mark A. Holler, commandant of the Air Defense Artillery School at Fort Sill. Most of the SHORAD battali  more

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii, July 5 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: By Crista Mary Mack The Pride of the Pacific, the 9th Mission Support Command, a geographic command of the U.S. Army Reserve, honored outgoing commanding general Brig. Gen. Douglas F. Anderson and welcomed incoming commanding general Brig. Gen. Timothy D. Connelly at an official change of command and passing of the colors ceremony at Fort Shafter's historic Palm Circle on June 30. "Our Army Reserve has a  more

MONTEREY, California, July 2 -- The U.S. Army Garrison-Presidio of Monterey issued the following news release: By Marcus Fichtl Nine Border Patrol Explorers from the southern Californian city of Chula Vista experienced military life during a first-ever visit to the Presidio of Monterey, July 1. The cadets are part of a cooperative program between the Boy Scouts of America and U.S. Customs and Border Protection that gives 14 to 21-year-olds a hands-on opportunity to learn about federal law enf  more

CHADRON, Nebraska, July 1 -- Chadron State College issued the following news release: Although developing officers for the United States Army, National Guard, and Reserve is a primary aim of the Military Science and Leadership program at Chadron State College, the program has benefits for students who aren't intent on a military job or career, according to Capt. Scot Mullis, the instructor for most of the MSL classes offered at CSC. "Civilian (students) make up the majority of my courses," Mul  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Court of Federal Claims issued the following opinion and order (Case No. 18-1803C): (Filed: July 8, 2019) MARK DUNNING INDUSTRIES, INC., Plaintiff, v. UNITED STATES, Defendant and ZERO WASTE SOLUTIONS, INC., Defendant-Intervenor. Motion for relief from judgment entered after a decision on a post-award bid protest; RCFC 60(b); reliance on newly discovered evidence; proffered evidence new but not extant prior to contractual award and resulting judgment; RCFC 6  more