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Federal Tipoffs Involving Arizona Newsletter for Sunday November 17, 2019 ( 14 items )  

$200,000 Available in Cooperative Agreement for Technical Assistance to Indian Tribes in 17 States
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation announced that it expects to award a cooperative agreement for financial and technical assistance to Indian tribes and tribal organizations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington and Wyoming. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with  more

$200,000 Available in Cooperative Agreements for Drought Contingency Planning
WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation announced that it expects to award up to 10 cooperative agreements for drought contingency planning. The award ceiling for this funding opportunity is $200,000. The agency said the grant was associated with natural resources. The funding is open to states, Indian tribes, irrigation districts, water districts, or other organizations with water or power delivery authority located in the Western United States inclu  more

Air Force Chief of Staff Takes in NASCAR Race With Total Force Recruiting
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Air Force and Air Force Total Force Recruiting were on full display at the Bluegreen Vacations 500 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at the ISM Raceway Veterans Day weekend. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein spent a day at the track visiting with Air Force recruiters, including Maj. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt, Air Force Recruiting Service commander. Goldfein also administered the oath of enlistment to 20  more

Ariz. U.S. Attorney: Attorney General Announces Launch of Project Guardian - Nationwide Strategic Plan to Reduce Gun Violence
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona, Michael Bailey, issued the following news release: * * * - Initiative emphasizes enforcing gun prohibitions based on domestic violence convictions and mental health denials * * * Today, Attorney General William P. Barr announced the launch of Project Guardian, a new initiative designed to reduce gun violence and enforce federal firearms laws across the country. Specifically, Project Guardian focuses on investigating,  more

Bureau of Reclamation Awards $2 Million to Ten Projects to Develop Water Marketing Strategies
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: The Bureau of Reclamation today announced awards totaling $2 million to ten projects to establish or expand water markets or water marketing activities. When non-federal cost-share contributions are included, these projects will accomplish more than $4.6 million in water marketing planning activities. The awards will go to projects from a diverse range of entities, including ir  more

CSAF Visits Luke AFB to Meet With Airmen, Discuss F-35 Future
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, accompanied by his wife, Dawn, visited Luke Air Force Base Nov. 8, to engage with key leaders and address 56th Fighter Wing Airmen about the current state and future of the Air Force. As the home for the F-16 Fighting Falcon and F-35A Lightning II initial training programs, Luke AFB's mission is to train the world's greatest fighter pilots and combat-ready Air  more

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base: Breaking It Down, Building It Up
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE, Arizona, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force (355th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: As the global climate of war continues to evolve so do the requirements of Airmen to rapidly wield combat power. Airmen from the 355th Equipment Maintenance Squadron continue to adapt to the needs of the four combatant commanders that Davis-Monthan supports daily. 355th EMS A-10 Thunderbolt II phasing section Airmen began working 12-hour shifts in support of exercise Bushwhacker 19-0  more

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base: Dynamic Wing is Spoking Out
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE, Arizona, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force (355th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: The 355th Wing executed exercise Bushwhacker 19-08 to increase lethality and readiness in support of the Dynamic Wing. This exercise, held primarily at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, focused on this by simulating austere and contested locations for both the rescue and attack missions of the wing. 355th Wing rescue Airmen and assets joined forces with Airmen from the 66th Rescue Squadron, a   more

Davis-Monthan Air Force Base: Expanding Outside Our Wing
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE, Arizona, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force (355th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: The 355th Wing continued building and improving the Dynamic Wing concept in exercise Bushwhacker 19-08. This exercise, however, pushed outside the wire of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base with the help and participation of joint forces. The exercise was held primarily at Fort Huachuca, Arizona, and included support from the U.S. Marine Corps, as well as participation from Mountain Home   more

District Ranger Signs Decision Notices for the Hassayampa and Chino Landscape Restoration Projects
PRESCOTT, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service unit - Prescott National Forest - issued the following news release: The Prescott National Forest, Bradshaw and Chino Valley District Ranger, Sarah Clawson has signed the Decision Notices (DNs) and Finding of No Significant Impact statements (FONSIs) for the Hassayampa Landscape Restoration Project on the Bradshaw RD and the Chino Landscape Restoration Project on the Chino Valley RD. Clawson says, "These pr  more

ESPN Hosts 'First Take' at DM
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE, Arizona, Nov. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Davis-Monthan Air Force Base (355th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: Davis-Monthan Air Force Base hosted a live showing of ESPN's "First Take" on Nov. 8, 2019. First Take, a sports talk show hosted by Stephen A. Smith, Molly Qerim and Max Kellerman, featured guests Calais Campbell, Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end and four-time pro bowler, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright. "I tell Air Force leader  more

Goldspotted Oak Borer Discovered in Wrightwood in San Bernardino County Near the Los Angeles County Line
WRIGHTWOOD, California, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's U.S. Forest Service's unit - Angeles National Forest - issued the following news release: * * * - Forest and Fire Officials Ask For The Public's Help to Stop Pest's Spread * * * The Goldspotted Oak Borer (GSOB), Agrilus auroguttatus, an invasive beetle native to southeastern Arizona that can kill oaks native to California, has been detected in recently-killed California black oak trees, Quercus kelloggii, in the unincorp  more

U.S. Air Force: South American Air Chiefs, Senior Enlisted Leader Conference Builds Partnerships
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Twelfth Air Force, also known as Air Forces Southern, hosted the South American air chiefs and senior enlisted leaders conference Nov. 5-7. This year's conference aimed to build cooperation as a strategy towards progress. The conference provided a venue for partner nations and the U.S. to build personal relationships between the air forces as a foundation for future endeavors while discussing capabi  more

U.S. Air Force: Student Pilots' First Time Soaring in F-35 Through Allied F-35 B-Course
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Arizona, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force (56th Fighter Wing) issued the following news: In a span of eight demanding months, four 62nd Fighter Squadron student pilots - two U.S. and two Norwegian - will learn the ins-and-outs of the F-35A Lightning II as they train through the first-ever allied F-35 B-course, beginning as novices and developing into proficient and lethal fighter pilots. The 62nd FS activated in January 2015 at Luke Air Force Base as a joint international eff  more