ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Army Africa, an army service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news release: By Jim Garamone, DOD News Africa is a continent of potential and service members at the Southern European Task Force, Africa, work every day to help African partners turn that potential into reality, said Army Maj. Gen. Todd R. Wasmund, commander of the unit based in Vicenza, Italy. "We are responsible for all of the Army's operations, activities and i more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: By Joseph Lacdan, Army News Service Between his full-time duties as a special operations non-commissioned officer, deployments and parental obligations, Sgt. Maj. Benjamin Buzek spent more than nine years earning his bachelor's degree. He then wanted to pursue a Master of Business Administration without pulling dual responsibilities as a Soldier. So Buzek devised a way for NCOs to attend The College of William and Ma more PR

QUANTICO, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Command issued the following news: By 1st Lt. Sarah Eason, Headquarters Marine Corps Manpower Management's Enlisted Assignments team is rapidly improving the process of retaining and assigning Marines to units and unique billets. Gone are the days of Marines simply being told where they're going next. Now, the monitors and career planners of MMEA coach Marines through the process of seeking opportunities for further service. The  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: The U.S. Space Force will prototype a new System Delta concept to complement and maximize the recently announced provisional Integrated Mission Deltas, which are organized around mission areas (e.g. position, navigation, and timing; electromagnetic warfare) instead of functional ones (e.g. intelligence, operations, cyber effects). SYDs will consolidate Space Systems Command acquisitions program offices that design, more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ARLINGTON, Virginia - Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. In recognition of the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Washington Division issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2023: On October 6, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Washington Division hosted their 2nd Family Summit in support of those who have lost loved ones to fentanyl poisoning in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. The Summit was very emotional and educational to all those who attended. During his opening remarks Special Agen more PR

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following audit guidance: In early October, DCAA proudly celebrated the success of this year's mentoring program. Mentoring Program Manager Kurt Virkaitis led this year's cohort. DCAA Director Terri Dilly attended the celebration and congratulated all participants. Ms. Dilly also highlighted the importance of this program, "mentoring programs fill an important role in individual and DCA more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: Department of the Air Force's Report to Congressional Committees, Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force, dated August 2023, was published on the SpaceForce.mil Space Force Policy page for public review Oct. 13. A link to the document is available here: https://www.spaceforce.mil/portals/2/documents/foundational%20documents/crr%20-%20fy23%20comprehensive%20strategy%20for%20the%20space%20force%20-%20sig more PR

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Grand Forks Air Force Base (319th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Jasmine Braswell, Air Combat Command Public Affairs Air Combat Command's Detachment 4 supports commanders and warfighters across ACC's Numbered Air Forces, Air Operations Centers, Wings, and levels below the Wing to deliver decision dominance through data analytics. Det 4's mission is to execute operational analysis by transforming data into decision more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The Navy will commission the newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, the future USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795), during a 10 a.m. EST ceremony Saturday, Oct. 14, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro will deliver the principal address. Additional speakers include Adm. James F. Caldwell, director, Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program; the Honorabl more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 (TNSres) -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following fact sheets on Oct. 12, 2023: * * * Amtrak Airo Trains Offering a more sustainable way to travel and featuring a modern design with world-class amenities, Amtrak Airo will transform the travel experience. The new trains will elevate the journey with a focus on comfort and efficiency, providing even more advantages to traveling by rail. The first Amtrak Airo train is scheduled to debut in more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Even under ideal conditions, the urgent or emergent movement of ill or injured Sailors and Marines from ship to shore can be a complex operation. These transfers can occur at night and in poor weather conditions, adding an extra layer of challenges. Furthermore, the unplanned nature of these medical movem more PR

GROTON, Connecticut, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Navy's Chief of Naval Operations issued the following directive: By MC2 Ellen Sharkey, Navy Office of Information The Navy will commission the newest Virginia-class fast-attack submarine, the future USS Hyman G. Rickover (SSN 795), during a 10 a.m. EST ceremony Saturday, Oct. 14, at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, Connecticut. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro will deliver the principal address. Additional speakers include Adm. James F.  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: BURLINGTON, Vt. - The United States Attorney's Office stated that six defendants have been indicted in Burlington on charges of conspiring to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. Specifically, those charged in the superseding indictment are Tyler Orvis, 40, of Milton Vermont, Christopher Purvis, 27 of Hartford, Connecticut, Alexis Sutton, 23 of W more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The White House Historical Association issued the following news release: The White House Historical Association and Home Depot announced that the Association's Official 2023 White House Christmas Ornament is now available for sale in 21 Home Depot Stores in the District, Maryland, and Virginia. A special announcement event was held at The Home Depot at 7111 Westlake Terrace, Bethesda, MD 20817 on Tuesday, October 11. During the event, Stewart McLaurin, President of The  more PR