RESTON, Virginia, Oct. 31 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: The first widescale assessment of methylmercury in adult amphibians in the U.S. to date shows that, in amphibians, this toxic compound is common, widespread and, at least for some, can reach very high levels. The study, "Broad-scale Assessment of Methylmercury in Adult Amphibians," which published today in the journal Environmental Science and T more PR

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following audit guidance: Ms. Kimberly Moore was officially inducted into the Senior Executive Services (SES) during a ceremony on Oct. 20, 2023. Ms. Moore started her career as an Air Force Auditor in 1993 with the Air Force Audit Agency. She served at all levels during her 23 years at the Air Force Audit Agency including Supervisory Auditor, Program Manager, and Chief of the Operations more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Children love to eat all kinds of foods regardless of the smell, color, or texture. Said no parent. Ever. Well, maybe a few. For this reason, parents with children who attend Murray Elementary School (MES) will be thrilled to learn about a new pilot program aimed at expanding children's palates. The Georgia Department of Education's (GaDOE) Nutrition Team selected MES, along more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: DoDEA Pacific West District Superintendent Dr. Jacob Sherwood is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Pamela Borgert as principal of Andersen Elementary School, located at Andersen Air Base in Guam. Mrs. Borgert is an experienced educator whose goal is to create thinking, caring, lifelong learners. She began her career in education in 1999 and has taught hundreds of mili more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: WASHINGTON -- Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Washington, D.C. removed an undocumented noncitizen wanted by authorities in El Salvador for aggravated rape. Deportation officers from ERO Washington's Criminal Apprehensions Program removed Jose Fredis Carranza del Cid, 29, from the United States to El Salvador on Oct. 27. "Jose Carranza del Cid alleged more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Virginia - The Defense Contract Management Agency's Information Technology Cybersecurity team champions Cybersecurity Awareness Month, or CSAM, to ensure good cyber habits. One of the easiest ways to protect accounts and information is to keep software and applications updated. Updates are periodically released  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following remarks on Oct. 30, 2023, by Board Member Rodney E. Hood at the FundHER Conference: * * * I appreciate the opportunity to participate in this event for several reasons. First, October is National Women's Small Business Month, and it's important that we honor the valuable impact women entrepreneurs have on our economy, and to consider how we can help them meet the unique challenges they face in gettin more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- Space Base Delta I issued the following news release: In a moment that would bookend the beginning of her career, U.S. Space Force 2nd Lt. Josephine Lerner--who was supporting the Chief Operations Officer front office as an intern last summer while waiting to go to technical training--had the honor of administering the oath of enlistment to the future Chief Master Sgt., of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna in Manassas, Virginia on August 19. Before taking his more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: In a moment that would bookend the beginning of her career, U.S. Space Force 2nd Lt. Josephine Lerner--who was supporting the Chief Operations Officer front office as an intern last summer while waiting to go to technical training--had the honor of administering the oath of enlistment to the future Chief Master Sgt., of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna in Manassas, Virginia on August 19. Before taking his new rol more PR

MARTINSBURG, West Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Kathryn Annette Batis, age 38, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was sentenced today to 87 months in federal prison for possession with intent to distribute 40 grams or more of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, Batis, also known as "Miss Kitty," operated a drug house in Martinsburg for a multi-state more PR

ROANOKE, Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia, Christopher R. Kavanaugh, issued the following news release: A Martinsville, Virginia man pled guilty last week in United States District Court to one count of possession with intent to distribute five grams or more of methamphetamine and one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. Donald Edward Ponder, III, 36, will be sentenced on February 29, 2024. According to court documents, on May 4, 2022,  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia, Will Thompson, issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2023: Charles Norman Pannell, 44, of Charleston, was sentenced today to four years and nine months in prison, to be followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracy to distribute cocaine. Pannell admitted to his role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) that operated in the Charleston area. According to court documents more PR