FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following audit guidance: By DCAA Staff Writer DCAA's Central Regional Director, Mr. David Johnson, was announced as a Presidential Meritorious Executive award recipient under the Department of Defense (DoD) Office of the Secretary of Defense for the 2023 fiscal year (FY). This award recognizes distinguished and sustained accomplishments to an exclusive number of the Senior Executive Se more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: DoDEA Europe East District Superintendent Mr. Steven Sanchez has been selected as part of the Defense Senior Leader Development Program (DSLDP) to attend The Dwight D Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy. The DSLDP stands as the Department of Defense's premier enterprise program, imparting rigorous training to senior civilian leaders, with the aim of e more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2024: As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of two applicants in Virginia to receive more than $17.1 million through EPA's first Clean School Bus Program's Grants Competition. The awards, which are made possible through President Biden's Investing in Am more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2024: As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality, today the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of GreenPower of WV, LLC ("GreenPower") to receive nearly $18.5 million through EPA's first Clean School Bus Program's Grants Competition. The awards, which are made possible through President Biden's Investing more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- An investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Charleston, the West Virginia State Police, and the Parkersburg Police Department resulted in a West Virginia resident pleading guilty to his role in a labor trafficking scheme. Frederick Sayre Anderson, 63, of Parkersburg, pleaded guilty Jan.9 to concealing, harboring and more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: The U.S. Space Force has established new service-specific awards and recognition for civilians effective 4 January 2024. * The Chief of Space Operations Award for Exceptional Public Service pays tribute to private citizens or private organizations for their contributions and exceptional support to the U.S. Space Force. * The Headquarters Space Force Staff Lapel Pin recognizes civilians who have served on Headquart more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- Space Base Delta I issued the following news release: The U.S. Space Force has established new service-specific awards and recognition for civilians effective 4 January 2024. * The Chief of Space Operations Award for Exceptional Public Service pays tribute to private citizens or private organizations for their contributions and exceptional support to the U.S. Space Force. * The Headquarters Space Force Staff Lapel Pin recognizes civilians who have served on Hea more PR

LYNCHBURG, Virginia, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia issued the following news release: A November 2023 indictment, returned under seal by a federal grand jury in Roanoke, Virginia charging nine people with healthcare fraud conspiracy, money laundering, and obstruction of justice, has been unsealed following the arrest and initial court appearances of all nine defendants. According to court documents, Carolyn Bryant-Taylor, 59, of Clinton, Marylan more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: The United States Space Force selected two institutions under the Space Strategic Technology Institute, or SSTI 2, to facilitate applied research in the areas of In-Space Operations, which includes Space Access, Mobility, and Logistics, or SAML. In partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory, USSF has selected the following lead institutions to receive a combined total of $49.9 million: - University of Cinc more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ARLINGTON, Virginia - The U.S. Space Force has established new service-specific awards and recognition for civilians effective Jan. 4, 2024. The Chief of Space Operations Award for Exceptional Public Service pays tribute to private citizens or private organizations for their contributions and exceptional support to the U.S. Space F more PR

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: McFaul served as an independently deployed ship in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations and an air defense unit in the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group (GRFCSG) off the coast of Israel. McFaul completed 34 Strait of Hormuz transits to ensure freedom of navigation for commercial traffic in a highly transited and politically sensitive area of the world. McFaul also conducted 17 close escorts for more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Trade and Development Agency issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2024: Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that it has signed a grant agreement with Mexican digital connectivity company Vasanta Comunicaciones SAPI de CV (Vasanta) that will pilot telemedicine technology from California-based 19Labs, Inc. (19Labs) in rural southern Mexico. This feasibility study and pilot project will help develop a roadmap to scale the implemen more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: Did you or a family member recently enroll in a TRICARE health plan or change plans? Now is a good time to review how your plan works. "Knowing what to do before and after you get care is key to making the most of your TRICARE plan," said Zelly Zim, a senior analyst with TRICARE Policy and Programs at the Defense Health Agency. "Understanding your plan, TRICARE covered services, and costs will help you and your more PR