CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Command issued the following news: By Capt. MacKenzie Margroum, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, will execute Realistic Urban Training exercise throughout Virginia and South Carolina from 7 - 27 January. RUT is an expeditionary land-based training exercise where over 2,200 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU plan and conduct operations they may execute on more PR

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: By Capt. MacKenzie Margroum, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit U.S. Marines and Sailors with the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, will execute Realistic Urban Training exercise throughout Virginia and South Carolina from 7 - 27 January. RUT is an expeditionary land-based training exercise where over 2,200 Marines and Sailors from the 24th MEU plan and conduct operations they may execute on deploymen more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ALEXANDRIA, Virginia - The rate of improper payments related to Defense Travel System (DTS) voucher processing has increased, as measured and reported by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) Post-payment Review Team. DFAS reports that more than 70% of those improper payments are due to inadequate or invalid receipts. T more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: More than 150 attendees gathered for the 2024 Women in Peace and Diplomacy event hosted by the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for International Affairs at the Pentagon, Jan. 10. Assistant Secretary of the Air Force (Financial Management and Comptroller), Performing the Duties of Under Secretary of the Air Force Honorable Kristyn Jones, greeted international guests and other department leaders during a lunch more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 11, 2024: A Maryland man was sentenced today to two years in prison, along with three years of supervised release, for making death threats and other calls for violence against a group that advocates for LGBTQI+ people. According to the evidence presented by the government at today's sentencing hearing, Adam Michael Nettina, 34, of West Friendship, also sent threatening messages to Maryland and Virg more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: Depression is a serious health issue that can affect your emotional, physical, and social well-being. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 20% of adults in the United States have been diagnosed with depression. One symptom of depression is loss of energy and motivation. This may mean that tasks like brushing your teeth or going to the dentist can feel impossible or even pointless. more PR

CRYSTAL CITY, Virginia, Jan. 11 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following remarks on Jan. 10, 2024, by Secretary Carlos Del Toro at the Surface Navy Association 36th national symposium: * * * Good afternoon, everyone! Thank you for joining us today at the Surface Navy Association's 36th National Symposium. It's truly wonderful to be here with you again this year. Thank you, Vice Admiral Hunt and Captain Erickson, for your leadership of this organization and for your warm welcome today. So, le more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force selected Selfridge Air National Guard Base, Michigan, as the preferred location to host the next KC-46A Pegasus pending the outcome of a planned environmental impact analysis in 2025. Twelve KC-46As are expected to replace the aging A-10C Thunderbolt IIs and KC-135 Stratotankers at Selfridge ANGB. The A-10s at Selfridge ANGB are expected to begin divestment in 2026, and the KC-135s the more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 12 -- Space Base Delta I issued the following news release: The U.S. Space Force has selected the 2023 Polaris Award service-level recipients. The Polaris Award is an annual awards program, originally established in 2022, that is built from the four Guardian Values of Character, Connection, Commitment and Courage. There are four individual award categories representing each value, and a team excellence category that signifies all four values. All military and civili more PR

MARTINSBURG, West Virginia, Jan. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: Timmey Leo Lambert, Sr., age 59, of Augusta, West Virginia, was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison for drug trafficking. According to court documents and statements made in court, Timmey Lambert, Sr., was selling methamphetamine in Hampshire County. Investigators searched Lambert's home and found methamphetamine, 16 firearms, $4100 in count more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- The White House announced on Jan. 10, 2024, the nominations of six individuals for positions in the judiciary: * * * * Ann Marie Mclff Allen, of Utah, to be United States District Judge for the District of Utah, vice David Nuffer, retired. * Susan M. Bazis, of Nebraska, to be United States District Judge for the District of Nebraska, vice John M. Gerrard, retired. * Ernest Gonzalez, of Texas, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Texas, vice Fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Jan. 11, 2024, the nominations of the 43 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Jennifer M. Adams, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Career Minister, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Republic of Cabo Verde. * Joseph R. Adams, of West Virginia, to be United States Marshal for the Northern District of West Virginia for the more PR