CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: VISAKHAPATNAM, India - U.S. Marines and Sailors assigned to elements of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, embarked upon the amphibious transport dock USS Somerset (LPD 25), arrived in Visakhapatnam, India to participate in the third iteration of Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH between the U.S. and India, March 18. Tiger TRIUMPH, which stands for Tri-Services India-U.S.  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 27 -- The Air and Space Forces Association issued the following news release: By Ken Philippart AFA's Tennessee Valley Chapter #335 sponsored a flight in a Korean War-era L-17B for a Korean War veteran on March 8, 2024 at Pryor Field in Tanner, Ala. Duane Hoffman, a 90-year-old Navy veteran who served in the Korean War and a former private pilot, piloted the historic aircraft through a commemorative flight program organized by the AFA Tennessee Valley Chapter, the Co more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Department of Defense spokesperson Lt. Col. Martin Meiners provided the following readout: Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (DASD) for South and Southeast Asia Lindsey Ford concluded her visit to Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines last week for a series of engagements with defense and military officials in all three countries. DASD Ford's trip began in Vietnam with a stop at Bi more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 26 -- THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, Washington, District of Columbia has been assigned a patent (No. US 11939151 B1, initially filed Aug. 27, 2020) developed by Timothy D. Underwood, Ellicott City, Maryland, and Andrew S. Coombs, LaPlata, Maryland, for "Dunnage assembly." more PT

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following decision (Case No. 0-AR-5894): * * * Before the Authority: Susan Tsui Grundmann, Chairman, and Colleen Duffy Kiko, Member I. Statement of the Case Arbitrator Gerald R. Burke issued an award finding the Agency erroneously denied nineteen overtime opportunities to a correctional officer (the grievant). The Agency filed exceptions to the award on nonfact and exceeded-authority grounds. Because the Agency does not more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, March 27 -- Public Services and Procurement Canada, an arm of the Canadian government, issued the following news release: Through the National Shipbuilding Strategy (NSS), the Government of Canada is driving economic growth and creating good jobs, while ensuring that the Canadian Coast Guard (CCG) has the ships it needs to carry out its important work. Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada h more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Technology and Government Innovation issued the following written testimony by Tony Bobulinski, ex-chief technology officer of the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command, involving a hearing on March 20, 2024, entitled "Influence Peddling: Examining Joe Biden's Abuse of Public Office": * * * Chairmen, Ranking Members, and Members of Congress: Good morning! Thank you for this opportunity to  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued a 131-page report in March 2024 entitled "Grading the Grid: A National Energy Report Card." The report was written by Jason Hayes and Timothy Nash. Executive Summary Report Card on U.S. energy produc3on. We ranked eight key energy industry sectors based on their ability to meet the growing demand for affordable, reliable, and clean electric genera/on. Natural gas: 94 % (A) Natural gas is at a unique position in our energy  more ST

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: VISAKHAPATNAM, India - Marines and Sailors of the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit embraced India's culture during celebrations, athletic exchanges, and community relations engagements as they participate in Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH 2024. Currently in the harbor phase, Exercise Tiger TRIUMPH's third iteration incorporated multiple community relations engagement oppor more PR

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, March 27 -- Northern Arizona University issued the following news: Junia McAlister was born in 1899--the same year the Northern Arizona Normal School opened its doors in Flagstaff. Two years later, four women made up the first graduating class. Decades later, "Miss Mac" came to what is now Northern Arizona University to teach chemistry. What she ended up doing was creating the chemistry department, carrying it on her shoulders for more than a decade and building a foundati more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 26 -- THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, Arlington, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 11939276 B2, initially filed Dec. 3, 2020) developed by Albert Epshteyn, Potomac, Maryland, and Zachary J. Huba, Oakland Park, Florida, for "Metal hydride nanoparticles." more PT

JACKSON, Mississippi, March 27 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Governor Tate Reeves today announced multiple appointments to key positions within state government. "I was proud to appoint these individuals to key positions within state government," said Governor Tate Reeves. "Each has the skills and experience to make a positive impact on the lives of Mississippians. I have no doubt that they'll do a great job, and I thank them for stepp more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: This article by Karen Jowers originally appeared on Military Times, the nation's largest independent newsroom dedicated to covering the military and veteran community. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. -- Commissary customers across the country will soon be able to get groceries delivered to their doorstep, as officials prepare to expand the military's home-delivery pilot program this more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- OPHIR RF, Los Angeles, California, won a federal contract award for $302,150 from the U.S. Navy, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, for electrical motors. Contract Award Number: N0010424PDB20; ueiSAM: M8NBRKLUNG51; Product Service Code (PSC): 6105; Solicitation Number: N0010424QDB16 more CTR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: A resolution recognizing March 25, 2024, as "National Medal of Honor Day" in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), was passed unanimously in the House of Representatives today. "The Medal of Honor is the United States Armed Forces' highest military decoration. Of the 40 million Americans who have served in the military since the Civil War, o more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, March 27 (TNSres) -- Pratt Institute issued the following news: Members of the Pratt community and public recently gathered for Research Open House (ROH) 2024 at the Research Yard--an award-winning facility in the Brooklyn Navy Yard that houses Pratt's research centers and research accelerators--to learn about innovative ideas and projects in research, advocacy, scholarship, and community being undertaken by Pratt students, faculty, and staff. Over 550 people attended the Ma more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 26 -- THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, Arlington, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 11939787 B2, initially filed July 27, 2021) developed by three inventors Edward Michaelchuck, Alexandria, Virginia; Scott Ramsey, Fredericksburg, Virginia; and Christopher Strem, Alexandria, Virginia, for "Rapidly deployable structures and methods of making the same." more PT

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Gallego released the report on 3/25, in honor of his Lima 3/25 brothers PHOENIX - On 3/25, in honor of his fellow Marines in Lima 3/25, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-03) released his new report: Supporting Arizona's Veterans. The report details Rep. Gallego's extensive work to ensure Arizona's veterans and their loved ones get the benefits they earned through service and sacrifice. "When I came home from Iraq,  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Mikie Sherrill, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: Representative Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) -- member of the House Armed Services Committee, former U.S. Naval officer, and veteran of the Global War on Terror -- pressed Department of Defense leadership about the impending humanitarian crisis in Gaza, what more can be done to ensure aid is reaching civilians immediately, and how the United States can ensure Israel does not carry out Netanyahu's stated plan  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 26 -- THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AS REPRESENTED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY, Arlington, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 11944011 B2, initially filed Dec. 2, 2022) developed by five inventors Boris N. Feigelson, Springfield, Virginia; Kevin P. Anderson, Arlington, Virginia; Benjamin L. Greenberg, Alexandria, Virginia; James A. Wollmershauser, Alexandria, Virginia; and Alan G. Jacobs, Rockville, Maryland, for "Thermoelectric nanocompos more PT

KINGS POINT, New York, March 27 -- The Maritime Administration's U.S. Merchant Marine Academy issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Capt. Mikel Stroud, USMS, Commandant of Midshipmen at the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA), announced that Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC) Troy Black will deliver the keynote address at the 2024 Battle Standard Dinner, on Thursday, April 4th. The Battle Standard Dinner is an annual event, hoste more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command issued the following news release: The Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), which sits near North Carolina's Cape Fear River, is one of the largest military terminals in the world. Built during the Korean War, it serves as a transfer point between trucks, railroads, and ships for the movement of weapons, military equipment, and ammunition. Today the 596th Transportation Brigade, part of the Military Surface  more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 27 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following faculty news: By Sarah Marshall Navy Capt. (Dr.) Tamara Worlton, director of the Division of Global Surgery at the Uniformed Services University (USU) and director of Surgical Operations at USU's Center for Global Health Engagement (CGHE), has been selected as a Fulbright Alumni Ambassador, one of the most prestigious international exchange programs in the world. Fulbright Alumni Ambassadors serve as a brid more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, March 27 -- The Virginia National Guard issued the following news: By Mike Vrabel, Virginia National Guard Public Affairs Women veterans from all military branches received pins recognizing their service during a Virginia Women Veterans Week event March 21, 2024, at the Virginia War Memorial in Richmond, Virginia. Current and former members of the Virginia National Guard were among the women receiving pins. Dozens of women veterans were honored with a "Virginia Woman Veter more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: CHIPPEWA FALLS, W.I. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) announced the securement of five military medals for Mr. Neil Korn of Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Mr. Korn is a retired United States Army Private First Class who served during the period of January 8, 1943 to December 15, 1944. He completed battles and campaigns in Normandy, France, Northern France, and Rhineland, Germany. "As a ret more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars issued the following news release: The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) has joined forces with PsychArmor and Humana to launch 15 Things Veterans Service Officers Want You To Know, an online video to offer training and awareness about Veteran Service Officer (VSO) programs as a crucial component in improving health and wellness outcomes for veterans. VSOs help veterans navigate the many federal, state and local resources and benefits available  more PR