HURLBURT FIELD, Florida, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command issued the following news on July 14, 2023: By 2nd Lt. Cassandra Saphore, Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs Today, Colonel Brian Helton relinquished command to Colonel Robert Johnston who is now dual-hatted as commander of the 492d Special Operations Training Group and the Air Commando Development Center-Provisional, ACDC-P. The evolution to ACDC-P with this change of command signifies  more

NEW YORK, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New York District issued the following news release: Colonel Alex Young will assume command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, during a formal change of command ceremony on July 14, 2023. Colonel Matthew W. Luzzatto, who has commanded the district since June 2020, will relinquish command during the event at New York District's Caven Point Marine Terminal Facility in Jersey City, N.J. Colonel Young has served in  more

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Army Recruiting Command issued the following news: By Kelsie Steber, USAREC Public Affairs The Recruiting and Retention College held a change of commandant ceremony, July 6 at the Patton Museum, where Col. Kevin Polosky transferred responsibilities of the RRC to Col. Richard "Rick" Frank. Maj. Gen. Johnny Davis, U.S. Army Recruiting Command commanding general, presided over the change of commandant ceremony. "Preparing Soldiers for the world   more

DENVER, Colorado, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Today, Governor Polis appointed Victoria E. Klingensmith to the 18th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the retirement of the Honorable Cynthia D. Mares and is effective September 1, 2023. Ms. Klingensmith is the Senior Chief Deputy District Attorney in the 18th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2020. She is also an Adjunct Professor at the Univ  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 15 (TNSper) -- Endeavor Business Media issued the following news release: The Digital Infrastructure Group at Endeavor Business Media is pleased to announce Matt Vincent as the new Editor-In-Chief of Data Center Frontier. Most recently, Vincent has produced and managed editorial content for several publications at Data Center Frontier's parent Endeavor Business Media, including Cabling Installation & Maintenance, Broadband Technology Report, and Smart Buildings Techn  more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Jerome Tayborn, 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Lt. Col. Christopher M. Waddell relinquished command of the 502nd Communications Squadron to Lt. Col. Gilberto S. Perez during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on June 29, 2023. U.S. Air Force Col. Shamekia N. Toliver, 502nd Installation Support Group commander, offic  more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Tory Patterson, 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs The Department of Defense's largest dental service welcomed a new commander during the 59th Dental Group change of command ceremony on July 13, 2023, at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder, who serves as the 59th Medical Wing c  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: Jerry L. Jensen has been appointed by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland as the Acting U.S. Trustee for Arkansas, Nebraska, and Missouri (Region 13) effective Aug. 1, the Executive Office for U.S. Trustees announced today. Jensen replaces Daniel J. Casamatta, who is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service to the department, including the last eight years as the Acting U.S. Trustee in Region 1  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. John Bel Edwards, D-Louisiana, issued the following news on July 14, 2023: Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced that Louisiana Workforce Commission Sec. Ava Cates will resign effective August 31, 2023. "Sec. Cates has served honorably since the beginning of my administration," said Gov. Edwards. "Under her leadership at the Louisiana Workforce Commission, Louisiana has achieved record-breaking low unemployment with more people working than eve  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 15 (TNSper) -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the recent appointments of three new county public administrators. Marcie Klida Blossom serves as the Bay County public administrator; Michael J. Zitta serves as the Ottawa County public administrator; and Mary L. Benedict serves as the Ionia County public administrator. "I have great confidence in the new adminis  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 14 (TNSper) -- The Minnesota Department of Health issued the following news release on July 13, 2023: The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) today announced the appointment of Carol Backstrom as the new assistant commissioner for agency's Health Systems Bureau. In her role as assistant commissioner, Backstrom will oversee the MDH's Health Regulation Division, Health Policy Division and Office of Medical Cannabis. She will start her new role on Aug. 16. Backstrom com  more

ATLANTIC CITY, New Mexico, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Friday was named to the National Governors Association's Executive Committee (https://www.nga.org/news/press-releases/utah-governor-spencer-cox-elected-chair-of-national-governors-association-launches-disagree-better-initiative/) after a vote by her peers. "States get more done when we work together," said Gov. Michelle Luj  more

ALBANY, New York, July 15 (TNSper) -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new administration appointments. "I am proud to welcome these exceptional public servants to my Administration - a group of individuals who are talented, highly-qualified and reflect the diversity that makes New York State strong," Governor Hochul said. "I'm confident these individuals will have an extraordinary impact on our work to mak  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Naval Academy issued the following news release: Capt. Chris Schwarz, relieved Capt. Homer Denius as commanding officer of Naval Support Activity (NSA) Annapolis during a change of command ceremony at Mahan Hall, July 14, 2023. "Homer, you've had an incredible tour here in Annapolis these past five years," said presiding officer Vice Admiral Sean Buck, superintendent, U.S. Naval Academy. "And while your active service as a naval officer may soo  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 8 (TNSper) -- The Alabama Community College Conference posted the following news release: Joe Guthrie has been hired as the head coach of the women's softball team that is being formed at Northeast Alabama Community College (NACC), Dr. David Campbell, President of the college announced. "Mr. Guthrie is a very experienced coach with an outstanding winning percentage who develops his players both professionally and personally," Campbell stated. "That is exactly what we  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSper) -- The White House issued the following news release on July 14, 2023: President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: * Johnpaul Jones, Member, Institute of American Indian Arts Board of Trustees * Madeline Fielding Sayet, Member, Institute of American Indian Arts Board of Trustees * Jane Semple Umsted, Member, Institute of American Indian Arts Board of Trustees * Rose Simpson, Member, Institute of American India  more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, July 15 (TNSper) -- The U.S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base issued the following news on July 14, 2023: By Karen Petitt, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Today, Team Scott welcomed the newest 375th Air Mobility Wing and Installation commander, Col. John Poole, after Col. Chris Robinson relinquished command. The Robinsons are headed to Washington, D.C., where he will oversee executing the Air Force's budget. Poole and his wife, Shellye, and children Britton, Everlye   more

LONDON, England, July 10 (TNSper) -- Wellcome, a charitable foundation, issued the following news release: Wellcome, the charitable foundation which supports science to solve urgent global health challenges, is announcing two new senior executive appointments. Jimmy Volmink has been appointed Wellcome's Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer, and Beth Thompson has been appointed Chief Strategy Officer. * * * Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer Jimmy joins Wellcome from Stel  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 14 (TNSper) -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news on July 13, 2023: West Virginia Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt has appointed Erik A. Schramm Sr. to the Ohio County Board of Education (BOE) effective immediately. The vacancy resulted from the death of Grace Norton and the County Board reaching a stalemate in naming a successor. Schramm is a shareholder and attorney in the law firm Hanlon, McCormick, Schramm, Bickford  more

WASHINGTON, July 8 (TNSper) -- Wilson Center, a policy forum for tackling global issues through independent research and open dialogue to inform actionable ideas for the policy community, issued the following news release: The Wilson Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Nader Nadery as a Wilson Center senior fellow. Nadery will be in residence through March 2024. He will carry out research on his project, which is entitled "Rights, Democracy, and Peace in Conflict-Affected Socie  more