ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Dr. Jacob Sherwood, Pacific West District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Darci Humphrey as Instructional Systems Specialist for Professional Learning PK-12. Dr. Humphrey is a native of Moscow, Iowa with 28 years of teaching experience. She began her career in Missouri teaching K-12 gifted education, but also worked as a grant writer, career pract  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: DoDEA Europe officially launched its Universal Prekindergarten (UPK) program this past week with over 1,200 students enrolled, expanding early childhood education opportunities across 29 elementary schools in Germany, Italy, Bahrain, Turkey, Spain, England and Belgium. The introduction of UPK marks a significant milestone in DoDEA's commitment to fostering educational excelle  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Sept. 9, 2024DR-4787-WV NR-011FEMA News Desk: 215-931-5597FEMAR3NewsDesk@fema.dhs.gov News release CHARLESTON, W.Va. Fifteen weeks after a major disaster was declared for West Virginia, more than $2 million has been approved for homeowners and renters affected by the severe storms and flooding of April 11-12, 2024. More than 500households and businesses have  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility's (PHNSY & IMF) workforce successfully docked Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777) on Sept. 4 in preparation for a Depot Modernization Period (DMP). "North Carolina is approaching the midway point of her planned life cycle and it is important to conduct repairs and state of the art upgrades to ensure she is combat-ready a  more

WINCHESTER, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Middle East District issued the following news story: By Joe Macri, Transatlantic Middle East District The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Middle East District recognized eight employee's completion of the district's Leadership Development Tier 1 training during a graduation ceremony held 5 September. Leadership Development Tier One is part of a 3-tiered program within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers that cultivate  more

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Marine Corps Base Quantico issued the following news: By Lance Cpl. David Brandes, Marine Corps Base Quantico U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine met with base leadership and Child Development Center (CDC) personnel to discuss solutions for challenges CDCs face on MCBQ, Virginia, August 28, 2024. Kaine was greeted by retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Michael R. Strobl, assistant deputy commandant of Manpower and Reserve Affairs, and base commander C  more