ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Sembach, Germany -- Dr. Louis D'Angelo, DoDEA Europe Central District Superintendent, is pleased to announce the selection of Dr. Brenda Hebner as the new assistant principal of Vogelweh Elementary School. A native of Texas, Dr. Hebner earned a Bachelor of Science in agricultural development from Texas A&M University. She continued her education at the University of Texas Arl  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- The Defense Threat Reduction Agency issued the following news: By Andrea Chaney, Defense Threat Reduction Agency Surabaya, Indonesia - The Defense Threat Reduction Agency's (DTRA) Biological Threat Reduction Program (BTRP) conducted an Intermediate Epidemiology Health Security Training for Indonesian Armed Forces Tentara Nasional Indonesia (TNI) clinical and laboratory professionals from September 17th to 19th 2024. The event was held at RSAL Dr. Ramelan Navy  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Peachtree City, Ga. -- The College Board has announced that Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA) Americas high schools have been named to the prestigious AP School Honor Roll for the 2023-24 academic year. This honor recognizes schools that have demonstrated a strong commitment to expanding access to Advanced Placement (AP) courses and supporting students on their   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- The National Science Board issued the following news: President Joe Biden has announced his intent to appoint eight new members to the National Science Board: * Joan Ferrini-Mundy * Yolanda Gil * Juan Gilbert * Jeffrey Isaacson * Willie May * Alondra Nelson * Sarah O'Donnell * Ryan Panchadsaram "We are thrilled to welcome these very accomplished individuals to the National Science Board," said NSB Chair Dario Gil. "Their knowledge, expertise, and experie  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: PHILADELPHIA (October 16, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced $14.4 million to improve the health of local waterbodies in Delaware ($1.3M), the District of Columbia ($1M), Maryland ($2.3M), Pennsylvania ($4.8M), Virginia ($3.2M), and West Virginia ($1.9M). This annual allocation is part of the Clean Water Act's Section 319 grant program and is intended to curb nonpoint sour  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BRISTOL, Va. (Oct. 16, 2024) -- Tropical Storm Helene devastated communities throughout southwestern Virginia. Since then, federal agencies have been working with Commonwealth and local partners to address communities' needs and help individuals on their journey to recovery. At the request of the Commonwealth, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the United States Army Corps of Engineers (US  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: Raytheon Company (Raytheon) -- a subsidiary of Arlington, Virginia-based defense contractor RTX (formerly known as Raytheon Technologies Corporation) -- will pay over $950 million to resolve the Justice Department's investigations into: (i) a major government fraud scheme involving defective pricing on certain government contracts and (ii) violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and the Arms   more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: By TRICARE Communications As the leaves change and temperatures drop, it's time to think about your health. The fall and winter months bring an increased risk of respiratory illnesses, including flu, COVID-19, and respiratory syncytial virus. These diseases can make you seriously sick or have you end up in the hospital, so getting your vaccines is important. Getting your flu shot is a simple step that can make  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research issued the following news release: By Cherish T. Gilmore, Office of Naval Research Imagine being entrusted with the vital responsibility of deciding whether conditions are suitable for landing troops on enemy shores, using nothing more than a ruler and tennis ball. It sounds like a scene from a film, yet this is the reality for warfighters who rely on such basic tools to authorize troop movements from vessel to shore --   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: * * * New units feature a camera to match photo on the ID with the person presenting the ID * * * CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- New technology that confirms the validity of a traveler's identification (ID) and confirms their flight information in real time is now in use at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) security checkpoint at West Virginia Inter  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release: A federal grand jury returned an indictment on October 15, 2024, charging a Washington man with embezzling loan proceeds intended for the development and construction of two commercial real estate projects. According to the indictment, Christopher A. Harrison, 52, a former National Football League player and real estate developer, allegedly induced and misappro  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release: The founder of a Manassas business has agreed to pay $1,000,000 to settle allegations that he falsified payroll amounts to obtain inflated loans on behalf of True Information Assurance, LLC, through the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). The PPP offered loans to eligible small businesses for economic relief during the COV  more