ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Navy's Office of Naval Research issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Today, the Office of Naval Research (ONR) celebrates the 40th year of its Young Investigator Program (YIP) by honoring the Class of 2025 YIP awardees. Approximately $18 million in funding will be shared by 24 university professors to conduct innovative scientific research that will benefit science and technology development for the Department of the Navy. "In order for   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) today announced the results of the 2024 director election. The Bank conducted an election to fill the member directorships for North Carolina and Virginia, an independent directorship and a public interest independent directorship. Each director-elect will serve a four-year term c  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: By Sarah Gauvin, DCMA Public Affairs FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. - The Defense Contract Management Agency Special Programs Mission Support Operations office recently held a workshop at the agency's headquarters here July 16-18.Thirty-five workshop attendees from Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and California received training for key MSO responsibilities, shared best practices, established new processes, gained insig  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: Virginia's Middle Peninsula is a beautiful part of the Chesapeake Bay watershed--both on and off the water. But it faces challenges due to climate change, a lack of capacity to restore habitat, and rural coastal economic hardship. While the Middle Peninsula isn't as highly populated as many parts of Virginia, it is still home to many people. Residents live mostly near the shore, so ensuring tha  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: By TRICARE Communications It's almost time for TRICARE Open Season, which begins Nov. 11. That means it's also time to check your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System and make sure it's current. You should do this as soon as possible. There will be limitations for beneficiaries from Oct. 25 to Dec. 31. The first impact will be Oct. 25-27, when there will be a global enrollment fre  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: BRISTOL, Va.--If you were affected by Tropical Storm Helene, visit a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) to apply for assistance and learn about resources from FEMA, the Small Business Administration, the commonwealth of Virginia, and other organizations to aid you in your recovery. What is a DRC? A DRC, or Disaster Recovery Center, is an accessible facility that   more

MARTINSBURG, West Virginia, Oct. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: Donald McDuffin Williams, age 49, of Baltimore, Maryland, has admitted to the possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, as part of an investigation into the sale and distribution of fentanyl, agents searched the defendant's home and discovered drugs, drug paraphernalia, and cash. Wil  more