BISMARCK, North Dakota, Nov. 20 -- Gov. Doug Burgum, R-North Dakota, issued the following news on Nov. 19: North Dakota will receive approximately 60 U.S. Air Force medical personnel to assist in the state's COVID-19 response after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) granted the state's request for federal assistance, Gov. Doug Burgum announced today. The personnel, part of a Department of Defense COVID-19 response operation, are primarily nurses, including critical care nurses. The  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Rob Portman, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 20: Today, U.S. Senator Rob Portman (R-OH) expressed disappointment that the U.S. Air Force did not select Wright-Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB) in Dayton, Ohio as a finalist for the headquarters for United States Space Command (USSPACECOM) but still believes that Wright-Patterson is highly competitive for future mission assignments because of its strategic location and world-class workforce. Portman re  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following statement on Nov. 20: The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Cale Brown: Deputy Secretary of State Stephen E. Biegun met virtually today with the three members of the Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency, Milorad Dodik, Zeljko Komsic, and Sefik Dzaferovic. The Deputy Secretary and the members of the Presidency commemorated the 25th anniversary of the Dayton Peace Accords, initialed at Wright-Patterson Air  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: The holidays are a time of fellowship and joy for most, but for some it can be a very challenging time of year. Add to those challenges, the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases could make it even more difficult to meet and host traditional celebrations. That could leave vulnerable members isolated and alone. Chief Master Sgt. Troie Croft, AFLCMC Command Chief, and Senior Master Sgt. E  more