COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 20 -- Texas A&M University's College of Engineering issued the following news: The simple act of blowing through a straw could soon come to symbolize a breathtaking leap forward in the COVID-19 fight - and in combating other public health threats, including pathogens that could cause future pandemics. That simple exhaled breath is key to a new device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect whether individuals should be tested for COVID-19. The sophisticate  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: For Ohio native Master Sgt. Christian Hubbard, joining the Air Force seemed natural since both his parents served. After high school and a year of studying at the University of Cincinnati, Hubbard knew he wanted to go down a different path. With the support and advice of his parents, he enlisted just over 11 years ago. Now working for the Air Force Metrology and Calibration Program  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: By Blair Drake As a lieutenant in the Air Force in 1975, Dave Dunlap saw an ad for tap dancing classes and decided to sign up. A year later, when the Tops in Blue Air Force talent show came around, he had honed his skills enough to merit first place in the Wright-Patterson AFB contest. Fast-forward nearly 40 years, after serving a 20-year military career, retiring a lieutenant colonel, and then wor  more

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. 19 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10), the Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces, released this statement after once again being appointed to negotiate the differences between the House and Senate versions of the FY 2021 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA): "I am proud to join my fellow lawmakers in a bipartisan and bicameral effort to create the final version of this ye  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

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The Texas A&M University System issued the following news release: The simple act of blowing through a straw could soon come to symbolize a breathtaking leap forward in the COVID-19 fight - and in combating other public health threats, including pathogens that could cause future pandemics. That simple exhaled breath is key to a new device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect whether individuals should be tested for COVID-19. The sophisticated brea  more