WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on July 16, 2021, entitled: "Procurement List; Proposed Additions and Deletions". The notice was issued by Michael R. Jurkowski, Deputy Director, Business Operations. DATES: Comments must be received on or before: August 15, 2021. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information or to submit comments contact: Michael R. Jurkowski, Tele  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news on July 14, 2021: Members of the Advanced Tactical Acquisition Corps (ATAC) Team 10, recently wrapped up their three month-long assignment, after presenting recommendations to senior Air Force leaders, on actionable recommendations to confront threats posed by rogue small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), more commonly referred to as drones. "Small UAS whether they are launched with   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 13 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Marisa Alia-Novobilski The Air Force made history recently by becoming the first agency ever to achieve a 100% compliance rating in the Department of Defense Information Technology Portfolio Repository. With nearly 700 IT investments totaling more than $1 billion, Air Force Materiel Command manages one-third of the Air Force portfolio and played a significant part in this history-making achievement for the  more

FORT LEE, Virginia, July 15 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news on July 14, 2021: By Elizabeth Szoke Defense Contract Management Agency Lockheed Martin Fort Worth won this year's Director's Cup. The award recognizes an agency office that has improved performance methods to advance strategic mission and vision objectives. "I believe the (contract management office's) contributions that led to this recognition is the unwavering determination in overseeing the dev  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news on July 12, 2021: By Michael L. Jones DLA Land and Maritime Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Kristen Fabry recognized 11 Ohio Army National Guard members for their support to the Defense Supply Center Columbus' recently concluded vaccination effort during a June 29 appreciation event. The OHARNG also provided the medical facility and staff required   more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news on July 15, 2021: By Michelle Martin The career of Brig. Gen. Lyle K. Drew is as vast and comprehensive as the newest command position he assumed here July 15, 2021. The newly minted brigadier general took command of 82nd Training Wing, the largest and most diverse of the four technical wings in Air Education and Training Command and Air Force, during a change of command ceremony here. Maj. Gen.   more

F.E. WARREN AFB, Wyoming, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force F.E. Warren Air Force Base (90th Missile Wing) issued the following news on July 16, 2021: By Airman 1st Class Anthony Munoz Col. Robert Ford assumed command of the 90th Security Forces Group during a change of command ceremony July 16, 2021 in the Peacekeeper High Bay, on F.E. Warren Air Force Base. Prior to his current position, Ford was the Provost Marshall, Headquarters, United States Forces, Japan, and Division Chief, Security Force  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news on July 16, 2021: By Christopher J. Warner Being a leader comes in many forms and styles -- some learned through academics, some from those around us and some gained through unique experiences known only to you. As we navigate our careers, we build our proverbial kitbag to arm us for adverse situations we can face as leaders. I would like to share insight from my personal leadership kitbag  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 17 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news on July 16, 2021: By Megan Mudersbach Naval Medical Research Unit-Dayton held a change-of-command ceremony July 9 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, where Capt. Nimfa Teneza-Mora turned command over to Capt. Walter Dalitsch. "A change in leadership is a momentous occasion," said Rear Adm. Tim Weber, commander of Naval Medical Forces Pacific and Medical Service Corps director, who was the   more

HILL AFB, Utah, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Hill Air Force Base (75th Air Base Wing) issued the following news on July 15, 2021: By Kendahl Johnson Brig. Gen. Richard Gibbs became the new Ogden Air Logistics Complex commander at Hill during a change of command ceremony July 15. In his welcome speech, Gibbs said he's "thrilled" to be at the ALC and "grateful for the opportunity to command such an amazing group of people." "The more I learn about our various operations, the more excited I ge  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news on July 12, 2021: By Daryl Mayer More than 200 logisticians and product support managers from across the Air Force and Space Force registered for the 3rd Annual AFLCMC Product Support Managers Forum held virtually from June 22 to 24 on ZoomGov. The theme this year was, "Advancing Logistics...Digitizing Sustainment and Modernizing Product Support." Lansen Conley, AFLCMC Director of  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 16, 2021: With the COVID-19 delta variant on the rise, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), along with Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Ben Cardin (D-MD), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), introduced legislation today to promote federal worker safety and ensure that employees and their families are well informed about COVID-19 protective measures in the workplace. This legislation would provide crit  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Mikaley Kline Col. Sirena Morris officially took command of the 88th Mission Support Group in a change-of-command ceremony at the Wright-Patterson Club on July 1. Morris replaces Col. Paul Burger, who will become the Air Force Personnel Center's chief of Military Personnel Operations at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in Texas. Morris previously served as Personnel and Stre  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Caroline Clauson The 88th Air Base Wing Staff Agencies nominated four Airmen to compete at the wing level for the Lance P. Sijan U.S. Air Force Leadership Award, an affirmation of their excellent professional and community examples. "It is with great honor to recognize some of the great leaders within the Wing Staff Agencies," said Lt. Col. Joshua Wolfram, 88th Comptroller Squadron com  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, July 16 -- The U.S. Air Force (88th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Darrius Parker The number of COVID-19 cases in Ohio and across Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has dropped since the beginning of the year, but the fight against this pandemic continues as the delta variant becomes more dominant around the world. Although the battle has taken a turn for the better, 88th Air Base Wing medical personnel and leadership encourage those within the installat  more