News Tipoffs - California Editors
A.G. Garland Issues Remarks at U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi
JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on Sept. 25, 2024, by Attorney General Merrick B. Garland at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Mississippi:
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Thanks, Todd, and thanks for the warm welcome.
I am very happy to be here in Mississippi.
In just a few moments, Todd and I will meet with our federal, state, and local law enforcement partners to talk about the work that everyone is doing to keep Mississippi safe.
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Arbitration Available for Disputed Compensation Offers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release:
SANTA FE, NM Claimants impacted by the Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Fire and subsequent flooding may request arbitration if they remain dissatisfied with the Administrative Appeal decision on their claim.
Arbitration is a legal process where two parties agree to have a neutral third party hear their dispute and make a final, binding decision. By choosing arbitrat
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Biden-Harris Administration Marks Major Progress for Colorado River System Health, Signs Five New Water Conservation Agreements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release:
The Department of the Interior today marked major progress for the short and long-term health of the Colorado River System. In Santa Fe, New Mexico, Bureau of Reclamation Commissioner Camille Calimlim Touton joined leaders from the Imperial Irrigation District (California), Bard Water District (California), Metropolitan Water District (California) and Gila River Indian Communit
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Calif. A.G. Bonta Releases Updated Guide for Charities
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the release of the updated Guide for Charities, which provides best practices for charitable organizations (including charities, charitable trusts, and other nonprofits), fundraising professionals, and charitable fundraising platforms that operate in California. The Attorney General has the primary responsibility for su
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Calif. A.G. Bonta's Sponsored Bill to Help Address Missing, Murdered Indigenous Persons Crisis Signed Into Law
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to Governor Gavin Newsom signing into law Assembly Bill (AB) 2695, which will require law enforcement agencies to collect data on crimes occurring on Indian lands and report that information to the California Department of Justice as part of its efforts to address the Missing and Murd
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Calif. A.G. Bonta's Sponsored Bill to Reduce Black Maternal Mortality Through Implicit Bias Training Signed Into Law
OAKLAND, California, Sept. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement in response to the Governor signing Assembly Bill (AB) 2319, which aims to reduce the alarming and disproportionate maternal mortality rate of Black women and other pregnant persons of color by ensuring successful implementation of Senate Bill 464 (SB 464) (Mitchell), the California Dignity in Pregnancy and Chi
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Convenes State-Level Experts to Collaborate On, Advance Battery Storage Technologies
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced a new state-level collaborative to examine battery storage technologies and safety considerations as batteries proliferate in critical infrastructure and everyday life in California.
The collaborative brings together multiple state agencies and departments with regulatory and industry expertise, including the California Air Resources B
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Issues Legislative Update
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills:
* AB 598 by Assemblymember Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland) - San Francisco Bay Area Regional Housing Finance Act: regional and county expenditure plans.
* AB 653 by Assemblymember Eloise Gomez Reyes (D-Colton) - Public housing authorities: reports.
* AB 810 by Assemblymember Laura Friedman (D-Glendale)
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Proclaims Native American Day, Signs Legislation Supporting California Native Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following proclamation on Sept. 27, 2024:
As leaders of Native American tribes from across California gather at the State Capitol to celebrate Native American Day, Governor Gavin Newsom proclaimed today Native American Day and announced the signing of several bills that advance tribal priorities.
The package of bills includes policies to improve laws for vulnerable Native American youth and increase access to socia
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Bipartisan Bills to Support Domestic Violence Victims
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he signed a bipartisan package of bills into law to protect crime victims, including victims of domestic abuse. The new laws will help build on California's protections for victims and survivors of domestic abuse, creating additional resources and access to safeguard victims from abusers.
"I am proud to sign these laws to help victims e
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Adding Speed Cameras to Dangerous Section of Pacific Coast Highway
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced he signed legislation to enhance safety measures along a dangerous stretch of the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Malibu that has claimed over 60 lives since 2010. The legislation builds on existing state efforts aiming to save lives on this section of the PCH.
The Governor signed SB 1297 by Senator Ben Allen (D-Santa Monica), which allo
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Championed by Paris Hilton to Increase Transparency in Youth Residential Treatment Facilities
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation today to protect youth against the inappropriate use of restraints and isolation in residential treatment facilities. The bill will also increase public transparency and state oversight around these incidents by requiring facilities to report incidences and posting information online. SB 1043, authored by Senator Shannon Grove (R-Bake
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation to Strengthen Mental Health, Substance Use Disorder Care for All Californians
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom today signed a package of bills aimed at strengthening access, accountability, and outcomes in the state's behavioral health care system, especially for those with the most serious mental health issues and substance use disorders.
"Tackling the mental health and substance use disorder crises facing our nation and state is one of the most important goal
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Calif. Gov. Newsom: California Deploys Additional Urban Search, Rescue Resources to Support Hurricane Helene Response
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
As Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 hurricane overnight, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the deployment of California Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) members to the area impacted by the hurricane.
In close coordination with FEMA, the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) is immediately deploying 151 firefighters and support personn
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Calif. PUC Issues Final Resolution for Rule 7.1 of Commission's Rules of Practice, Procedure
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 28 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following final resolution (No. ALJ 176-355) on Sept. 27, 2024:
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Preliminary determinations of category for proceedings initiated by application pursuant to Rule 7.1 of the Commission's Rules of Practice and Procedure.
Senate Bill (SB) 960 (Leonard, ch. 96-0856) requires, among other things, that the Commission categorize proceedings for purposes of determining the applicable restrictions on ex p
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Calif. PUC Issues Order Involving Green Power Institute
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 28 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-09-052) on Sept. 27, 2024:
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Application of the Green Power Institute for an Award of Intervenor Compensation for Substantial Contributions to Resolutions SPD-1, SPD-2, and SPD-3.
ORDER DENYING REHEARING OF DECISION 24-01-043
I. INTRODUCTION
In Decision (D.) 24-01-043 (Decision), we resolved Green Po
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Calif. PUC Issues Order Involving Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation Vs. Pacific Gas & Electric
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 27 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-09-025) on Sept. 26, 2024:
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
YOCHA DEHE WINTUN NATION, a federally-recognized tribal government, Complainant, vs. PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY (U39E.), Defendant.
ORDER OF DISMISSAL
Upon written and unopposed request of all parties, Case 23-08-022 is dismissed under Public Utilities Code Section 3
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Calif. PUC Issues Proposed Decision Involving 4 Companies
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed decision (No. 18-07-005) on Sept. 26, 2024:
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BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA
Order Instituting Rulemaking to Consider New Approaches to Disconnections and Reconnections to Improve Energy Access and Contain Costs.
INTERIM DECISION EXTENDING DISCONNECTION RATE CAPS
Summary
This interim decision directs Pacific Gas and Electric Company, San Diego
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Calif. U.S. Attorney: Convicted Corporate Raider, His Longtime Accountant, and Vaping Company Charged in Indictment Alleging Conspiracy and Fraud
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release:
A corporate takeover specialist and convicted felon has been indicted on federal charges for his alleged years-long avoidance of a judgment - now exceeding $180 million - to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) while running a cannabis and lifestyle brand company purportedly helmed by his social media influencer son - a company whose investors h
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Calif. U.S. Attorney: Santa Maria Man Charged in Federal Complaint Alleging He Injured Five People in Bomb Attack in Lobby of County Courthouse
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release:
A Santa Barbara County man was charged today in a federal criminal complaint alleging he committed a bomb attack at a courthouse in Santa Maria on Wednesday, in which at least five people were injured.
Nathaniel James McGuire, 20, of Santa Maria, is charged with maliciously damaging a building by means of explosive.
McGuire, who was arrested Wednesday sho
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Claws for Celebration: Calif. Gov. Newsom Signs Legislation Establishing State Crustacean, Slug, Seashell
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 27, 2024:
Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation establishing three new state symbols: the Dungeness crab as the state crustacean, the banana slug as the state slug, and the black abalone as the state seashell.
California has some of the most biodiverse environments in the world - with over 5,500 plants, animals, and other life forms. From the majestic California redwood down to th
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During National Diaper Needs Awareness Week, $15.9 Million in Support for the Diaper Distribution Pilot Announced
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
Today, HHS' Administration for Children and Families' (ACF), through its Office of Community Services, announced the fourth cohort of grant recipients of the Diaper Distribution Demonstration and Research Pilot, also known as the Diaper Distribution Pilot. This fourth funding release comes during National Diaper Need Awareness Week and will support a new cohort of seven grant recipients
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EPA and the Navy Announce Milestone in Cleanup of Hunters Point Superfund Site in San Francisco
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
SAN FRANCISCO (September 26, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Navy today announced a plan to clean up contamination at the last of the distinct areas designated for environmental restoration at Hunters Point Naval Shipyard Superfund site. The plan announced today will see the Navy addressing contaminated underwater sediment from an approximately 443-acre area of the
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EPA Announces Selection of Members to the Science Advisory Board and the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
Today, Sept. 27, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced selections for membership of the Science Advisory Board (SAB) and the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC). The well-qualified experts bring a cross-selection of scientific disciplines and the experience needed to provide sound scientific advice to EPA leadership to help advance the agency's mission.
"Everything we do at
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EPA Announces Winners of the 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024:
Today, Sept. 26, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the winners of the 2024 Green Chemistry Challenge Awards for new and innovative green chemistry technologies. This year's winners have developed chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the generation and use of hazardous substances, use less energy, and are more sustainable.
"This year's Green
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EPA: Community Input Needed for City of Jackson Drinking Water System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
JACKSON, Miss. (September 26, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will hold public meetings to get community input on mid- and long-term solutions to improve Jackson's drinking water system. This feedback will assist the agency's oversight of the drinking water system. The meetings will be held at the Mississippi e-Center at Jackson State Univers
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FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel Issues Remarks to 7th Annual Berkeley Law AI Institute
BERKELEY, California, Sept. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following remarks on Sept. 27, 2024, by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel to the 7th Annual Berkeley Law AI Institute:
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It is great to be at Cal and join you at the Berkley Law AI Institute. This is the seventh year you have held this gathering, meaning you can lay claim to being at the forefront of the current generation of thinking about Artificial Intelligence. After all, it was only two years ago that Chat
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Justice Department Secures Language Access Agreement With Alameda County Sheriff's Office in California
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024:
The Justice Department announced today that it has reached a resolution agreement (https://www.lep.gov/sites/lep/files/media/document/2024-09/ACSO_Resolution_Agreement.pdf) with the Alameda County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) in California resolving an inquiry into whether ACSO is in compliance with its nondiscrimination obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI).
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Kodiak Ocean Bounty Grows Oysters in Rural Alaska
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
An Accidental Oyster Farmer
On Alaska's Kodiak Island, in a nested bay, surrounded by green mountains, lies the city of Larsen Bay, population 34. It's in this remote community that Erik O'Brien was raised, fishing for salmon and spending time on the water. It's also where his farm, Kodiak Ocean Bounty, grows millions of oysters annually.
"Kodiak Island is a marine economy," said O'Brien. "
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Leader Excels at Naval War College
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
By Thomas Perry DCMA Public Affairs
CARSON, Calif. - Aiming to build on his strong analytic and procurement contracting background, Kiet H. Truong joined Defense Contract Management Agency in 2012.
His agency journey began as a price/cost analyst at DCMA Boeing Seattle.
"I decided to join the federal workforce after a recruitment opportunity that highlighted the crucial role DCMA plays in managing and o
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Litigation: SEC Charges Broker With Violating Regulation Best Interest
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:24-cv-01150-BAM; E.D. Cal. filed Sept. 27, 2024) involving Robert M. Vance:
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The Securities and Exchange Commission charged California resident Robert Vance - a former registered representative of a broker-dealer - with failing to comply with Regulation Best Interest's Care Obligation when recommending high-risk debt securities known as L Bonds to his retail brokerage customers.
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Litigation: SEC Charges Canadian Company, Recidivist Paul Bilzerian, Others With Scheme to Falsely Inflate Revenues
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 1:24-cv-07331; S.D.N.Y. filed Sept. 27, 2024) involving Ignite International Brands, Ltd. et al.:
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On September 27, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Canadian consumer goods company Ignite International Brands, Ltd., recidivist Paul Bilzerian, and six other defendants for improperly recognizing and reporting revenue in 2020.
The SEC's complaint alleges that from
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Litigation: SEC Charges Ex-CEO of Romeo Power for Misleading Investors
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:24-cv-08336; C.D. Cal. filed Sept. 27, 2024) involving Lionel Selwood Jr.:
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The Securities and Exchange Commission announced settled fraud charges against Lionel Selwood, Jr., the former CEO of Romeo Power, Inc., a Southern California-based company that built batteries for commercial electric vehicles. The SEC's complaint alleges that Selwood misled investors about a shortage of b
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Marijuana Trafficker Sentenced to Prison
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release:
STAMFORD, Conn. Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that DELROY ANDERSON, also known as "Max," 57, formerly of Stamford, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Kari A. Dooley in Bridgeport to 13 months of imprisonment, followed by three years of supervised release, for leading a money
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Mass. U.S. Attorney: MS-13 Members Charged With Racketeering and Murder
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release:
Three alleged members of La Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, have been charged for their alleged roles in two separate murders in Massachusetts in December 2010 and July 2020.
William Pineda Portillo, a/k/a "Humilde," 31, of Everett, and Jose Vasquez, a/k/a "Cholo," a/k/a "Little Crazy, 31, of Somerville, are charged in a second superseding indictment with one coun
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Minn. U.S. Attorney: Plymouth Man Indicted for His Role in International Conspiracy to Traffic Counterfeit Computer Network Devices
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota issued the following news release:
A Plymouth man has been indicted for engaging in an international counterfeit access device fraud scheme, announced First Assistant U.S. Attorney Lisa D. Kirkpatrick.
According to court documents, Benjamin Paley, 75, who co-owned and operated GEN8 Services, Inc., an information technology business based in Plymouth, and his co-conspirators Wade Huber, 59, and Dav
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Navy Acquisition Development Program Celebrates Graduates, Looks to 'Pay It Forward'
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release:
A diverse group of 26 men and women graduated from the Navy Acquisition Development Program (NADP) Sept. 25 at the University System of Maryland at Southern Maryland campus in California, Maryland.
The NADP is a three-year internship that provides participants with an introduction to, training and advancement in finance, acquisition, contracting, logistics, science and engineering career
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Soldier finds purpose, success in Army Reserve AGR program
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
FORT KNOX, Ky.
Sgt. 1st Class Carlos Penaloza believes he has one of the best jobs in the U.S. Army.
As a Reserve Component Career Counselor, Penaloza has a hand in positively impacting the lives of Soldiers who are transitioning out of the regular Army.
"When most Soldiers see me, they have a set expectation 'I'm leaving the Army, I'm done,'" he said. "If I can provide them with
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Travis AFB Bids Farewell to Last KC-10
TRAVIS AFB, California, Sept. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force's Travis Air Force Base (60th Air Mobility Wing) issued the following news:
Team Travis members, veterans, military and local community leaders gathered to bid farewell to the last U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender and commemorated the aircraft's rich history in a ceremony Sept. 26, 2024.
After 44 years of service, the KC-10 was decommissioned during the final farewell event hosted by U.S. Air Force Col. Jay Johnson, 60th Air Mobility Wing co
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security Recognizes 173 Employees at Secretary's Award Ceremony in California
WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release:
LOS ANGELES On September 26, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held an awards ceremony hosted by U.S. Secret Service (USSS), where 173 employees received a Secretary's Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Department's mission. "Every single day, with great determination, integrity, and skill, the 268,000 men and women of the Department of Homeland Security e
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USAMMC-K supports Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise in Korea
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Sept. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
CAMP CARROLL, Republic of Korea
The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea provided medical logistics support and training for an Army Reserve unit during Ulchi Freedom Shield in August.
Ulchi Freedom Shield, or UFS, is an annual joint military exercise between U.S. and Korean forces that aims to strengthen the countries' alliance and increase overall security in
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