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Air Force doctrine realigns to create a more lethal, resilient force
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Air Force doctrine realigns to create a more lethal, resilient force ARLINGTON, Virginia -The U.S. Air Force has released three doctrine publications to emphasize reoptimizing for Great Power Competition efforts: Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-0, Operations; AFDP 3-0.1, Command and Control; and AFDP 5-0, Planning. "In this era of rapid chan  more
Air Force doctrine realigns to create a more lethal, resilient force
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force doctrine realigns to create a more lethal, resilient force * Published Jan. 23, 2025 * By Tech. Sgt. Nick Z. Erwin * Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Virginia -- The U.S. Air Force has released three doctrine publications to emphasize reoptimizing for Great Power Competition efforts: Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-0, Operations; AFDP  more
Air Force plans to add 'science' to the 'art' of war
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Air Force plans to add 'science' to the 'art' of war ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Air Force continues to advance its efforts to modernize command and control systems through the development of a transformational model for decision advantage, which reveals opportunities to improve warfighters' ability to make better decisions faster than their a  more
Air Force Plans to Add 'Science' to the 'Art' of War
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Morgan Brown, DAF PEO C3BM Public Affairs The Air Force continues to advance its efforts to modernize command and control systems through the development of a transformational model for decision advantage, which reveals opportunities to improve warfighters' ability to make better decisions faster than their adversary. The transformational model, originally created by the Department o  more
CAFB UPT Class 25-04 Graduation
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * CAFB UPT Class 25-04 Graduation * Published Jan. 22, 2025 * By Airman Hayley Brown * 14 Flying Training Wing COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --Twenty-six Undergraduate Pilot Training student pilots of Class 25-04, graduated on January 17, 2025, at the Columbus Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The UPT graduation ceremony officially marks the completion o  more
CAFB UPT Class 25-04 Graduation
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * CAFB UPT Class 25-04 Graduation * Published Jan. 22, 2025 * By Airman Hayley Brown * 14 Flying Training Wing COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Twenty-six Undergraduate Pilot Training student pilots of Class 25-04, graduated on January 17, 2025, at the Columbus Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The UPT graduation ceremony officially marks the com  more
Carter Bank and Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Award More Than $2 Million to Support Affordable Housing in North Carolina
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 24 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news on Jan. 23, 2025: MARTINSVILLE, Va. - Carter Bank (Nasdaq: CARE) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) announced today a significant investment of $2.3 million in grant funding, designated for three separate projects that will create 168 new affordable housing units across North Carolina. The funding, sourced from FHLBank Atl  more
Contracts for Jan. 22, 2025
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 22, 2025 ARMY Carahsoft Technology Corp., Reston, Virginia, was awarded a $44,985,868 firm-fixed-price contract for commercial off-the-shelf software licenses and technical software in support of information technology network operations. Bids were solicited via the internet with one received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion da  more
Contracts for Jan. 23, 2025
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 23, 2025 ARMY Sherlock, Smith, and Adams Inc.,* Montgomery, Alabama (W912DY-25-D-0049); Miller-Remick Michael Baker JV,* Cherry Hill, New Jersey (W912DY-25-D-0048); AE Works LTD.,* Sewickley, Pennsylvania (W912DY-25-D-0035); Apogee Consulting Group PA,* Cary, North Carolina (W912DY-25-D-0036); Health Facility Solutions,* Wichita, Kansas (W912DY-25-D-0047); Burdette, Koehler, Murphy and   more
Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Applications are Now Open for the 2025 Governor's Fellows Program
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Announces Applications are Now Open for the 2025 Governor's Fellows Program Deadline to apply is Monday, March 3 RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Governor's Fellows Program. The Governor's Fellows Program is a prestigious opportunity for rising college seniors and recent graduates to get   more
Governor Glenn Youngkin Releases New Virginia Outdoors Plan
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin Releases New Virginia Outdoors Plan Access to Outdoor Recreation a Top Priority for Virginians RICHMOND, VA - Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the publication of Virginia's new comprehensive, statewide plan for enhancing outdoor recreation, the Virginia Outdoors Plan. "Virginia is rich with an abundance of best-in-class outdoor recreational opportunities  more
Heinrich, Lujan Commend Federal District Judge James O. Browning, Announce Process to Fill Vacancy
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Commend Federal District Judge James O. Browning, Announce Process to Fill Vacancy WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) commend the Honorable James O. Browning, who has announced his intention to retire from regular active service effective February 2026, after 22 years of distinguished service as a United States District Court Judge for t  more
House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig Opening Statement at Committee Organizing Meeting for 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig delivered the following opening statement at today's organization meeting for the 119th Congress. Watch the full meeting here. [As prepared for delivery] Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I am excited to get to work! As the granddaughter of an Arkansas bean, rice, and cotton farmer, agricultu  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Chairman Walberg Calls on DOL IG to Investigate EBSA's Power Abuse
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: Today, Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) sent a letter to Department of Labor (DOL) Inspector General (IG) Larry D. Turner renewing the Committee's request that the IG investigate the Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) for serious abuses of authority following reports that it shared confidentia  more
House Education & Workforce Committee Ranking Member Scott Issues Statement on President Trump Rescinding EO 11246
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 22, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on Education and Workforce, released the following statement after President Trump rescinded Executive Order (EO) 11246 of September 24, 1965 (Equal Employment Opportunity). "The Office of Federal Contract Compliance (OFCCP) ensures that taxpayer dollars do   more
House Oversight Committee Chairman Comer Announces Republican Subcommittee Assignments
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2025: House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the Republican subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress. These assignments will be formally ratified during the next hearing of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee. Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Information Tech  more
House Oversight Committee Democrats Reiterate Support for Whistleblowers and Government Watchdogs
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: * * * Citing Trump's Previous Attacks on Whistleblowers and Inspectors General, Committee Democrats Invite OSC and CIGIE to Contact Their Office if Their Independence is Threatened * * * Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led Committee Democra  more
House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Connolly Condemns President Trump Executive Order Ending Civil Rights Programs in Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 22, 2025: Today, Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement in response to President Donald Trump's Executive Order that will end civil rights programs in federal agencies and purge all workers in these roles. "Donald Trump has used his sec  more
House Oversight Committee Ranking Member Connolly Urges Chairman Comer to Stand by Presidential Ethics Bill and Investigate President Trump's Conflicts of Interest
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Gerald "Gerry" Connolly, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Connolly Calls for a Bipartisan Effort to Establish Ethics Rules for Trump White House * * * Rep. Gerald E. Connolly, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, urged Chairman James Comer to immediately investigate Donald Trump's numerous conflicts of interest and stand by the p  more
Kaine Statement After Blocking Extreme Anti-Reproductive Freedom Legislation
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement After Blocking Extreme Anti-Reproductive Freedom Legislation WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement after voting to block the advancement of the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act: "The 119 th Congress began weeks ago, and Republicans have not put up a single bill for a vote to lower costs, boost the economy, or strengthen pu  more
Kyle S. Hauptman Designated as NCUA Board Chairman
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: President Donald J. Trump has designated National Credit Union Administration Vice Chairman Kyle S. Hauptman as the thirteenth Chairman of the NCUA Board. "I am deeply honored that President Trump has asked me to serve as Chairman of NCUA," Chairman Hauptman said. "I look forward to leading the agency's dedicated professionals and working with my Board colleagues to cre  more
RELEASE: Mullin, Pro-Life Lawmakers Encourage Trump to Reinstate Life-Affirming Policies
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Mullin, Pro-Life Lawmakers Encourage Trump to Reinstate Life-Affirming Policies Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined more than 140 members of Congress--led by U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) and James Lankford (R-OK) and U.S. Representatives Chris Smith (R-NJ) and Robert Aderholt (R-AL)--in a letter that encourages President Trump to reinstate   more
Scott, Lankford, Foxx Introduce Bill to Protect Parents' Rights
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Scott, Lankford, Foxx Introduce Bill to Protect Parents' Rights WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions, Senator James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Congresswoman Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.), member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, today introduced the Families' Rights and Responsibilities Act. The legislation w  more
Six Virginia Teachers Recognized with Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Six Virginia teachers were recognized last week as Virginia's recipients for the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST). The award, regarded as the nation's top honor for K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics teachers, recognizes educators who have both deep content knowledge of the subjects they teach and the ability to  more
TRICARE Online Patient Portal decommissioning: Download your health records now
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * TRICARE Online Patient Portal decommissioning: Download your health records now FALLS CHURCH, Virginia -On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense's new electronic health record -- MHS GENESIS -- has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. As part of the transition, the DOD is decommissioning   more
Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor Regarding his Strong Opposition to Secretary of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Video: Kaine Speaks on Senate Floor Regarding his Strong Opposition to Secretary of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth BROADCAST-QUALITY VIDEO IS AVAILABLE HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee since 2013 who has previously voted to confirm five Secretaries of Defense nominated by Democratic and Republican presidents, spoke on the Sen  more