JANUARY 7, 2025 - Cases of norovirus, a wretched and highly contagious stomach bug, are surging in parts of the United States and Europe this winter, according to Public Health Command Europe data. “Norovirus cases typically increase during winter due to increased gatherings and travel. This highly contagious group of viruses, officially known as norovirus, causes stomach … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2025
Coast Guard Captures 39 More Migrants
JANUARY 7, 2025 - The crew of Coast Guard Cutter Joseph Tezanos repatriated 39 people to the Dominican Republic, Sunday, following an interdiction of an unlawful maritime migration attempt approximately 41 miles southwest of Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico. Three of the interdicted migrants remain in U.S. custody to face possible federal prosecution by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for … [Read more...]
Northrop Grumman to Develop New E-130J
Rendering of the U.S. Navy's future E-130J aircraft, which will relieve the E-6B Mercury of the Take Charge and Move Out (TACAMO) mission. (Rendering courtesy of Northrop Grumman Corp.) JANUARY 7, 2025 - The U.S. Navy announced yesterday that it has awarded Northrop Grumman Corp. a $3.5 billion contract to conduct the mission-systems integration for the E-130J, which … [Read more...]
Provide Your Payment Information to TriWest Now
JANUARY 7, 2025 – Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1 as part of TRICARE’s new regional contracts? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card, you must now securely give … [Read more...]
DoD Helping Communities Recover From Wildfires
JANUARY 7, 2025 - The Defense Department is working with interagency partners to strengthen federal coordination of recovery efforts in response to wildfires. DOD joined the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, Interior and Homeland Security and the Environmental Protection Agency in announcing a memorandum of agreement this month that will foster interagency … [Read more...]