FORT CAVAZOS, Texas, April 27 -- The U.S. Army Forces Command issued the following news: By Alex Romey The 1st Cavalry Division Headquarters held a casing of colors ceremony at Cooper Field on Fort Cavazos, Texas, on April 25, in preparation for its upcoming rotation to Europe. The "First Team" will replace the 3rd Infantry Division Headquarters from Fort Stewart, Georgia. This is part of a regular rotation of forces, a crucial commitment to supporting the United States' role in NATO. The rot  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following remarks on April 26, 2024, by Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas at the 10th Annual African American Mayors Association Conference: * * * Last March, a large and destructive tornado touched down in Rolling Fork, Mississippi - a town of just less than 2,000 people a few miles from the Louisiana border. Seventeen people were killed, more than 150 were injured, and whole blocks of the town were simply blown a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia issued the following news release: A firearms trafficking ring has been dismantled and four people have been sentenced to years in prison for conspiring to buy guns in the metro Atlanta area that were later smuggled to the Dominican Republic. "Firearms traffickers present an immediate danger to communities within and outside our district," said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. "We are committed to  more

FORT BENNING, Georgia, April 27 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Moore issued the following news: By Meghan Kirby Competitors from the U.S. Army, sister services, and partner nations gathered at Fort Moore to showcase their lethality and expertise in a series of combat-readiness events spanning four separate competitions hosted by the Maneuver Center of Excellence, April 5-15, 2024. "All these events ensure our Soldiers are fit, inspired, disciplined, trained, and ready for the rigor of combat," said   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 27 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By T. T. Parish U.S. Army Lt. Col. Reuben Doornink has made quite a journey from family roots in the Midwest. His 20-year career in the Army Medical Corps began after graduation from Missouri Western State University, where he played football for a season and participated in the cheer squad before graduating and commissioning as a second lieutenant in 2004. He counts duty stations with a variety of staff position  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the following transcript of a foreign press center briefing on April 25, 2024, featuring Tammy Greer, assistant professor of political science at Georgia State University: * * * Summary * While 3rd party contenders may not often secure victory, their presence can significantly impact elections. Experts believe the 2024 election could be exceptionally close, making third party candidacies potentially decisive. Groups like No Labels cl  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 -- The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command issued the following news: By Daniel P. Elkins Two Soldiers are representing the Mission and Installation Contracting Command in the Army Contracting Command Best Warrior Competition taking place May 6-10 at Tunnel Hill, Georgia, for the chance to compete at the major command level. Staff Sgts. Jaime Davila Lara and Cory Palletti are both best warrior competition winners at t  more