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  • MIL-OSI USA: US Department of Labor updates penalty guidelines to support small businesses and eliminate workplace hazards

    Source: US Department of Labor

    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has updated its guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Field Operations Manual in an effort to minimize the burden on small businesses and increase prompt hazard abatement. 

    “All employers should be offered the opportunity to comply with regulations that help maintain a safe working environment,” said Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. “Small employers who are working in good faith to comply with complex federal laws should not face the same penalties as large employers with abundant resources. By lowering penalties on small employers, we are supporting the entrepreneurs that drive our economy and giving them the tools they need to keep our workers safe and healthy on the job while keeping them accountable.” 

    The new policy, outlined in the Penalties and Debt Collection section of OSHA’s Field Operations Manual, increases penalty reductions for small employers, making it easier for small businesses to invest resources in compliance and hazard abatement. For example, a penalty reduction level of 70%, which was previously only applicable for businesses with 10 or fewer employees, will now be expanded to include businesses who employ up to 25 employees. The revisions also include new guidelines for a 15% penalty reduction for employers who immediately take steps to address or correct a hazard.

    Additionally, the updated policy expands the penalty reduction for employers without a history of serious, willful, repeat, or failure-to-abate OSHA violations. Under OSHA’s revised policy, employers who have never been inspected by federal OSHA or an OSHA State Plan, as well as employers who have been inspected in the previous five years and had no serious, willful, or failure-to-abate violations, are eligible for a 20% penalty reduction. 

    The new policies are effective immediately. Penalties issued before July 14, 2025, will remain under the previous penalty structure. Open investigations in which penalties have not yet been issued are covered by the new guidance.

    OSHA retains the right to withhold penalty reductions where penalty adjustments do not advance the goals of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. 

    Learn more about OSHA.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: US Department of Labor updates penalty guidelines to support small businesses and eliminate workplace hazards

    Source: US Department of Labor

    WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor has updated its guidance on penalty and debt collection procedures in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Field Operations Manual in an effort to minimize the burden on small businesses and increase prompt hazard abatement. 

    “All employers should be offered the opportunity to comply with regulations that help maintain a safe working environment,” said Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling. “Small employers who are working in good faith to comply with complex federal laws should not face the same penalties as large employers with abundant resources. By lowering penalties on small employers, we are supporting the entrepreneurs that drive our economy and giving them the tools they need to keep our workers safe and healthy on the job while keeping them accountable.” 

    The new policy, outlined in the Penalties and Debt Collection section of OSHA’s Field Operations Manual, increases penalty reductions for small employers, making it easier for small businesses to invest resources in compliance and hazard abatement. For example, a penalty reduction level of 70%, which was previously only applicable for businesses with 10 or fewer employees, will now be expanded to include businesses who employ up to 25 employees. The revisions also include new guidelines for a 15% penalty reduction for employers who immediately take steps to address or correct a hazard.

    Additionally, the updated policy expands the penalty reduction for employers without a history of serious, willful, repeat, or failure-to-abate OSHA violations. Under OSHA’s revised policy, employers who have never been inspected by federal OSHA or an OSHA State Plan, as well as employers who have been inspected in the previous five years and had no serious, willful, or failure-to-abate violations, are eligible for a 20% penalty reduction. 

    The new policies are effective immediately. Penalties issued before July 14, 2025, will remain under the previous penalty structure. Open investigations in which penalties have not yet been issued are covered by the new guidance.

    OSHA retains the right to withhold penalty reductions where penalty adjustments do not advance the goals of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. 

    Learn more about OSHA.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Defense Contractor Berg Co. Agrees to Pay $3.3M to Resolve Allegations of Causing Fraudulent Bids

    Source: US Justice – Antitrust Division

    Headline: Defense Contractor Berg Co. Agrees to Pay $3.3M to Resolve Allegations of Causing Fraudulent Bids

    Berg Companies Inc. (Berg) has agreed to pay $3.3 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting, or causing the submission of, false claims under prime vendor contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), which the Department of Defense (DoD) uses to purchase goods and services.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense Contractor Berg Co. Agrees to Pay $3.3M to Resolve Allegations of Causing Fraudulent Bids

    Source: United States Attorneys General

    Berg Companies Inc. (Berg) has agreed to pay $3.3 million to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act by submitting, or causing the submission of, false claims under prime vendor contracts with the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), which the Department of Defense (DoD) uses to purchase goods and services.

    Berg, based in Spokane, Washington, manufactures rigid wall shelters and sells them to the federal government, including through various prime vendor programs. In September 2019, Berg was acquired by Hunter Defense Technologies, Inc., which is a defense contractor that is based in Solon, Ohio.

    Berg was a vendor to Noble Sales Co. Inc. doing business as Noble Supply & Logistics (Noble), which is a Boston-based prime contractor to DLA for Maintenance, Repair & Operations (MRO) contracts for the European Command. Under the MRO contracts, the DoD can place orders for goods and services through Noble. Noble is then required to solicit bids from two independently competing vendors for transactions below $25,000 and from three independently competing vendors for transactions at or above $25,000. According to DLA, MRO contracts are “a partnership aimed at achieving infrastructure savings, inventory cost reductions and favorable product pricing through leveraged buying.”

    Pursuant to the settlement agreement, Berg admitted that, from 2019 to 2021, Berg coordinated with Noble and two other Noble vendors to submit inflated quotes for Berg-made rigid wall shelters so that the other vendors would win the awards at inflated prices. In the first scheme, Berg admitted that it coordinated and submitted inflated quotes on two solicitations for the sale of 10 Berg-made rigid wall shelters that Noble awarded to a New Mexico-based vendor. In the second scheme, Berg admitted that it coordinated and submitted inflated quotes on 26 solicitations for the purchase of 29 Berg-made rigid wall shelters that Noble awarded to a Florida-based vendor. As a result of these schemes, the United States contends that the requirements were not competed as required by the prime vendor contract and the military customers were overcharged for the Berg-made rigid wall shelters.

    “Bid rigging of this type inhibits competition on the products and on prices, thereby creating the risk that the government is purchasing inferior products at exorbitant prices,” said Assistant Attorney General Brett Shumate of the Justice Department’s Civil Division. “This settlement reinforces the Department’s commitment in using the FCA to pursue anti-competitive fraud.”

    “As evidenced in this settlement agreement, these contractors manipulated and undermined the fair and open bidding process designed to save our military and taxpayers money,” said U.S. Attorney Leah B. Foley for the District of Massachusetts. “We commend Berg for cooperating with the government to resolve this matter and taking responsibility for this conduct. As this settlement demonstrates, not only will my Office continue to use the False Claims Act to help root out fraud, waste and abuse involving taxpayer funds, but it will reward those that accept responsibility and cooperate with the government.”

    “Collusion in government contracting erodes public trust, distorts fair competition, and drives up costs for taxpayers and service members,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison for the District of New Mexico. “Such conduct undermines the integrity of the procurement process and betrays the public’s expectation that government funds will be used responsibly. This resolution demonstrates our unwavering commitment to protecting taxpayer dollars, ensuring a level playing field for all businesses, and holding accountable those who seek to profit by manipulating federal contracting. We will continue to work closely with our law enforcement partners to defend the integrity of government procurement and safeguard the interests of the American people.”

    “Today’s settlement announcement demonstrates the commitment of the Defense Criminal Investigative Service (DCIS), along with our law enforcement partners, to aggressively pursue those who undermine the integrity of the DoD contracting process,” said Acting Special Agent in Charge Chad Gosch of the Department of Defense Office of Inspector General, DCIS Southwest Field Office. “DCIS will use all available resources to hold accountable those who betray the trust of the American taxpayer by corrupting the DoD procurement system for personal gain.”

    “GSA OIG will continue to work with its investigative partners to hold government contractors accountable for concealing relevant information that may affect the award or performance of government contracts,” said Special Agent in Charge Joseph Dattoria of the U.S. General Services Administration, Office of Inspector General, Northeast Division.

    Berg cooperated with the government in this matter. As part of the settlement, Berg acknowledged and accepted responsibility for the facts that form the basis of this settlement.

    This settlement resolves claims brought against Berg under the qui tam or whistleblower provisions of the FCA, which permit private parties to sue on behalf of the government when they believe that a defendant has submitted false claims for government funds and to receive a share of the recovery. The settlement in this case provides for the whistleblowers, Mark G. Davis and Andrew G. Gunn, to receive a $561,000 share of the recovery. Davis is a U.S. Army veteran and former salesperson for one of the sub-vendors involved in the conspiracy allegation. Gunn is the managing director of a United Kingdom company that manufacturers storage equipment for United States military customers and sold its equipment through this prime vendor’s MRO contracts. The remainder of the matter remains under seal.

    The resolution obtained in this matter was the result of a coordinated effort between the Justice Department’s Civil Division, Commercial Litigation Branch, Fraud Section, and the United States Attorney’s Offices for the District of New Mexico and District of Massachusetts, with assistance from the Defense Criminal Investigative Services, the Army Criminal Investigation Division, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and the General Services Administration Office of Inspector General.

    The matter was handled by Trial Attorney Samson Asiyanbi of the Justice Department’s Civil Division, Assistant U.S. Attorney Sean Cunniff of the District of New Mexico, and Assistant U.S. Attorneys Lindsey Ross and Brian LaMacchia of the District of Massachusetts.

    The claims resolved by the settlement are allegations only and there has been no determination of liability.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: U.S. Marshals Arrest Man Wanted for Sexual Assault, Other Charges

    Source: US Marshals Service

    Cheyenne, WY – The U.S. Marshals (USMS) District of Wyoming Fugitive Task Force (WFTF), along with members from the USMS Special Operations Group and with the assistance of several partner agencies, located and arrested early Friday a fugitive wanted on sexual assault and other charges.

    Ricky Ayers, 53, a self-proclaimed sovereign citizen who had made threats against law enforcement during previous encounters, was wanted for sexual assault in the first degree, aggravated burglary, felonious restraint, and domestic battery.  

    Due to potential heightened threats to law enforcement, the Albany County Sheriff’s Office in Laramie asked for USMS assistance in apprehending Ayers, and the WFTF adopted the case for apprehension.

    Investigators developed information that Ayers had a probable stockpile of weapons within his cabin and property in a remote area of Albany County.  After taking Ayers into custody, the team located numerous weapons, primarily rifles, scattered throughout the property address.

    Other agencies involved in Ayers’ capture include the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, Platte County Sheriff’s Office, Cheyenne Police Department SWAT, U.S. Customs and Border Protection and U.S. Forest Service.

    The Wyoming Fugitive Task Force, which is headed by the U.S. Marshals Service, District of Wyoming, was created in February 2004. Its mission is to track, locate, and apprehend state and federal fugitives. The Wyoming Fugitive Task Force is composed of numerous federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.

    Tips of wanted subjects or subjects who may be in violation of the Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act can be shared by submitting a tip through https://www.p3tips.com/USMS.aspx. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: New Port Richey Woman Charged With FEMA Fraud

    Source: United States Department of Justice (National Center for Disaster Fraud)

    Tampa, FL – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the return of an indictment charging Shelby Sigler (34, New Port Richey) with fraud in connection with a major disaster or emergency benefits. If convicted, Sigler faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison. 

    According to the indictment, between November 2023 and January 2024, Sigler knowingly made false and fraudulent statements and representations to obtain money from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) when submitting an application for assistance from FEMA’s Individuals and Households Program as a result of Hurricane Idalia.

    An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

    This case was investigated by the Department of Homeland Security – Office of Inspector General with assistance from the Pasco Sheriff’s Office. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Greg Pizzo.

    Anyone with information about allegations of attempted fraud involving fraud, waste, abuse, or mismanagement related to any man-made or natural disaster can report it by visiting the Justice Department’s National Center for Disaster Fraud (NCDF) Hotline via the NCDF Web Complaint Form at www. justice. gov/disaster-fraud/ncdf-disaster-complaint-form.

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  • MIL-OSI Africa: African Development Bank Approves $62 Million Emergency Grant to Restore Critical Services in Conflict-Affected Sudan

    Source: APO – Report:

    The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) has approved a $62.13 million emergency grant to support the Sudan Integrated Social Sector Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project (SISSIRP). This vital support aims to restore essential health, education, and water services that have been severely disrupted by the ongoing civil conflict in Sudan, which erupted in 2023.

    The funding package, approved on 11 July 2025, comprises $44.57 million from Pillar 1 of the Transition Support Facility and $17.56 million from the African Development Fund, the Bank’s concessional financing window for low-income countries.

    Sudan is currently facing one of the world’s gravest humanitarian crises. An estimated 30.6 million people are in urgent need of assistance, including 11.5 million internally displaced persons, 54% of whom are women. The conflict has devastated critical infrastructure and services across the country, leaving healthcare facilities, schools, and water systems destroyed. This breakdown has deepened poverty, widened inequalities, and significantly limited access to basic services, particularly in conflict-affected areas.

    Commenting on the project, Mary Monyau, the Bank’s Country Manager for Sudan, highlighted the initiative’s importance: “This project is a crucial step towards rebuilding lives and livelihoods. By restoring access to clean water, healthcare, and essential infrastructure, we are not only addressing immediate humanitarian needs but also laying the foundation for long-term resilience and development.”

    The two-year project (2025-2027) will focus on four Sudanese states– Aj Jazira, River Nile, Sennar, and White Nile – and is designed to improve the resilience and well-being of the population by rehabilitating and strengthening social sector services. The SISSIRP is structured around three core components:

    1. Strengthening Social Infrastructure and Systems: Rehabilitation of key education, health, and WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene) facilities to ensure continued access to safe drinking water and essential public services.
    2. Capacity Development and Community Engagement: Strengthening the capacities of individuals, institutions, and communities to manage and sustain the delivery of social services and infrastructure.
    3. Governance and Implementation Support: Ensuring transparent, accountable, and effective project implementation with robust monitoring and mechanisms to guarantee equitable access for targeted beneficiaries.

    The initiative aligns with the Bank’s extended Country Brief for Sudan. It also supports the Bank’s Ten-Year Strategy (2024–2033) and contributes directly to one of its key “High 5” priorities, “Improve the Quality of Life for the People of Africa.” It further aligns with sub-themes including access to basic drinking water services, coverage of essential health services, and youth inclusion in employment, education, and training.

    – on behalf of African Development Bank Group (AfDB).

    Contact:
    Joyce Mulama
    Communication and External Relations Department 
    media@afdb.org

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  • MIL-OSI USA: President Trump Delivers on MAHA Push

    US Senate News:

    Source: US Whitehouse
    President Donald J. Trump took office promising to confront the chronic health crisis plaguing Americans — and six months later, he is delivering on that promise by removing harmful chemicals from our food supply.
    Today, the Trump Administration announced that dozens of ice cream companies — representing more than 90% of the ice cream volume sold in the U.S. — have pledged to eliminate the use of certified artificial colors in their ice cream and frozen dairy products.
    They join a growing group of leading companies that have taken steps to improve the food supply:
    Steak & Shake moved to 100% all-natural beef tallow and replaced its “buttery blend,” which contained seed oils, with 100% Grade A Wisconsin butter.
    McCormick announced it will drop certain food dyes from its products.
    PepsiCo announced it will remove artificial ingredients from popular food items — including Lay’s and Tostitos chips — by the end of the year.
    In-N-Out announced it will remove synthetic food dyes and artificial flavors from its menu items, and also transitioned to 100% beef tallow.
    Tyson Foods eliminated synthetic dyes in its food products.
    Mars removed titanium dioxide from its Skittles product.
    Sam’s Club committed to removing 40 harmful ingredients — including artificial colors, additives, dyes, and high-fructose corn syrup — from its private-label products.
    Kraft-Heinz announced it will remove artificial dyes from its U.S. products.
    General Mills announced it will remove artificial dyes from its U.S. cereals and all foods served in K-12 schools.
    Nestlé announced it will remove all petroleum-based food dyes from its food and beverage products.
    Conagra Foods announced it will remove certain color additives from its frozen products, no longer offer products with artificial dyes in K-12 schools, and stop using artificial dyes in the manufacturing of its products.
    JM Smucker announced it will remove synthetic colors from its consumer food products.
    Hershey announced it will remove synthetic dyes from its snacks.
    Consumer Brands announced it will urge its members to remove artificial colors in food and beverage products served in schools.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Investments, Not Cuts in NOAA & Weather Readiness, Will Save Lives & Dollars, Cantwell Tells CBS’s Face the Nation

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Washington Maria Cantwell

    07.13.25

    Investments, Not Cuts in NOAA & Weather Readiness, Will Save Lives & Dollars, Cantwell Tells CBS’s Face the Nation

    Interview focuses on importance of federally-funded weather forecasting and disaster preparedness as nation faces more extreme weather events; Cantwell previews letter to President Trump outlining 5-point plan

    WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation – the committee that oversees the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Weather Service (NWS) – joined CBS’s Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan to discuss the importance of funding for NOAA and the NWS.

    “The real question is, is, what can we do to improve the weather forecasting of this nation? To use science, to use better assets, to really do a once-in-a-lifetime investment to upgrade the system so that we could have given people in Kerrville more time, more warning? And the same for tornadoes and hurricanes and fires,” Sen. Cantwell said.

    “The more you can move people and resources out of the way of a storm, the more you can predict what might happen, the better prepared we’re going to be. And that’s going to help us save lives, and certainly save dollars.”

    NOAA’s cutting-edge science informs NWS weather forecasts, which help local communities prepare for and respond to events like the recent deadly floods in Central Texas. President Trump’s proposed budget would slash NOAA’s funding by $1.8 billion – a 27% cut – and his DOGE team has caused over 2,000 job losses at the agency since January.

    On Wednesday, Sen. Cantwell questioned Dr. Neil Jacobs, President Donald Trump’s nominee to head NOAA, about his plans to preserve the agency’s mission as the administration continues to hack away at NOAA’s budget, workforce, and programs.

    Last month, Sen. Cantwell joined renowned meteorologists from across the country for a virtual presser to sound the alarm on the NWS cuts, and called on the Trump Administration to restore the agency to full capacity.

    Sen. Cantwell and Brennan also discussed President Trump’s ongoing trade war. Video of the full segment is HERE and HERE; a transcript is HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Ivey Expands Support to Texas Flood Zones, Deploys Additional Alabama Responders to Texas

    Source: US State of Alabama

    MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey on Saturday, following her initial deployment of Alabama Task Force 1 to assist in Texas’ search and rescue efforts, announced additional Alabama firefighters have been deployed to aid in the mission. This second and third wave of support includes responders from the Mountain Brook, Hoover, Guntersville, Vestavia Hills, Decatur and Fort Payne Fire Departments.

    Governor Ivey first shared the update Saturday afternoon via social media, reaffirming Alabama’s commitment to assist in the wake of devastating flooding in Texas.

    “Alabama’s response to Texas is growing even stronger,” said Governor Ivey. “We are sending more boots on the ground from Central and North Alabama, and these brave men and women are trained, prepared and committed to making a difference. Our state is proud to stand shoulder to shoulder with Texas in this critical hour. As long as there’s help to be given, Alabama will be in the fight.”

    The latest deployment consists of two Type III Swift Water Teams to assist with ongoing search and rescue operations and recovery efforts. With flooding still ongoing and new flooding forecasted, these teams are specially trained and equipped to operate in large-scale flood zones.

    The governor continued, “Whether it’s by boat, by rope or by air, these teams are trained to get the job done. They’re answering the call with skill and heart, and I have full confidence they’ll make a meaningful difference on the ground. Alabama stands with Texas – and we’re not letting up.”

    Immediately following the storm’s devastation, Governor Ivey aligned state resources so Alabama could swiftly act upon Texas’ call for assistance. Speaking with reporters last week, Governor Ivey reiterated that Alabama stands ready to assist in the ongoing efforts.

    The initial team deployed Thursday, July 10, and the additional personnel deployed Saturday, July 12. The two newly deployed task forces operate separately from Task Force I, but all will be engaged in 12-hour periods for up to 14 days.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Stein Kicks Off Week in WNC at AVL Airport, Urges Travelers to “Rediscover the Unforgettable” in Western North Carolina

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: Governor Stein Kicks Off Week in WNC at AVL Airport, Urges Travelers to “Rediscover the Unforgettable” in Western North Carolina

    Governor Stein Kicks Off Week in WNC at AVL Airport, Urges Travelers to “Rediscover the Unforgettable” in Western North Carolina
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    Raleigh, NC

    Today Governor Josh Stein visited Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) as a part of the “Rediscover the Unforgettable” tourism initiative. The press conference kicked off Governor and First Lady Stein’s week exploring the mountains of western North Carolina, supporting small businesses, and showcasing all that the region has to offer travelers.

    “Travelers often take their first steps into western North Carolina right here at Asheville Regional Airport,” said Governor Josh Stein. “Our mountains are home to unforgettable landscapes, experiences, and people; there’s something here for everyone. I urge folks from across the country to book their flight and come experience something unforgettable here in western North Carolina.”

    “Asheville Regional Airport is more than just a gateway—it’s a vital economic engine for western North Carolina,” said Commerce Secretary Lee Lilley. “This region’s resilience, beauty, and hospitality continue to draw visitors from across the country. Through the ‘Rediscover the Unforgettable’ campaign, we’re not only inviting people to experience all that western North Carolina has to offer—we’re helping local communities and small businesses thrive.”

    This summer, Governor Stein and VisitNC have teamed up to help people “Rediscover the Unforgettable” in western North Carolina as the region recovers from Hurricane Helene. Governor Stein announced the initiative at the reopening of Chimney Rock State Park, which is now open to the public with limited hours. This campaign is available to local chambers of commerce, tourism boards, and small businesses for their joint promotional efforts as businesses in cities and towns across western North Carolina welcome travelers back.

    Many visitors come to western North Carolina through AVL, which opened a new concourse last month as part of an expansion project starting in 2023. In 2024, Asheville Regional Airport celebrated its second consecutive year surpassing 2 million passengers, with 2,174,125 travelers. According to the North Carolina Division of Aviation economic impact report, Asheville Regional Airport supports 22,745 jobs, over $1 billion in personal income for the region, and $3.9 billion in economic impact for western North Carolina. In the fall, AVL will be home to six airlines, including American, JetBlue, Delta, and United, with direct flights from Boston, New York, Washington, DC, Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, and more. 

    Jul 14, 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Honduran National with Active Interpol Red Notice for Murder is Arrested and Charged with Illegal Reentry

    Source: US FBI

    Jacksonville, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the arrest of Pedro Danilo Espinoza-Guiffaro (34, Honduras) on a criminal complaint charging him with being unlawfully present in the United States after being previously removed from the United States. If convicted, Espinoza-Guiffaro faces a maximum penalty of two years in federal prison. 

    According to the complaint, the Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) conducted a targeted enforcement operation to arrest Espinoza-Guiffaro as he had an active Interpol Red Notice for Murder in Honduras. A surveillance team located Espinoza-Guiffaro in Duval County. During immigration processing, HSI agents learned that Espinoza-Guiffaro was previously ordered removed from the United States and actually removed from the United States in 2022 and 2024. There is no record Espinoza-Guiffaro ever applied for or received permission to return to the United States.

    A complaint is merely a charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

    This case was investigated by HSI and FBI. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Rachel Lasry.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S. Marines launch Exercise Talisman Sabre 25 in Australia’s north

    Source: United States Navy

    DARWIN, Australia — U.S. Marines with the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF) are taking part in Exercise Talisman Sabre 25, Australia’s largest bilateral military exercise, to enhance interoperability and strengthen ties with the Australian Defence Force and U.S. Army joint forces across the Northern Territory (NT) this month.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: AMC forces launch for DLE 2025 to elevate rapid global mobility

    Source: United States Airforce

    Spanning more than 3,000 miles, this exercise will provide the opportunity for Airmen in multiple nations to work alongside allies and partners. Together, they will employ new concepts of operations in a realistic environment, delivering invaluable training for the joint force and showcasing rapid global mobility. 

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (SOC) Complete Rigorous COMPTUEX, Declared Ready for Global Missions

    Source: United States Navy

    ATLANTIC OCEAN – The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group (ARG) and embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit-Special Operations Capable (MEU (SOC)) successfully completed Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX), demonstrating the ability to jointly operate across a full spectrum of military operations.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: USS Frank Cable Departs Suva, Fiji, following Port Visit

    Source: United States Navy

    SUVA, Fiji – Forward-deployed U.S. Navy submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40) departed Fiji following a scheduled port visit on July 11, 2025. Frank Cable is underway supporting 7th Fleet, the U.S. Navy’s largest forward-deployed numbered fleet, operating with allies and partners in preserving a free and open Indo-Pacific region.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: READOUT: Pacific Fleet Commander’s Travel to Republic of the Philippines July 9-11, 2025

    Source: United States Navy

    MANILA, Philippines – Adm. Steve Koehler, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet, traveled to the Republic of the Philippines alongside Fleet Master Chief Don Davis, July 9-11, 2025 to reaffirm the steadfast and enduring U.S.-Philippine alliance which is critical to advancing the two countries’ shared interests, signaling unwavering resolve, and aligning efforts to preserve regional stability.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Joins Trilateral Chiefs of Defense in South Korea

    Source: United States Navy

    SEOUL, South Korea — Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, visited South Korea on July 11, 2025, where he joined senior U.S., Japanese and South Korean military and government officials to underscore the criticality of trilateral military cooperation for addressing security challenges on the Korean Peninsula and in the Indo-Pacific.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Defense News in Brief: USS Omaha (LCS 12) Returns to Homeport

    Source: United States Navy

    From Petty Officer 2nd Class Kassandra Alanis and Lt.j.g. Tahj Clements

    SAN DIEGO – The Independence-variant littoral combat ship USS Omaha (LCS 12) arrived at its San Diego homeport July 11, following a 10-month rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations.

    “I’m excited to welcome home the crew of this mighty warship, who showed incredible dedication and leadership during their deployment,” said Capt. Jose Roman, commodore, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1. “From multiple exercises with our partners to ensuring maritime security and freedom of navigation in critical waterways throughout the Indo-Pacific, Omaha has a great deal to be proud of.”

    Throughout deployment, the Omaha participated in several multi-national events including the Oceania Maritime Security Initiative (OMSI), Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT) Brunei, the Republic of Palau 30th Independence Anniversary, a joint sail with the Royal Australian Navy (RAN), Exercise Noble Wolverine, Exercise Cobra Gold 2025, and Exercise Noble Dingo.

    “It’s been an honor to serve with this crew as they’ve achieved outstanding operational milestones and risen to meet every challenge,” said Cmdr. Kevin Smith, commanding officer of the Omaha Gold crew. “Today we welcome home the USS Omaha and the Blue crew, and celebrate the commitment and perseverance of every Sailor onboard, as well as their families who support them.”

    In August 2024, the Omaha participated in OMSI, a Secretary of Defense program aimed at diminishing transnational illegal activity on the high seas in the Pacific Island nations of Oceania’s Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ), as well as increasing interoperability with partner nations. The Omaha’s range and capabilities allowed the embarked U.S. Coast Guard law enforcement detachment the ability to access the remote U.S. and Pacific Island nations’ EEZs.

    The Omaha participated in CARAT Brunei 2024 alongside the Royal Brunei Armed Forces and other U.S. military assets. During the exercise, a variety of subject matter expert exchange events were conducted. They focused on topics such as cyber security, emission control, force protection, international maritime law, maritime domain awareness, and public affairs for humanitarian assistance and disaster response. Bilateral training opportunities included best practices for a medical evacuation; mine countermeasures; visit, board, search and seizure; underwater demolition; and other topics. CARAT Brunei 2024 focused on dynamic naval capabilities, featuring cooperative evolutions that highlighted the U.S.-Brunei partnership and their shared goals of ensuring a free and open Indo-Pacific.

    The Omaha participated in several events which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the independence of the Republic of Palau, marking the Republic of Palau’s independence from the United Nations trusteeship administered by the U.S.

    In the early months of 2025, the Omaha participated in Exercise Noble Wolverine, Exercise Cobra Gold 2025, and Exercise Noble Dingo. Noble Wolverine was a joint U.S. and Canadian exercise. During Cobra Gold 2025, Omaha, alongside Republic of Korea, Republic of Singapore, and Kingdom of Thailand navies conducted division tactics and crew exchanges. Noble Dingo included several operations as part of a joint sail with the RAN’s Hobart-class air warfare destroyer HMAS Sydney (DDG 42) in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.

    “These Sailors are returning home to their families with significant operational experience.,” said Cmdr. Ryan Doyle, commanding officer of the Omaha Blue crew. “I am particularly proud of the resiliency and self-sufficiency that our Sailors demonstrated throughout the deployments.”

    During deployment, the Omaha conducted eight port visits, including six to partner and allied nations: Singapore, the Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, Malaysia, Guam, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and Hawaii.

    The Omaha is a fast, optimally-manned, mission-tailored surface combatant that operates in near-shore and open-ocean environments, winning against 21st-century threats. LCS integrate with joint, combined, manned and unmanned teams to support forward presence, maritime security, sea control, and deterrence missions around the globe.

    For more news from Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 1, visit https://www.surfpac.navy.mil/comlcsron1/ or follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/COMLCSRONONE/

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Video, Photos, Transcript: Rep. Dan Goldman, State Senator Gounardes Call for End to ICE Detention at Notorious Federal Prison

    Source: US Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10)

    VIDEO, PHOTOS, TRANSCRIPT: REP. DAN GOLDMAN, STATE SENATOR GOUNARDES CALL FOR END TO ICE DETENTION AT NOTORIOUS FEDERAL PRISON 

     

    Rep. Goldman: “The Trump Administration is now sending non-criminal, non-charged, nonviolent immigrants, many of whom have ongoing asylum cases, to be detained in this place where federal judges will not send convicted criminals.” 

     

    MDC Brooklyn is Notorious for Violence, Understaffing, Power Outages, Extended Lockdowns, and Solitary Confinement 

     

    Watch the Press Conference Here 

    Washington, D.C. — Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10), State Senator Andrew Gounardes, and Assemblymember Bobby Carroll today hosted a press conference outside the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn to call for an end to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) usage of the facility to detain over 100 immigrants. Federal judges have recently called the prison ‘barbaric’ and refused to send convicted criminals there, citing its chronic understaffing, extended use of solitary confinement, unsanitary conditions, routine power outages, and lack of access to medical care and legal counsel.  

    Last week, the Congressman sent an oversight letter of inquiry to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) demanding answers on their interagency agreement with ICE to house more than 100 immigration detainees at the Brooklyn MDC. 
    Watch the press conference here or read a rough transcript below: 

    Rep. Dan Goldman:  Thank you all for joining us today. I’m Congressman Dan Goldman, and I’m here with my colleagues in the State Senate and State Assembly, Andrew Gounardes and Bobby Carroll, as well as our friends from Mixteca.  

    We are here to bring attention to what is an increasingly urgent and dangerous situation now that relates entirely to the militarized ICE efforts to arrest immigrants who are here lawfully, and to whisk them down south for expedited deportation. That would break the law. 

    One of the things that this new policy has done is create a shortage of places to hold these non-criminal, nonviolent civilians who are trying to immigrate to this country, as so many have before. So what we have learned is that ICE and the federal government, in coordination with the Department of Justice and the Bureau of Prisons, are relocating immigration detainees here to MDC. 

    Now, this is not the first time we’ve been out in front of the MDC, which has a very well-established record of being incredibly unsafe, inhumane, cruel – even to the point where federal judges call the conditions in the MDC barbaric and have refused to send convicts and criminals here because those conditions are so bad. And yet the Trump Administration is now sending non-criminal, non-charged, nonviolent immigrants, many of whom have ongoing asylum cases, to be detained in this place where federal judges will not send convicted criminals. 

    They’re doing this because there is no room anywhere else for this disgusting mass deportation policy that once again, is not targeting convicted criminals, but is targeting so many community members, spouses of citizens, parents of citizens, people trying to immigrate to this country to pursue the American dream and trying to do it the right way under the law.  

    Last week, I wrote a letter to the head of the Bureau of Prisons demanding answers and asking for an immediate suspension of all transfers of ICE detainees to the MDC and to any other federal prison. And to understand what exactly the agreement is between ICE and the Bureau of Prisons. Who is paying for the staffing for these ICE detainees?  

    Part of the reason why the MDC has been in such terrible, terrible condition is that it is grossly understaffed. And because it’s understaffed, it is unable to keep everyone safe. It has required numerous lockdowns just simply because of a shortage of staffing. 

    The Biden Administration added a 35% retention bonus at the end of that administration, to increase the staffing significantly here and made the conditions much better. When Donald Trump came in, his administration yanked that retention bonus, and staffing has now gone down.  

    So, who’s paying? Because the Bureau of Prisons doesn’t have money to pay for its own staff, for its own detainees, much less ICE detainees? 

    We want answers to those questions, and we want to know where the money will be coming from now that the Republicans jammed through a bill that takes health care and food benefits from millions and millions of Americans, but increases ICE’s budget for detention by $45 billion.  

    Who is going to pay for this? This is just yet another example of ICE’s lawless, un-American, inhumane treatment of people trying to seek the American dream, trying to immigrate to this country like so many of New Yorkers have – 40% – and so many of our ancestors and descendants have. This is dangerous. It’s lawless and it’s unacceptable. So we are here out in front of the MDC to demand answers from the Bureau of Prisons, from the Department of Justice, from the Department of Homeland Security. They owe us answers. They owe me, as a member of Congress, answers as I conduct oversight, both constitutionally authorized and statutorily obligated oversight. 

    But they mostly owe answers to New Yorkers and to the American people for what they are doing, why they are doing it, and how they are doing it.  

    Let’s remember. Immigrants are our neighbors. They are parents, they are workers working here with work authorization, paying taxes, paying into the Social Security fund, and they are community members who deserve to be treated with dignity. 

    If immigrants have committed a crime, they should be deported. But that is not what is happening. These are our community members being yanked from their families, unsuspectingly and deceptively. And it must stop.  

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Marshall: We Will Cut $9 Billion of Wasteful Spending for the American Taxpayers

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Kansas Roger Marshall
    Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax to Talk About the Rescissions Package and Joe Biden’s Autopen
    Washington – On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Newsmax’s Wake Up America to discuss the White House’s rescissions package to cut funding to leftist causes and organizations like NPR and PBS, and the continuing questions around the usage of the autopen in the Biden-Harris Administration.
    Click HERE or on the image above to watch Senator Marshall’s full remarks.
    On the likelihood of getting the Recissions Package passed this week:
    “I think we’ll get it across the finish line. And I think it’s important to remember why this is so important: our nation is $37 trillion in debt. We’re spending a trillion dollars a year in interest. We’re asking the Republicans to do what we said we were going to do. We said we were going to cut spending. Now, the One Big, Beautiful Bill, a record amount of spending cuts. But here’s a small chance to take a… $9 billion bite out of the apple.
    “Look, folks back in Kansas are tired of the federal government spending a billion dollars on public broadcasting. In today’s world, I don’t see that the benefits outweigh the detriments here. I think there are better things to do with that money. I think that we should proceed forward.
    “A second point, why this is important is it only takes 50 Republicans to do this. Usually in the Senate, it takes 60 votes. We got the Big, Beautiful Bill done with 50-plus votes, and we’ll do the same thing with this. I think we’ll get it across the finish line.”
    On what it means if Congress fails to pass the recissions package:
    “Well, I think that that means that the swamp is still really deep up here, and that Republicans aren’t willing to step forward and do the right thing. Look, DOGE has found like $2 trillion of waste, fraud, and abuse over the last 20-some years. $190 billion of cuts that they would like to make through wasted contracts and NGO grants, those types of things. This is a small bite of the apple.
    “USAID – this is the number one thing on my list I gave to Elon and the team. I saw just the horrible fraudulent abuse out there, that USAID had become a slush fund for Democrats, where they hired their buddies and their relatives and did all their DEI malarkey, I’ll say.
    “So, this is a chance for Republicans to stand up and do what we said we were going to do. Surely, 50 of us can do the right thing. Let’s put America first. Let’s take that $9 billion and pay down our debt.”
    On the President’s comments about interfering with the Recissions Package:
    “Well, that may help Susan Collins, but the rest of us do not want to be on President Trump’s naughty list, right? So, Mr. Putin is on the President’s naughty list right now, and it’s not a good list to be on. Trust me, I’ve seen people get their knees cut off by being on the President’s naughty list. But regardless, the President is America first. The Senate Republicans should be America first. We should get this rescissions package across the finish line while we have the chance.”
    On the usage of the autopen during the Biden years and the questions about his health:
    “Well, look, Joe Biden doesn’t know what day it is. I’d love to see him do a live interview. Let’s invite him on to Newsmax today. Come on in, Joe Biden, let’s have a live interview, and let’s discuss this.
    “Where are the notes that would prove that he participated in those conversations? Look, when I have conversations like that with my staff, there are copious notes supporting what you want, what they presented to me, and that I was involved in the conversation. So, show proof. So, you know, don’t tell me, show me. So, let’s see the reports there.
    “Look, this President, Joe Biden, was in cognitive decline, neurogenerative decline for years. And like I said, I’m not sure he knows what day it is…”
    On doctor-patient confidentiality in regards to National Security:
    “…I think the law is in our favor already. Look, I’m ethically bound to protect the patient’s privacy, but then being subpoenaed trumps that. If I’m called to be a witness, then that trumps my ethical obligation. I don’t have to disclose all the non-important things about that person’s medical history.
    “But if it’s something that impacts the case at hand, in this case, the President putting our nation at risk in so many ways, economically as well as in national security. So, I think we’re good with the laws that we have right now, we just need to enforce them. And I think if this goes to the Supreme Court, they’ll prove us right here.”

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Protected: Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER)

    Source: NASA

    GEER is a world-class facility designed to simulate extreme environments. 
    The Surface of Venus – Here on Earth 
    The Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER) is a high-tech pressure vessel capable of simulating the temperature, pressure, and atmospheric gas mix of many extreme environments in the solar system and beyond. 
    These capabilities enable unique science investigations, provide the ability to conduct risk-reduction tests on proposed planetary equipment, and allow breakthroughs in a multitude of disciplines. 
    GEER is located at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and is currently configured to simulate the atmospheric and surface conditions of Venus. 
    Achievements 
    In its short operational history, GEER has successfully supported many projects, scientists, and technologists. 

    Contributed to several peer-reviewed papers and numerous conference presentations 

    Produced over 42 publications, abstracts, news articles, and more 

    Logged over 6,600 hours simulating Venus’s surface for various tests and experiments. 

    GEER has supported multiple science investigations and studies including: 

    Technology demonstrations and Venus’s lander mission capability 

    Venus’s weathering and geologic science 

    Exposure of various minerals, basalts, and glasses for various time scales 

    Near-surface chemical reactions 

    Venus atmospheric physics 

    Simulations of ascent / descent through the Venusian atmosphere 

    Testing of different gas mixtures to better understand climate modeling 

    Capabilities 

    GEER 
    NASA’s GEER test chamber can be customized for specific conditions or requirements. The facility has been upgraded to allow the transfer of power and data from a test article while under Venus’s surface conditions. The standard capabilities include: 

    Dimensions: 3’ ID x 4’ L (internal) – volume: 811 L 

    Pressure (operating): vacuum – 1365 psia (94 bar) 

    Temperature (operating): ambient – 1000 °F (538 °C) 

    Gases: 8 specialty gases + 1 liquid 

    Level of accuracy: ppm 

    Power: now supported by a backup power system 

    The GEER chamber can achieve pressures from ambient to 1365 PSI, reach temperatures over 500C, and precisely control gas composition for continuous periods of time, exceeding several months. 

    The End Cap weighs as much as a standard-size SUV. 

    There is over 2 million pounds of force on the End Cap at our typical operating conditions. 

    It takes 330 bolts to hold the End Cap on 

    Has operated at Venus conditions for a total of 298.5 Earth Days as of Summer 2019 

    GEER grows ½” longer and increases its volume by more than 19 L at typical test conditions. 

    We report our emissions to the EPA every year – our total yearly emissions fall under our daily emissions limit!! 

    Mini GEER 
    NASA Glenn also has a smaller test vessel that can simulate many of the same conditions as the larger GEER test facility – but allows a quicker turnaround and lower operating costs. 
    The capabilities of Mini GEER include: 

    Dimensions: 5” ID x 12” L (internal) – initial volume: 4 L 

    Pressure (operating): vacuum (rough) – 2706 psia (186 bar) 

    Temperature (operating): ambient – 950 °F (510 °C) 

    Gases: tri-gas (customizable pre-mix) 

    Currently only pre-mix, but is designed to tie into gas mixing infrastructure. 

    Advantageous for science experiments and material sample experiments – its size makes it more sensitive for analytics. 

    MiniGEER shares analytics infrastructure with GEER – GC & Mass Spec 

    Shares Trained Personnel with GEER 

    Team Approach: Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary, & Experienced 
    GEER Test Ops Team Capabilities Highlights 

    Custom test article support hardware design and fabrication 

    Custom test process system design and fabrication 

    Operational history with extreme environments – The GEER Team has accumulated over a Venus year simulating Venus Surface Conditions inside of GEER. 

    Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary Expertise 

    Local access to: 

    Materials expertise 

    Surface Science Analysis 

    Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) imaging 

    X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) imaging 

    Electron Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis 

    Mass Spectrometry gas analysis expertise 

    We Seek to Serve: Supporting Missions & Multiple Communities 
    Test Article Categories 

    Active: test articles that have data and/or power needs while testing inside of the GEER Vessel 

    Passive: test articles that have material and/or component samples that are not powered and do not need data 

    Research Categories 

    Fundamental Science (e.g., gas dynamics & property studies) 

    Material Exposure (e.g., geology samples, basic materials, advanced materials, electronics, etc.) 

    Technology Development (e.g., component and/or sub-system testing) 

    Mission Risk Reduction (e.g., system testing) 

    Initiating Projects 

    Contact the GEER PM or GEER FM 

    Versatility 
    Technology Development 

    Feedthroughs – developed at GRC, data & power. 

    Extreme Environments Electronics – developed at GRC. 

    Chemical Sensors – industry partnership enabling in-situ chemical species measurements. 

    Science Testing 

    Ongoing materials studies (man-made and geologic) 

    Has enabled both the understanding of how geology may behave on Venus and which materials/designs may be best for a future lander. 

    Stratification Test 

    Objective was to determine whether CO2 and N2 may stratify in the lower Venusian atmosphere. 
    Taught us a lot about the behavior of that mixture, and also about GEER operations. 
    Mission Support 

    Juno – active mission support 

    Ready & Up for Challenges 

    Ready & Up for the Challenges – Our systems continue to mature and we’re always up for a challenge. 

    What do the missions need? 
    What does the community need? 

    Extensibility – GEER is constantly evolving to meet the needs of customers now and in the future through constant adaptation and upgrades: 

    Recent enhancements 

    Passive sample prep station 

    New Fume hood for sample preparations 

    New Photo booth for documentation 

    4-Column GC 

    Planned enhancements (currently in progress) 

    Automated GC sampling 

    Upgraded Mass Spectrometer 

    Increased Operations Training 

    Contact Us
    Please submit all inquiries to:
    Ike Chi, Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER) Project Manager
    su.c.chi@nasa.gov

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Protected: Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER)

    Source: NASA

    GEER is a world-class facility designed to simulate extreme environments. 
    The Surface of Venus – Here on Earth 
    The Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER) is a high-tech pressure vessel capable of simulating the temperature, pressure, and atmospheric gas mix of many extreme environments in the solar system and beyond. 
    These capabilities enable unique science investigations, provide the ability to conduct risk-reduction tests on proposed planetary equipment, and allow breakthroughs in a multitude of disciplines. 
    GEER is located at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and is currently configured to simulate the atmospheric and surface conditions of Venus. 
    Achievements 
    In its short operational history, GEER has successfully supported many projects, scientists, and technologists. 

    Contributed to several peer-reviewed papers and numerous conference presentations 

    Produced over 42 publications, abstracts, news articles, and more 

    Logged over 6,600 hours simulating Venus’s surface for various tests and experiments. 

    GEER has supported multiple science investigations and studies including: 

    Technology demonstrations and Venus’s lander mission capability 

    Venus’s weathering and geologic science 

    Exposure of various minerals, basalts, and glasses for various time scales 

    Near-surface chemical reactions 

    Venus atmospheric physics 

    Simulations of ascent / descent through the Venusian atmosphere 

    Testing of different gas mixtures to better understand climate modeling 

    Capabilities 

    GEER 
    NASA’s GEER test chamber can be customized for specific conditions or requirements. The facility has been upgraded to allow the transfer of power and data from a test article while under Venus’s surface conditions. The standard capabilities include: 

    Dimensions: 3’ ID x 4’ L (internal) – volume: 811 L 

    Pressure (operating): vacuum – 1365 psia (94 bar) 

    Temperature (operating): ambient – 1000 °F (538 °C) 

    Gases: 8 specialty gases + 1 liquid 

    Level of accuracy: ppm 

    Power: now supported by a backup power system 

    The GEER chamber can achieve pressures from ambient to 1365 PSI, reach temperatures over 500C, and precisely control gas composition for continuous periods of time, exceeding several months. 

    The End Cap weighs as much as a standard-size SUV. 

    There is over 2 million pounds of force on the End Cap at our typical operating conditions. 

    It takes 330 bolts to hold the End Cap on 

    Has operated at Venus conditions for a total of 298.5 Earth Days as of Summer 2019 

    GEER grows ½” longer and increases its volume by more than 19 L at typical test conditions. 

    We report our emissions to the EPA every year – our total yearly emissions fall under our daily emissions limit!! 

    Mini GEER 
    NASA Glenn also has a smaller test vessel that can simulate many of the same conditions as the larger GEER test facility – but allows a quicker turnaround and lower operating costs. 
    The capabilities of Mini GEER include: 

    Dimensions: 5” ID x 12” L (internal) – initial volume: 4 L 

    Pressure (operating): vacuum (rough) – 2706 psia (186 bar) 

    Temperature (operating): ambient – 950 °F (510 °C) 

    Gases: tri-gas (customizable pre-mix) 

    Currently only pre-mix, but is designed to tie into gas mixing infrastructure. 

    Advantageous for science experiments and material sample experiments – its size makes it more sensitive for analytics. 

    MiniGEER shares analytics infrastructure with GEER – GC & Mass Spec 

    Shares Trained Personnel with GEER 

    Team Approach: Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary, & Experienced 
    GEER Test Ops Team Capabilities Highlights 

    Custom test article support hardware design and fabrication 

    Custom test process system design and fabrication 

    Operational history with extreme environments – The GEER Team has accumulated over a Venus year simulating Venus Surface Conditions inside of GEER. 

    Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary Expertise 

    Local access to: 

    Materials expertise 

    Surface Science Analysis 

    Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) imaging 

    X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) imaging 

    Electron Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis 

    Mass Spectrometry gas analysis expertise 

    We Seek to Serve: Supporting Missions & Multiple Communities 
    Test Article Categories 

    Active: test articles that have data and/or power needs while testing inside of the GEER Vessel 

    Passive: test articles that have material and/or component samples that are not powered and do not need data 

    Research Categories 

    Fundamental Science (e.g., gas dynamics & property studies) 

    Material Exposure (e.g., geology samples, basic materials, advanced materials, electronics, etc.) 

    Technology Development (e.g., component and/or sub-system testing) 

    Mission Risk Reduction (e.g., system testing) 

    Initiating Projects 

    Contact the GEER PM or GEER FM 

    Versatility 
    Technology Development 

    Feedthroughs – developed at GRC, data & power. 

    Extreme Environments Electronics – developed at GRC. 

    Chemical Sensors – industry partnership enabling in-situ chemical species measurements. 

    Science Testing 

    Ongoing materials studies (man-made and geologic) 

    Has enabled both the understanding of how geology may behave on Venus and which materials/designs may be best for a future lander. 

    Stratification Test 

    Objective was to determine whether CO2 and N2 may stratify in the lower Venusian atmosphere. 
    Taught us a lot about the behavior of that mixture, and also about GEER operations. 
    Mission Support 

    Juno – active mission support 

    Ready & Up for Challenges 

    Ready & Up for the Challenges – Our systems continue to mature and we’re always up for a challenge. 

    What do the missions need? 
    What does the community need? 

    Extensibility – GEER is constantly evolving to meet the needs of customers now and in the future through constant adaptation and upgrades: 

    Recent enhancements 

    Passive sample prep station 

    New Fume hood for sample preparations 

    New Photo booth for documentation 

    4-Column GC 

    Planned enhancements (currently in progress) 

    Automated GC sampling 

    Upgraded Mass Spectrometer 

    Increased Operations Training 

    Contact Us
    Please submit all inquiries to:
    Ike Chi, Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER) Project Manager
    su.c.chi@nasa.gov

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Protected: Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER)

    Source: NASA

    GEER is a world-class facility designed to simulate extreme environments. 
    The Surface of Venus – Here on Earth 
    The Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER) is a high-tech pressure vessel capable of simulating the temperature, pressure, and atmospheric gas mix of many extreme environments in the solar system and beyond. 
    These capabilities enable unique science investigations, provide the ability to conduct risk-reduction tests on proposed planetary equipment, and allow breakthroughs in a multitude of disciplines. 
    GEER is located at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and is currently configured to simulate the atmospheric and surface conditions of Venus. 
    Achievements 
    In its short operational history, GEER has successfully supported many projects, scientists, and technologists. 

    Contributed to several peer-reviewed papers and numerous conference presentations 

    Produced over 42 publications, abstracts, news articles, and more 

    Logged over 6,600 hours simulating Venus’s surface for various tests and experiments. 

    GEER has supported multiple science investigations and studies including: 

    Technology demonstrations and Venus’s lander mission capability 

    Venus’s weathering and geologic science 

    Exposure of various minerals, basalts, and glasses for various time scales 

    Near-surface chemical reactions 

    Venus atmospheric physics 

    Simulations of ascent / descent through the Venusian atmosphere 

    Testing of different gas mixtures to better understand climate modeling 

    Capabilities 

    GEER 
    NASA’s GEER test chamber can be customized for specific conditions or requirements. The facility has been upgraded to allow the transfer of power and data from a test article while under Venus’s surface conditions. The standard capabilities include: 

    Dimensions: 3’ ID x 4’ L (internal) – volume: 811 L 

    Pressure (operating): vacuum – 1365 psia (94 bar) 

    Temperature (operating): ambient – 1000 °F (538 °C) 

    Gases: 8 specialty gases + 1 liquid 

    Level of accuracy: ppm 

    Power: now supported by a backup power system 

    The GEER chamber can achieve pressures from ambient to 1365 PSI, reach temperatures over 500C, and precisely control gas composition for continuous periods of time, exceeding several months. 

    The End Cap weighs as much as a standard-size SUV. 

    There is over 2 million pounds of force on the End Cap at our typical operating conditions. 

    It takes 330 bolts to hold the End Cap on 

    Has operated at Venus conditions for a total of 298.5 Earth Days as of Summer 2019 

    GEER grows ½” longer and increases its volume by more than 19 L at typical test conditions. 

    We report our emissions to the EPA every year – our total yearly emissions fall under our daily emissions limit!! 

    Mini GEER 
    NASA Glenn also has a smaller test vessel that can simulate many of the same conditions as the larger GEER test facility – but allows a quicker turnaround and lower operating costs. 
    The capabilities of Mini GEER include: 

    Dimensions: 5” ID x 12” L (internal) – initial volume: 4 L 

    Pressure (operating): vacuum (rough) – 2706 psia (186 bar) 

    Temperature (operating): ambient – 950 °F (510 °C) 

    Gases: tri-gas (customizable pre-mix) 

    Currently only pre-mix, but is designed to tie into gas mixing infrastructure. 

    Advantageous for science experiments and material sample experiments – its size makes it more sensitive for analytics. 

    MiniGEER shares analytics infrastructure with GEER – GC & Mass Spec 

    Shares Trained Personnel with GEER 

    Team Approach: Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary, & Experienced 
    GEER Test Ops Team Capabilities Highlights 

    Custom test article support hardware design and fabrication 

    Custom test process system design and fabrication 

    Operational history with extreme environments – The GEER Team has accumulated over a Venus year simulating Venus Surface Conditions inside of GEER. 

    Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary Expertise 

    Local access to: 

    Materials expertise 

    Surface Science Analysis 

    Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) imaging 

    X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) imaging 

    Electron Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis 

    Mass Spectrometry gas analysis expertise 

    We Seek to Serve: Supporting Missions & Multiple Communities 
    Test Article Categories 

    Active: test articles that have data and/or power needs while testing inside of the GEER Vessel 

    Passive: test articles that have material and/or component samples that are not powered and do not need data 

    Research Categories 

    Fundamental Science (e.g., gas dynamics & property studies) 

    Material Exposure (e.g., geology samples, basic materials, advanced materials, electronics, etc.) 

    Technology Development (e.g., component and/or sub-system testing) 

    Mission Risk Reduction (e.g., system testing) 

    Initiating Projects 

    Contact the GEER PM or GEER FM 

    Versatility 
    Technology Development 

    Feedthroughs – developed at GRC, data & power. 

    Extreme Environments Electronics – developed at GRC. 

    Chemical Sensors – industry partnership enabling in-situ chemical species measurements. 

    Science Testing 

    Ongoing materials studies (man-made and geologic) 

    Has enabled both the understanding of how geology may behave on Venus and which materials/designs may be best for a future lander. 

    Stratification Test 

    Objective was to determine whether CO2 and N2 may stratify in the lower Venusian atmosphere. 
    Taught us a lot about the behavior of that mixture, and also about GEER operations. 
    Mission Support 

    Juno – active mission support 

    Ready & Up for Challenges 

    Ready & Up for the Challenges – Our systems continue to mature and we’re always up for a challenge. 

    What do the missions need? 
    What does the community need? 

    Extensibility – GEER is constantly evolving to meet the needs of customers now and in the future through constant adaptation and upgrades: 

    Recent enhancements 

    Passive sample prep station 

    New Fume hood for sample preparations 

    New Photo booth for documentation 

    4-Column GC 

    Planned enhancements (currently in progress) 

    Automated GC sampling 

    Upgraded Mass Spectrometer 

    Increased Operations Training 

    Contact Us
    Please submit all inquiries to:
    Ike Chi, Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER) Project Manager
    su.c.chi@nasa.gov

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Protected: Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER)

    Source: NASA

    GEER is a world-class facility designed to simulate extreme environments. 
    The Surface of Venus – Here on Earth 
    The Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER) is a high-tech pressure vessel capable of simulating the temperature, pressure, and atmospheric gas mix of many extreme environments in the solar system and beyond. 
    These capabilities enable unique science investigations, provide the ability to conduct risk-reduction tests on proposed planetary equipment, and allow breakthroughs in a multitude of disciplines. 
    GEER is located at NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland and is currently configured to simulate the atmospheric and surface conditions of Venus. 
    Achievements 
    In its short operational history, GEER has successfully supported many projects, scientists, and technologists. 

    Contributed to several peer-reviewed papers and numerous conference presentations 

    Produced over 42 publications, abstracts, news articles, and more 

    Logged over 6,600 hours simulating Venus’s surface for various tests and experiments. 

    GEER has supported multiple science investigations and studies including: 

    Technology demonstrations and Venus’s lander mission capability 

    Venus’s weathering and geologic science 

    Exposure of various minerals, basalts, and glasses for various time scales 

    Near-surface chemical reactions 

    Venus atmospheric physics 

    Simulations of ascent / descent through the Venusian atmosphere 

    Testing of different gas mixtures to better understand climate modeling 

    Capabilities 

    GEER 
    NASA’s GEER test chamber can be customized for specific conditions or requirements. The facility has been upgraded to allow the transfer of power and data from a test article while under Venus’s surface conditions. The standard capabilities include: 

    Dimensions: 3’ ID x 4’ L (internal) – volume: 811 L 

    Pressure (operating): vacuum – 1365 psia (94 bar) 

    Temperature (operating): ambient – 1000 °F (538 °C) 

    Gases: 8 specialty gases + 1 liquid 

    Level of accuracy: ppm 

    Power: now supported by a backup power system 

    The GEER chamber can achieve pressures from ambient to 1365 PSI, reach temperatures over 500C, and precisely control gas composition for continuous periods of time, exceeding several months. 

    The End Cap weighs as much as a standard-size SUV. 

    There is over 2 million pounds of force on the End Cap at our typical operating conditions. 

    It takes 330 bolts to hold the End Cap on 

    Has operated at Venus conditions for a total of 298.5 Earth Days as of Summer 2019 

    GEER grows ½” longer and increases its volume by more than 19 L at typical test conditions. 

    We report our emissions to the EPA every year – our total yearly emissions fall under our daily emissions limit!! 

    Mini GEER 
    NASA Glenn also has a smaller test vessel that can simulate many of the same conditions as the larger GEER test facility – but allows a quicker turnaround and lower operating costs. 
    The capabilities of Mini GEER include: 

    Dimensions: 5” ID x 12” L (internal) – initial volume: 4 L 

    Pressure (operating): vacuum (rough) – 2706 psia (186 bar) 

    Temperature (operating): ambient – 950 °F (510 °C) 

    Gases: tri-gas (customizable pre-mix) 

    Currently only pre-mix, but is designed to tie into gas mixing infrastructure. 

    Advantageous for science experiments and material sample experiments – its size makes it more sensitive for analytics. 

    MiniGEER shares analytics infrastructure with GEER – GC & Mass Spec 

    Shares Trained Personnel with GEER 

    Team Approach: Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary, & Experienced 
    GEER Test Ops Team Capabilities Highlights 

    Custom test article support hardware design and fabrication 

    Custom test process system design and fabrication 

    Operational history with extreme environments – The GEER Team has accumulated over a Venus year simulating Venus Surface Conditions inside of GEER. 

    Integrated, Multi-Disciplinary Expertise 

    Local access to: 

    Materials expertise 

    Surface Science Analysis 

    Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) imaging 

    X-Ray Diffraction (XRD) imaging 

    Electron Dispersive X-Ray Spectroscopy (EDS) analysis 

    Mass Spectrometry gas analysis expertise 

    We Seek to Serve: Supporting Missions & Multiple Communities 
    Test Article Categories 

    Active: test articles that have data and/or power needs while testing inside of the GEER Vessel 

    Passive: test articles that have material and/or component samples that are not powered and do not need data 

    Research Categories 

    Fundamental Science (e.g., gas dynamics & property studies) 

    Material Exposure (e.g., geology samples, basic materials, advanced materials, electronics, etc.) 

    Technology Development (e.g., component and/or sub-system testing) 

    Mission Risk Reduction (e.g., system testing) 

    Initiating Projects 

    Contact the GEER PM or GEER FM 

    Versatility 
    Technology Development 

    Feedthroughs – developed at GRC, data & power. 

    Extreme Environments Electronics – developed at GRC. 

    Chemical Sensors – industry partnership enabling in-situ chemical species measurements. 

    Science Testing 

    Ongoing materials studies (man-made and geologic) 

    Has enabled both the understanding of how geology may behave on Venus and which materials/designs may be best for a future lander. 

    Stratification Test 

    Objective was to determine whether CO2 and N2 may stratify in the lower Venusian atmosphere. 
    Taught us a lot about the behavior of that mixture, and also about GEER operations. 
    Mission Support 

    Juno – active mission support 

    Ready & Up for Challenges 

    Ready & Up for the Challenges – Our systems continue to mature and we’re always up for a challenge. 

    What do the missions need? 
    What does the community need? 

    Extensibility – GEER is constantly evolving to meet the needs of customers now and in the future through constant adaptation and upgrades: 

    Recent enhancements 

    Passive sample prep station 

    New Fume hood for sample preparations 

    New Photo booth for documentation 

    4-Column GC 

    Planned enhancements (currently in progress) 

    Automated GC sampling 

    Upgraded Mass Spectrometer 

    Increased Operations Training 

    Contact Us
    Please submit all inquiries to:
    Ike Chi, Glenn Extreme Environments Rig (GEER) Project Manager
    su.c.chi@nasa.gov

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  • MIL-OSI USA: 10 Years Ago: NASA’s New Horizons Captures Pluto’s Heart

    Source: NASA

    This image, taken by NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft on July 14, 2015, is the most accurate natural color image of Pluto. This natural-color image results from refined calibration of data gathered by New Horizons’ color Multispectral Visible Imaging Camera (MVIC). The processing creates images that would approximate the colors that the human eye would perceive, bringing them closer to “true color” than the images released near the encounter. This single color MVIC scan includes no data from other New Horizons imagers or instruments added. The striking features on Pluto are clearly visible, including the bright expanse of Pluto’s icy, nitrogen-and-methane rich “heart,” Sputnik Planitia.
    Image credit: NASA/Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory/Southwest Research Institute/Alex Parker

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Linking Satellite Data and Community Knowledge to Advance Alaskan Snow Science

    Source: NASA

    Seasonal snow plays a significant role in global water and energy cycles, and billions of people worldwide rely on snowmelt for water resources needs, including water supply, hydropower, agriculture, and more. Monitoring snow water equivalent (SWE) is critical for supporting these applications and for mitigating damages caused by snowmelt flooding, avalanches, and other snow-related disasters. However, our ability to measure SWE remains a challenge, particularly in northern latitudes where in situ SWE observations are sparse and satellite observations are impacted by the boreal forest and environmental conditions. Despite limited in situ SWE measurements, local residents in Arctic and sub-Arctic regions provide a vast and valuable body of place-based knowledge and observations that are essential for understanding snowpack behavior in northern regions.
    As part of a joint NASA SnowEx, NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project (MUREP) for American Indian and Alaska Native STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Mathematics) Engagement (MAIANSE), and Global Learning & Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Program partnership, a team of scientists including NASA intern Julia White (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks), Carrie Vuyovich (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center), Alicia Joseph (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center), and Christi Buffington (University of Alaska Fairbanks, GLOBE Implementation Office) is studying snow water equivalent (SWE) across Interior Alaska. This project combines satellite-based interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR) data, primarily from the Sentinel-1 satellite, with ground-based observations from the Snow Telemetry (SNOTEL) network and GLOBE (Global Learning Observations to Benefit the Environment). Together, these data sources help the team investigate how SWE varies across the landscape and how it affects local ecosystems and communities. The team is also preparing for future integration of data from NASA’s upcoming NISAR (NASA ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) mission, which is expected to enhance SWE retrieval capabilities.
    After a collaborative visit to the classroom of Tammie Kovalenko in November 2024, Delta Junction junior and senior high school students in vocational agriculture (Vo Ag) classes, including members of Future Farmers of America (FFA), began collecting GLOBE data on a snowdrift located just outside their classroom. As the project progressed, students developed their own research questions. One student, Fianna Rooney, took the project even further — presenting research posters at both the GLOBE International Virtual Science Symposium (IVSS) and both the FFA Regional and National Conventions. Her work highlights the growing role of Alaskan youth in science, and how student-led inquiry can enrich both education and research outcomes. (This trip was funded by the NASA Science Activation Program’s Arctic and Earth SIGNs – STEM Integrating GLOBE & NASA – project at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.)
    In February 2025, the team collaborated with Delta Junction Junior High and High School students, along with the Delta Junction Trails Association, to conduct a GLOBE Intensive Observation Period (IOP), “Delta Junction Snowdrifts,” to collect Landcover photos, snow depth, and snow water equivalent data. Thanks to aligned interests and research goals at the Alaska Satellite Facility (ASF), the project was further expanded into Spring 2025. Collaborators from ASF and the Alaska Center for Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration (ACUASI) collected high resolution airborne data over the snowdrift at the Delta Junction Junior and Senior High School. This complementary dataset helped strengthen connections between satellite observations and ground-based student measurements.
    This effort, led by a NASA intern, scientists, students, and Alaskan community members, highlights the power of collaboration in advancing science and education. Next steps will include collaboration with Native Alaskan communities near Delta Junction, including the Healy Lake Tribe, whose vast, generational knowledge will be of great value to deepening our understanding of Alaskan snow dynamics.
    Learn more about how NASA’s Science Activation program connects NASA science experts, real content, and experiences with community leaders to do science in ways that activate minds and promote deeper understanding of our world and beyond: https://science.nasa.gov/learn/about-science-activation/

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  • MIL-OSI USA: FEMA Inspecting Homes in Tennessee After April Storms

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: FEMA Inspecting Homes in Tennessee After April Storms

    FEMA Inspecting Homes in Tennessee After April Storms

    After Tennesseans apply for FEMA disaster assistance for the April 2-24 severe storms, a home inspection may be necessary to help determine whether the home is safe, sanitary and livable

    Information collected during the inspection is among the criteria FEMA uses to determine if applicants are eligible for federal assistance

     Inspectors do not make decisions on eligibility for assistance

    The inspector will consider:The structural soundness of the home, both inside and outside

    Whether the electrical, gas, heat, plumbing and sewer or septic systems are all in working order

    Whether the home is safe to live in and can be entered and exited safely

    Inspectors will call or text applicants to make an appointment to meet at the home

    They will already have the applicant’s FEMA application number

     They will leave messages or texts at the phone number listed on the FEMA application

    These communications may come from unfamiliar phone numbers

    It is important that applicants respond so their application can be processed

    Inspectors carry photo identification and will show it to the applicant

    For security reasons, federal identification may not be photographed

    Inspectors’ service is free and they will never ask for, or accept, money

    A typical home inspection takes about 30 to 45 minutes to complete

    After the inspection, applicants should allow seven to 10 days for processing

    If you have questions about the status of your application, you can call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362

    The deadline to apply for assistance is Aug

    19
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  • MIL-OSI USA: Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Saturday in Dickson, Cheatham Counties

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Saturday in Dickson, Cheatham Counties

    Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Saturday in Dickson, Cheatham Counties

    FEMA’s Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Dickson and Cheatham counties are closing permanently Saturday, July 12

    The deadline for homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties to apply for FEMA assistance is Aug

    19

    Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Closing:Cheatham County: Kingston Springs City Hall, 396 Spring Street, Kingston Springs, TN 37082Hours: 8 a

    m

    – 6 p

    m

    Saturday, July 12

    Dickson County: Dickson County Government Building, 303 Henslee Drive, Dickson, TN 37005Hours: 8 a

    m

    – 1 p

    m

    Saturday, July 12

    Open locations:Dyer County: Bogota Community Center, 78 Sandy Lane, Bogota, TN 38007Hours: 8 a

    m

    –6 p

    m

    CT Monday-SundayHardeman County: Safehaven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Ave W

    , Grand Junction, TN 38039Hours: 8 a

    m

    –6 p

    m

    CT Monday-SundayMcNairy County: Latta Theatre, 205 W

    Court Ave

    , Selmer, TN 38375Hours: 8 a

    m

    –6 p

    m

    CT Monday-SundayMontgomery County: Montgomery County Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040Hours: 9 a

    m

    –8 p

    m

    CT Monday-Thursday; 9 a

    m

    –6 p

    m

    CT Friday-Saturday; 1 p

    m

    –5 p

    m

    CT SundayObion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E

    Reelfoot Ave

    , Union City, TN 38261Hours: 8 a

    m

    –6 p

    m

    CT Monday-Saturday; closed SundayCan’t make it to a center? Apply online at DisasterAssistance

    gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362

    Lines are open from 6 a

    m

    to 11 p

    m

    CT seven days a week and specialists speak many languages

     To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Saturday in Dickson, Cheatham Counties

    Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency

    Headline: Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Saturday in Dickson, Cheatham Counties

    Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Closing Saturday in Dickson, Cheatham Counties

    FEMA’s Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers in Dickson and Cheatham counties are closing permanently Saturday, July 12

    The deadline for homeowners and renters in Cheatham, Davidson, Dickson, Dyer, Hardeman, McNairy, Montgomery, Obion and Wilson counties to apply for FEMA assistance is Aug

    19

    Mobile Disaster Recovery Centers Closing:Cheatham County: Kingston Springs City Hall, 396 Spring Street, Kingston Springs, TN 37082Hours: 8 a

    m

    – 6 p

    m

    Saturday, July 12

    Dickson County: Dickson County Government Building, 303 Henslee Drive, Dickson, TN 37005Hours: 8 a

    m

    – 1 p

    m

    Saturday, July 12

    Open locations:Dyer County: Bogota Community Center, 78 Sandy Lane, Bogota, TN 38007Hours: 8 a

    m

    –6 p

    m

    CT Monday-SundayHardeman County: Safehaven Storm Shelter, 530 Madison Ave W

    , Grand Junction, TN 38039Hours: 8 a

    m

    –6 p

    m

    CT Monday-SundayMcNairy County: Latta Theatre, 205 W

    Court Ave

    , Selmer, TN 38375Hours: 8 a

    m

    –6 p

    m

    CT Monday-SundayMontgomery County: Montgomery County Library, 350 Pageant Lane, Clarksville, TN 37040Hours: 9 a

    m

    –8 p

    m

    CT Monday-Thursday; 9 a

    m

    –6 p

    m

    CT Friday-Saturday; 1 p

    m

    –5 p

    m

    CT SundayObion County: Obion County Library, 1221 E

    Reelfoot Ave

    , Union City, TN 38261Hours: 8 a

    m

    –6 p

    m

    CT Monday-Saturday; closed SundayCan’t make it to a center? Apply online at DisasterAssistance

    gov, use the FEMA App for mobile devices or call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362

    Lines are open from 6 a

    m

    to 11 p

    m

    CT seven days a week and specialists speak many languages

     To view an accessible video on how to apply, visit Three Ways to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance – YouTube

    kwei

    nwaogu
    Mon, 07/14/2025 – 14:55

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