The National Electrical Manufacturers Association and the Industrial Internet Consortium agreed to create a formal liaison to bring about the development of the Industrial Internet of Things. Read More »

The New Jersey Petroleum Council has taken part in a committee hearing and is pleading with the New Jersey State Legislature to refuse efforts that have been made in Trenton to give unfair subsidies to nuclear plants throughout the state. Read More »

IT service provider NCI of Reston, Virginia recently obtained a three-year, $21 million project with the U.S. Army, continuing a track record of partnership with the military to deliver solutions pertinent to Army medical sites. Read More »

Nourishment for the spirit as well as for the body helped to sustain needy families within several of South Carolina’s counties recently through the Wounded Warrior Project’s assistance with the regional Harvest Hope Food Bank. Read More »

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently appointed 12 individuals to its Veterans Advisory Committee on Education — including the group’s chairperson, former U.S. Sen. James Webb, who garnered praise from VA Secretary David Shulkin. Read More »

General Dynamics’ IT division recently attained a contract worth approximately $52 million with the U.S. Army’s medical division to assist with research and development for inoculation, medication and medical devices over the next five years. Read More »

Providing unique summer experiences for children of military members, North Carolina-based Camp Corral recently appointed two additional advisory board members to further support the nonprofit enterprise specializing in supporting families of wounded, disabled or fallen troops. Read More »

Poised to display the latest in sophisticated warfighter technology via its Virtual Heroes Division, Applied Research Associates has launched an exhibit at Orlando, Florida’s I/ITSEC event in the Orange County Convention Center. Read More »

Subsequent to the U.S. House of Representatives’ recent passage of a tax reform bill, American Petroleum Institute (API) president and CEO Jack Gerard issued a congratulatory statement lauding the legislative landmark and conveying optimism. Read More »

The Pennsylvania National Guard's environmental office team recently earned two awards, one each for sustainability and security, at recent Department of Defense and Army National Guard environmental security awards events. Read More »

xG Technology's IMT and Vislink brands have a new $12.5 million contract with the U.S. Army to provide wireless video products over the next several years. Read More »

David Nord — chairman, president and CEO at Hubbell of Shelton, Connecticut — recently became the elected chairman of the board of governors for the National Electrical Manufacturers Association. Read More »

At a recent two-hour roundtable in Miami, the U.S. Department of State announced plans to allocate $4.3 million through various public and private entities to encompass broader potential energy sectors in the Caribbean region. Read More »

Eight civilian employees of the Department of Defense recently earned honors for their outstanding service, allegiance and expertise. Read More »

Combining two affiliated goals, U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao recently announced the inception of “Forces to Flyers,” a research program designed to connect veterans with pilot training and simultaneously augment the commercial workforce. Read More »

Three industry organizations recently joined the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to sign a memorandum of agreement facilitating veterans’ access to pro bono legal services for issues such as housing, employment and medical treatment. Read More »

After what Congressman Bill Shuster (R-Pennsylvania) described as a prolonged process, the Conference Report to H.R. 2810 — the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 — recently passed by a 356-70 vote in the House of Representatives. Read More »

Following the selection of Timothy Petty as the next assistant secretary for water and science at the U.S. Department of the Interior, department secretary Ryan Zinke conveyed approval of the nomination, lauding Petty’s experience. Read More »

American veterans will soon gain access to paths in agriculture and agribusiness thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as Secretary Sonny Perdue has revealed a new program for those interested in careers cultivating comestibles. Read More »

U.S. Chamber of Commerce members gathered with those of two additional councils recently to release a collaborative statement pertaining to Asian trade matters — expressing optimism and calling for continued global cooperation. Read More »