Imperial Valley News Center
U.S. Citizen College Students Can Apply for Virtual Student Federal Service eInternships
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Washington, DC - The Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) is the largest virtual internship program in the world. We have even recently changed our name from “Foreign” Service to “Federal” Service to reflect the 50 U.S. agencies now participating. This year there are more than 1,500 eInternship opportunities available. VSFS offers unique mentoring and exposure to professional experiences within and furthering the missions of the U.S. Government.
Maximizing Cover Crop Benefits for Growers
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Sacramento, California - The Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Lockeford Plant Materials Center conducts trials year-round to find plants and mixes that producers can successfully use to improve their soils. Lockeford PMC Manager Margaret Smither-Kopperl talked about the multiple benefits cover crops can have and how they are developing budget-friendly mixes for different producers. Agronomist Valerie Bullard showed results from a nationwide-wide trial that is looking at what varieties grow the best in specific regions and how some plants can source nitrogen for your soil.
Heavens above
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Washington, DC - Will Pope Francis become the first Pontiff in space?
Information Warfare Training Command Monterey Conducts Annual "HYPO" Inter-Division Competition
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- Written by Ian Wyatt and Jill Patterson
Monterey, California - The mild summer afternoon brought an unusual sight to the Presidio of Monterey sports complex: Sailors lining up in front of binder-wielding petty officers, Sailors securing ropes to and pulling tractor tires over great distances, and Sailors running around the track in team relays behind their divisional guideons, June 28.
First Phase of African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership Closes
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Dakar, Senegal - The United States, Cabo Verde and Senegal completed combined operations during Operation Junction Rain, a part of African Maritime Law Enforcement Partnership (AMLEP), in Dakar, Senegal, June 28.
Belarusian National Day
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Washington, DC - Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo: "On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, best wishes to the people of Belarus on the occasion of your officially designated Independence Day.
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