Security News in Brief: California Woman Sentenced to 15 Months for Threatening to Bomb Catholic Prep School

Source: United States Department of Justice News

The Justice Department announced today that Sonia Tabizada, 36, of San Jacinto, California, was sentenced to 15 months and 13 days for intentionally obstructing persons in the enjoyment of their free exercise of religious beliefs by threatening to bomb the Georgetown Visitation Preparatory School in Washington, D.C.

Security News in Brief: Louisiana Construction Company Owner and Two Employees Indicted for Tax Fraud

Source: United States Department of Justice News

A federal grand jury in New Orleans, Louisiana, returned an indictment today charging three Louisiana residents with conspiracy to defraud the IRS. One defendant, Matthew Reck, was additionally charged with making a false statement to federal agents, and the other defendants, Dawn Farrell Ruiz and David Farrell, were charged with aiding in the preparation of false returns.

Defense News in Brief: NEX Locations to Once Again Honor Vietnam War Veterans

Source: United States Navy

In commemoration of National Vietnam War Veterans Day, select NEX locations will distribute lapel pins to Vietnam Veterans who served on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces from Nov. 1, 1955 to May 15, 1975. The lapel pins will be given out on a first-come, first-serve basis on Mar. 29 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., while supplies last.

Defense News in Brief: NAVWAR Expands Data Science Training Program; Accelerates Digital Transformation

Source: United States Navy

Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) presented the expansion of its data science training program at the virtual Naval Applications of Machine Learning workshop, March 23-25, providing the workforce with skills in data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence to accelerate digital transformation across the organization.