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Last week, Acting Director Shriver provided opening remarks for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the installation of energy saving solar panels on the roof of the Theodore Roosevelt Building (TRB), marking the completion of OPM’s Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) project.

OPM has worked with ESPC for over the last 10 years to implement energy conservation measures at both the TRB and the Federal Executive Institute. Thanks to collaboration with the Energy Savings Performance Contract, OPM has been able to meet The White House Federal Sustainability Plan goals and significantly decrease its environmental impact.

Photo by: Office of Personnel Management

Deputies from the Eastern District of Washington joined the Juneteenth Community Celebration at the MLK Jr. Community Center in Spokane, Washington. During the event, they educated participants about USMS history and participated in fun activities.

Photo by: U.S. Marshals

In a conversation with Axios Senior Business reporter Hope King, Deputy Director Derrick Brent discussed the USPTO’s National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation, meeting people where they are to drive awareness and education of IP rights, supporting areas of growth such as climate change technologies, addressing the role of AI in innovation, and helping get breakthrough technologies to market faster. (USPTO photo)

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined leaders at the Port of Baltimore to celebrate the full reopening of operations. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to helping rebuild the bridge and supporting the city and people of Baltimore. (U.S. Department of Transportation photo)

The White House Senior Advisor Tom Perez, Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu, and senior members of the Moore Administration convened for a roundtable discussion on the Port’s economic recovery following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. (Maryland Department of Labor photo)

Deputy Secretary Turk arrives for his 3-day trip starting in Nairobi, Kenya and ending in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to engage with African leaders on clean energy. (U.S. Department of Energy photo)

Today, the Secret Service and our partners held a press conference to discuss expected security impacts during the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington D.C.

Photo By: U.S. Secret Service

WEST BETHESDA, Maryland (June 10, 2024) – Melissa Ann Thompson, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), left, demonstrates the drag effect of barnacles on ship hulls to Taylor Stewart, Fox 45 reporter, as part of a Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore media event. The Carderock Division consists of approximately 2,000 scientists, engineers and support personnel working in more than 40 disciplines ranging from fundamental science to applied/in-service engineering for the U.S. Navy.
Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore is the city’s celebration of the sea services. This year marks the City of Baltimore’s fourth time hosting Navy Fleet Week. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore provides an opportunity for the citizens of Maryland and the City of Baltimore to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. More than 2,300 sea service members are expected to participate this year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jamie L. Whitten building in Washington, D.C. is illuminated with rainbow colors during the kick-off to Pride Month, Thursday, June 6, 2024. USDA celebrates the achievements and resiliency of the LGBTQI+ community and is committed to building cultural competency in our workforce, working to move the needle for LGBTQI+ equality for our employees and the public we serve. (USDA photo by Tom Witham)

Brigitte Macron, left, President of France Emmanuel Macron, center left, U.S. President Joseph Biden, center right, and Dr. Jill Biden, right, stand in preparation for the commencement of the D-Day 80 ceremony. This event was one of several commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day operations conducted by Allied forces on June 6, 1944. The ceremony, held at the Normandy American Cemetery, was attended by 25 heads of state, 4,500 spectators, and around 200 veterans. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Katherine Sibilla)

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth visited Bell Textron in Fort Worth, Texas last week. After a floor tour showcasing FLRAA development, COL Jeff Poquette, PEO Aviation’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Project Manager, along with his counterparts at the U.S. Army Futures Command and Bell Textron updated the Secretary on FLRAA’s progress. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Mejia)

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra helps to kick off Second Annual HHS Pride Summit.

U.S. Secret Service members participated in a morning Tunnels-to-Towers climb, climbing 104 floors of One World Tower in honor of the lives and sacrifices of the heroes from September 11.

Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property joined representatives from across government and industry including Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Asst. Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and former Secretary Condoleeza Rice, to address leading questions around AI and competition.

(USPTO photo)

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves recently met with the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee for the final meeting of its seventh charter. He recognized the importance of the Committee’s work, as it will inform Departmental priorities and efforts to advance the competitiveness of clean energy businesses and workers throughout the United States.

(U.S. Department of Commerce photo)

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Launch/Recovery Equipment) 1st Class Diego Calderon, from Chicago, prepares an EA-18G Growler, attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, for launch on the flight deck aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, May 29. The primary role of EA-18G Growlers is to disrupt the ability to communicate between units in combat through the use of electronic warfare. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Mueller)

During the 77th World Health Assembly, Secretary Becerra addressed Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights:

“We believe that to build an equitable and inclusive world, we must ensure sexual and reproductive rights and health for all. Everyone should be able to be who they are and access the care they need, without facing stigma or discrimination.”

Photo by: Department of Health and Human Services

President Joe Biden lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris, left, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, second from left, and Army Major Gen. Trevor Bradenkamp, fourth from left, watch. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas delivers remarks during the 2024 U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement in New London, Connecticut. (DHS photo by Sydney Phoenix)

President Joe Biden answers a question from a reporter as he welcomes Kenya’s President William Ruto to the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

The weekend before All American Week, at Hedrick Stadium, a sea of boots was on display as part of the Run, Honor, Remember 5K, honoring American Service Members who have died in the last 23 years, including the five heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in Jordan this year; May 18, 2024. (U.S. Army Photo by Jason Ragucci, Fort Liberty Garrison Public Affairs Office)

Congratulations to the California State University, Fresno class of 2024! HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra spoke at this weekend’s commencement celebration.

To all the 2024 grads: We can’t wait to see what you all do – always remember who you do it for.

Last week OPM celebrated Public Service Recognition Week with ice-cream socials, wellness walks, fireside chats, and even a bit of friendly competition with Mario Kart! Whether you work remotely, in Boyers, Macon, Kansas City or Washington DC.

Photo By: Office of Personnel Management

Biscuit, one of Walter Reed facility dogs takes part in Staff Resiliency Week, May 16, 2024. Staff Resiliency Week is designed to recognize the dedication and effort of the Walter Reed staff. (DOD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell visits the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora in Miami, Florida, May 13, 2024.

Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett

Every year, hundreds of names of officers killed in the line of duty are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. These names are then read aloud during the annual Candlelight Vigil to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This year marks the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil. Historic entries for the U.S. Marshals were read by Acting Deputy Director Mark Pittella.

Photo by U.S. Marshals

U.S. Economic Development Administration‘s Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo, Marisa Lago, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade at the International Trade Administration, Jane Rhee Chief of Staff of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Katharine Ferguson, Chief of Staff of USDA and Erica Loewe, Special Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff of the White House Office of Public Engagement recently met at the White House for a vital discussion on female leadership within the economics space.

Photo by: Department of Commerce

Office of Personnel Management Acting Director Rob Shriver and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy gave a talk at OPM headquarters on federal employee mental health and wellbeing.

Photo by: Office of Personnel Management

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during an enhanced honor cordon and meeting hosted at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 9, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

Deputy Secretary Graves recently traveled to Arizona, visiting Phoenix College to tour their 3D print lab. During his visit, he met with students, faculty, and community leaders to discuss the importance of STEM careers and education.

In addition, he participated in a roundtable discussion at GateWay Community College hosted by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and UnidosUS (WeAreUnidosUS). This discussion highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to a 21st-century workforce that places equity at the center.

Photo by: Department of Commerce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Last week, Acting Director Shriver provided opening remarks for a ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the installation of energy saving solar panels on the roof of the Theodore Roosevelt Building (TRB), marking the completion of OPM’s Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) project.

OPM has worked with ESPC for over the last 10 years to implement energy conservation measures at both the TRB and the Federal Executive Institute. Thanks to collaboration with the Energy Savings Performance Contract, OPM has been able to meet The White House Federal Sustainability Plan goals and significantly decrease its environmental impact.

Photo by: Office of Personnel Management

Deputies from the Eastern District of Washington joined the Juneteenth Community Celebration at the MLK Jr. Community Center in Spokane, Washington. During the event, they educated participants about USMS history and participated in fun activities.

Photo by: U.S. Marshals

In a conversation with Axios Senior Business reporter Hope King, Deputy Director Derrick Brent discussed the USPTO’s National Strategy for Inclusive Innovation, meeting people where they are to drive awareness and education of IP rights, supporting areas of growth such as climate change technologies, addressing the role of AI in innovation, and helping get breakthrough technologies to market faster. (USPTO photo)

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg joined leaders at the Port of Baltimore to celebrate the full reopening of operations. The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to helping rebuild the bridge and supporting the city and people of Baltimore. (U.S. Department of Transportation photo)

The White House Senior Advisor Tom Perez, Maryland Department of Labor Secretary Portia Wu, and senior members of the Moore Administration convened for a roundtable discussion on the Port’s economic recovery following the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. (Maryland Department of Labor photo)

Deputy Secretary Turk arrives for his 3-day trip starting in Nairobi, Kenya and ending in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to engage with African leaders on clean energy. (U.S. Department of Energy photo)

Today, the Secret Service and our partners held a press conference to discuss expected security impacts during the upcoming NATO Summit in Washington D.C.

Photo By: U.S. Secret Service

WEST BETHESDA, Maryland (June 10, 2024) – Melissa Ann Thompson, Albert Einstein Distinguished Educator Fellow at Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), left, demonstrates the drag effect of barnacles on ship hulls to Taylor Stewart, Fox 45 reporter, as part of a Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore media event. The Carderock Division consists of approximately 2,000 scientists, engineers and support personnel working in more than 40 disciplines ranging from fundamental science to applied/in-service engineering for the U.S. Navy.
Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore is the city’s celebration of the sea services. This year marks the City of Baltimore’s fourth time hosting Navy Fleet Week. Maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore provides an opportunity for the citizens of Maryland and the City of Baltimore to meet Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen, as well as see firsthand the latest capabilities of today’s maritime services. More than 2,300 sea service members are expected to participate this year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Jamie L. Whitten building in Washington, D.C. is illuminated with rainbow colors during the kick-off to Pride Month, Thursday, June 6, 2024. USDA celebrates the achievements and resiliency of the LGBTQI+ community and is committed to building cultural competency in our workforce, working to move the needle for LGBTQI+ equality for our employees and the public we serve. (USDA photo by Tom Witham)

Brigitte Macron, left, President of France Emmanuel Macron, center left, U.S. President Joseph Biden, center right, and Dr. Jill Biden, right, stand in preparation for the commencement of the D-Day 80 ceremony. This event was one of several commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day operations conducted by Allied forces on June 6, 1944. The ceremony, held at the Normandy American Cemetery, was attended by 25 heads of state, 4,500 spectators, and around 200 veterans. (U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Katherine Sibilla)

Secretary of the Army Christine Wormuth visited Bell Textron in Fort Worth, Texas last week. After a floor tour showcasing FLRAA development, COL Jeff Poquette, PEO Aviation’s Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Project Manager, along with his counterparts at the U.S. Army Futures Command and Bell Textron updated the Secretary on FLRAA’s progress. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Nicole Mejia)

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra helps to kick off Second Annual HHS Pride Summit.

U.S. Secret Service members participated in a morning Tunnels-to-Towers climb, climbing 104 floors of One World Tower in honor of the lives and sacrifices of the heroes from September 11.

Kathi Vidal, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property joined representatives from across government and industry including Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Asst. Attorney General Jonathan Kanter, and former Secretary Condoleeza Rice, to address leading questions around AI and competition.

(USPTO photo)

Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves recently met with the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee for the final meeting of its seventh charter. He recognized the importance of the Committee’s work, as it will inform Departmental priorities and efforts to advance the competitiveness of clean energy businesses and workers throughout the United States.

(U.S. Department of Commerce photo)

Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Launch/Recovery Equipment) 1st Class Diego Calderon, from Chicago, prepares an EA-18G Growler, attached to the Shadowhawks of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 141, for launch on the flight deck aboard the U.S. Navy’s only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76), in the Philippine Sea, May 29. The primary role of EA-18G Growlers is to disrupt the ability to communicate between units in combat through the use of electronic warfare. Ronald Reagan, the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5, provides a combat-ready force that protects and defends the United States, and supports alliances, partnerships and collective maritime interests in the Indo-Pacific region.

(U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Evan Mueller)

During the 77th World Health Assembly, Secretary Becerra addressed Sexual & Reproductive Health & Rights:

“We believe that to build an equitable and inclusive world, we must ensure sexual and reproductive rights and health for all. Everyone should be able to be who they are and access the care they need, without facing stigma or discrimination.”

Photo by: Department of Health and Human Services

President Joe Biden lays a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris, left, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, second from left, and Army Major Gen. Trevor Bradenkamp, fourth from left, watch. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas delivers remarks during the 2024 U.S. Coast Guard Academy Commencement in New London, Connecticut. (DHS photo by Sydney Phoenix)

President Joe Biden answers a question from a reporter as he welcomes Kenya’s President William Ruto to the White House in Washington, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

The weekend before All American Week, at Hedrick Stadium, a sea of boots was on display as part of the Run, Honor, Remember 5K, honoring American Service Members who have died in the last 23 years, including the five heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in Jordan this year; May 18, 2024. (U.S. Army Photo by Jason Ragucci, Fort Liberty Garrison Public Affairs Office)

Congratulations to the California State University, Fresno class of 2024! HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra spoke at this weekend’s commencement celebration.

To all the 2024 grads: We can’t wait to see what you all do – always remember who you do it for.

Last week OPM celebrated Public Service Recognition Week with ice-cream socials, wellness walks, fireside chats, and even a bit of friendly competition with Mario Kart! Whether you work remotely, in Boyers, Macon, Kansas City or Washington DC.

Photo By: Office of Personnel Management

Biscuit, one of Walter Reed facility dogs takes part in Staff Resiliency Week, May 16, 2024. Staff Resiliency Week is designed to recognize the dedication and effort of the Walter Reed staff. (DOD photo by Ricardo J. Reyes)

Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell visits the American Museum of the Cuban Diaspora in Miami, Florida, May 13, 2024.

Official State Department photo by Freddie Everett

Every year, hundreds of names of officers killed in the line of duty are engraved on the walls of the National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial in Washington, DC. These names are then read aloud during the annual Candlelight Vigil to memorialize those who made the ultimate sacrifice. This year marks the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil. Historic entries for the U.S. Marshals were read by Acting Deputy Director Mark Pittella.

Photo by U.S. Marshals

U.S. Economic Development Administration‘s Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development Alejandra Y. Castillo, Marisa Lago, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade at the International Trade Administration, Jane Rhee Chief of Staff of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, Katharine Ferguson, Chief of Staff of USDA and Erica Loewe, Special Assistant to the President and Chief of Staff of the White House Office of Public Engagement recently met at the White House for a vital discussion on female leadership within the economics space.

Photo by: Department of Commerce

Office of Personnel Management Acting Director Rob Shriver and U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy gave a talk at OPM headquarters on federal employee mental health and wellbeing.

Photo by: Office of Personnel Management

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III greets German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius during an enhanced honor cordon and meeting hosted at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., May 9, 2024. (DoD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jack Sanders)

Deputy Secretary Graves recently traveled to Arizona, visiting Phoenix College to tour their 3D print lab. During his visit, he met with students, faculty, and community leaders to discuss the importance of STEM careers and education.

In addition, he participated in a roundtable discussion at GateWay Community College hosted by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and UnidosUS (WeAreUnidosUS). This discussion highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to a 21st-century workforce that places equity at the center.

Photo by: Department of Commerce

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