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Soldiers Could Go Reptilian with New Camo
The Army launched the camouflage effort in response to a June 2009 inquiry by Pennsylvania's Democratic Rep. John Murtha, who was then chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Murtha pushed the service to look for a better ...  
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New book examines Murtha's legacy, influence
In November 2005, U.S. Rep. John Murtha called for redeploying U.S. troops from Iraq. Jim Penna was a broadcast journalist. He has been district director to U.S. Rep. Mark Critz, Murtha’s successor, since 2010. Penna was interviewing Murtha ...  
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New book examines Murtha's legacy, influence
In November 2005, U.S. Rep. John Murtha called for redeploying U.S. troops from Iraq.  
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Defense industry celebrated in Johnstown
Johnstown's Showcase for Commerce, a legacy of the late U.S. Rep. John Murtha, is continuing its two-decade run. The Daily American in Somerset reported about the conference, which highlights the links between the defense industry and western Pennsylvania.  
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Organizers tout benefits of Johnstown Showcase for Commerce
The event is part of the enduring legacy of the late U.S. Rep. John Murtha, D-Johnstown. U.S. Rep Mark Critz — who worked as an aide under Murtha — said the event is a staple of the city and region. "Showcase for Commerce is our opportunity ...  
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Showcase for Commerce kicks off in Johnstown
John Murtha. "Obviously we've been concerned about the Showcase for Commerce (since his death) and this year was no exception," said Critz, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and the Small Business Committee. "This is about the ...  
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Business managers meet with government buyers
The 22nd annual event was originally launched by the late John Murtha, longtime congressman from Johnstown. Rep. Mark Critz, Murtha’s successor, opened this year’s Showcase on Tuesday morning with a welcome to participants in the Government Procurement ...  
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Flying locally on Silver wings
We’re hopeful a new air carrier will bring with it a brighter future for commercial travel involving John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport. Silver Airways will soon fly into and out of Johnstown and Altoona, airport officials announced late last week.  
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In Soutwestern Pa., Two Conservative Democratic Incumbents Fight For One Seat...
Critz is the successor to his former boss, the late Democratic Rep. John Murtha, who brought countless federal projects and contracts to his gritty Johnstown-based district. His name can be found on everything from the John P. Murtha Neuroscience and Pain ...  
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Rep. Mark Critz defeats Rep. Jason Altmire in Democratic primary in...
Critz was the district director for the 12th's longtime congressman, John Murtha. Following Murtha's death, Critz won the May 2010 special election with 53% of the vote to complete Murtha's term. Critz was sworn in on May 20. Critz won a full ...  
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Chip Minemyer | Here’s why you should attend 12th district debate
Republican John Saylor and Democrat John Murtha, both from the area, had the seat from 1949 until Murtha’s death in 2010. Since a special election two years ago, Johnstown’s Critz, a longtime Murtha staffer, has held the seat. But what about 2013 and beyond?  
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Local air authority targeted
JOHNSTOWN - Local airspace control may be permanently grounded at John P. Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport after the Air Force announced plans to close the 258th Air Traffic Control Squadron. Responsible for the Federal Aviation Administration's ...  
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PEO Soldier’s History a Mixed Bag
John Murtha, who was then chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Murtha pushed the service to look for a better camouflage pattern after receiving complaints from sergeants about the UCP's poor performance in the warzone.  
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Drawing Pennsylvania- a 153 Member Keystone State House Map
Why? Johnstown, home of the late John Murtha, was once a prosperous town that has really declined in the last 70 or so years. As Appropriations Committee chairman (and a powerful member of the committee for so long), Murtha stuffed Johnstown ...  
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Readers' Forum 4-10 | Environmentalists ignorant of facts
Checking flights on various websites, in order to fly into Johnstown, I would have to change planes twice, fly south to Texas, then north to Washington before heading to John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County Airport. The flying time would be more than eight ...  
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Silver Airways set to be Johnstown airport carrier provided it gets agreement...
based Silver Airways can take over. If that happens, Silver will get federal subsidies of about $4 million a year to offer the flights from Altoona-Blair County and John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County airports.  
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Silver Airways set to be Johnstown airport carrier
If that happens, Silver will get federal subsidies of about $4 million a year to offer the flights from Altoona-Blair County and John Murtha Johnstown-Cambria County airports.  
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