SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By Senior Airman Katie McKee, 82nd TRW Public Affairs The 368th Training Squadron, a detachment at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., has won instructor of the quarter 14 times in the last 16 quarters and has won the last two Annual Joint Service Non-Commissioned Officer Awards. The Joint Service NCO of the Quarter award is a quarterly competition between NCOs from the Army, Navy, Marines and Air Force, wh  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Having an effective contingency response team is vital to being able to react to real-world events and emergencies. The Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 433rd Contingency Response Flight conducted valuable training in preparation for activating to a full-fledged Contingency Response Squadron  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Since its inception in early 2023, the 59th Medical Wing's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee, led by Col. Aquilla Highsmith-Tyler, the 59th Medical Operations deputy group commander and physician by profession, has been dedicated to fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment within the military. Inspired by Pr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Kelsey Martinez Since its inception in early 2023, the 59th Medical Wing's Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) Committee, led by Col. Aquilla Highsmith-Tyler, the 59th Medical Operations deputy group commander and physician by profession, has been dedicated to fostering a more inclusive and diverse environment within the military.  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Tim Tresslar, AFWERX AFWERX leaders met with technologists, startups and venture capitalists at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas, March 8-11 to discuss national and global security challenges. As the innovation arm of the Department of the Air Force, AFWERX plays a critical role in acquiring the cutting-edge technologies needed to meet these challenges. The three-day event featured panels and fireside  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Debbie Aragon, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Department of the Air Force launched a new virtual Leadership Book Club last month to help build current and future leaders while growing connectedness between Airmen and Guardians. "Our goal is to give Airmen and Guardians a platform to connect and communicate worldwide about leadership and the books the chief of staff of  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force launched a new virtual Leadership Book Club last month to help build current and future leaders while growing connectedness between Airmen and Guardians.  "Our goal is to give Airmen and Guardians a platform to connect and communicate worldwide about leadership and the books the chief of staff of the Air Force has ch  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Debbie Aragon, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Department of the Air Force launched a new virtual Leadership Book Club last month to help build current and future leaders while growing connectedness between Airmen and Guardians. "Our goal is to give Airmen and Guardians a platform to connect and communicate worldwide about leadership and the books the chief of staff of the Ai  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force launched a new virtual Leadership Book Club last month to help build current and future leaders while growing connectedness between Airmen and Guardians. "Our goal is to give Airmen and Guardians a platform to connect and communicate worldwide about leadership and the books the chief of staff of the Air Force has cho  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force officials have selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 15,151 eligible for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. The average overall score for those selected was 398.97. Selectees' average time in grade was 4.42 years and ti  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, March 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: Air Force officials have selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 15,151 eligible for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. The average overall score for those selected was 398.97. Selectees' average time in grade was 4.42 years and time in service was 17.68 years.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, March 16 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: Air Force officials have selected 1,734 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 15,151 eligible for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. The average overall score for those selected was 398.97. Selectees' average time in grade was 4.42 years and time in service was 17.68 years. The promotion li  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: Air Force officials selected 1,734 Air Force master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 15,151 eligible for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. Senior Raters will be granted access to the select lists via the Virtual Enlisted Promotion Release (EPROM) application on 12 March. The   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news on March 11, 2024: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Air Force officials selected 1,734 Air Force master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 15,151 eligible for a selection rate of 11.44 percent in the 24E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. Senior Raters will be granted access to the sel  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Fort Worth District issued the following news release: The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will host a public meeting on March 19, 2024 at the Comanche County Courtroom of the Comanche County Courthouse - 101 W. Central Ave., Comanche, Texas 76442 to provide information and receive public input on the Draft Proctor Lake Master Plan, Shoreline Management Plan, and Environmental Assessments. The meeting will begin w  more

GALVESTON, Texas, March 13 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Galveston District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Trinity River Authority are requesting public comments toward the creation of a Vision Plan for the Port of Liberty. The Vision Plan will focus on the best and highest uses for lands related to the Port of Liberty that support economic development, environmental stewardship, and multi-modal transportation, including Trinity River navigatio  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 12, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Area - February 2024": * * * Area prices rose 1.0 percent in January and February, up 3.5 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), advanc  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 13, 2024, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - December 2023": * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $38.48 per hour in the South to $52.32 in the Northeast in December 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, March 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: As Spring Break traffic begins, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Brownsville Port of Entry encountered a Houston man wanted on a felony warrant for capital murder. "As Spring Break traffic begins to pick up, our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain strict vigilance and apprehended a man wanted for capital murder," sai  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Army released its fiscal year 2025 presidential budget request of $185.9 billion on March 11, detailing how the service intends to man, train and equip the force into the future. The request includes approximately $3.9 billion for military construction supporting a total of 45 projects across the total Army. That includes $2.4 billion for barrac  more

LAREDO, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operation officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized methamphetamine that totaled over $8,400,000 in street value. "Optimal targeting efforts were keen in foiling this drug smuggling attempt," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "CBP personnel are persistent in protecting our Nati  more

EL PASO, Texas, March 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working throughout the El Paso area ports seized over 252 pounds of narcotics in three separate failed smuggling attempts. "Every time a CBP officer intercepts a narcotic smuggling attempt it can potentially save a life of one of our fellow citizens," said CBP El Paso Director Field Operations Hect  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today announced the seizure of 280 toddler travel beds and baby playpens for Consumer Product Safety Act violations. The China-based shipment was appraised at a domestic value of about $11,000. Upon inspection, CBP officers from the Houston Seaport Trade Enforcement Team seized 88 toddler travel beds   more

EL PASO, Texas, March 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: U.S. Border Patrol El Paso Sector agents from the Fort Hancock Station located and identified a missing special needs person from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico and reunited him with his family. On March 14, Border Patrol agents encountered a man estimated to be more than 60 years old, later identified as Jose Luis, on the levee near the A  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 16 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 18 Louisiana parishes and neighboring counties in Texas of the April 15, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 16 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 25 Texas counties and neighboring parishes in Louisiana of the April 15, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economi  more

DENTON, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following audit guidance: At the 2024 Leadership Conference, DCAA Director, Ms. Terri Dilly, dedicated time to recognize the exemplary work from DCAA leaders. These leaders received Director's Challenge Coins, unique tokens that represent and recognize significant achievements. Challenge coins represent and symbolize honor and camaraderie, embodying the values, dedication, and spirit of excellen  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: DoDEA Pacific West District Superintendent Dr. Jacob Sherwood is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. Bill Morris as assistant principal at Humphreys High School, effective March 18, 2024. Mr. Bill Morris has served as an educator in Texas and Alaska for more than a decade. He began his teaching career in Texas as a middle and high school social studies teacher, later be  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Debbie Aragon, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Department of the Air Force announced its 2024 John L. Hennessy Trophy Awards for food service excellence March 4. The awards, in their 68th year, are presented to installations with the best food service programs based on their display and execution of excellence in management effectiveness, force readiness support, food  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $217.5 billion budget request on March 11, designed to continue modernizing the Air Force and Space Force, maintain readiness to respond to current threats, and address key capability gaps while investing to manage risks that are increasing with time. The $217.5 bil  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news on March 11, 2024: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Since 2020, experts in Air Education and Training Command's Force Development Experiences and Validation Branch have been working on digital credentialing with officials from across the Department of the Air Force to produce digital badges that are web-based versions of a credential, or learn  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news on March 11, 2024: WASHINGTON - The Defense Department has amended its policy covering assisted reproductive technology services to expand access for severely ill and injured active duty service members. Under the amended policy, active duty service members with a qualifying illness or injury may now access this extended benefit regardless of their m  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news on March 11, 2024: WASHINGTON - Four years removed from the onset of the coronavirus pandemic, a pair of Defense Department health officials on March 7 testified that the DOD remains committed to protecting service members' health, while also continuing to monitor and learn from the effects of COVID-19. Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, assistant secretary   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - The Defense Department today laid out details of its $849.8 billion budget request, which is expected to fund operations during fiscal year 2025. Integrated deterrence and campaigning are big parts of the fiscal 2025 budget request. Another focus is building upon the U.S. military's enduring advantages, including  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news on March 11, 2024: The bond between a military working dog and their handlers is not only crucial for mission success, but also essential for the well-being of the dedicated canines.  Recognizing this, the 341st Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has launched an enrichment program aimed at optimizing the mental, physical, and psych  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: EL PASO, Texas -- Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) El Paso Field Office Director Mary De Anda-Ybarra and five others, including members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, broke ground on the site of a new dormitory for the El Paso Processing Center in East El Paso on March 7. The new building will replace four dormitories that were built when the U  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: The bipartisan, independent Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today approved a $500 million loan guarantee for Bapco Energies. The transaction is expected to support approximately 2,100 U.S. jobs in Texas and other states, consistent with EXIM's mission to facilitate American exports and support U.S. jobs. The loan will support  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: The bipartisan, independent Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today approved a $500 million loan guarantee for Bapco Energies. The transaction is expected to support approximately 2,100 U.S. jobs in Texas and other states, consistent with EXIM's mission to facilitate American exports and support U.S. jobs. The loan will support services contracts  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-79) on March 11, 2024: * * * Re: Copper Retirement Network Change Certification Received Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) involving the retirement of copper has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet s  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on March 11, 2024: * * * Today, Commissioner Nathan Simington released the following statement in support of the "Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024" introduced by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband Ranking Member John Thune (R-S.D.): "I applaud the Spectrum Pipeline Act of 2024. It is a commonsense approach to quickly i  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: At its open meeting today, the Federal Election Commission approved a Federal Register notice and a Statement of Policy concerning Commission action at the initial stages of the enforcement process. The Commission held over a vote on an advisory opinion. Advisory Opinion Request 2024-01 (Texas Majority PAC) (https://www.fec.gov/updates/march-14-2024-open-meeting/) The Commission held o  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings On March 12 and 14, the Commission met in executive session. On March 14, the Commission held an open meeting. * * * Advisory Opinions Comment received Advisory Opinion 2024-01 (Texas Majority PAC) (https://www.fec.gov/data/legal/advisory-opinions/2024-01/) On March 14, the Commission held over discussion of two drafts of Advisory Opinion Request 2024-01, in   more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas entered an order of final judgment against , , , all believed to be residents of Israel, and , a Seychelles corporation. The order finds them liable for offering illegal, off-exchange binary options and committing fraud in connection with the illegal offering. This resolv  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following member bulletin (No. 2024-08) on March 11, 2024: * * * On March 26, 2024, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) will repurchase the portion of members' excess stock identified as surplus stock as of that date. For this repurchase, surplus stock is defined as the amount of capital stock held by a member that exceeds 125 percent of its minimum investme  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news on March 11, 2024: JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland - Chief Master Sgt. David A. Flosi was formally installed on March 8 as the 20th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. In remarks after the formal "Change of Responsibility" ceremony in which he assumed the job from retiring Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, Flosi emphasized both the   more

DALLAS, Texas, March 12 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Travis Day The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is offering free advance screenings of Amazon MGM Studios' upcoming action film "Road House" at Reel Time Theaters worldwide on March 16. A reimagining of the 1980s cult classic, "Road House" releases for streaming March 21 on Prime Video. Moviegoers can find more information and showtimes on their local Exchange's Facebook page and at the  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Growing up in Frederick, Maryland, Kinley's interest in dentistry was sparked by her mother's unfulfilled aspirations in the field. Eager to explore her passion and maintain a radiant smile, Kinley embarked on her journey in May of 2023, starting with U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training and later technical training school, where she fell in love   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Growing up in Frederick, Maryland, Kinley's interest in dentistry was sparked by her mother's unfulfilled aspirations in the field. Eager to explore her passion and maintain a radiant smile, Kinley embarked on her journey in May of 2023, starting with U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training and later technical training school, where she fell in love  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department is now fielding the 2024 Health Related Behaviors Survey to nearly 250,000 randomly selected active duty service members. The deadline for completion is May 3. This year's survey includes questions about mental and physical health, substance use, and other health topics related to service member readiness. "The survey is th  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news on March 11, 2024: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston recently celebrated the 114th anniversary of military flight achieved when Army Lt. Benjamin Foulois made history, piloting the Army's first aircraft Signal Corps Aircraft No. 1, on March 2, 1910. "I wonder if Lt. Benjamin Foulois understood at  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, March 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Capt. Christine Del Aguila, 47th Flying Training Wing The Fiesta of Flight airshow kicked off with a rare 6-ship dissimilar formation comprised of two T-1A Jayhawks, two T-6A Texan IIs and two T-38C Talons which flanked the crowd show center at the tail end of the national anthem March 9. The last time a 6-ship formation from these Laughlin AFB aircraft took pl  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 4:24-cv-00939; S.D. Tex. filed March 14, 2024) involving Ismael Zarco Sanchez, et al.: * * * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged 17 individuals for their roles in a $300 million Ponzi scheme that involved Houston, Texas-based CryptoFX LLC and targeted more than 40,000 predominately Latino investors in the U.S. and two other countries. Today's complaint follows the SEC's   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences College of Allied Health Sciences enables Army, Air Force, Navy, and Coast Guard students to earn college credits in specific medical specialty training programs during their military enlistment. The Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is a branch ca  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Army chief of staff announced on Feb. 29 the selection of the commanding general for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command as the next leader of the Army Contracting Command. Maj. Gen. Doug Lowrey will assume command of ACC at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama, during a June 14 ceremony from Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler, who has led the comman  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 14 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Marisa Conner Shopping the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rewarding--especially for MILITARY STAR(R) card-members, who earned $39 million through the card's rewards program in 2023. The card's rewards program allows shoppers to earn unlimited 2% rewards on purchases everywhere the card is accepted, including all military exchanges and commissaries. Card-members automatically receive  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news on March 11, 2024: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The life of a toddler is all about learning about the world and exercising their independence, which can be a challenge for any parent. Parents must create stability and an environment that allows their children to explore and learn. Family meals and snack time are two great options   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - The Navy launched Culture of Excellence 2.0 (COE 2.0) on March 11, 2024, as an actionable approach to building great culture at every Navy command. Culture of Excellence 2.0 focuses on building Great People, Great Leaders, and Great Teams, with the knowledge that this is the best way to prepare for victory in combat,  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti joined a distinguished gathering of military and civilian leaders to commemorate International Women's Day in Washington, D.C, on March 8.  Naval Sea Systems Command and Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command were honored to host the panel discussion, bringing together trailblazers a  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, March 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL experts in the field of carbon management participated in the Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) conference this week in Houston, Texas, where leaders from research institutions, universities and industry demonstrated the ongoing need for skilled petroleum geologists, geophysicists and engineers to help define the future of carbon management. T  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Health Agency has launched a new feature that lets you request prescription refills through MHS GENESIS. MHS GENESIS is the Department of Defense's new electronic health record. It's now in use at every military hospital and clinic worldwide. Prescription refills through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal became available on Feb. 29. In the   more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following news release: On Friday evening, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker of the Eastern District of Texas vacated the National Labor Relations Board's recent rule (https://www.nlrb.gov/news-outreach/news-story/board-issues-final-rule-on-joint-employer-status) on determining the standard for joint-employer status and the Board's rescission of the 2020 joint-employer rule. Judge Barker had previously stayed the joint-em  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: There are likely more than 1,000 incursions by unmanned aircraft systems along the U.S.-Mexico border each month, said the U.S. Northern Command's top general during testimony at a Senate Armed Services Committee posture hearing March 14. "I don't know the actual number -- I don't think anybody does -- but it's in the thousands," said Air Force Gen.  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57024) involving Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant, Texas: * * * Facility: Comanche Peak Region: 4 State: TX Unit: [2] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Casey Davies HQ OPS Officer: Sam Colvard Notification Date: 03/12/2024 Notification Time: 12:16 [ET] Event Date: 03/12/2024 Event Time: 08:16 [CDT] Last Update Date: 03/12/2024 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR   more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57024) involving Comanche Peak Nuclear Plant, Texas: * * * Facility: Comanche Peak Region: 4 State: TX Unit: [2] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Casey Davies HQ OPS Officer: Sam Colvard Notification Date: 03/12/2024 Notification Time: 12:16 [ET] Event Date: 03/12/2024 Event Time: 08:16 [CDT] Last Update Date: 03/12/2024 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR   more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57008) involving Exxon Mobil Corp., Mount Belvieu, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: Exxon Mobil Corporation Region: 4 City: Mount Belvieu State: TX License #: L 03119 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Art Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol Notification Date: 03/05/2024 Notification Time: 17:28 [ET] Event Date: 03/05/2024 Event Time: 00:00 [CST] Last  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57008) involving Exxon Mobil Corp., Mount Belvieu, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: Exxon Mobil Corporation Region: 4 City: Mount Belvieu State: TX License #: L 03119 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Art Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Adam Koziol Notification Date: 03/05/2024 Notification Time: 17:28 [ET] Event Date: 03/05/2024 Event Time: 00:00 [CST] Last  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57019) involving South Texas Nuclear Plant: * * * Facility: South Texas Region: 4 State: TX Unit: [1] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Billy Herzog HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith Notification Date: 03/10/2024 Notification Time: 12:05 [ET] Event Date: 03/10/2024 Event Time: 03:53 [CDT] Last Update Date: 03/10/2024 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section:  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57019) involving South Texas Nuclear Plant: * * * Facility: South Texas Region: 4 State: TX Unit: [1] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Billy Herzog HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith Notification Date: 03/10/2024 Notification Time: 12:05 [ET] Event Date: 03/10/2024 Event Time: 03:53 [CDT] Last Update Date: 03/10/2024 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section:  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release: The National Transportation Safety Board opened the public docket for its ongoing investigation of a midair collision during an airshow in Dallas, Texas. The accident occurred on Nov. 12, 2022, when a Boeing B-17G airplane and a Bell P-63F airplane collided midair during the Wings Over Dallas airshow. A total of five people aboard the two airplanes were fatally injured in the crash. The docket   more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Jose Torres, age 28, of El Paso, Texas, was sentenced on March 12, 2024, by U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani, to ten years' imprisonment on the charge of possession with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine. A  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Luis Gonzalez, age 28, of El Paso, Texas, was sentenced on March 12, 2024, by U.S. District Court Judge Robert D. Mariani, to ten years' imprisonment on the charge of possession with intent to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Dr. Sandeep Mulgund, Headquarters Air Force senior advisor to the deputy chief of staff for operations visited Headquarters Air Education and Training Command and the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base to discuss lessons-learned and the further development of Agile Combat Employ  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- President Biden issued the following statement on the helicopter crash in Texas: * * * Yesterday, Jill and I learned of the tragic deaths of two National Guardsmen and one U.S. Border Patrol agent whose helicopter crashed while they were conducting routine operations near Rio Grande City, Texas. A third Guardsman was badly injured in the crash and is hospitalized. These brave Americans dedicated their lives to protecting our nation. They signed up knowing the risks and  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: Last week, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden's cabinet for America's more than 33 million small businesses and innovative startups, traveled to Austin, Texas to participate in the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference. During multiple events, the Administrator discus  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following readout of Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman's trip to Austin for the South by Southwest events: * * * Last week, Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice in President Biden's cabinet for America's more than 33 million small businesses and innovative startups, traveled to Austin, Texas to participate in the South by Southwest (SXSW) conference. Durin  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force announced the Key Spouse Program is changing to the Commander's Key Support Program, at the annual major command spouse conference, March 13-15. The updated program expands opportunities for Airmen, Guardians, federal employees and family members to contribute to their units, allowing anyone interested, irrespective   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The time is coming! Days will be longer and warmer soon, which means more outdoor activities and motorcycles on the road. Understanding motorcycle safety is essential for all motorcycle riders. Awareness of hazards, personal protective equipment, and safety precautions all contribute to mitigating risks. During this motorcycle preseason, March 21 t  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release on March 14, 2024: The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged 17 individuals for their roles in a $300 million Ponzi scheme that involved Houston, Texas-based CryptoFX LLC and targeted more than 40,000 predominantly Latino investors in the U.S. and two other countries. Today's complaint follows the SEC's successful emergency action in September 2022 that halted the CryptoFX scheme and char  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Dr. Sandeep Mulgund, Headquarters Air Force senior advisor to the deputy chief of staff for operations visited Headquarters Air Education and Training Command and the 97th Air Mobility Wing at Altus Air Force Base to discuss lessons-learned and the further development of Agile Combat Employment. * * * Original text here: https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article-Disp  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following new son March 11, 2024: During the weekend of The Great Texas Airshow, from April 5-7, there will be certain facilities run by the 502nd Force Support Squadron throughout Joint Base San Antonio that will have reduced manning or will be closed. In particular, the fitness centers at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland will have reduced manning, while the Rambler  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement on the death of U.S. Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna and two National Guardsmen. "We are devastated by the tragic death of Border Patrol Agent Chris Luna, a heroic public servant who lost his life Friday in a helicopter crash while on a Border Patrol mission in Texas. Two National Guardsmen were also kill  more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36652) entitled "Green Eagle Railroad LLC - Construction and Operation Exemption - In Maverick County, Texas": * * * By petition filed December 14, 2023, Green Eagle Railroad, LLC (GER), a noncarrier subsidiary of Puerto Verde Holdings (PVH), seeks an exemption under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 10502 from the prior approval requirements of 49 U.S.C. Sec. 10901 to constru  more

LAREDO, Texas, March 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A former Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer has been convicted in two separate federal cases and now faces decades in prison, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Emanuel Isac Celedon, 36, Laredo, pleaded guilty to four counts of bringing an undocumented alien to the United States through the Lincoln Juarez Port of Entry (POE) in Laredo. In a separate  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, March 15 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By Julie Svoboda, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs The Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce recently published a Thrive Guide featuring base, local and state resources for military-connected families in the area. The Thrive Guide supplements the Five & Thrive Guide, which provides a broader scope of information. The Thrive Guide for Wichita Falls and Sheppard Air Force Base is the first local guid  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - March is Women's History Month. As the month unfolds, we once again embrace this time to commemorate the unforgettable contributions and remarkable achievements of women throughout history. This year's theme, "Women Who Have Made Great Achievements," highlights women who have shatt  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness issued the following news on March 11, 2024: Last week, U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) Director Jeff Olivet traveled to Austin, Texas, to present at South by Southwest (SXSW), and while in the city, he met with the mayor and local homeless service providers. At SXSW, Olivet participated in a session called "2050: Reimagining Future Cities Without Homelessness," along with California Congresswoman Maxine Wate  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Several unique environmental resilience projects spearheaded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center are helping installations maintain readiness as climate change uncertainties threaten to disrupt operations. In Central Texas, seven conservation projects carried out at Joint Base San Antonio are protecting critical water resources and preserving mil  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Several unique environmental resilience projects spearheaded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center are helping installations maintain readiness as climate change uncertainties threaten to disrupt operations. In Central Texas, seven conservation projects carried out at Joint Base San Antonio are protecting critical water resources and preserving mil  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Aneta Veedmont, AFIMSC Public Affairs Several unique environmental resilience projects spearheaded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center are helping installations maintain readiness as climate change uncertainties threaten to disrupt operations. In Central Texas, seven conservation projects carried out at Join Base San Antonio are protecting critical water resou  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Aneta Veedmont, AFIMSC Public Affairs Several unique environmental resilience projects spearheaded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center are helping installations maintain readiness as climate change uncertainties threaten to disrupt operations. In Central Texas, seven conservation projects carried out at Joint Base San Antonio are protecting critical water resources and  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news on March 11, 2024: ARLINGTON, Virginia - The United States Space Force began the roll-out of its Physical Training Uniform on March 8, when it was provided to the newest Basic Military Training Guardian trainees. "This is more than a uniform rollout, this is the first finalized service-specific uniform that Guardians can wear with pride," said Maj. G  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news on March 11, 2024: FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii - The Women's Air Raid Defense, or WARD, stands as a testament to the resilience and dedication of women during World War II. Formed in response to the Pearl Harbor attack, WARD was a civilian organization comprised of women who played a crucial role in air defense. Volunteers for WARD, primarily military spous  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: If I had to encapsulate my advice to those women who are thinking of joining the U.S. Army, it would be to create your own legacy. Appreciate the past, learn from the present, and embrace the future. It is a balance between continuous self-awareness and developing those around you. My personal growth has been shaped by the women that came before me   more