DALLAS, Texas, April 16 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: * * * Bank of Anguilla and Arvest Bank Receive CARE Award * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) recognized two member financial institutions for their commitment to community investment by naming them 2024 Community Area Revitalization Efforts (CARE) Award recipients. Bank of Anguilla in Anguilla, Missis  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Washington Capitol echoed with the exchange of expertise and camaraderie on April 11 as 16 senior medical officers from Indonesia, Norway, Germany, New Zealand, Denmark, Cameroon, and the United States convened as part of the esteemed Medical Strategic Leadership Program. Hosted by the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, located at Joint Ba  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 32nd Medical Brigade helped kick off Fiesta San Antonio by hosting the annual U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2024 Fiesta Fun Run at the n MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. King Antonio CI Scott Christy and Rey Feo LXXV John McFadden, along with other Fiesta royalty, joined more than 3,000 soldiers for the  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: More than 100 enlisted personnel from the 340th Flying Training Group and its seven geographically separated units gathered to attend the 340th FTG Enlisted Summit April 2-5, 2024. The summit facilitated an opportunity for members to gain insight directly from senior enlisted leaders at Air Force Reserve Command, 22nd Air Force, and the 340th FTG.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: World Wide Technology announced April 11 that the 688th Cyberspace Wing, team name AFIN_SOC, won its recent Cyber Range capture the flag competition against reputable global financial institutions, technology companies and academia, receiving one of the highest scores of all time. Known for its rigorous cybersecurity scenarios, the CTF competition   more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, April 18 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By Senior Airman Katie McKee, 82d TRW Public Affairs The 82nd Medical Group Laboratory recently earned an "excellent" rating for the third consecutive inspection with zero deficiencies reported. The College of American Pathologists conduct the inspection to evaluate laboratory practices. This inspection carried added significance as it coincided with settling into a new facility and new healthc  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently introduced a new tool to help installations collect, manage and use civil engineering data more efficiently. The tool - a custom-designed mobile tab for the NexGen IT system - gives civil engineer field technicians a user-friendly option for accessing, logging and updating work task information directly f  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Security Forces Center is continuing its efforts to arm Defenders with the technology and equipment they need to better protect people and resources across the Department of the Air Force. With a mission of training, equipping and managing program execution for the Air Force security forces enterprise across the globe, the center is w  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force is improving lodging facilities across the enterprise to better serve Airmen, Guardians and their families. The Air Force Services Center team that manages more than 27,000 rooms at 89 Air Force Inns across the globe will roll out the changes over the next few years. The improvements, which are based on customer feedback, include ex  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently introduced a new tool to help installations collect, manage and use civil engineering data more efficiently. The tool - a custom-designed mobile tab for the NexGen IT system - gives civil engineer field technicians a user-friendly option for accessing, logging and updating work task info  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The opportunity to serve as an Air Force Junior ROTC instructor has expanded significantly, adding thousands of newly eligible personnel. The 2023 National Defense Authorization Act created for the first time, the eligibility for non-retired, currently serving members of each military service's Guard and Reserve components, as well as some honorably  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, April 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Officials from Air Education and Training Command will host the annual Air Force Day at the Alamo on April 22, 2024, from 11 a.m. to noon at Alamo Plaza in downtown San Antonio. The event is free and open to the public. It will feature various displays and exhibits, along with demonstrations and performances by AETC units stationed at Joint Base San Antonio, incl  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: The Air Force selected 894 active-duty officers for promotion to Captain during the recent CY23C Captain promotion process. Military Personnel Flights may access select lists through the Air Force Promotions System (AFPROMS) and provide to their Senior Raters for notification on Apr. 18. Upon notification of selection status, all selects, and non-selects should access further car  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force selected 894 active-duty officers for promotion to Captain during the recent CY23C Captain promotion process. Military Personnel Flights may access select lists through the Air Force Promotions System (AFPROMS) and provide to their Senior Raters for notification on April 18. Upon notification of selection status, all selects, and non-  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force selected 2,053 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23D and CY23E central selection boards. In total, the Air Force selected 58 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel (BSC) and 1,995 captains for promotion to major (LAF-A, LAF-N, LAF-I, LAF-C and LAF-F). Lieutenant Colonel (P0523D) se  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, April 17 -- 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

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska issued the following news release: A Texas man was sentenced to six and a half years in prison and three years' supervised release for trafficking more than 21 kilograms of the drug known as Spice from Texas to Alaska. "Spice" is a generic term for synthetic cannabinoids, which are mind-altering chemicals that are formed by dissolving psychotropic drugs in acetone and spraying them on dried plant material  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Army South Soldiers and civilians showcased their commitment to saving lives by participating in a blood drive held behind the headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on April 3. The Akeroyd Blood Donor Center's mobile blood unit became an active hub as individuals lined up to donate blood, intended for use at Brooke Army Medica  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In this week's look around the Air Force, a new incentive pay is approved for cold weather assignments, F-16 Fighting Falcons become the next testbed platform for autonomous capabilities, and 5th-generation aircraft join Cope Tiger 2024 for the first time. (Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Britt Crolley) *** Original text here: https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/A  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Installation safety is an all-encompassing responsibility to ensure the protection of Airmen and Guardians and vital mission equipment. An important aspect of installation safety is ensuring the right equipment is purchased for a task and that the purchased equipment is used properly. The old adage, "use the right tool for the job" applies to man  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Brooke Army Medical Center Volunteer Appreciation Week culminated with a ceremony on April 5 to honor the individuals who donate their time to serve others. During the event, the 2023 Volunteers of the Year for specific categories were announced. Those selected went on to compete at the Joint Base San Antonio level. Several BAMC volunteers also rece  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In a strategic move toward enhancing national defense capabilities, Air Force Security Forces is reoptimizing training to ensure Defenders are equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to tackle evolving threats in a modern era. The 343rd Training Squadron's Security Forces technical training is one of the key components in the Defender Next in  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Proposed CHIPS Investment of up to $6.4 Billion Would Complement More than $40 Billion in Private Investment to Support a Comprehensive Semiconductor Cluster for Leading-Edge Logic, Advanced Packaging, and R&D in Taylor, Texas, and Expansion of Austin Fab in Texas Today, the Biden-Harris Administration announced that the U.S. Department of Commerce and Samsung Electronics (Samsung) have signed a non-bind  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department must continually drive change and anticipate emerging threats to meet evolving national security demands, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr., said April 16. Speaking at the National Defense Industrial Association's 2024 Missile Defense Conference in Brown encouraged warfighters and their ena  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 433rd Airlift Wing's 68th and 356th Airlift Squadrons conducted a joint airlift mission with the U.S. Army by delivering an M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank and a Joint Light Tactical Vehicle from Robert Gray Army Airfield at Fort Cavazos, Texas, to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas to be static displays for The Great Texas Airshow on April 6 an  more

WACO, Texas, April 17 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * Agency Found Manufactured Home Companies Allowed Discrimination Against a White Employee with Black Family Members * * * Cavco Industries, Inc.; Palm Harbor Homes, Inc.; and Palm Harbor Villages, Inc., which manufacture and sell manufactured homes in Waco, Texas, will pay $135,000 to settle a race discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin released his latest letter to Airmen, following up on his previous letter: Fellow Airmen, When I took my position six months ago, I made a call to all Airmen to Follow Through on efforts underway to prepare the Air Force to face an increasingly complex security environment. It is no coincidence that man  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Security Forces Center and the Department of Veteran Affairs' Law Enforcement Training Center have partnered to expand essential training for its civilian Defender force. Recently, they conducted an 80-hour beta test of a Civilian Law Enforcement Officer Supervisors' Course at the VA training center in Lit  more

MCALLEN, Texas, April 19 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Houston Division issued the following news release: Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to traffic and "cook" custom meth orders in the McAllen area, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Alfredo Duarte, 32, Fullerton, California, and Mexican citizens Abraham Pena-Quintero, 39, and Fra  more

MCALLEN, Texas, April 19 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Houston Division issued the following news release: A 26-year-old Edinburg man has been sentenced for drug charges and possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Lauro Gonzalez Jr. pleaded guilty April 24, 2023. Chief U.S. District Judg  more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, April 20 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Seattle Division issued the following news release: A Texas man was sentenced to six and a half years in prison and three years supervised release for trafficking more than 21 kilograms of the drug known as Spice from Texas to Alaska. "Spice" is a generic term for synthetic cannabinoids, which are mind-altering chemicals that are formed by dissolving psychotropic drugs in acetone and spraying them on  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: DEL RIO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Del Rio Port of Entry encountered a man wanted in North Texas on a felony warrant for aggravated sexual assault of a child. "Our frontline officers continue to exercise resolute vigilance while inspecting arriving travelers and that dedication and utilization of our national law enforcement databases   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 18 -- 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, Air Force Security Forces Center and the Department of Veteran Affairs' Law Enforcement Training Center have partnered to expand essential training for its civilian Defender force. Recently, they conducted an 80-hour beta test of a Civilian Law Enforcement Officer Supervisors' Course   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department strives to support readiness, resilience, people and the environment in everything it does, said the assistant secretary of defense for energy, installations and environment, who spoke on April 17 about environmental issues in advance of the upcoming Earth Day observance on Monday, April 22. Visiting Earth Day exhibits at the  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 17 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: * * * Federal Agency Charged Car Dealership Company Fired Longtime Employee To Avoid Healthcare Costs * * * Gregg Orr Auto Collection, Inc., a group of car dealerships, has agreed to pay $325,000 and provide other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit alleging that the Texarkana, Texas-based company fired a senior sales exe  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: EL PASO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at El Paso area ports of entry made recorded multiple enforcement actions during the last week. They made 24 drug seizures, apprehended 25 wanted individuals, seized weapons and ammunition, and recoded multiple agriculture violations during the period. "Homeland security is our principal mission  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force Basic Military Training has undergone a significant transformation with the recent implementation of Zero Week at the 323rd Training Squadron. This strategic, organizational conversion marks an intentional shift in the approach to training new recruits, with the goal of not only assessing initial competency but also to equip trainees with  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The Export-Import Bank of the United States Office of Inspector General issued the following news release: The Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today approved a $51 million direct loan to small business Packwell, Inc. to support the construction of a packaging and warehousing facility in Houston, Texas. This is the third transaction approved under the Make More in America initiative. The transaction is estimated to support approxim  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) today approved a $51 million direct loan to small business Packwell, Inc. to support the construction of a packaging and warehousing facility in Houston, Texas. This is the third transaction approved under the Make More in America initiative. The transaction is estimated to support approximately 320 jobs in H  more

SAN ANGELO, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Airman James Salellas, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs Angelo State University hosted the 2024 Youth Cybersecurity Workshop and Expo on April 5th. The expo connects teachers, parents, and students with leaders in cybersecurity and education programs. This year, U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Corbett, 17th Training Wing deputy commander, was invited to speak to attendees. Cor  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Do you have TRICARE For Life (TFL)? Are you living, moving, or planning to travel overseas? It's important to know how your TFL coverage works outside of the U.S. and U.S. territories. "TRICARE For Life works differently overseas," said Michael Griffin, a program analyst with the TRICARE Overseas Program Office at the Defense Health Agency. "Knowing  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Evelyn D'Errico, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs Goodfellow hosted a retirement ceremony for Col. Andres Nazario, former 17th Training Wing commander, at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, on April 2. Nazario concluded his 35 years of military service as United States Air Attache to Mexico. However, he celebrated his reti  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) today announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (https://www.gsa.gov/system/files/Signed_ElPaso_GSA_MOU_041124.pdf) (MOU) with El Paso Electric (EPE) to develop carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) tariffs or other offerings for federal facilities in the company's service territory in Southern New Mexico and West Texas. Under the   more

BOISE, Idaho, April 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Idaho issued the following new release: Ernesto Garibay Garza, 62, of Alamo, Texas, pleaded guilty to extorting H-2A agricultural workers and tax fraud, U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced today. According to court records, Garza worked as a supervisor and foreman of farm workers at F.D.C., an agricultural services company that operates farms throughout Idaho, including in Glenns Ferry. F.D.C. employed H-2A agricultu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Last weekend, Iran and its proxy groups launched more than 300 airborne weapons at targets in Israel, but the U.S., Israeli and partner forces destroyed a significant portion of them before they reached their targets. Among the weapons launched from locations in Iran, Syria and Yemen were over 110 medium-range ballistic missiles, more then 30 la  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Serving one's country does not necessarily mean serving in the military. The life of a miliary child can be just as stressful, and rewarding, as that of their service member parents. In 1986, former Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger recognized just that when he dedicated April as the Month of the Military Child to recognize the sacrifices and acc  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3106): * * * In Re: Recore Antitrust Litigation ORDER DENYING TRANSFER Before the Panel: Plaintiffs in four actions move under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1407 to centralize this litigation in the District of Colorado. The litigation consists of four actions pending in four districts, as listed on Schedule A. The Panel has been notified of one potentially related action pending in the Western Distri  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Erin Perez U.S. News and World Report ranks several programs at the Fort Sam Houston-based U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence highly in their most recent report on the best graduate health schools. Within the MEDCoE Graduate School, there are 14 graduate programs ranging from master's to doctoral degrees. At 70 years, Baylor University has the longest running affiliation with M  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. News and World Report ranks several programs at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, based at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, highly in their most recent report on the best graduate health schools. Within the MEDCoE Graduate School, there are 14 graduate programs ranging from master's to doctoral degrees. At 70 years, Baylor Uni  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: McALLEN, Texas - Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to traffic and "cook" custom meth orders in the McAllen area, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Alfredo Duarte, 32, Fullerton, California, and Mexican citizens A  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 18 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Marisa Conner The military community can rely on everyday savings at the pump with MILITARY STAR(R). Cardmembers save 5 cents on every gallon of gas at Exchange fuel locations and participating Navy Exchange and Marine Corps Exchange locations. Last year, cardmembers saved $3 million with this exclusive MILITARY STAR card benefit. "The military community doesn't need to wait for a specia  more

GULFPORT, Mississippi, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: An Edinburg, Texas man was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for conspiring to possess with intent distribute cocaine. Jose Humberto Gandara, 52, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Gulfport. According to Court documents and evidence presented at trial, in 2016, Jose Humberto Gandara was stopped in Gulfport while driving a 201  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: It's Mission Monday. Meet Master Sgt. Tanisha Chaney, Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Program manager at the Air Force Security Forces Center headquarters in San Antonio. Chaney and the CATM team establish small arms and light weapons qualification training criteria and standards, develop qualification training programs and courses of fire, an  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: A modernized aviation specific program, designed to enhance the student experience, recently launched at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. This is the catalyst for continued improvement and modernization of the Specialized English Training aviation curricula. DLIELC performs a unique mission   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: All students attending the Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy on or after Oct. 1, 2024, will be required to complete the Enlisted Joint Professional Military Education II online course prior to attendance. Previously, EJPME II was only required for Airmen applying for sister service SNCOA-equivalent courses, specialized assignments, or  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Last month, the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program went back home to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, to host the 2024 Air Force & Marine Corps Trials. More than 100 warrior athletes competed for a spot to represent Team Air Force during the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games, happening June 21-30, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orl  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57079) involving Paragon Energy Solutions, Fort Worth, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Paragon Energy Solutions Region: 2 City: Fort Worth State: TX Agreement: N NRC Notified By: Richard Knott HQ OPS Officer: Bill Gott Notification Date: 04/16/2024 Notification Time: 23:29 [ET] Event Date: 02/15/2024 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Last Update Date: 04/17/2024 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following abstract of a journal article: * * * Abstract The historic 22-26 May 2015 flood event in Texas and Oklahoma was caused by anomalous clustered mesoscale convective systems (MCSs) that produced record-breaking rainfall and $3 billion of damage in the region. A month-long regional convection-permitting simulation is conducted to reconstruct multiple clustered MCSs that lead t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In our democracy, elections are quite common, and with a presidential election this year, we can expect many opportunities for citizens to participate in the democratic process. With this in mind, it is important to be aware of specific guidelines that apply to service members and federal employees on acceptable behavior. Military personnel and c  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) welcomed five civic leaders from across the San Antonio area during the first-ever Sixteenth Air Force Civic Leader Induction Ceremony held at the Bernard A. Larger Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on April 1. The program pairs civic leaders with commanders across the NAF for a two-year term to f  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Being a compassionate ally and link to critical resources are goals of Special Victim Liaisons who assist victims of sexual assault and other crimes as part of the Army's new Office of Special Trial Counsel. Unlike the other services, the Army OSTC brings an expertise to the fold that is unique -- Special Victim Liaisons. Working closely with prose  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing welcomed a new crop of non-commissioned officers during an NCO Induction Ceremony organized by the Rising Six Council on Apr. 6 at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. NCO Induction Ceremonies serve as an official welcome to the NCO Corps for Airmen  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Special Warfare Training Wing Public Affairs The Special Warfare Training Wing hosts the grand opening of the Maltz Special Warfare Aquatic Training Center at Joint Base San Antonio, Lackland-Chapman Training Annex, Apr. 2, 2024. "This is a historic day for the Special Warfare Training Wing and the Air Force Special Warfare community as we come together to honor Master Se  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: ANCHORAGE, Alaska - A Texas man was sentenced to six and a half years in prison and three years supervised release for trafficking more than 21 kilograms of the drug known as Spice from Texas to Alaska. "Spice" is a generic term for synthetic cannabinoids, which are mind-altering chemicals that are formed by dissolving psychotropic drugs in  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Rowlett woman who helped her fiance orchestrate the brutal murder of his ex-girlfriend was convicted at trial, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Holly Ann Elkins was indicted in June 2023. On Wednesday, after seven days of trial and an hour and a half of deliberation, a jury convicted her of conspiracy to stalk, stalking us  more

DEL RIO, Texas, April 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Del Rio man was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 120 months in prison for possession of a stolen firearm. According to court documents, Jaime Rivera, 49, burglarized a U.S Border Patrol agent's home in April 2019, and stole nine firearms. Rivera and a codefendant, Manuel Angel Lomas aka Emanuel Lomas, sold several of the firearms, one of which was used by  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas posted the following news release on April 18, 2024: The Justice Department established the formation of carjacking task forces in 11 targeted districts across the United States, including the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. "The Justice Department has no higher priority than keeping our communities safe. We do so by targeting the most significant drivers of violen  more

MCALLEN, Texas, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two Hidalgo residents have been sentenced for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jose Alfonso Trevino Jr., 46, and Rita Eva Moreno-Tinoco, 40, pleaded guilty March 23, 2023. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now imposed a 120-month-term of imprisonment for Trevino followed by five years of supervis  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: A Houston man and woman have been sentenced for federal firearm and drug violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Christopher Jay Johnson, Jr., 35, pleaded guilty on July 31, 2023 to being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 108 months in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Ma  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release: The United States has reached a settlement with the Texas Education Agency (TEA), a state agency responsible for certifying teachers to teach in classrooms across the state of Texas, to resolve alleged violations of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the administration of the Science of Teaching Reading (STR) examination, a standardized examinatio  more

MCALLEN, Texas, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to traffic and "cook" custom meth orders in the McAllen area, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Alfredo Duarte, 32, Fullerton, California, and Mexican citizens Abraham Pena-Quintero, 39, and Francisco Hernandez-Madrid, 49, each pleaded guilty April 24, 2023. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane ha  more

DEL RIO, Texas, April 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Mexican national was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 144 months in prison with credit for time served for one count of conspiracy to import more than 500 grams of methamphetamine. According to court documents, Sixto Margarito Riojas-Menchaca, 42, and codefendant Marcelo Fabian Rodriguez-Suarez were referred to a secondary inspection as they entered the E  more

MCALLEN, Texas, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 33-year-old San Juan resident has been ordered to federal prison for attempting to exit the country with three dozen AK-47 and AR-15 rifles and other weapons and ammunition, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jessica Alvarado pleaded guilty Jan. 25 to smuggling goods from the United States. U.S. District Judge Micaela Alvarez has now ordered Alvarado to   more

GALVESTON, Texas, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 42-year-old Texas City resident has been sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Shane Alan Flores pleaded guilty Nov. 9, 2021. U.S. District Judge Jeffrey V. Brown has now ordered Flores to serve 90 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by four years of supervised release.  more

MCALLEN, Texas, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two men have been sentenced for their roles in a cocaine smuggling operation, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Argelio Chavero, 51, Alton, and Agustin Romero Jr., 41, U.S. citizen residing in Mexico, pleaded guilty April 24, 2023, and Dec. 19, 2022, respectively, to importing 12 kilograms of cocaine from Mexico. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has   more

LAREDO, Texas, April 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two people residing in Laredo have been ordered to federal prison for conspiring to sell pistols, rifles and ammunition via social media, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Joccelyn Jasmin Recio, 30, Laredo, and Mexican national Victor Martin Serrano Carrillo, 20, pleaded guilty Sept. 12, 2023, and May 11, 2023, respectively. U.S. District Judge Diana Salda  more

MCALLEN, Texas, April 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 42-year-old San Juan resident has been sentenced for being a felon in possession of multiple firearms, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Daniel Garza pleaded guilty Nov. 30, 2023. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now ordered Garza to serve 70 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release. At the hearin  more

MCALLEN, Texas, April 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 26-year-old Edinburg man has been sentenced for drug charges and possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Lauro Gonzalez Jr. pleaded guilty April 24, 2023. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now ordered Gonzalez to serve a total of 12 years in federal prison to be immediately fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: McALLEN, Texas -- A Mexican citizen was sentenced to eight years for transporting child sexual abuse material following an investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Rio Grande Valley's Child Exploitation Task Force with help from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Luis Alberto Hernandez-Venegas, 40, was sentenced April 15 to 97 month  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Army South capitalized on the expertise of the Joint Planning Support Element from the Joint Enabling Capabilities Command for multidomain operational planning during a mission readiness exercise held at the U.S. Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from Feb. 26 to March 8, 2024. The command enlisted the assistance  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service released today a final land protection plan which allows for the protection of up to 700,000 acres of wildlife habitat in the Southern High Plains region along the Texas-New Mexico border as part of the Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge. Within this new limited acquisition boundary, the Service would work with willin  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today released two final Land Protection Plans allowing for the conservation of up to 150,000 acres of wildlife habitat in the Gulf Coast Prairies and Marshes ecoregion of Texas. The plans identify new limited acquisition boundaries for two Texas Coastal Bend refuges, Aransas National Wildlife Refuge and Big Boggy Na  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The Department of the Interior today announced the expansion of four existing national wildlife refuges, which will allow for the voluntary conservation of up to 1.13 million acres of wildlife habitat in New Mexico, North Carolina and Texas. Investing in and expanding the National Wildlife Refuge System, managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. Naval Community College officially began accepting applications for its Associate of Science in Health Science program on Monday, April 1. The USNCC worked with Western Governors University to provide this naval-relevant degree program focused on health and medical capabilities. The new degree offers foundational and experiential knowledge   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. and Chilean armies, along with civilian planners from U.S. Army South, 11th Airborne Division, 75th Field Artillery Brigade, 1st Security Forces Assistance Brigade and Texas Army National Guard, conducted a mid-planning conference for exercise Southern Fenix 2024, April 1-5, 2024, in Iquique, Chile. Southern Fenix 2024 is a bi-lateral exerc  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: McALLEN, Texas - A 26-year-old Edinburg man has been sentenced for drug charges and possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, announced Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Lauro Gonzalez Jr. pleaded guilty April 24  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The "Year of the CYP Hero" campaign is a dedicated initiative aimed at recognizing the invaluable contributions of Child and Youth Programs and CYP professionals throughout the remainder of the 2024 calendar year. CYP professionals include more than 10,000 employees, contractors, volunteers and family child care providers serving more than 40,000 ch  more