RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: As Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard units replace F-16 jets with the F-35s, they need people on the ground who keep the jets in the air. F-35 instructors from the 82nd Training Wing's 372nd Training Squadron field training detachments do conversion training for seasoned F-16 maintainers from these units. Master Sgt. Alejandro Diaz, 372nd F-35 Training Manager, recruits F-35   more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By Julie Svoboda, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs After more than two years of collaborative effort by the 82nd Training Wing and 2nd Air Force to develop a curriculum that addresses gaps in Airmen's foundational competencies, a revamped Airmanship 200 has been officially implemented across the technical training enterprise The 82nd TRW chaplain corps spearheaded the effort here to develop a se  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: After more than two years of collaborative effort by the 82nd Training Wing and 2nd Air Force to develop a curriculum that addresses gaps in Airmen's foundational competencies, a revamped Airmanship 200 has been officially implemented across the technical training enterprise The 82nd TRW chaplain corps spearheaded the effort here to develop a series of classes that help Airmen develo  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton reasserted July 29 during an appearance at the Brookings Institution the Air Force and Space Force's priorities, including the need to modernize and move "holistically" in reshaping the services to meet global challenges. Dalton touched on those and other topics at some depth as well as the need for Con  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Air Force announced today the first cohort of 78 Total Force Airmen to attend the new Warrant Officer Training School on Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama. "These Airmen are poised to assume critical roles as technical experts, functional leaders, and advisors within their specialized domains," said Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin. "They possess the cutting-edge skills   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Emily Mifsud, AFIMSC Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA - The vision of complete destruction and boats from Tyndall AFB's marina scattered in the woods is ingrained in Brig. Gen. Patrick Miller's mind six years after commanding the task force that jump-started the installation's recovery and rebuild after Hurricane Michael. Miller recently had the opportunity to  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Emily Mifsud, AFIMSC Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, FLORIDA - The vision of complete destruction and boats from Tyndall AFB's marina scattered in the woods is ingrained in Brig. Gen. Patrick Miller's mind six years after commanding the task force that jump-started the installation's recovery and rebuild after Hurricane Michael. Miller recently had the oppor  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The late Marcus L. Carter's contributions to the Manpower Enterprise training program were recognized with the renaming of the "fishbowl" training room during a ribbon-cutting dedication on July 10, 2024, at Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Col. Carl R. Pawling and Mrs. Carter jointly cut the   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force has approved construction of a water treatment facility at the former Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Michigan, to prevent high concentrations of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, in the area's groundwater plume from migrating toward Van Etten Lake. Air Force officials signed an interim Record of Decision July 26 to build the facility at t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Air Force Wargaming Institute created a new wargame titled, "Air Force Wargame Indo-Pacific." They incorporated Headquarter Air Force inputs from the Trilateral Strategic Studies Group into a tabletop wargame to provide every Airman across the Air Force with access to an introductory experience that teaches and reinforces the instruments of national power, multi-domain integrati  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Get to know the Airman of the Month for April, Zachery Hatter, 97th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft crew chief. Where are you from? I was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on England Air Force Base, but I consider myself from Altus. Why did you join the military? I love working as a civilian for the Air Force and also serving in the U.S. Army National Guard  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on Aug. 1, 2024, by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announcing the findings in the statewide Civil Rights investigation of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. My name is Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the U.S. Department of Justice. I am joined today by U.S. Attorney Esparza for the Western District of Texas, U.S. Attorne  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: ROLLING FORK, MISSISSIPPI, July 29, 2024 -- South Delta Animal Rescue received a $15,000 donation from the Bank of Anguilla today during a ceremonial check presentation of CARE funds that were awarded by the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas). FHLB Dallas recognized the Bank of Anguilla as a 2024 Community Area Revitalization Effor  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 31 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 30, 2024, entitled "Arkansas Job Openings and Labor Turnover - May 2024": * * * Arkansas had 84,000 job openings in May 2024, compared to 86,000 openings in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate in  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 31 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 30, 2024, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Oklahoma - Fourth Quarter 2023": * * * From September 2023 to December 2023, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Oklahoma were 81,669, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 77,731, the U.S  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 31 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on July 30, 2024, entitled "Louisiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover - May 2024": * * * Louisiana had 120,000 job openings in May 2024, compared to 122,000 openings in April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rat  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: PHARR, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the General Services Administration (GSA), and the City of Pharr are pleased to announce the construction completion of a small-scale infrastructure improvement project at the Pharr Land Port of Entry (LPOE). Under CBP's Donations Acceptance Program, CBP, GSA, and the City of Pharr constructed two new inbound c  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: EAGLE PASS, Texas--U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized more than $553,000 in methamphetamine, heroin and fentanyl in a single enforcement action. "Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain resolute vigilance and their effective use of inspection skill, training and technology yielded this  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at World Trade Bridge seized marijuana hidden within a commercial shipment. "Frontline officers at the World Trade Bridge demonstrated exceptional effort in successfully disrupting this drug smuggling attempt," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "This drug bu  more

NAPLES, Italy, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news: Capt. Brian J. Schneider, from Long Island, New York, relieved Capt. Bryan P. Hager, from Bangs, Texas, as commodore, Commander, Task Force (CTF) 67, during a change of command ceremony at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy, Aug. 1, 2024. "Commodore Hager has been an inspiration to us all. You are passionate about people and I am humbled to take the reins from you," said Schneider. "I am mo  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin announced his Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign today, August 1, 2024. The campaign's multi-stage approach aims to institutionalize efforts across the force with both a short-term and long-term focus. The campaign will consist of a MAJCOM-led stand-up day dedicated to risk management training and discussion. Active duty units will h  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 2 -- 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 announced his Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign on Aug. 1, 2024. The campaign's multi-stage approach aims to institutionalize efforts across the force with both a short-term and long-term focus. The campaign will consist of a MAJCOM-led stand-up day dedicated to risk management training and discussio  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Houston Division issued the following news release: A 51-year-old Alamo resident has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute $4 million worth of cocaine, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Olga Lydia Segundo pleaded guilty April 15. U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzalez Ram  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Department of the Air Force selected 408 U.S. Space Force Guardians for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY24A central selection boards. In total, the Space Force selected 53 lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel (LSF), 145 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel (LSF-O and LSF-F) and 210 captains for promotion to   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Any future fight against a near-peer adversary will demand the U.S. Air Force deliver combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale. This will require Airmen who can make quality decisions at the speed necessary for competition and combat timelines, and developing future leaders who can do the same. In line with Department of the Air Force's efforts to reoptimize for Great   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Military service attracts bright, capable and ambitious people, and the Defense Department must take their needs and those of their spouses seriously, said Ronald T. Keohane, assistant secretary of defense for manpower and reserve affairs. These young and talented people want careers for both spouses, and DOD has been working for over a decade to eli  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department remains committed to supporting and guiding members of the military community who have been affected by suicide as part of its holistic approach to suicide prevention and intervention. The range of emotions surrounding suicide are often complex and can have a broad impact on those connected to the loss, said Andrew Moon, senior  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department has released the results of its first Exceptional Family Member Program survey as part of ongoing efforts to ensure the program provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs. The survey, conducted by the Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Military Community a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: HOUSTON VibraLife of Katy, LLC, a rehabilitation and assisted living facility in Katy, Texas, violated federal law when it denied an employee an accommodation for her sleep disorder and then fired her, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today. According to the lawsuit, VibraLife hired an employee with a sleep disorder for a night-shift position. T  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education's Foundations curriculum achieved full operational capability on July 19, 2024, after nine months of course testing and training. The last Barnes Center mobile training team departed Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base New Orleans after graduating 50 Louisiana Air National Guard Airmen from Airmansh  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following order (WC Docket No. 02-60) on July 29, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Petition for Waiver of Community Hospital Corporation; Rural Health Care Universal Service Support Mechanism ORDER By the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) denies Community Hospital Corporation's (CHC) and the Interfacing Company of Tex  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following notice of proposed rulemaking (MB Docket No. 24-224; RM-11988) on July 29, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (Lubbock, Texas) NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING By the Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. The Video Division, Media Bureau (Bureau), has before it a Joint Petition for Rulemaking filed May 2  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release on July 31, 2024: * * * The Funds will Assist Underserved Lower Income Communities * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has launched the Community Advancement through New Opportunities and Partnerships Yielding Results (CANOPY) Fund, a loan fund aimed at supporting affordable housing and economic development initiatives. F  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Funds Will Repurpose Several Historical Buildings and Add New Units in Waco, Texas * * * WACO, TEXAS, August 1, 2024 -- A $510,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member Texas Capital, will help fund a 34-efficiency unit affordable housing development for vetera  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Lt. Col. Matthew E. Tipton assumed the role of Director of Air Force Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, on June 14, 2024. As the head of one of the largest and most diverse organizations in the Department of Defense, Tipton oversees approximately 85,000 eighth-grade and high school students with nearly 1,600 r  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Warren W. Wright Jr., Fort Drum MEDDAC Public Affairs FORT DRUM, New York - For Soldiers in recovery, the path to healing following trauma can be a long and challenging road. While many focus on the visible physical injuries Soldiers endure, the emotional trauma hidden behind the surface can leave a lasting impact if not adequately addressed. To help aid wounded, ill, and injured Soldiers, Fort Drum's Soldier   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 81st Medical Group hosted a Student Health Fair for technical training students at the Levitow Training Facility here, July 19. Arising from a prior collaboration between the 81st MDG and 81st Training Group, the event educated Airmen on different aspects of health, providing active learning activities to reduce the risk of injury, improve performance, and enhance resiliency. "  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: This year, the esteemed 2024 General Curtis LeMay trophy was awarded to U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Andrew Wilson, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit specialist section chief, who achieved the highest score at the National Trophy Individual Pistol Tournament held at Camp Perry, Ohio. The recipient of this award is the top-scoring Air Force competitor (active, reserve, or National Guard) in  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: International military students with the 837th Training Squadron recently took part in Operation Jaguar, a capstone exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on July 30, 2024. The capstone exercise includes approximately 60 students from Latin American countries and is designed to test skills the students learned for the past six weeks whil  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Joint Base San Antonio is hosting a free hiring event at the Norris Conference Center in San Antonio, Aug. 14, 2024. Open positions include, but are not limited to, law enforcement, engineering, plumbers, animal caretakers, finance, communications and more. According to Walter Rogers, 802nd Force Support Squadron JBSA recruiting, marketing and retent  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Commissioner, Troy A. Miller and U.S. Border Patrol Chief, Jason Owens are pleased to announce the selection of Jesse D. Munoz, Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) for the Laredo Sector Border Patrol. CPA Munoz entered on duty August 21, 2000, with the 448th Session of the U.S. Border Patrol Academy. He was initially a  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland took command of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 31, 2024. He assumed command from the outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers. Oakland comes to JBSA from his prior assignment as the Director of Operations and Communicati  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland took command of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 31, 2024. He assumed command from the outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers. Oakland comes to JBSA from his prior assignment as the Director of Operations and Communications at Air Education and Training  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Army held its most challenging counter-small unmanned aircraft systems test to date, paving the way for Soldiers to field capabilities against small-UAS attacks in the future. During the Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Systems Office's fifth C-sUAS demonstration, held at Yuma Proving Ground June 3-28, 2024, testers launched more than 40 UAS targets   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Justice Department announced today its findings that the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is violating the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). "Children are committed to TJJD facilities to receive treatment and rehabilitation so that they may return to their communities as law-abiding, productive citi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: The Justice Department today announced that it has reached settlements with the City of El Paso, Texas (the City); United Road Towing Inc., doing business as UR Vehicle Management Solutions (URT); and Rod Robertson Enterprises Inc (RRE) to resolve allegations that they violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The United States' complaint, which was filed on Feb. 2, 2023, alleges t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: A Texas man made his initial appearance in court and pleaded guilty today to violating the Endangered Species Act by importing protected Australian reptiles into the United States on behalf of a fake zoo which he represented as legitimate. According to court documents, Don Church imported 165 native Australian reptiles by providing false information to Australian and U.S. authorities. The im  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen Ensuring the safety of Airmen is paramount to the U.S. Air Force. While serving in the military has inherent risk, the 47th Flying Training Wing Safety Office helps reduce the risks experienced by Airmen, looking out for their wellbeing while they complete the larger mission of producing pilots. "We have all different types of requireme  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Ensuring the safety of Airmen is paramount to the U.S. Air Force. While serving in the military has inherent risk, the 47th Flying Training Wing Safety Office helps reduce the risks experienced by Airmen, looking out for their wellbeing while they complete the larger mission of producing pilots. "We have all different types of requirements," said Alexander Valdez, 47th Flying Trainin  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Are you planning a trip overseas? Whether you're traveling for work or leisure, it's a good idea to know how your TRICARE plan works outside the United States. "In most cases, you probably won't need to get health care during a vacation or short-term trip," said Michael Griffin, program analyst with the TRICARE Overseas Program Office at the Defense   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Department of Defense SkillBridge Program has established a significant partnership with Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC, providing Air Force members with valuable internship opportunities at over 800 AFJROTC high schools across the globe. This collaboration offers a unique pathway for retiring service members to gain civilian work experience  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty yesterday in federal court in Boston to his role in a fentanyl trafficking organization involved in the manufacturing and distribution of tens of thousands of fentanyl pills that spanned across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New York, Texas, North Carolina and South Carolina. Jasdrual a/k/a "Josh" Perez, 36, plead  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: Air Force Civil Engineer Center environmental remediation efforts at the former McClellan Air Force Base in Sacramento, California, entered a new phase of operations July 10 as officials unveiled a modernized multi-million-dollar groundwater treatment plant. Members of AFCEC's Base Realignment and Closure team joined regulatory partners, community members and other stakeholde  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. maintains an asymmetric strategic advantage through its global network of allies and partners amid increasing competition, a senior Pentagon official said Aug. 1. Vipin Narang, acting secretary of defense for space policy, said the Defense Department remains focused on continuing to strengthen its alliances and partnerships throughout the gl  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- President Biden answered questions after the Air Force One arrival on July 29, 2024: * * * Q: Mr. President -- Mr. President, House Speaker Johnson says your Supreme Court reform is "dead on arrival." What's your reaction, sir? THE PRESIDENT: Who said that? Q: Speaker Johnson said it's "dead on arrival." THE PRESIDENT: I think that's what he is. Q: That he is? THE PRESIDENT: That he is -- dead on arrival. Q: How are you going to get this go -- how are you going  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on July 29, 2024, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act held at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. Really. Thank you. Please. Please. (Applause.) Thank you, Mr. Ambassador. (Applause.) Ambassador, thanks for that introduction and, ab  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Galveston District issued the following news release: The 30-day public comment period for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District's Wallisville Lake Project Water Control Manual (WCM) will begin August 5, 2024. The USACE Galveston District is soliciting input from the public regarding the Wallisville Lake Project WCM to assist with the development of the manual and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) pr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 502nd Security Forces Squadron hosted a law enforcement meet and greet for local agencies in the San Antonio area at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on July 30, drawing representatives from a dozen agencies including the Army's Criminal Investigation Division, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the Air Force's Office of Special Inves  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 502nd Security Forces Squadron hosted a law enforcement meet and greet for local agencies in the San Antonio area at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on July 30, drawing representatives from a dozen agencies including the Army's Criminal Investigation Division, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the Air Force's Office of Special Investigations, the Texas Department o  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. Senate confirmed Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General on July 31, 2024. In this position, he will also serve as the principal advisor on all health and medical matters for the Space Force. The Senate Armed Services Committee confirmed DeGoes by voice vote. "I am honored the U.S. Senate has confirmed my appointment a  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee issued the following news release on July 30, 2024: Julio Esparza, 47, of Alamo, Texas, was sentenced yesterday to 70 months in federal prison, followed by 5 years of supervised release, and a $1,031,600 money judgment, announced United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis. In December 2022, Esparza pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute cocaine, crack c  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Four men involved in a large-scale smuggling conspiracy have been sentenced for "inhumanely" transporting individuals into the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Mission residents Diego Flores, 29, Gerardo Villarreal, 34, and Gilberto Rios, 35, all previously pleaded guilty along with Antonio Cuevas-Lozano, 46, Mexico, to conspiracy to transpor  more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: The former Argyle Fire Chief has been sentenced for federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Troy Mac Hohenberger, 65, pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges related to misuse and theft of funds from the Argyle Fire District, Inc. operating account, along with making false statements to the Department of Labor and  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2024: Christopher Rodriguez, 45, of Panama City, Fla., pleaded guilty today to a three-count superseding information charging him in the September 2023 attempted bombing outside the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Washington, D.C., and a November 2022 bombing of a sculpture depicting communist leaders Vladimir Lenin and Mao Zedong in San Anton  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 51-year-old Alamo resident has been sentenced for possession with intent to distribute $4 million worth of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Olga Lydia Segundo pleaded guilty April 15. U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzalez Ramos has now ordered Segundo to serve 120 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by five years of supervise  more

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas posted the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: The Justice Department announced today its findings that the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD) is violating the U.S. Constitution, as well as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). "Children are committed to TJJD facilities to receive treatment and rehabilitation so that they may return  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Aug. 1, 2024: The Justice Department today announced that it has reached settlements with the City of El Paso, Texas (the City); United Road Towing Inc., doing business as UR Vehicle Management Solutions (URT); and Rod Robertson Enterprises Inc (RRE) to resolve allegations that they violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). The United States' complaint,  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Aug. 3 -- 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 235 months in prison for importing 69.5 kilograms of methamphetamine into the U.S. from Mexico. According to court documents, Rey David Sonora-Villanueva, 36, of Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico, attempted to enter the U.S via the Eagle Pass Port of Entry on Feb. 26, 2020. During a vehicle inspection, Cust  more

MCALLEN, Texas, July 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two non-U.S. citizens have been ordered to federal prison for their roles in a conspiracy to launder monetary instruments and a related scheme to transport aliens within the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani along with Special Agent in Charge Aaron Tapp of the FBI's San Antonio Field Office. Luis Enrique Moctezuma-Acosta, 37, and Scarlett Fuen  more

MCALLEN, Texas, July 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Three Starr County residents have been sentenced for their roles in a bribery scheme involving the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Rio Grande City residents Roberto Rodriguez, 52, Daniel Diaz, 68, and Jose Sandoval, 71, each pleaded guilty May 17. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now imposed a 16-m  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: One by one, novice trainees anxiously march into the Pfingston Reception Center, known as the PRC, with anticipation to begin Basic Military Training. After seven and a half weeks, they return, transformed into ambitious Airmen and Guardians. The doors to the 737th Training Group's PRC are the first trainees walk into and the last doors they walk out of following their BMT graduatio  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: One by one, novice trainees anxiously march into the Pfingston Reception Center, known as the PRC, with anticipation to begin Basic Military Training. After seven and a half weeks, they return, transformed into ambitious Airmen and Guardians. The doors to the 737th Training Group's PRC are the first trainees walk into and the last doors they walk out   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Assistant Secretary of Defense for Science and Technology Aprille Ericsson today spoke about the importance of the Defense Department reaching out to minority academic science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM, programs and their students during keynote remarks at a DOD-sponsored event just outside of Washington. Ericsson's speech kic  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Are you wondering if your child has TRICARE coverage? Most children of service members and retirees can get TRICARE until they turn age 21 (or 23 if they're in college). "TRICARE is committed to ensuring our military families have access to quality health care," said Shane Pham, an analyst with TRICARE Policy and Programs at the Defense Health Agency.  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In an effort to bolster interoperability and operational capabilities, U.S. Army South G2 and U.S. Southern Command J26 led the Central American Regional Enhanced Domain Awareness subject matter expert exchange, in San Salvador, El Salvador, July 8-12. "The EDA SMEE was a collaborative event involving 11 service members representing military forces f  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness issued the following news: Last week, U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) Director Jeff Olivet and Senior Regional Advisor Tamara Wright traveled to Austin, Texas, to discuss the city's homelessness crisis and how the federal government can help people living without a home. The USICH team met with Mayor Kirk Watson, leadership from the city's Homeless Strategy Division, local homeless service providers, and yout  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Department of Veterans Affairs announced the launch of the redesigned Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry on Aug. 1. In response to extensive feedback from veterans and service members, VA's changes to the registry help to greatly reduce the burden of participation, said Terrence Hayes, a VA spokesperson. Expansion of eligibility criter  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release on Aug. 2, 2024: A Mexican national was sentenced today to four years and four months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine. According to court documents, on Nov. 15, 2023, Jesus Alejandro Ibarra-Morales, 30, had crossed into the United States at the Veteran's International Bridge-Los Tomates Port of Entry at Matamoros, Tamaulipas, and Browns  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on Aug. 1, 2024, at the homegoing service for Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, D-Texas, at Fallbrook Church: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Thank you. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Good afternoon, church. (Applause.) Please have a seat. Good afternoon. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you, thank you. And let me thank Chaplain Black for your words and the time that we have prayed together w  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on July 31, 2024, at a political event at Four Seasons Hotel: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, Texas. (Applause.) Can we please hear it for Sima? (Applause.) Good evening, everyone. Good evening. Please have a seat. Please have a seat. Sima, thank you for those kind words. You just hosted me in your home just a few months ago, and you've really been tireless in your support of me and, before this, of  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on July 31, 2024, at Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.'s 60th International Biennial Boule held at the George R. Brown Convention Center: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good evening, everyone. Good evening. (Applause.) Oh, it is so good to be with all the leaders who are here. I want to thank the International president, Rasheeda S. Liberty. I thank you for your friendship and your leadership and for the warm welcome   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 2 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on Aug. 1, 2024, at George Bush Intercontinental Airport about freeing Americans detained in Russia: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Sorry to keep you guys out in the heat. Okay. You ready? As President Biden announced earlier today, American citizens Paul, Evan, Alsu, and green-card holder Vladimir, who were unjustly held in Russia, will soon be re- -- reunited with their loved ones. They and their families have  more

SEATTLE, Washington, July 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington issued the following news release on July 29, 2024: A 67-year-old former resident of Rhode Island, Texas, and Chicago was convicted late Friday July 26, 2024, in U.S. District Court in Seattle of three federal felonies connected to his scheme to smuggle duffle bags full of drugs across the strait bordering Washington State and Canada via watercraft, announced U.S. Attorney Tessa M. Gorman. Joh  more

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, July 30 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a press gaggle on July 29, 2024, by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and Office of Public Engagement Director Stephen Benjamin en while route to Austin, Texas: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Indulge me on my topper here. Good afternoon. We are on our way to Austin, Texas, where President Biden will deliver remarks and commemorate the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act during a visit to the LBJ Presidential Lib  more