JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Members of the 12th Maintenance Group help keep the T-6A Texan II a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer playing a crucial role in the training of Joint Primary Pilot Training students at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, in fundamental flying skills essential for U.S. Air Force pilots. Regular and precise maintenance of this aircraft ensu  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Members of the 12th Maintenance Group help keep the T-6A Texan II a single-engine, two-seat primary trainer playing a crucial role in the training of Joint Primary Pilot Training students at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, in fundamental flying skills essential for U.S. Air Force pilots. Regular and precise maintenance of this aircraft ensures the reliability and safety of  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 17th Training Support Squadron conducted an assumption of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Sep. 4, 2024. The 17th TRSS welcomed the incoming commander, Lt. Col. Nancy Schwab, to its mission of delivering unequaled support to forge world-class joint and coalition fire protection and intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance warriors.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Col. Angelina Maguinness, the 17th Training Wing commander ad Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, reviewed a Basic Military Training graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Sept. 5, and invited honorary commanders to experience trainees becoming Airmen and Guardians. The 17th Training Wing is composed of the 17th Training Group, 517th Trainin  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Despite working in a converted loft of an old F-15 simulator building with no windows, the 33rd Operations Support Squadron, Current Operations unit, makes critical contributions to the wing's mission. Current Ops is exactly what it sounds like, current operations happening every day. This includes scheduling airspace, managing the flying hour program, integrating with tanker asset  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Senior Airman Zachary Nordheim, 325th Fighter Wing Public Affairs TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Beginning April 2024, the 801st Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers Training Squadron explosive ordnance disposal section along with fellow U.S. Air Force EOD units stationed at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and Ramstein Air Base, Germany, be  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news on Sept. 13, 2024: * * * Foundation Communities Recognized for Decarbonization and Energy Efficiency Advances to Multifamily Housing in Texas * * * Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Better Climate Challenge and Better Buildings Challenge partner Foundation Communities (https://betterbuildingssolutioncenter.energy.gov/partners/foundation-commun  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, the Air Education and Training Command command chief, met with Airmen and experienced Team Vance's culture of excellence firsthand, during an immersion visit July 17, 2024. While touring the wing, Bickley coined several high-performing Airmen and learned how Vance delivers world-class pilots ready to meet the needs of comba  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Examples of Airmen and their predecessors operating in austere, Agile Combat Employment-like conditions under immense pressure, while sustaining high numbers of casualties is not new and has been a feature of many past conflicts. With his concept that Airmen would learn from viewing a battlefield in person and apply those lessons learned to today's emerging threats, Chief Master Sg  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leveraging the AFWERX Expedient Basing Challenge to capitalize on industry expertise to rapidly address urgent Air Force needs. AFIMSC partnered with AFWERX to award contracts through the Expedient Basing Call under the AWFERX Challenge Commercial Solutions Opening, or CSO, earlier this year.   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. The Secretary of the Air Force has approved the second and third basing locations for the B-21 Raider, the Air Force's newest bomber. Those bases are Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. and Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, in that order. Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota was previously selected as the first base to receive the B-21. "We continue t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: More than 10,000 personnel from the Department of Defense, the United Kingdom, and Australia participated in exercise Bamboo Eagle 24-3, a combat-representative exercise including operational test and evaluation experts from the 605th Test and Evaluation Squadron. The OT&E experts' mission was to test critical command, control, intelligence, survei  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force is organizing its major commands, or MAJCOMs, into Institutional Commands, responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Airmen, and Service Component Commands, responsible for preparing Airmen for warfighting in a combatant command's area of responsibility. The changes are part of the Department of the Air Force's Great Power Co  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Air Force is organizing its major commands, or MAJCOMs, into Institutional Commands, responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Airmen, and Service Component Commands, responsible for preparing Airmen for warfighting in a combatant command's area of responsibility. The changes are part of the Department of the Air Force's Great Power Competition initiative. "Ov  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Air Force is organizing its major commands, or MAJCOMs, into Institutional Commands, responsible for organizing, training, and equipping Airmen, and Service Component Commands, responsible for preparing Airmen for warfighting in a combatant command's area of responsibility. The changes are part of the Department of the Air Force's Great Power Competition initiative. "Over the   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and Chief Master Sgt. James Woods, Chief, Medical Enlisted Force, visited Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Aug. 26, 2024. With the 97th Medical Group, DeGoes and Woods received a wing mission brief from base leadership, and observed how the 97th Air Mobility Wing trains exceptional mobility Airmen during a tour of the wing's fl  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The LeMay Center for Doctrine Development and Education at Air University recently released an update to its IndoPacific wargame expanding gameplay into the European theatre. shifts focus from Pacific conflict to a European situation, posturing Russia against NATO forces. The Wargaming Institute released the IndoPacific game earlier this year and worked to circulate it around the  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Q: Where are you from? A: Megargel, Texas. Q: Why did you join the military? A: To be able to go to school and explore the world. Q: Can you tell me a little bit about your job? A: The 97th Comptroller Squadron finance office provides up-to-date knowledge on unique financial situations for every Airman on base, to include the defense travel system and government travel cards. I   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 48th Flying Training Squadron "Alley Cats" achieve an average of 254 pilot graduates produced annually, so it is no surprise that they are excelling in leading the way for pilot training and innovations in the classroom. On July 25, 2024, the 48th FTS executed a squadron deployment to the Alpena Combat Ready Training Center in Michigan, as an example of how the squadron maximiz  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Travis Day Authorized civilian visitors on Army & Air Force Exchange Service installations worldwide can access the Exchange's full range of dining options, tax-free, while directly supporting military communities. Civilians can dine at more than 1,400 restaurants, including national brands, and more than 300 Expresses at nearly 120 Exchanges worldwide. Restaurants include more than 150   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: With 2024 being a presidential election year, the U.S. Army is encouraging Soldiers and civilian employees to review guidance regarding political activities. "As citizens, we exercise our right to vote and participate in government," said Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen H. Hicks in a memorandum dated Feb. 15, 2024. "As public servants, we uphol  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA is monitoring Tropical Storm Francine as it rapidly approaches southeast Texas and portions of Louisiana, bringing heavy rain, flooding and life-threatening storm surge. People in the storm's potential path should closely monitor the weather, follow directions from local officials and evacuate immediately if told to do so. The National Hurricane Center ha  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: As Tropical Storm Francine rapidly strengthens and moves toward Louisiana, FEMA is urging people across the state and the Gulf Coast to prepare now for potentially life-threatening impacts. Francine's projected path poses a serious threat to Louisiana and upper Texas coastline, expecting to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane on Wednesday. The National Hu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Brooke Army Medical Center is urging the community to donate blood next week as part of Blood Cancer Awareness Month and Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. The center's patients, including children and active-duty service members battling cancer, rely heavily on blood products for their treatment. U.S. Air Force Maj. (Dr.) Kristen Romanelli, a pediat  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Area - August 2024": * * * Area prices rose 0.6 percent in July and August, up 1.7 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), increased 0.6  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 10, 2024, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - June 2024": * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $38.99 per hour in the South to $53.15 in the Northeast in June 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The massive construction effort to deliver an updated, centralized basic training installation for the Department of the Air Force's newest Airmen and Guardian enlistees is nearing 75% completion. Construction of Airmen training complexes at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, including two centralized basic military training campuses "East" and "West"  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas The massive construction effort to deliver an updated, centralized basic training installation for the Department of the Air Force's newest Airmen and Guardian enlistees is nearing 75% completion. Construction of Airmen Training complexes here, including two centralized basic military training campuses "East" and "West" began in 2009. The ATCs  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: ALPINE, Texas The U.S. Border Patrol commemorated the 23rd anniversary of the September 11 attacks with a solemn remembrance ceremony held at its 9/11 memorial at the Alpine, Texas Border Patrol Station. The event to honor and remember the victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack included participation from the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Customs and Border Protection Ai  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: As he was about to head to work for another busy week, his phone lit up with an email from his supervisor. The Montana Air National Guard offered Royal Cambodian Air Force officers a tour of their C-130J Hercules while it was refueling at the Phnom Penh International Airport for the joint military exercise Atlas-Angel, requiring his presence as a translator between the two units. He  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- 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, Office of Field Operations officers at Del Rio International Bridge this week seized more than $1.1 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. "This seizure reflects the commitment of our frontline officers to CBP's border security mission and the effective utilization of inspection experience an  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Brownsville Port of Entry would like to advise the traveling public of the temporary stoppage of vehicular traffic at Veterans International Bridge the morning of Sep. 11, during the 23rd Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony to honor the 9/11 attack victims and the availability of alternate crossing locations v  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, speaks with Airman Leilani Greno, a graduate of Basic Military Training, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sep. 5, 2024. Greno will become a part of the 312th Training Wing at Goodfellow Air Force Base to become a fire protection apprentice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch) U.S. Air  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Providers now have access to the mobile Warfighter Brain Health Provider Toolkit app, an important new tool to assist in the assessment of mild traumatic brain injury, also known as concussion. The Defense Health Agency launched the app in May 2024. "The WBH Provider Toolkit is an app for any smartphone. It gives clinicians access to tools and resou  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- 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 on two felony warrants for sex-related offenses against a child. "Our frontline officers continue to maintain strict vigilance. Their attention to detail and dedication to the border security mission resulted in this significant apprehension," said Port Dire  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Defense Department today announced a new series of initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of service members and their families. In a memorandum published today, titled "Our Enduring Duty to America's Service Members and Their Families," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced a new set of initiatives which are part of his ongoing "Taking Care of   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department today announced a new series of initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of service members and their families. Family Pose Air Force Staff Sgt. Pierre Dover and his family pose for a photo at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M, April 4, 2022. April is the Month of the Military Chil  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: This September, the Department of Defense highlights Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month through its campaign, "Joining Your Fight: Connect to Protect." "Suicide prevention takes a community to create change, to sustain hope, and to convey that we are all in this together," said Dr. Liz Clark, director of the Defense Suicide Prevention Office. "  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General's Office of Investigations issued the following investigation report: * * * On August 13, 2024, a grand jury in the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Texas indicted Patrick Trevor White on one count of transmitting a threat in interstate commerce. The indictment alleged White communicated via cellular phone with the Director of Operations of Skyway Charter, LLC, and threatened to injure another person.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: DALLAS, TEXAS (September 12, 2024)-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the Pueblo of Sandia as one of the selected applicants from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Pueblo of Sandia's "Implementing Solutions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions" project will fund the installation of a commercial-scale solar photovoltaic system and elec  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: DALLAS (September 12, 2024) -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $3.2 million in total research grant funding for two Texas institutions for research to reduce per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) exposure from food and protect our farmlands and farming communities. The recipient institutions receiving this funding are Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University, both i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: DALLAS, TEXAS (September 13, 2024) --The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to add the site Carlisle Village Cleaners Superfund Site to the National Priorities List. The NPL is a list of known sites throughout the United States and its territories where historic releases of hazardous substances, pollutants or contaminants pose significant threats to human health and the environment. "  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-279) on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * Re: Copper Retirement Network Change Certification Received Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC 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 Inte  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-283) on Sept. 11, 2024: * * * Re: Copper Retirement Network Change Certification Received Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC 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 Inte  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following member bulletin (No. 2024-28) on Sept. 10, 2024: Due to the overwhelming success of the Small Business Boost (SBB) program, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is pleased to announce an additional $1.27 million in funds will be made available to the program this year, bringing the total availability in 2024 to $4.27 million. SBB was launched in 20  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following member bulletin (No. 2024-27) on Sept. 9, 2024: On September 25, 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 investment r  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The giant voice speakers crackled as the notes of morning reveille signaled the start of the duty day, the firefighters gathered in the vehicle bay at the end of their 48-hour shift. Tired and with stiff shoulders they circled together around a dark brass bell. Today was different; today they honored the fallen. It was not a usual morning after all, it was in-fact the morning of S  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Cape Girardeau, MO Missourians in the counties of Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott, Shannon, Stoddard and Texas who were impacted by the severe weather and flooding from May 19 27 have until Monday, Sept. 23, 2024, to apply with FEMA for assistance to support their disaster recovery. In addition to the registration deadline, both Disast  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: HARLINGEN, Texas Brendy Yohana Bamaca-Zacarias, 24, a Guatemalan national in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, passed away September 7 at the Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen, Texas. An official cause of death is pending. Bamaca entered the U.S. near Rio Grande City, Texas, on August 31. U.S. Border Patrol agents encountered B  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Holloman's newest squadron commanders participated in the first iteration of a commander's course here, beginning on August 27, 2024. The 2-day-long course is intended to fully prepare new squadron commanders to effectively lead their respective units by providing targeted briefings from key agencies across the wing. "This course serves as a one-stop-shop for the commanders to acc  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: When a mishap occurs in the Department of the Air Force, operations may be impacted until the cause of the mishap can be identified and a plan implemented to prevent recurrence. Due to potential direct and immediate impacts on mission readiness and combat capability, the Department quickly convenes a Safety Investigation Board to find the root causes and identify steps to prevent fur  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Looking to access your health information? It's never been easier, thanks to the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal. This secure, online tool allows you to manage your health care at military hospitals and clinics from the comfort of your home or on the go. "Whether you're checking test results, scheduling appointments, or communicating with your health car  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Arkansas The Foreign Military Sales F-35 Pilot Training Center team here is currently seeking talented professionals to fill a variety of roles in support of the training of international pilots on the latest fighter jet technology. From administrative support, to medical, as well as maintenance and logistics, there are a variety of roles available f  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Members of the 502d Civil Engineer Squadron were out at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, on July 25, 2024, to check on and maintain the wastewater treatment plant located there. Due to its remote location on San Antonio's far north side, JBSA-Camp Bullis is not connected to an outside sanitary sewer collection system and must treat its own  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Members of Joint Base San Antonio gathered for a ceremony here at 7:46 a.m., Sept. 11, 2024, to remember and honor the almost 3,000 lives lost during the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 23 years ago. The time of 7:46 a.m. was chosen as that was the local time here when the first plane struck the first tower in New York City. U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. R  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: An Austin, Texas, man pleaded guilty today to filing a tax return that falsely underreported the capital gains he earned from selling $3.7 million in bitcoin. According to court documents and statements made in court, between 2017 and 2019, Frank Richard Ahlgren III filed false tax returns that underreported or did not report the sale of $4 million worth of bitcoin in which he had subst  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- 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 officers at Laredo Port of Entry, encountered a man wanted for homicide out of Collin County Sheriff's Office. "Public safety is a key concern," said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "Identifying the subject and collaborating with law enforcement in Collin County, ensured the arrest of this dangero  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- 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 officers at Laredo Port of Entry this week encountered a man wanted in the Houston area on two outstanding felony warrants for an alleged sexual assault of a child under 14. "Apprehensions involving persons wanted on felony warrants for alleged sexual assault of a child underscore the seriousness of the border secur  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- 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, Laredo Port of Entry held their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony to pay tribute to the victims and survivors of the terrorist attacks that occurred on September 11, 2001. The ceremony took place at the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge in the early hours of Sept. 11, where federal, state, county, and   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Through innovative programs and modern training methods the 338th Training Squadron plays a key role in preparing Cyber Airmen by offering specialized courses in Network Systems Operations and Radio Frequency Transmissions. The squadron is working to enhance the skills and capabilities of Cyber Airmen, ensuring they are well-prepared for the evolving demands of their field. An init  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * Oak Lawn Place to Provide 84 new housing units for seniors * * * Dallas has a new LGBTQIA+-friendly, affordable apartment complex, thanks in part to a $750,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), awarded through its member, Veritex Community Bank. Today, off  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: 01:58 Video Player 00:0000:00 | 00:00Captions / SubtitlesNoneEnglishUse Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. #cboxClose { position: absolute; top: 5px; right: 5px; display: block; background: url(/desktopmodules/articlecs/images/media_popup_close.png) no-repeat top center; widt  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: It's Mission Monday! Meet Alexander "Arch" Archibald, current operations planning manager and Security Forces representative for the Operations Center at Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Arch and the A33O team plan, assess and execute operations and provide information to the commander  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Cape Girardeau, MO Missourians in 10 counties impacted by the severe weather and flooding from May 19 May 27 have until Sept. 23, to apply with FEMA for assistance to help support their disaster recovery. It's free, and as easy as a 20-minute phone call or a click online. The 10 designated counties are: Barry, Butler, Carter, Howell, New Madrid, Ripley, Scott  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity, in collaboration with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity Program Executive Office Soldier, Soldier Medical Devices, conducted a significant operational test of advanced blood storage technologies from Aug. 16-19, 2024. This test was carried out with the support of the 153rd Medical  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Military and civilian explosive ordnance disposal experts tried out the latest Explosive Ordnance Disposal technologies and robotics in the 2024 National Robot Rodeo competition, Aug. 26-30. The week-long event, managed by the United States Bomb Technician Association, brought EOD bomb technicians from the government, public sector and international  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Emily Mifsud, AFIMSC Public Affairs VALPARAISO, Ind. - Military and civilian explosive ordnance disposal experts tried out the latest EOD technologies and robotics in the 2024 National Robot Rodeo competition Aug. 26-30. The week-long event, managed by the United States Bomb Technician Association, brings EOD bomb technicians from the government, public sector and interna  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Emily Mifsud, AFIMSC Public Affairs VALPARAISO, Ind. - Military and civilian explosive ordnance disposal experts tried out the latest EOD technologies and robotics in the 2024 National Robot Rodeo competition Aug. 26-30. The week-long event, managed by the United States Bomb Technician Association, brings EOD bomb technicians from the government, public sector an  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio recently participated as a sponsor at the United States Lifeguard Association National Lifeguard Competition held in South Padre Island from Aug. 7-9, 2024. The events display a lifeguard's commitment to fitness, teamwork and sense of duty key qualities in both lifeguarding and naval service. With the Navy b  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: NETL experts in energy research-related artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML) and the Energy Data Exchange (EDX(R)), which curates U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) research data, demonstrated how their work aligns with DOE's cybersecurity and technology innovation goals at the recently concluded DOE Cybersecurity and Technology Innovation Conference (C  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on Sept. 10, 2024, on the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act (H.R. 1516), which was introduced by Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas: * * * The Administration supports the intent of H.R. 1516, the DHS Restrictions on Confucius Institutes and Chinese Entities of Concern Act, which would prohibit institutions of higher education that   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on Sept. 10, 2024, on the Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act (H.R. 1398), which was introduced by Rep. Lance Gooden, R-Texas: * * * The Administration strongly opposes H.R. 1398, the "Protect America's Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act of 2024," which would establish within the Department of Justice (DOJ) "the CCP Initiative,"   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: His condition; critical. Recovery; unlikely. Master Sergeant Anthony Dunn, 51st Security Forces Squadron, superintendent Osan Air Base, South Korea, passed his fitness test with ease, but without warning he would wake up in a hospital bed fighting for his life, not even knowing why. "I became seriously ill when I was stationed at Osan Air Base, South Korea in November of 2022," sa  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Partnerships are critical to the Defense Department's proactive cyber defense strategy, a senior official said Sept. 4. Army Lt. Gen. William J. Hartman, deputy director of U.S. Cyber Command, said DOD's ability to synchronize across agencies and with a range of foreign partners provides the U.S. with an asymmetric advantage in defending against a r  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In the years following the 9/11 terrorist attacks, life for Americans has seemed to be returning to normal. But not at the Pentagon, said Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III. "We don't just work near a memorial. We work in a memorial," he said today at a ceremony honoring the 184 lives lost in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack on the Pentag  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENTON, Texas Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Pushmataha County, Oklahoma. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community residents ca  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In 2018, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force led an effort to establish a new healthcare model called Operational Support Teams to provide individual health and unit support. The "Mighty 97th" established an OST at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma in May of 2024. The OST is a prevention-based program implemented by the Air Force Surgeon General in order to take a proactive approach i  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Heavy travel volumes and disruptions caused by severe weather, mechanical issues, staffing shortages, and other challenges can leave travelers scrambling to figure out alternatives. When this happens, airlines and Travel Management Companies, or TMCs, can be flooded by requests for assistance, resulting in frustratingly long hold times and uncertainty  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The city of San Angelo brought civic leaders, veterans, residents and service members together in unity to honor the lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, at the 9/11 Memorial Celebration Bridge, San Angelo, Texas Sept. 11. The event began with the presentation of colors from the San Angelo Police and Fire Department. It was followed by the National Anthem, a pra  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced seven initiatives to improve the quality of life for service members and their families today. These actions build on the extensive and unprecedented actions that Department of Defense leaders have taken over the past four years as part of Austin's Taking Care of People initiative. Secretary Austin directed the implementation of t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. Noncommissioned officers are widely considered to be the backbone of the U.S. armed forces. They lead by example, exuding superior professionalism, competency, and values. Airmen Leadership School is the first level of their professional military education and the first step for every Airman to becoming a noncommissioned officer. ALS is held at 68 active-d  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Special Warfare Training Wing hosted an immersion for total force recruiters July 22, 2024. A total of 37 enlisted accession recruiters and 50 gold bar recruiters from across the country attended the immersion to gain an understanding of the Air Force Special Warfare community and what it takes to graduate from the various AFSPECWAR pipelines. The recruiters stayed in the same   more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Marisa Conner The U.S. Air Force is turning 77, and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service is joining the celebration with sweepstakes and special savings for the military community. MILITARY STAR(R) cardmembers can enjoy exclusive one-day-only specials Sept. 18, the Air Force's birthday: * Double rewards points--four points earned for every $1 spent, everywhere the card is accepted. (Rew  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. For many Airmen, video games serve a purpose beyond entertainment. They become essential avenues for stress relief and provide valuable opportunities to connect with friends, family and fellow Airmen. Airman 1st Class Miguel Angel Herrada, a client systems technician assigned to the 71st Installation Support Squadron at Vance Air Force Base, understands t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Twenty-two distinguished guests from across the local Del Rio, Texas community joined 47th Flying Training Wing leadership during the class 2024-2026 Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony Sept. 6, 2024. Team XL inducted 14 new honorary commanders into the program that aims to cultivate partnership, build new relationships and educate community members about Laughlin AFB's mission   more

MCALLEN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: The mayor pro-tem and city manager of Edcouch have both been taken into custody on public corruption charges, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Victor Hugo De La Cruz, 40, and Rene Flores, 60, both of Edcouch, are set to make their initial appearances before U.S. Magistrate Judge J. Scott Hacker at 9 a.m. Sept. 13. A federal grand jury returned the four-c  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2024: The final defendant in the Medoc kickback conspiracy was sentenced yesterday to 10 months in federal prison for his role in a prescription kickback scheme that cost federal insurance programs more than $4.4 million, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. The first indictment was filed in January 2020. Those sente  more

TYLER, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Longview man who sold fake prescription pills containing fentanyl has been sentenced to 20 years in federal prison, announced Eastern District of Texas U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Don Paul Rickman, 39, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl resulting in death and was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison by U.S. District Jud  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Sept. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Mexican national was sentenced in federal court to 12 years in prison and ordered to pay more than $52,000 in restitution for her role as a stash house operator and facilitator. According to court documents, Dulce Maria Almaguer-Morquecho, 43, of Nueva Rosita, Coahuila, Mexico was registered as the owner of multiple vehicles and a cell phone involved in human smugg  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 46-year-old resident of Mission has been taken into custody on charges of health care fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a scheme to defraud the Texas Medicaid Program, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Juan Martin Flores, 46, is set to make his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge J. Scott Hacker at 9 a.m. The indictment,  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 21-year-old man has been sentenced for transporting undocumented individuals, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Isaac Jake Gonzalez pleaded guilty March 30, 2023. U.S. District Judge David S. Morales has now ordered Gonzalez to serve 60 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release. At the hearing, the c  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Sept. 12 -- 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 federal court to nine years in prison for his role in a criminal conspiracy to import and distribute methamphetamine. According to court documents, Ray Nathan Garcia, 46, attempted to deliver methamphetamine to co-conspirator Rose Vasquez Baker on Feb. 12, 2020. Homeland Security Investigations agents arrested Garcia and seized the drug  more

TEXARKANA, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Texarkana federal inmate has been sentenced to an additional 87 months for trafficking drugs inside the prison, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Verlan Perez, Jr., 36, of Dallas, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and buprenorphine and was sentenced to 87 months in federal prison by U.S. Dis  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A federal jury has convicted a 49-year-old Cuban national for conspiring to unlawfully transport non-U.S. citizens, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. The jury deliberated for less than one hour before finding Deivis Reinaldo Rodriguez-Ramirez guilty following a two-day trial. The jury heard evidence that Rodriguez-Ramirez was part of a group of thr  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Wendell Browne, 97th Air Mobility Wing prevention specialist, is many things: a husband, a veteran, an aerospace physiology technician, suicide prevention instructor, and possibly, Batman. In the 34 years since Browne has been a suicide prevention specialist, 19 of them have been spent at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma. His current office, located in the Airman Resilience Center, is  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. Two Airmen currently assigned to the 56th Fighter Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, were selected to join the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, for the 2025-2026 show seasons. Joining the Thunderbirds will be Capt. Nick Belinski, 309th Fighter Squadron instructor pilot, and Staff Sgt. Christian Martinez, 56th Fighter Wing prot  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: On Sept 11th, 2001, I was 18 and beginning my military career at the New Mexico Military Institute for a year of academic prep before attending the U.S. Air Force Academy. I was studying for my first class of the day when my mother messaged me saying something terrible was happening in New York. Since we weren't allowed TVs, and this was pre-streaming internet, I proceeded early to   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Oral Hygiene Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is a unique training program designed to develop future oral preventive assistants. This is the only program within the Air Force that provides standardized training in preventive dentistry, and it plays a crucial role in maintaining dental readiness across the service. "Readiness h  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Editor's note: If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org. This resource connects you with trained counselors who can help you get the help you need, 24/7. Suicidal thoughts can be experienced by anyone and are a serious mental health concern. Whether you're a service member, ve  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity, or USAMTEAC, carried out an operational test of a new version of the medical oxygen concentrator, or MOC, at Fort Liberty, North Carolina, from July 31 to Aug. 2, 2024. The MOC is a medical device that helps provide lifesaving oxygen in emergencies and was put to the test in various scenarios desig  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: A Texas man was sentenced to prison today after he was convicted of assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Kyle Douglas McMahan, 42, of Watauga, Texas, was s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published the findings of the Office of Professional Responsibility's (OPR) Critical Incident Review ("investigation") of the CBP response to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. "The active shooter incident at Robb Elementary School was a profound tragedy and deeply traumat  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.3 million grant to the Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (PBRPC) in Midland, Texas to support economic development and growth in the region. This grant will support building renovations at PBRPC's regional facility, which prov  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Marshals Service issued the following news release: Corpus Christi, TX - On September 08, 2024, escaped inmate Jesus Villarreal was taken into custody by a joint operation involving the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and the U.S. Marshals Service Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Fugitive Task Force (GCVOFTF). Villarreal, who was serving a 63-year sentence for multiple counts of Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon, had fled from a   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. Whether strengthening ties through exercises with partner nations, being stationed overseas or deploying, one common challenge American Airmen face is overcoming language barriers. Multi-lingual Airmen are rare, but for the select few with this vital skillset getting the opportunity to help their unit build relationship with partner nations can be the hi  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Medical professionals assigned to the Air Force, Air National Guard and Army honed their skills treating and transporting simulated patients during a Vapor Trails medical training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex, Texas, on Aug. 22, 2024. Their knowledge was tested and enhanced through a series of evaluated scenarios. *** Origi  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: During Air Force Technical Training, Airmen are encouraged to apply for student leadership positions categorized by colored aiguillettes or "ropes" on the left shoulder of their uniform. U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 315th Training Squadron march back to their squadron after a day of intelligence classes at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 8, 2024. The 315th TRS's miss  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Brian Lummus, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs During Air Force Technical Training, Airmen are encouraged to apply for student leadership positions categorized by colored aiguillettes or "ropes" on the left shoulder of their uniform. The Rope Program is a selection process that involves airmen submitting an application to the military training le  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The White House issued the following news release: On Friday, September 13, 2024, the President signed into law: H.R. 1076, the "Preventing the Financing of Illegal Synthetic Drugs Act," which requires the Government Accountability Office to carry out a study on illicit financing in connection with the trafficking of synthetic drugs; and Thank you to Representatives De La Cruz, Pettersen, and Ogles, and Senators Cornyn, Cortez Masto, and Rosen for their leadership. *   more