JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Soldiers with Company A, 188th Medical Battalion exercised during morning physical training at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Sept. 10, 2024. These service members are trainees in Advanced Individual Training, in which these soldiers learn the skills to perform their specific job duties. *** Original text here: https://www.jbsa.m  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Commanders and senior staff members from the 340th Flying Training Group's seven geographically separated units gathered in Fredericksburg, Texas, from Sept. 16-20, 2024, for the fall commanders' summit. "Our leadership summits are designed to build alignment, cohesion, and wingmanship throughout our Group through collaboration and critical thinking,"  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, TEXAS For the first time in a decade, the 47th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) kickstarted a week-long augmentee training program Aug. 19 Aug. 24, 2024. The first group of 11 enlisted personnel set the standards for future augmentees in Laughlin's week-long augmentee program. The program aims to provide additional security forces manning during necessary  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan, 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs For the first time in a decade, the 47th Security Forces Squadron (SFS) kickstarted a week-long augmentee training program Aug. 19 - Aug. 24, 2024. The first group of 11 enlisted personnel set the standards for future augmentees in Laughlin's week-long augmentee program. The program ai  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Capt. Aaron Blevins FORT CARSON, Colo. - For the first time, the NATO Centre of Excellence for Military Medicine (MILMEDCOE) conducted its Medical Evaluation (MEDEVAL) Course on U.S. soil, hosted by the 4th Security Force Assistance Brigade (SFAB) at Fort Carson from Sept. 16-27, 2024. This marks a significant global health and military medicine milestone, highlighting the U.S. commitment to international medica  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By providing effective and reliable childcare, 502nd Force Support Squadron Child and Youth program assistants support the Joint Base San Antonio community and enable service members to focus on the missions at hand. Youth are provided opportunities to join caregiver-led activities and explore independently throughout the day. Child Development Ce  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Official websites use .mil Secure .mil websites use HTTPS Airmen and civilians assigned to the 81st Comptroller Squadron celebrate the fiscal year ending during the 81st CPTS Fiscal Year Close Out at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 30, 2024. The purpose of the close out was to execute 100% of Keesler's funding to maximize buying power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Col. Matthew Norton, Headquarters Air Education and Training Command Director of Intelligence, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, visited Goodfellow Air Force Base, Sept. 24, 2024. As the AETC/A2, he serves as the senior intelligence officer to the AETC commander and oversees all intelligence personnel within the command as their functional lead. U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Norton, the  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- 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's reorganization into an Air Force Forces staff structure, commonly referred to as an A-Staff, reached full operational capability on Oct. 1. This achievement marks the culmination of a two-year effort to streamline operations and enhance decision-making across the center's headquarters. "I'm exci  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In this edition of Team Tuesday, get to know the Child and Youth Programs Compliance and Certification Team based at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. 02:17 Video Player 00:0000:00 | 00:00Captions / SubtitlesNoneEnglishUse Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. VIDEO | 02:17 | IMSC Team Tuesday Ep. 6: Child and Youth Programs   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By MaryTherese Griffin FALLS CHURCH, Va.- Any pilot will tell you there's nothing like flying. CW2 Ian Tamborino got to work his dream job as a pilot and a Soldier, which was a win-win for him. "There is definitely a cool factor to flying Army helicopters, besides my dad was in the Army, and it worked out for him, so I thought, why not?" Tambornino is in his 11th year in the Army, working hard to return to the coc  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force is preparing for its first Air Task Force training events at Combat Support Training Range sites in November. The events will give Airmen from ATF Combat Air Base Squadrons, or CABS, an opportunity to train as a team and demonstrate the CSTR sites' ability to host combat support training, said Col. Ross Dotzlaf  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force is preparing for its first Air Task Force training events at Combat Support Training Range sites in November. The events will give Airmen from ATF Combat Air Base Squadrons, or CABS, an opportunity to train as a team and demonstrate the CSTR sites' ability to host combat support training, said Col. Ross Dotzlaf, Air Force Installation  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's reorganization into an Air Force Forces staff structure, commonly referred to as an A-Staff, reached full operational capability Oct. 1. This achievement marks the culmination of a two-year effort to streamline operations and enhance decision-making across the center's   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Senate Tuesday confirmed Air Force Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus as the 30th chief of the National Guard Bureau. Nordhaus, who will also be a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, will be promoted to four-star general and serve as the top officer in the nation's oldest military force. The Senate confirmation follows Nordhaus' on Sept 12 at the Senate  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In a small Greek diner on Long Island, New York, U.S. Air Force Maj. Lauren Gabreski remembers the summers spent with her grandfather, Francis "Gabby" Gabreski. While she and her brother played in the booth, their grandfather better known as one of America's top fighter aces shared stories not of aerial combat, but of faith and family. As an Air Force  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Air Force Recruiting Service reached a significant milestone as it marked the achievement of its Fiscal Year 2024 recruiting goal with a time-honored bell-ringing ceremony. The bell-ringing tradition, a cornerstone of AFRS culture, symbolizes the successful completion of the year's recruitment target. Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, AFRS commander, led the event, which was attend  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Recruiting Service reached a significant milestone as it marked the achievement of its Fiscal Year 2024 recruiting goal with a time-honored bell-ringing ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on Oct. 1. The bell-ringing tradition, a cornerstone of AFRS culture, symbolizes the successful completion of the year's recruitment target. B  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama issued the following news release: United States District Court Judge, Jeffrey U. Beaverstock sentenced Zolia Rosa Zuniga of Texas to 60 months imprisonment for her part in a methamphetamine distribution conspiracy. Documents filed with the court and evidence introduced in court established that on January 5, 2021, a Baldwin County Sheriff's Office's Special Operations Unit Task Force Officer (TFO)   more

QUANTICO, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command issued the following news release: By Vanessa Flores, White Sands Missile Range Public Affairs Army launches a unified recruitment effort at the University of Texas at El Paso EL PASO, TEXAS (Sept. 23, 2024) - At the University of Texas at El Paso Career Expo held Sept. 19 and 20, students were welcomed by several different employers offering Army civilian career opportunities, all situated in close proximity to each o  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: At the request of the National Interagency Fire Center and in support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service, U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command's Joint Force Land Component Command, concluded its wildland fire ground response operation in Boise and Payette National Forests. Around 250 soldiers from the 14th Brigade Engineer Battal  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In this week's look around the Air Force, the Department of the Air Force further defines the evolution of wings into Units of Action, the Secretary of Defense announces seven new well-being initiatives for military members and their families, and an update on the Air Force's newest bomber: the B-21 Raider. (Hosted by Airman 1st Class Phil Edwards) 0  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: Today, the Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced an administrative settlement of $439,992 (partially suspended) against First Call International Inc. (First Call), located in Fort Worth, Texas, for the submission of a backdated document to make it appear that a transaction complied with the Export Administration Regulatio  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 4 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 2, 2024, entitled "Dallas-Fort Worth Area Employment - August 2024": * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, metropolitan area increased by 58,700 over the year in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Project is partially funded by President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law * * * As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to address legacy pollution, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) has awarded a contract and the first task order for the decommissioning of eight orphaned pipelines in the Matagorda Island  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- 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, Office of Field Operations officers at Pharr International Bridge this weekend seized more than $17.4 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. "Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain a robust enforcement posture in the cargo environment and by effectively utilizing their training, exper  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 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 this weekend seized more than $210,000 in mixed narcotics in a single enforcement action. "Frontline officers at the Eagle Pass International Bridge demonstrated exceptional effort in successfully disrupting this drug smuggling attempt," said Por  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Community College of the Air Force held its inaugural Workforce Development Advisory Council committee meeting at the Kress Building in Montgomery, Alabama, Sept. 26, 2024. The 20-member advisory council, made up of Air University and CCAF leaders, local community college program managers and Alabama government higher education and workforce officials, was created to assess the e  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Houston Division issued the following news release: An Eagle Pass man involved with the violent criminal street gang, Partido Revolucionario Mexicano (PRM), was sentenced in Del Rio to 19.5 years in federal prison for his role in importing and possessing with the intent to distribute over 10 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States. According to court documents, Ines Adrian Guevara, 25, was subject  more

SEATTLE, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Seattle Division issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Law enforcement fanned out across the country and in western Washington yesterday arresting 17 people on indictments and criminal complaints for a multi- state drug trafficking conspiracy. The two-year investigation alleges that the trafficking ring has been linked to a fatal fentanyl overdose on the Lummi Nation reservation in Whatcom County. La  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The security of our nation and the protection of our partners and allies relies on strengthening deterrence, a cornerstone of the National Defense Strategy. Twenty-nine defense attaches with the Defense Attache Orientation Program, representing 21 various countries, convened at Sixteenth Air Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Sept. 1  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department has taken steps to further enhance the defense posture of U.S. forces throughout the Middle East region to deter aggression and mitigate the risk of a broader regional conflict, the Pentagon announced over the weekend. The announcement comes as tensions in the region have heightened following Israel's targeted assassination of   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The United States' network of military partnerships around the globe is key to maintaining its advantage over strategic competitors, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks said Oct. 2. Hicks spoke during a ceremony at the Pentagon to mark the establishment of the Defense Security Cooperation Service. This new component of the Defense Security Cooper  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department has implemented a new program designed to demonstrate and validate sustainable technologies used in operational and training environments. This program, called the DOD Sustainable Technology Evaluation and Demonstration Program, or STED, "tests and evaluates technologies using warfighters, DOD civilians and personnel, and other  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: For many people, starting a career with the federal government can seem daunting. However, since 2012, the Defense Department has made the process easier for prospective individuals through its Pathways Program. Pathways internships are paid positions in the federal government that provide students and recent graduates with real-world experience, prof  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-346) on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Re: Copper Retirement Network Change Certification Received Southwestern Bell Telephone Company d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) involving the retirement of copper has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet site  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Members of the Joint Base San Antonio Fire Department went through vehicle extraction training at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston on Sept. 24, 2024. Firefighters use various tools when responding to an emergency, including an axe, fire hook, and the hydraulic rescue system known as the Jaws of Life, which is used to tear open a door when normal methods of exi  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Members of the Joint Base San Antonio Fire Department went through vehicle extraction training at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston on Sept. 24, 2024. Firefighters use various tools when responding to an emergency, including an axe, fire hook, and the hydraulic rescue system known as the Jaws of Life, which is used to tear open a door when normal methods of exiting are not available. JBSA fir  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. After nearly five decades as a training hub for F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots, the 56th Fighter Wing is shifting to exclusively F-35A Lightning II training for the U.S. pilots at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This change will involve updating programs, remodeling infrastructure, and dismantling F-16 equipment to prepare for F-35 operations. The final U.S. F-  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Rapidly emerging technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing and directed energy are creating new capabilities and unprecedented performance on the battlefield, affecting the speed and character of conflict. These technological advancements embolden adversaries to challenge the current world order, placing the American homeland at ri  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By Senior Airman Katie McKee, 82d TRW Public Affairs Tech Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor, 362d Training Squadron Military Training Leader, has dedicated more than 15 years to serving her country in the Air Force, and now her passion for softball that has taken her to the Armed Forces tournament for the seventh time, where she pitched and played short-stop for the Air Force team Aug. 13-19 2024, in Oklah  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Tech Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Castor, 362d Training Squadron Military Training Leader, has dedicated more than 15 years to serving her country in the Air Force, and now her passion for softball that has taken her to the Armed Forces tournament for the seventh time, where she pitched and played short-stop for the Air Force team Aug. 13-19 2024, in Oklahoma City. Tech. Sgt. Kasey Pettit-Cast  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Senior Master Sgt. Nancy Chavez Mozingo, 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron first sergeant, has always had values of service and community. The youngest of 12, Chavez Mozingo grew up in Tracy, a small town in Northern California, where her connection to those around her helped shape who she is today. "Because (Tracy) was such a rural area, it was a pretty tight-knit community where ev  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey Nevada Water Science Center; Oklahoma-Texas Water Science Center issued the following report (No. 2024-1045) on Aug. 22, 2024, entitled "Assessment of Water Levels, Nitrate, and Arsenic in the Carson Valley Alluvial Aquifer and the Development of a Data Visualization Tool for the Carson River Basin, Nevada". The report was written by Ramon C. Naranjo and Anjela Bubiy. * * * Residents of Carson Valley, Dougla  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Seeking mental health support does not pose a risk to gaining or keeping a national security clearance but experiencing a mental health crisis could. In fact, seeking support can help you resolve underlying mental health issues that could negatively affect you, your family or your career. Disqualification for security clearance based on seeking menta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: HIDALGO, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry arrested two men this weekend that were wanted on two outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses involving a child. "Our CBP officers uncovered two outstanding felony warrants against two men wanted for sex offenses involving a child," said Port Director Car  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Official websites use .mil Secure .mil websites use HTTPS Members of the 17th Security Forces Squadron pose for a photo after completing the Jacobson Memorial Ruck at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Sept. 27, 2024. The 17th SFS hosts a memorial ruck every year in honor of Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Jacobson. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch) Members of the  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: "You have come to America from diverse nationalities, circumstances, and reasons. Each of you has worked hard for this moment," Maj. Eric Torrescarcovich stated in his keynote address during a naturalization ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Sept. 25. "You followed the rules, upheld our laws, and contributed to our nation'  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: * * * Largest Ever Criminal Enforcement Action Targeting Distributors of Pharmaceutical Opioids and Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs with Estimated Street Value of $1.3B * * * Charges against five pharmaceutical distributor executives and five pharmaceutical sales representatives and brokers have been unsealed in the Southern District of Texas, Southern District of Florida, Eastern Distr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: A dual citizen of Nigeria and the United Kingdom was sentenced yesterday to seven years in prison for his role in a multimillion-dollar business email compromise (BEC) scheme. According to court documents, Oludayo Kolawole John Adeagbo, 45, conspired with others to participate in multiple cyber-enabled BEC schemes in an attempt to steal more than $3 million from victim entities in Texas, inc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2024: * * * Indictment Unsealed Charging Aleksandr Ryzhenkov with Attacks Against Multiple Victims in the United States * * * The Justice Department today unsealed an indictment charging Russian national Aleksandr Viktorovich Ryzhenkov with using the BitPaymer ransomware variant to attack numerous victims in Texas and throughout the United States and hold their sensitive data for ransom. Accord  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Oct. 2, 2024: Former hospital chief executive officer (CEO) Jeffrey Madison, of Georgetown, Texas, has agreed to pay $5,343,630 to resolve allegations under the False Claims Act involving illegal payments to physicians for laboratory referrals in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute. Madison also has agreed to cooperate with the Justice Department's investigations of, and litigation against, other partic  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen, 47th Flying Training Wing Nine new master sergeants were welcomed into the senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO) ranks during an induction ceremony on Sept. 27, 2024. The ceremony, observed the hard work of these Airmen and all the accomplishments yet to come in their new ranks. Guest speaker, Chief Master Sgt, Lester Largaespada, 47  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Nine new master sergeants were welcomed into the senior non-commissioned officer (SNCO) ranks during an induction ceremony on Sept. 27, 2024. The ceremony, observed the hard work of these Airmen and all the accomplishments yet to come in their new ranks. Guest speaker, Chief Master Sgt, Lester Largaespada, 47th Flying Training Wing command chief, reminisced on his time as a Master  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: On Sept. 30, 1949, U. S. Air Forces in Europe made its final flight to support the Berlin Airlift. Seen through a contemporary lens 75 years later, that mission laid the groundwork for all airlift-driven humanitarian missions to come and left behind a legacy all Airmen still strive to emulate. The Berlin Airlift was, said one Airman who was integral  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: By Maj. Hector Infante, Marine Corps Training and Education Command MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. -- U.S. Marine Corps Staff. Sgt. Brett D. Meil was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal for his heroic actions during a ceremony hosted by School of Infantry - West at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Sep. 24, 2024. Staff Sgt. Brett Meil, a native of Texas, received the Department of the Navy's highe  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Eric M. Sharman, 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. -- Here at the home of Air University, continuing education is at the core of what we do, with Squadron Office School, Air Command and Staff College, and Air War College on the academic circle here, and the enlisted school across town at Gunter Annex. These schools exist to ensure that our milita  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Daniel Mayberry FORT WAINWRIGHT, ALASKA - Medical Readiness Command, Pacific (MRC, P) recently held its Senior Leaders Readiness Forum (SLRF) at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, September 16-20. The forum gathered senior command teams from across the Pacific region, following the framework of similar forums hosted by the Army's Chief of Staff and the Surgeon General of the Army. Commanding General Brig. Gen. Bill A. So  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Gen. Richard Edward Cavazos was the first Hispanic four-star general in the United States Army. He was born on Jan. 31, 1929, in Kingsville, Texas, where he was also raised. He was born on Jan. 31, 1929, in Kingsville, Texas, where he was also raised. He graduated from Texas Technological College, now Texas Tech University, in 1951 with a degree in g  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: National Night Out and San Antonio Neighbors Together are annual community-building campaigns that promote positive partnerships between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve. Each year, millions of neighbors take part in National Night Out in communities from all fifty states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide, some in  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: National Night Out and San Antonio Neighbors Together are annual community-building campaigns promoting positive partnerships between law enforcement agencies and their communities. Each year, millions of neighbors participate in National Night Out in communities from all 50 states, U.S. territories, and military bases worldwide, some in August and others, including Texas, in Octobe  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Evelyn J. D'Errico, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs "Consistency and reliability in the face of uncertainty is what makes a Navy Chief," said U.S. Navy Aviation Boatswain's Mate Aircraft Handler Chief Petty Officer Aaron Stevens, Navy Air Technical Training Center Pensacola Learning Site Goodfellow fire instructor. "I am the example." The Informat  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Since the dawn of our nation, the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, or BUMED, has been responsible for the care and operational readiness of our warfighters. This has been the focal point that has guided us for more than 249 years. As the Navy Medicine Enterprise continues to navigate toward its 2027 North Star to modernize its culture, organiz  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Two hard-charging Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio Sailors earned the prestigious titles of Senior Sailor and Junior Sailor of the Quarter for the third quarter of fiscal year 2024. Petty Officer 1st Class Jessica Garcia and Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlos Pena have not only excelled in their individual roles, but have also contributed signifi  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In an effort to improve the quality of life for residents, Maxwell Air Force Base recently installed new, commercial-grade washers and dryers across several dormitory buildings. The new machines replace older residential models that often malfunctioned and drew complaints from residents. "Each dormitory building is now equipped with a combination of standard and stackable units to be  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Debbie Aragon, AFIMSC Public Affairs The revamped Air Force Security Forces Center's Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course is set to deliver sharper, innovative weapons and tactics instructors to the enterprise. The course is going through a final beta test at AFSFC's Desert Defender Ground Combat Readiness Training Center at Fort Bliss, Texas, which began in Jul  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The revamped Air Force Security Forces Center's Weapons and Tactics Instructor Course is set to deliver sharper, innovative weapons and tactics instructors to the enterprise. The course is going through a final beta test at AFSFC's Desert Defender Ground Combat Readiness Training Center at Fort Bliss, Texas, which began in July and graduates in Novem  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * From August 2023 to August 2024, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 30 states and was essentially unchanged in 20 states and the District of Columbia. Over the year ending August 2024, the largest job gains occurred in Texas (+302,400), California (+287,100), and Florida (+207,400). The largest percentage increases occurred in Missouri and S  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Officer Training School Maxwell Air Force Base Since embarking on the OTS-V journey last year, OTS has graduated 2,685 newly commissioned Air Force and Space Force officers focused on great power competition and the future fight. The updated training program better aligns with National Defense and Security strategies, along with Department of Defense priorities, to produce mission  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: This week the Department of Defense kicks off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move. When an active duty service member makes a permanent change of station move to a new duty location and finds tha  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: This week the Department of Defense kicks off a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move. When an active duty service member makes a permanent change of station move to a new duty location and finds that child care at the local child d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- 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 Camp County, Texas. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community residents can identify   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- 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 Latimer 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 can i  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 4 -- President Biden issued the following presidential permit on Oct. 2, 2024, authorizing Southwebb Bridge Company LLC to construct, maintain and operate a vehicular and pedestrian border crossing near Laredo, Texas, at the International Boundary Between the U.S. and Mexico: * * * By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the "President"), I hereby grant permission, subject to the conditions set forth herein, to Southwebb Bridge Com  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Amidst the darkness of Hurricane Helene, Columbus Air Force Base opened its doors and answered the call. On Sept. 25, Columbus AFB hosted 16 A-10s, 2 HC-130s and 3 HH-60 aircraft from Moody AFB, Georgia, due to a weather evacuation caused by Hurricane Helene. Three days later, Columbus AFB undertook the unprecedented task of opening the airfield at midnight on Sept. 28 to facilita  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Jacob Liticker, 27, of Houston, Texas was sentenced to two years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Liticker was charged in the District of South Carolina for his role in a national fraud scheme related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act's Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). During the height of   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Commander regrets to announce the death of Maj. Brenna Cole, assigned to the 375th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on Oct. 2, 2024. To settle the estate of the deceased, Maj. Derik Dietel, assigned to the 375th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, has been appointed as S  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Zach Wright Spooky sidekicks can help military shoppers win a share of $3,000 in prizes in the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's Howl-o-Ween Pet Photo Contest, sponsored by Royal Canin. From Oct. 1 through 31, authorized Exchange shoppers 18 years and older can submit a photo of their pets in Halloween costumes at ShopMyExchange.com/Sweepstakes for a chance at $3,000 in prizes. Two grand-  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Sarah Williams, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs After months of in-depth exploration into various units of the 17th Training Wing, the second iteration of honorary commanders concluded their immersive experience with a visit to the 17th Wing Staff Agencies, Sept. 27. The immersion offered valuable insights into these agencies' critical support roles  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: After months of in-depth exploration into various units of the 17th Training Wing, the second iteration of honorary commanders concluded their immersive experience with a visit to the 17th Wing Staff Agencies, Sept. 27. The immersion offered valuable insights into these agencies' critical support roles in mission success. These agencies work directly under the wing commander, offeri  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on Sept. 30, 2024: U.S. Attorney Jaime Esparza today announced the award of $7,821,753 in a Department of Justice grant to help the Texas Office of the Governor, Public Safety Office, Victim Services Team (VOCA) by enabling them to serve victims of the May 24, 2022, shooting at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde. Program funds will support necessary and ongoing tra  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 51-year-old man has been sentenced following his conviction for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Rosalio Mendoza pleaded guilty May 1. U.S. District Judge Rolando Olvera has now ordered Mendoza to serve 120 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release. In handing  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 28-year-old man has pleaded guilty to utilizing a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking activity, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. On July 24, authorities conducted a search warrant at the residence of Roberto Segura Jr. At that time, they discovered marijuana, over 400 grams of cocaine, and body armor within the home. Authorities also found a firea  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: An Eagle Pass man involved with the violent criminal street gang, Partido Revolucionario Mexicano (PRM), was sentenced in Del Rio to 19.5 years in federal prison for his role in importing and possessing with the intent to distribute over 10 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States. According to court documents, Ines Adrian Guevara, 25, was subjected to a veh  more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: An El Paso man was sentenced in federal court to 180 months in prison for distribution of fentanyl, causing death or serious bodily injury. According to court documents, Adrian David Perez Jr., 21, sold counterfeit M-30 pills laced with fentanyl to an individual on Oct. 13, 2021. The individual consumed the pills and his mother found him deceased the following day. The  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two members of the Hermanos de Pistoleros Latinos (HPL) gang have been sentenced for unlawful possession of a machine gun, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Laredo residents and brothers Alberto Del Bosque, 24, and Anthony Del Bosque, 22, pleaded guilty Jan. 4, 2023, and Dec. 9, 2022, respectively. Alberto Del Bosque was also convicted of being a felon in pos  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Charges have been unsealed as part of a larger enforcement action related to the unlawful distribution of nearly 70 million opioid pills and over 30 million doses of other commonly abused prescription drugs to alleged Houston-area pill-mill pharmacies. Three Houston-area pharmacy operators were also charged for their role in the schemes. Nine individuals have pleaded g  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A second man has now pleaded guilty to carjacking a McAllen resident, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jesus Rodriguez, 19, entered his plea Sept. 23, admitting he had recruited Christian Hardy, 18, to accompany him from Houston to the Rio Grande Valley to smuggle two people because he didn't have a driver's license. He also claimed the vehicle they   more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 23-year-old Mexican national residing in Houston has been sentenced following his conviction of murder-for-hire using interstate and foreign commerce facilities, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Alejandro Cardona-Rodriguez pleaded guilty May 11, 2023. U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana has now ordered Cardona-Rodriguez to serve the statutory maximum of 10   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Navy Surgeon General released the third annual Navy Medicine campaign order in support of a 5-year plan to achieve the 2027 North Star end state, which is to deliver agile, scalable, trained, and certified medical units to provide enduring support to the fleet, Fleet Marine Force, and joint forces in high-end competition, crisis, and combat, on Oct  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: One look at Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, and his brother, Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, may lead some to do a double take. The brothers are identical twins who share more than similar looks; they also both embody an indistinguishable passion one that they've been able to pursue here at the 737th Training   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: One look at Master Sgt. Christopher Platt, 321st Training Squadron, and his brother Tech. Sgt. Charles Platt, 320th Training Squadron, may lead some to do a double take. The brothers are identical twins who share more than similar looks; they also both embody an indistinguishable passion one that they've been able to pursue here at the 737th Training Group. Even as kids, Chris and C  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Eddie L. Fields, U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, WA - The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity (USAMTEAC) carried out an operational test of a new version of the Field Portable Dental Furnace (FPDF) at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, from September 21 to 23, 2024. The FPDF is a small, simple-to-use, durable, portable furnace that uses heat and vacuum pressure to h  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Hurricane Francine quickly approached the Louisiana and Mississippi coastline as a category 3 Hurricane, leaving Columbus Air Force Base leadership with less than 24 hours to make the decision to evacuate over 200 aircraft or shelter in place. Tech Sgt. Jason Fant, 14th Operations Support Squadron weather flight chief, rubbed his eyes after hours of studying storm tracking data for H  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Are you approaching Medicare eligibility? and plan your coverage effectively, while avoiding out-of-pocket costs. "TRICARE For Life works with Medicare to minimize your out-of-pocket expenses for TRICARE-covered healthcare services you receive," said Anne E. Breslin, TRICARE For Life Program Manager at the Defense Health Agency. "If Medicare and TRIC  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington issued the following news release on Oct. 3, 2024: Law enforcement fanned out across the country and in western Washington yesterday arresting 17 people on indictments and criminal complaints for a multi- state drug trafficking conspiracy. The two-year investigation alleges that the trafficking ring has been linked to a fatal fentanyl overdose on the Lummi Nation reservation in Whatcom County.   more