RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, commander of the 19th Air Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, command chief of the 19th Air Force, visited the 80th Flying Training Wing from Oct. 2-4. During their visit, Kreuder and Scott gained insight into the operations of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program and engaged with the leadership and airmen who execute the mission. The 80th F  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By st Lt. Elizabeth Notice, 80th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, commander of the 19th Air Force, and Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, command chief of the 19th Air Force, visited the 80th Flying Training Wing from Oct. 2-4. During their visit, Kreuder and Scott gained insight into the operations of the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program and engaged with the   more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Holly Cook, 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The 21st Air Task Force (ATF) hosted an assumption of command ceremony Oct. 8th at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas. Dyess is one of six Air Force installations, and the only Air Force Global Strike Command base, to be chosen to receive an ATF command element during the Air Force's ATF Units of Action pilot pr  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In the wake of Hurricane Helene, volunteers from the 23rd Flying Training Squadron (FTS), operating under Kirtland Air Force Base's 58th Special Operations Wing (SOW), have demonstrated their unwavering commitment to service. The squadron, located at Fort Novosel, Alabama, came together to assist in disaster relief efforts in Valdosta, Georgia, contributing their time, resources, and   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Urdzik family is a living testament to dedication, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family bound together by a legacy of military service. Across generations and branches of the armed forces, this family has served their country and upheld the values of duty and honor, passing them from one generation to the next. At the center of this st  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Urdzik family is a living testament to dedication, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of family--bound together by a legacy of military service. Across generations and branches of the armed forces, this family has served their country and upheld the values of duty and honor, passing them from one generation to the next. At the center of this story is Tech. Sgt. Jacob Urdzik a  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In a deliberate effort to reoptimize for Great Power Competition, or GPC, Air Education and Training Command directed its' headquarters staff, Nineteenth Air Force and Second Air Force to establish "Centers of Excellence" to advance development capabilities across the Air Force. To support the Secretary of the Air Force's directive for AETC to resha  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In a deliberate effort to reoptimize for Great Power Competition (GPC), Air Education and Training Command (AETC) directed its' headquarters staff, Nineteenth Air Force (19th AF) and Second Air Force (2nd AF) to establish "Centers of Excellence" (CoEs) to advance development capabilities across the Air Force. To support the Secretary of the Air Force's directive for AETC to reshape  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In an effort to boost both recruiting and retention, the Air Force Reserve has increased its Officer and Enlisted Incentive Bonus Program for fiscal year 2025. Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, the chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, recently approved the Reserve's FY25 Incentive Bonus Program, which runs from Oct. 1, 202  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In an effort to boost both recruiting and retention, the Air Force Reserve has increased its Officer and Enlisted Incentive Bonus Program for fiscal year 2025. Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, the chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, recently approved the Reserve's FY25 Incentive Bonus Program, which runs from Oct. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025. The p  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Get to know the Airman of the Month for August, Airman 1st Class Andres Lugo, 97th Contracting Flight contracting specialist. Where are you from? I was born in El Paso, Texas; a privilege I owe to my wonderful parents. I spent the first ten years of my life in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, before moving back to El Paso, where I lived for another twelve years. This unique cultural blend   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * Subject: APHIS Expands and Consolidates Mexican Fruit Fly (Anastrepha ludens) Quarantine Areas in Texas To: State, Territory, and Tribal Agricultural Regulatory Officials * * * On September 27, 2024, USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) expanded the Harlingen and Sebastian Mexican fr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- 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, Air Task Forces prepare for Combat Support Training, the first U.S. Space Force Guardian launches into space on a NASA mission, and the Department of Defense creates a pilot program to cover certain child care costs after a PCS. (Hosted by Airman 1st Class Malia Heemsoth) 02:00 Video Player 00:0000:00 | 00  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: One year since the deadly Hamas terrorist attack, the Defense Department remains committed to helping Israel defend itself, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder said Oct. 7, marking the somber anniversary during a briefing with reporters at the Pentagon. "Today marks the one-year anniversary of Hamas' terrorist attack against Israel,  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: With a nose bop and paw salute, Brooke Army Medical Center promoted three of its five facility dogs during a special ceremony held on Oct. 3 in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium. During the ceremony, Budd, BAMC's first facility dog, was promoted to the rank of Army lieutenant colonel. Budd is a 4 1/2-year-old yellow English Labrador/Golden Retriever mi  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Jean Graves FORT JOHNSON, La. -- Navigating the grocery isle and understanding the nutritional value of food is challenging, but the Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital nutrition care division can help. At 8 a.m., Oct. 4, the hospital kicked off a bimonthly commissary tour initiative at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana to give commissary patrons a healthier shopping experience.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water * * * DALLAS, TEXAS (October 9, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also requi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 10, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Area - September 2024": * * * Area prices were down 0.4 percent in August and September, up 2.6 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), declined 0.4  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: October is recognized nationwide as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to stressing the importance of early detection and providing support to those affected. Breast cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the breast or chest tissue. The cells in this area begin to proliferate, forming a tumor that can invade surrounding tissues or   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas A team of two agriculture specialists with U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) at the Port of Brownsville, intercepted a "First in Port" pest on board of a motor vessel arriving from Vietnam to the Brownsville Seaport in Brownsville, Texas. "CBP agriculture specialists play a key role in preventing invasive pests  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Leadership from the 97th Air Mobility Wing met with local school administrators to inform them of the unique challenges faced by military children at Southwest Technology Center in Altus, Oklahoma, Oct. 9, 2024. The intent of the event was to have open discussions between teachers and school administrators about best practices and available resources from the Department of Defense,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- 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 Port of Entry seized more than $267,000 in cocaine. "This significant narcotic seizure underscores the relentless efforts of our officers to combat the devastating impact of drugs in our community," said Port Director Liliana Flores, Del RioPort of Entry. "These types  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Travelers need to be aware that the capability to print the following Government forms from within the Defense Travel System (DTS) will be removed effective Nov. 4, 2024 (date subject to change): DD Form 1610 Request and Authorization for TDY Travel DD Form 1351-2 Travel Voucher Optional Form (OF) 1164 Claim for Reimbursement for Expenditures on Off  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Master. Sgt. Brandon Hockenbarger, 59th Medical Wing Warrior Operational Medicine Clinic flight chief, is featured in this "Changemakers" in honor of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, 2024. According to the World Health Organization, World Mental Health Day's objective is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In 2004, Congress declared that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, to make both public and private entities aware of the need for cybersecurity. The internet has become an integral part of most people's lives. From the most important functions of national defense and international business down to simple shopping and everyday entertainment, we  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, recently announced the kickoff of the 21st Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Throughout October, CISA and the National Cybersecurity Alliance will focus on ways to "Secure Our World" by educating the public on how to stay safe online. This October and year-round, CISA challenges everyone to   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The application window opened Oct. 1 for Department of the Air Force cross country coaches to participate in the upcoming Armed Forces championship. When the window for coaches closes Oct. 30, the application window for runners opens Nov. 1 through Dec. 1. Those selected as coaches and runners will represent the DAF at the 2024 Armed Forces Cross Co  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Houston Division issued the following news release: A 20-year-old Pharr resident has pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge of the Houston Division Daniel C. Comeaux and Southern District of Texas U.S Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jesus Neftali Padilla directed drivers to travel north through Bor  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The security of our Nation, and 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 on Sept. 11, to discu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are fully engaged in a whole-of-government effort to provide relief to victims of both Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, the Pentagon announced today. The efforts include thousands of DOD personnel, vehicles and equipment providing relief on the ground in the affected states of F  more

DYESS AFB, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Dyess Air Force Base (7th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Matthew Angulo, 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Dyess honorary commanders visited Dyess Air Force Base, Texas for an exclusive insight on the mission, objectives and capabilities of the 317th Airlift Wing, Oct. 8, 2024. Alongside the 7th Bomb Wing, the 317th AW calls America's Lift and Strike base home. "A lot of people say [Dyess] is an airport with soldiers," said Kevi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water * * * DALLAS, TEXAS (October 9, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also requi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water * * * DALLAS, TEXAS (October 9, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also requi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water * * * DALLAS, TEXAS (October 9, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also requi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA announces new final regulations and new funding under the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda for clean drinking water * * * DALLAS, TEXAS (October 9, 2024) - The Biden-Harris Administration issued a final rule requiring drinking water systems across the country to identify and replace lead pipes within 10 years. The Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) also requ  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 5 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Grants Were Funded Through FHLB Dallas' $1M Native American Housing Opportunities Fund * * * ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, October 4, 2024 - Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), Del Norte Credit Union, Wells Fargo and Southwest Capital Bank awarded $550,000 in Native American Housing Opportunities (NAHO) F  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Joint Base San Antonio Fire and Emergency Services is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 100 years to promote this year's FPW campaign, "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!" The campaign, which runs from Oct. 6-12, works to educate everyone about the importance of h  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Federal Labor Relations Authority issued the following decision (Case No. 0-AR-5791) on Oct. 9, 2024: * * * UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS FEDERAL CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION SEAGOVILLE, TEXAS (Agency) and AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES LOCAL 1637 COUNCIL OF PRISON LOCALS #33 (Union) 0-AR-5791 * * * DECISION October 9, 2024 Before the Authority: Susan Tsui Grundmann, Chairman, and Colleen Duffy Kiko and Anne W  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: When Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa Quinones first joined the Air Force, it was the fulfillment of a long-held desire, a dream that started back in high school. However, it wasn't just the dream of service that drew her in. It was the hope of something more, something bigger than herself. "I always wanted to join the Air Force. From a very young age, it was a goal. But life happen  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Col. Edward Rivera, 616th Operations Center director of operations, welcomed Philippine Army Col. Windell Rebong, Command and Control Communications and Cyber Systems, deputy assistant chief, and five associates to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on July 18, for a subject-matter-expert exchange amid rising cyberattacks. The exchange centered around ma  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release: An ongoing federal investigation into alleged corruption and embezzlement at a Chicago hospital has resulted in a conspiracy charge against the hospital's former Chief Executive Officer. A 45-count, second superseding indictment accuses former CEO GEORGE MILLER, JR., 73, of Dallas, Texas, of conspiring with the hospital's then-Chief Financial Officer, ANOSH AHM  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Innovation Research Task Force is gives Air War College and Air Command & Staff College students the opportunity to explore the heart of military innovation in a 10-month immersive course. Throughout the course, students will hear from military and private industry innovation leaders about how they approach problems, and how they develop and implement processes to accelerate innov  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: A total of 34 international officer students from 27 different countries had the opportunity to visit the Alabama Supreme Court October 11, 2024. During their visit, Sheriff Derrick Cunningham, U.S. Magistrate Judge Kelly Pate, Deputy Attorney General Clay Crenshaw and Justice William B. Sellers sat with the students to discuss the Alabama Supreme Court and how it operates. To furt  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Air Force officials hosted a ceremony at Maxwell AFB, Oct. 8, 2024, highlighting the activation of the Air Force Accessions Center (Provisional) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and the implementation of a broader strategy to improve how the Air Force inspires, engages, recruits and trains the next generation of Total Force Airmen and Guardians needed to compete, deter, and  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force officials hosted a ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, on Oct. 8, 2024, highlighting the activation of the Air Force Accessions Center (Provisional) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and the implementation of a broader strategy to improve how the Air Force inspires, engages, recruits and trains the next generation of Total F  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Joe Gangemi, HQ Air Force Recruiting Service MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- Air Force officials hosted a ceremony at Maxwell AFB, Oct. 8, 2024, highlighting the activation of the Air Force Accessions Center (Provisional) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and the implementation of a broader strategy to improve how the Air Force inspires, engages, recruits and trains the  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, awarded a $40.6 million contract Sept. 20, 2024, to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock, LLC., of Houston, Texas, for the sixth iteration of the Canaveral Harbor Sand Bypass project. USACE will provide 100% of the total funding to dredge and bypass approximately 1.5 million cubic yards of sand from the shoreline immediatel  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Joint Base San Antonio is looking for two outstanding Airmen and two exceptional Guardians, both male and female, to serve as 2025 military ambassadors. These ambassadors will represent the Air and Space Force at various community events around JBSA. Fiesta San Antonio will be the centerpiece of the program. Ambassadors will take part in the annual  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2024: A federal court has prohibited two Dallas-area physicians from prescribing opioids and other controlled substances and imposed a total of $1.2 million in judgments against them in a case alleging the physicians violated the Controlled Substances Act (CSA), the Justice Department announced today. In a civil complaint filed in 2019 in the Northern District of Texas, the United States alleged  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 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, Office of Field Operations, Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male United States citizen wanted for alleged sexual assault of a child. "Child sexual abuse can be devastating to those who endure it," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "Thorough border inspections help stop those sought  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- 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 weekend encountered a man wanted in the Laredo area on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide: negligent vehicular manslaughter. "Our frontline CBP officers working in the pedestrian environment apprehended a man wanted on a felony warrant for homicide: negligent vehicular man  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, Oct. 11 -- 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 Public Affairs No pilot wishes to have to rely on it, but in the unexpected event of an emergency, the one thing they have to trust is their parachute. With rigorous standards and meticulous attention to detail, the 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) Aircrew Flight Equipment's (AFE) parachute shop prepar  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. This change will affect you unless you have TRICARE For Life, the US Family Health Plan, or a TRICARE health plan overseas. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States. This includes enhancing referral management and access to specia  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Health care delivery under new TRICARE contracts starts on Jan. 1, 2025. This change will affect you unless you have TRICARE For Life, the US Family Health Plan, or a TRICARE health plan overseas. These new contracts will improve quality and access for beneficiaries in the United States. This includes enhancing referral management and access to specialty care. "We're excited about t  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 11 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: By TRICARE Communications Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) moving to the West Region in 2025 as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage via credit card or bank electronic funds transfer, you can now securely give your recurring payment information to the incoming W  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) moving to the West Region in 2025 as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage via credit card or bank electronic funds transfer, you can now securely give your recurring pa  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. More than 80 local business owners and community leaders were inducted into the 56th Fighter Wing honorary commander program during an induction ceremony, Sept. 26, 2024, at Luke AFB, Arizona. Eighty-one honorary commanders were welcomed into the 2024-2026 class during a reception and induction ceremony, where they met their assigned Air Force commander cou  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Oct. 9, 2024: Eighteen individuals and entities have been charged for widespread fraud and manipulation in the cryptocurrency markets. Charges were unsealed in Boston against the leaders of four cryptocurrency companies, four cryptocurrency financial services firms (known as "market makers") and employees at those firms. Four defendants have pleaded guilty, a  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Air Force officials hosted a ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Oct. 8, highlighting the activation of the Air Force Accessions Center (Provisional) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and the implementation of a broader strategy to improve how the Air Force inspires, engages, recruits and trains the next generation of Total Force Airmen and Guardians needed to compete, deter   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: When the dust settled on the rush to close out fiscal year contracts by midnight on Sept. 30, acquisition professionals throughout the Mission and Installation Contracting Command estimate that over 22,000 contract actions valued at nearly $5.5 billion across the Army, including $3 billion to American small businesses, were executed throughout fiscal   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, Miss America 2024, donned the famous bite sleeve on Oct. 8 at the 37th Training Wing to experience first-hand what it takes to train the elite K-9 teams that play a vital role in national security. Under the guidance of Staff Sgt. Adam Gagnon, a military working dog course trainer with the 341st Training Squadron, Mar  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Air Force 2nd Lt. Madison Marsh, Miss America 2024, donned the famous bite sleeve Oct. 8, at the 37th Training Wing to experience first-hand what it takes to train the elite K-9 teams that play a vital role in national security. "I felt a little bit of pressure," Marsh shared with a smile, "but it didn't hurt at all, and I felt completely safe." Once Marsh was comfortable, Gagnon   more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: By Tish Williamson, Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (Oct. 9, 2024) - When the dust settled on the rush to close out fiscal year contracts by midnight on Sept. 30, acquisition professionals throughout the Mission and Installation Contracting Command estimate that over 22,000 contract actions valued at nearly $5.5 billion ac  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command issued the following news: By Tish Williamson, Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs When the dust settled on the rush to close out fiscal year contracts by midnight on Sept. 30, acquisition professionals throughout the Mission and Installation Contracting Command estimate that over 22,000 contract actions valued at nearly $5.5 billion across the Army, inc  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: More than 600 Airmen assigned to Flights 614-627 received their Airman's coin during the 737th Training Group's Coin and Retreat Ceremony, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Oct. 2, 2024. The ceremony is one of three U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training graduation events and signifies the transition from trainee to Airman. Lt. Col. Eric  more

PASADENA, California, Oct. 11 (TNSres) -- NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * The imaging spectrometer aboard the Carbon Mapper Coalition's Tanager-1 satellite identified methane and carbon dioxide plumes in the United States and internationally. * * * Using data from an instrument designed by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, the nonprofit Carbon Mapper has released the first methane and carbon dioxide detections from the Tanager-1 satell  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The National Security Agency Central Security Service issued the following news: NSA has a long history of establishing research partnerships with universities, non-profits and industry, but it reached a new milestone in 2024. The Office of Research and Technology Applications (ORTA) recently established a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the University of Texas Permian Basin (UTPB), making them the first Hispanic-Serving Institution to join the  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: 26 U.S. Navy MH-60R Seahawks and approximately 200 personnel from Naval Station Mayport and Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida relocated to Maxwell Air Force Base in preparation for Hurricane Milton that is expected to impact Florida later this week. The aircraft and personnel will remain at Maxwell AFB until it is safe to return to Florida. This move is being made to protect th  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website. This quarter's edition features force development-related news about designing the Department of the Air Force (DAF) for Great Power Competition, instructor development, civilian leadership development schools, DAF  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * NRCS Texas announces sign up period for FY25 financial assistance opportunities through EQIP. Applications must be received by Nov. 8, 2024 to be considered for FY25 funding. * * * The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced fiscal year (FY) 2025 financial assistance opportunities for agricultural pro  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: No pilot wishes to have to rely on it, but in the unexpected event of an emergency, the one thing they have to trust is their parachute. With rigorous standards and meticulous attention to detail, the 47th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) Aircrew Flight Equipment's (AFE) parachute shop prepares and maintains hundreds of parachutes to ensure they are ready incase of an emergency wh  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Loadmasters from the 58th Airlift Squadron along with Airmen from the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron teamed up with Soldiers from Fort Sill, Oklahoma to do a joint training at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 7-8, 2024. During this training, the group loaded multiple tactical vehicles, including a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, onto a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft. "T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. - Small nonfarm businesses in five Oklahoma counties and neighboring counties in Texas are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration, announced Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration. These loans o  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- 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   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: October is recognized as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an annual observance focused on raising awareness and encouraging early detection of breast cancer. Most women diagnosed with breast cancer have no family history of the disease, underscoring the importance of regular screenings. The American College of Radiology and the Society of Breas  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: Twelve alleged fentanyl traffickers were arrested in a large-scale drug bust in Abilene, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. The takedown - the second in an operation that previously resulted in the prosecution of 17 drug traffickers arrested during a large-scale bust in late February - involved agents and officers from the Fede  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 20-year-old Pharr resident has pleaded guilty to conspiring to possess with intent to distribute cocaine, announced Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jesus Neftali Padilla directed drivers to travel north through Border Patrol (BP) checkpoints further into the United States. He admitted to directing the drug smuggling events and supplying cocaine. He also placed modified c  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. Separated by decades of individual experiences, three men stand united in celebration, connected by family ties and a shared legacy of military service. Graduation day for 2nd Lt. William Hunter Bless, a winged student pilot assigned to the 71st Student Squadron, marks the continuation of another world-class pilot to the Bless family line, flying high in   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Members of the U.S. Air and Space Forces connected with the American Indian Science and Engineering Society during their national conference on Oct. 3, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. This event is a vital platform for Air Force personnel to connect with and inspire indigenous students, showcasing the diverse pathways available in science, technology, e  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and in support of North Carolina and the North Carolina National Guard, U.S. Army North has mobilized active duty Title 10 troops to assist with Hurricane Helene response and recovery efforts. Soldiers, equipment, and resources from the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade, 82nd Airborne Division, and   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2024: The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced today that it is launching an investigation into a fatal release of hydrogen sulfide at the Pemex petroleum refinery in Deer Park, Texas, which occurred yesterday, October 10. Two contract workers died as a result of the release, and an additional 13 workers reportedly were transported to local medical facilities. CSB   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: For Wheatland Union High School's football coach, it has been, "a year of firsts." "First year as a teacher. First year as coach. First year as offensive coordinator," said Coach Joshua Crawley. Wednesday marked another first for Crawley, the first time he rode in a T-38 Talon, an advanced trainer jet aircraft operated by the U.S. Air Force on Beale Air Force Base. "This will be o  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department and other uniformed services provide hurricane protection for the homeland by monitoring, tracking and forecasting hurricanes. If and when a hurricane impacts a region, uniformed services personnel participate in search and rescue activities and, later, with recovery and hurricane mitigation efforts. Detection and Monitoring Hu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The National Guard and active duty forces have been engaged in relief efforts across the southeastern United States following Hurricane Helene, which made landfall late last month. In North Carolina, one of the areas hardest hit, the National Guard has more than 3,300 active duty and National Guard troops on duty under the leadership of a dual-status   more