WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * The national hires rate was 3.3 percent in August 2024, with the total number of hires at 5.3 million. Alaska was among the states with the highest hires rate, at 5.0 percent, followed by Florida, Idaho, and Oklahoma (4.4 percent each). California was among those with the most hires, at 511,000, followed by Texas (464,000), and Florida (442,000).   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 17th Training Wing welcomed Honorary Commanders for a day to recognize our sister services and highlight the joint training mission that occurs at Goodfellow Air Force Base on Oct. 18. Goodfellow houses every branch of the Department of Defense across five detachments, each playing an integral role in intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, Special Instruments Training and  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The unique experience of becoming a F-15C Eagle pilot is normally a series of rigorous schools eventually landing you at Kingsley Field, but one individual received the fast pass to be a fighter pilot for a day. The 173rd Fighter Wing had the honor to bring Carsen "Deadshot" Darnell to Kingsley Field as part of the Pilot for a Day program, Oct. 11, 2024. Carsen lived the average li  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 19th Air Force commander, and U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, 19th Air Force command chief, visited Holloman for an immersion tour from Oct. 7-8, 2024. The purpose of the visit was for Kreuder and Scott to gain a firsthand perspective of the installation's capabilities, interact with Airmen, and coordinate potential ways the 19  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the United States Air Force's readiness for Great Power Competition (GPC), the Secretary of the Air Force directed Air Education and Training Command and development-focused components across the Air Force to reshape. The reshaping of institutional development functions under a single command is a critical component of the Department of the Air   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Official websites use .mil Secure .mil websites use HTTPS A U.S. Airman prepares to make a pass playing ultimate football during a 42nd Air Base Wing Sport Day at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Oct. 18, 2024. The sporting event served to promote camaraderie and teamwork within the units here. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Figueroa) U.S. Airmen play volleybal  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Air Force military working dog handlers assigned to the 502nd Air Base Wing treated canine medical training manikins during a pre-deployment emergency veterinary care skills training at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Oct. 15, 2024. The training manikin was electronically controlled, providing handlers with a realistic experie  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Official websites use .mil Secure .mil websites use HTTPS Yellowhammer Futbol Club members and their families pose for a group photo in front of a static aircraft display after they finished touring the 81st Training Wing on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Sept. 27, 2024. The members and their families came to Keesler for a greater understanding of the 81 TRW mission and lif  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 87th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) "Red Bulls" supported training at the Weapons Instructor Course (WIC) held at Nellis Air Force Base, Sept. 14 Sept. 29, 2024. The Air Combat Command (ACC) invited the 87th FTS to showcase how instructor pilots support the operational Air Force mission and provide inter-major command support. WIC brought together different units to train and  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Airmen assigned to the 902nd Security Forces Squadron operated all-terrain vehicles during an ATV training course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Oct. 8, 2024. The Defenders were led through safety guidelines and proper vehicle operation tactics enabling them to use ATVs while on duty. After completing the course, Airmen can use  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: As the world of technology constantly changes, cybercrime continues to rise and evolve. The smallest bit of information could be the missing puzzle piece in an adversary's master scheme. The 2024 Cybersecurity Awareness Month theme is 'Secure Our World'. This initiative shows the public how simple practices can be effective in protecting personal information and making the online un  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 22 -- 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 executed a record $9.4 billion in operations and maintenance funds in the 2024 fiscal year, the most funding the center has obligated in a single year since declaring full operational capability eight years ago this month. The $9.4 billion surpasses last fiscal year's record breaking $9.1 billion  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Senior Master Sgt. Eugene Scott was surrounded by violence, poverty and negative influences at an early age. He knew the cards were stacked against him, but credits prayer, hard work and determination as catalysts that pushed him through a rough upbringing toward success. "I was afforded a 21-year career in the military that has yielded multiple coll  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas Rio Grande Valley Sector Border Patrol agents, coordinated with Brownsville Police Department to render aid to a young lady in distress. This morning, Fort Brown Border Patrol agents observed a young lady standing on the side of the highway on Interstate 69E (Expressway 83) near East 24th Street in Brownsville, Texas. This area of the highway is   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center executed a record $9.4 billion in operations and maintenance funds in the 2024 fiscal year, the most funding the center has obligated in a single year since declaring full operational capability eight years ago this month. The $9.4 billion surpasses last fiscal year's record breaking $9.1 billion. AFIMSC received  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: Airmen from the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently won all four categories of the Air Force Materiel Command Lance P. Sijan Awards. The annual awards, created in 1981, recognize Airmen who demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership in their professional and personal lives. Named after an Air Force captain and fighter pilot who died while   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Airmen from the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently won all four categories of the Air Force Materiel Command Lance P. Sijan Awards. The annual awards, created in 1981, recognize Airmen who demonstrated the highest qualities of leadership in their professional and personal lives. Named after an Air Force captain and fighter pil  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: As National Domestic Violence Awareness Month comes to an end, Airmen from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, highlighted resources both on base and throughout the community to shed light on domestic violence and empower victims. Domestic violence counselors, family advocacy managers, and integrated primary prevention Airmen held six events throughout the month, including discussions a  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Soldiers on approved operational deployments will soon receive $240 per month under the recently approved operational deployment pay program. "This initiative underscores our unwavering commitment to honoring the daily sacrifices made by Soldiers and their families," said Dr. Robert Steinrauf, Plans and Resources Director, Deputy Chief of Staff G-1.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- 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, three A-29 Super Tucano aircraft join the Air Force Test Pilot School fleet, allies and partners meet to prepare for next summer's exercise Mobility Guardian 25 in the Indo-Pacific, and the new Global Household Goods Contract program rolls out to improves the relocation process for service members and their fa  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Brooke Army Medical Center participated in the San Antonio Mass Casualty Exercise and Evaluation on Oct. 23. The annual exercise is designed to assess the surge capabilities of the hospitals in the 26,000-square-mile region covered by the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council. The exercise specifically tests the region's capabilities to respond t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: On the early morning of Oct. 1, 2024, Airmen from the 635th Materiel Maintenance Squadron, 54th Operations Support Squadron and 49th Civil Engineer Squadron set out to a runway to conduct Operation TRAILBLAZER. This cross-functional training exercise marks the first time Expeditionary Airfield Lighting Systems-C, or EALS-C, has been set up on an active runway within the continental  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 24, 2024, entitled "Arkansas Job Openings and Labor Turnover - August 2024": * * * Arkansas had 79,000 job openings in August 2024, compared to 74,000 openings in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings ra  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 24, 2024, entitled "Louisiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover - August 2024": * * * Louisiana had 111,000 job openings in August 2024, compared to 118,000 openings in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job opening  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 25 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 24, 2024, entitled "Texas Job Openings and Labor Turnover - August 2024": * * * Texas had 676,000 job openings in August 2024, compared to 607,000 openings in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate i  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Women's Earnings in Louisiana - 2023": * * * In 2023, Louisiana women who were full-time wage and salary workers had median usual weekly earnings of $833, significantly below the $1,130 median usual weekly earnings of their male counterparts, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regio  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Women's Earnings in Oklahoma - 2023": * * * In 2023, Oklahoma women who were full-time wage and salary workers had median usual weekly earnings of $860, significantly below the $1,036 median usual weekly earnings of their male counterparts, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regiona  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report entitled "Women's Earnings in Texas - 2023": * * * In 2023, Texas women who were full-time wage and salary workers had median usual weekly earnings of $947, significantly below the $1,140 median usual weekly earnings of their male counterparts, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Oper  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- 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, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Brownsville Port of Entry this weekend intercepted $3.2 million in methamphetamine in a single enforcement action. "Our CBP officers use different enforcement tools as they conduct their inspections to keep our borders secure and their efforts yielded this sig  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- 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 $267,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action. "Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain strict vigilance and this significant heroin seizure reflects the effectiveness of utilizing inspections experienc  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- 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 week seized more than $566,000 in heroin in a single enforcement action. "Significant heroin seizures like these underscore the reality of the drug threat our frontline CBP officers face on a daily basis and illustrate their resolve in detect  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- 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 and agriculture specialists assigned to the Pharr International Bridge cargo facility seized 14,745 pounds of fresh hog plum and fresh passion fruit. "Our mission to safeguard American agriculture is just as important as intercepting narcotics. Keeping prohibited pests and disease  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Adam R. Shanks, Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) -- U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman set high expectations for the graduating class of enlisted Guardians and Airmen during a Basic Military Training ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio, Oct. 17. This marked the first time Saltzman has presided over a BMT  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The United States Department of Agriculture plays a vital role in ensuring flight safety at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, by managing wildlife that could pose risks to aircraft. Each year, the USDA works to preserve warfighting capabilities on military airfields by preventing bird strikes and other wildlife-related incidents, which could lead to millions of dollars in damage acros  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 59th Medical Wing hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 9, 2024 to mark the start of construction on a new $88 million dental treatment facility. Once completed, the dental treatment facility will be home to the 59th Dental Group, which holds the distinction of being the Air Force's largest dental organization. The new facility will replace t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 59th Medical Wing hosted a groundbreaking ceremony on Oct. 9, 2024 to mark the start of construction on a new $88 million dental treatment facility. Once completed, the dental treatment facility will be home to the 59th Dental Group, which holds the distinction of being the Air Force's largest dental organization. The new facility will replace the current building, which opened  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: As we continue to mark Cybersecurity Awareness Month, it's important to understand that cybersecurity is not a passive consideration limited only to the cyber community, but something that requires proactivity and vigilance from all of us. Every Sailor and Civilian has a critical role as a defender of Navy systems and, by extension, the Naval mission.  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder, who briefed the news media on Oct. 22, said the National Guard has more than 1,100 troops and over 100 high-water vehicles and helicopters from three states mobilized for the response and recovery mission following Hurricane Milton. Additionally, about 270 people are working nine Army Corps of E  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat according to the Drug Enforcement Agency. DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, on Oct. 26, 2024, reflects DEA's commitment to Americans' safety and health. The public is encouraged to remove unneeded medications   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- 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 (CBP), Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers assigned to the Camino Real International Bridge apprehended a man wanted for felony warrant for a child sex offense. "Our frontline CBP officers continue to maintain strict vigilance and that dedication to duty resulted in the apprehension of a man wanted an out  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: DALLAS, TEXAS (October 25, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded a $500,000 air monitoring grant to La Mujer Obrera, a community group based in El Paso, Texas, to analyze transportation emissions and other local pollution sources. This funding comes from the Biden-Harris Administration's American Rescue Plan (ARP), which granted select cooperative agreements to conduct ambient air mo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: DALLAS, TEXAS (October 21, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Gulf of Mexico Division is awarding the Deep South Center for Environmental Justice (DSCEJ) the Louisiana Gulf Coast Grantmaking Project (LGCGP) and $2.4 million. The Louisiana Gulf Coast Grantmakers Project (LGCGP) is designed to build the capacity of environmental justice communities in coastal Louisiana parishes to respond  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: DALLAS, TEXAS (October 21, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing Louisiana Clean Fuels, Inc will receive a total of $1,815,256 under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program. The grant to Louisiana Clean Fuels, Inc. will incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of older diesel engines to cleaner and zero-emission solutions, leading to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: DALLAS, TEXAS (October 21, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced five Texas organizations to receive a total of $12,177,255 million under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program. Grants to the Texas Department of Transportation, Fort Bend County, the Coalition for Sustainable Initiatives Inc, the North Central Texas Council of Governments, and the Po  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: DALLAS, TEXAS (October 21, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the American Lung Association will receive a total of $2,418,202 under the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program. The grant to the American Lung Association will incentivize and accelerate the upgrade or retirement of older diesel engines to cleaner and zero-emission solutions, leadin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced U.S. District Judge Fernando M. Olguin, Central District of California, issued orders of default judgment against a company and two individuals: , a California LLC; Regal Assets' owner and CEO, ,formerly of Los Angeles; and Regal Assets' former President of Robinson, Texas. The orders stem from the CFTC and the California Depar  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Airmen from the 97th Mission Support Group hosted a sports day at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, Oct. 18, 2024. Featuring a lineup of 12 activities, the event encouraged Airmen to engage in friendly competition while highlighting the importance of health and readiness. More than 350 participants joined in the fun, with the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron taking first place in the overa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas As the U.S.-Mexico border community observes the All Souls' Day (Dia de los Muertos) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials representing Laredo Field Office ports of entry are advising the traveling public that certain agricultural items used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and can carry harmful pests and dis  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: During an assumption of leadership ceremony, Col. Scott D. Ryder, 14th Mission Support Group commander, presented the 14th Force Support Squadron guidon to Andre Logan, appointing him as new director of the 14th FSS on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, October 18, 2024, at the Columbus Event Center. "Commanders are responsible for executing the mission, leading people, managing  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas Goodfellow Air Force Base celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with a vibrant cultural event, Oct. 15. The event highlighted the culture and contributions of Hispanic Americans in the military. As of 2020, 15.6% of active-duty Air Force members are of Hispanic or Latino descent. GAFB celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month The Lakeview High School Mariachi  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Goodfellow Air Force Base and Angelo State University partnered together to host a Special Warfare Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps Weekend, or SWAW, Oct. 19-20. GAFB and ASU partner for SWAW U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets from eleven universities swim back during "underwaters" during the Pool Academics of the Special Warfare Air Force Reserve Officer  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 17th Training Wing conducted a deployment readiness exercise at the Vance Deployment Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 17, 2024. The exercise ensured Goodfellow's ability to rapidly and effectively deliver Airmen anywhere on the planet they may be needed. "This exercise is meant to keep us familiar with large-scale deployments as a base and show us where we can be   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Honorary commanders and 502nd Air Base Wing Airmen toured 560th Flying Training Squadron facilities during a mission partner tour at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Oct. 4, 2024. The tour provided local civic leaders an inside look at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph training operations and communities, building connections and fostering c  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Honorary commanders and 502nd Air Base Wing Airmen toured 560th Flying Training Squadron facilities during a mission partner tour at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Oct. 4, 2024. The tour provided local civic leaders an inside look at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph training operations and communities, building connections and fostering collaboration between JBSA and San  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Otis Toussaint WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 23, 2024) -- The Armed Services YMCA hosted the 18th Annual Angels of the Battlefield Award Ceremony in Arlington, Virginia. The event is dedicated to recognizing the brave men and women who serve as medics, corpsmen, and pararescuemen, those who are often the unsung heroes in the line of duty, risking their lives to save others on the battlefield and beyond. Among the a  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Gilded in fog from the Pacific Ocean, Port Hueneme, Calif., houses the 346th Training Squadron where Airmen get their hands dirty while learning vehicle maintenance. The name "U.S. Air Force" sparks images in one's mind of airplanes soaring through the sky and fighter pilots executing high-speed maneuvers as they disappear through the clouds to combat the enemy. Rarely, do people t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Gilded in fog from the Pacific Ocean, Port Hueneme, California, houses the 346th Training Squadron where Airmen get their hands dirty while learning vehicle maintenance. The name "U.S. Air Force" sparks images in one's mind of airplanes soaring through the sky and fighter pilots executing high-speed maneuvers as they disappear through the clouds to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: EL PASO, Texas The El Paso Processing Center, owned and operated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations, was named the 2024 Program of the Year by the National Commission on Correctional Health Care. This prestigious award is presented each year to a facility program among the 500 jails, prisons and juvenile confineme  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, Oct. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana issued the following news release: Michael Bravo, 27, of Conroe, Texas, George Hartley, 66, of Evansville, have each been sentenced to ten years in federal prison, and Patricia Latouche, 44, of Evansville, has all been sentenced to 140 months in federal prison after each of the defendants pled guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Each of the defendants will also serve five years o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2024: The Justice Department announced today that it secured a settlement agreement (https://www.justice.gov/d9/2024-10/state_farm.pdf) with State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company (State Farm) resolving the department's determination that one of State Farm's corporate offices in Richardson, Texas, violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) when it terminated a worker in retaliatio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued the following news release: * * * Federal review alleges discrimination against 6,123 Black applicants * * * DALLAS - The U.S. Department of Labor and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have entered into a conciliation agreement in which the federal contractor will pay $900,000 in back wages and interest to resolve alleged systemic racial hiring affecting 6,123 Black app  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- 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 a felony warrant by the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. "Assault causing bodily injury is a serious offense," said Port Director Albert Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "The suspect who had been evading arrest was taken into custody without incident following  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas Laredo Sector Border Patrol holds the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month program for October. The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools in Laredo. On Oct. 25, the 11 honorees for October were announced during a ceremony at United South High School. Border Patrol honored 11 recipients   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Training plays a large part in the life of 47th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) firefighters. Whether it's in the classroom studying tactics, preparing equipment, or visiting the simulators to train against actual fire, the experience gained in practice helps save lives in real-world emergencies. One of the primary facilities where firefighters train is the aircraft simulator, a larg  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Maj. Brian Thompson assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Center Headquarters Support Company during a change of command ceremony on Oct. 10, 2024, at the McArthur Prade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray, MEDCoE commanding general, presided over the ceremony. Thompson comes to the position from the   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence is inviting local families to host soldiers for Thanksgiving. For many soldiers, this will be their first major holiday away from their homes and family. This event offers an opportunity for the community to host soldiers at their home for Thanksgiving Day. Registration is now open and runs through Nov. 1,  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Medical Education and Training Campus, in conjunction with the Navy Medical Training Support Center, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, and Air Force 59th Training Group, hosted the first-ever collaborative Military Medicine Career Fair/Recruiting Event at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Oct  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Keiana Holleman The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is kicking off the holiday season with its Toy Book sweepstakes, giving away more than $3,700 in trending toys and games to military kids worldwide. From Oct. 25 through Nov. 27, authorized shoppers 18 and older can enter to win one of 80 prizes: * BMW 4-in-1 Red Push Car - (five prizes - $148.95 each) * I. Joe Classified Series 60th   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: As family and friends found their seats in the bleachers, 36 soon-to-be-Airmen marched inside, signed their names and officially became naturalized U.S. citizens on Oct. 9 at the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Before the trainees headed back outside to prepare for the Coining Ceremony, a milestone in Basic Military Training gr  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: As family and friends found their seats in the bleachers, 36 soon-to-be-Airmen marched inside, signed their names and officially became naturalized U.S. citizens on Oct. 9 at the 37th Training Wing. "Welcome to the team!" Marsh said. "The Air Force has taken great care of me, and I know it will do the same for you." Marsh continued, encouraging the trainees to take advantage of ever  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: It's Mission Monday! Meet Richard Mathews, deputy director of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Facility Engineering Directorate. He supports the Department of the Air Force military construction mission and is responsible for worldwide design and construction execution of $28 billion military construction and facility sustainment, restoration and  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: By Sarah Gauvin, DCMA Public Affairs FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. - The Defense Contract Management Agency Special Programs Mission Support Operations office recently held a workshop at the agency's headquarters here July 16-18.Thirty-five workshop attendees from Maryland, Texas, Virginia, and California received training for key MSO responsibilities, shared best practices, established new processes, gained insig  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. The 56th Medical Group conducted a point of dispensing exercise Oct. 9 to 11, 2024, at the Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The exercise aimed to enhance the health and readiness of personnel by providing Airmen easy access to flu vaccinations, crucial for preventing influenza and its related health complications, while also ensuring the 56th MDG's ability t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In the sweltering summer heat, 31 Defenders trekked up the rigorous route for their graduation ruck. Sixty-five-year-old Jiffy Helton-Sarver marches near the front, carrying a guidon commemorating her fallen son, Security Forces Officer 1st Lt. Joseph Helton. 1st Lt. Joseph D. Helton Jr. is pictured on patrol in southern Baghdad in 2009. Helton died Sept. 8, 2009, of wounds sustaine  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Every year, the National Day of the Deployed is held on Oct. 26. This day allows us to honor those service members who are currently deployed abroad and acknowledges the sacrifices of military families during the deployment. Currently, there are numerous military and civilians deployed worldwide. How can you show your support? Host a vigil or ceremo  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the United States Air Force's readiness for the Great Power Competition, the Secretary of the Air Force directed the Air Education and Training Command and development-focused components across the Air Force to reshape. The reshaping of institutional development functions under a single command is a critical comp  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Jean Graves FORT JOHNSON, La. -- Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital proudly recognizes the achievements of Spc. Andrew Wesbrock, an occupational therapy specialist at the Joint Readiness Training Readiness and Fort Johnson, Louisiana who recently earned civilian credentials through the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy. Wesbrock, a self-proclaimed Army brat, enlisted in the infantry rig  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas Mientras la comunidad fronteriza entre Estados Unidos y Mexico observa el feriado del Dia de los Muertos, los funcionarios de Aduanas y Proteccion Fronteriza de los EE. UU. Que representan los puertos de entrada de la Oficina Regional de Laredo advierten al publico viajero que ciertos articulos agricolas utilizados en las decoraciones navidenas estan p  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Building 100, also known as the Taj, is illuminated at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Oct. 18, 2024. The Taj is lit purple in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, bringing awareness to an issue that impacts civilian and military communities regardless of age, socio-economic status, sexual orientation, gender, race, religion,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: PRESIDIO, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Presidio port of entry apprehended a male 20-year-old U.S. citizen on October 20. He was being sought for manslaughter by the Midland, Texas police department following a grand jury indictment. The apprehension was made when the man arrived from Mexico as a passenger in a vehicle. CBP office  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: PRESIDIO, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Presidio port of entry seized 20.6 pounds of cocaine October 20. A personal use amount of methamphetamine was also seized during the encounter. "CBP officers working at the Presidio port remain vigilant in their efforts to stop any contraband that individuals attempt to move through this fac  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: TRICARE Open Season begins Monday, Nov. 11 that's just a few weeks away. If you're a TRICARE beneficiary, this is the time when you can enroll in a health plan or change health plans for coverage that starts Jan. 1, 2025. You can make these changes through Tuesday, Dec. 10. "TRICARE Open Season is your chance to review your options and make any chang  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: During National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command recognizes that the first step to "secure our world" is to identify the importance of using strong passwords. As this task gets more complex, with newer technologies available to attackers, we also want to recognize the importance of managing them with a   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, an important time to understand the significance of protecting our digital lives. As we become increasingly reliant on technology, the need to safeguard our personal and professional information is more critical than ever. Mobile devices, in particular, hold a wealth of sensitive data that requires robust pro  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Brooke Army Medical Center's Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care, Maternal Child, and Pediatric departments held a special perinatal and pediatric loss remembrance ceremony on Oct. 18 outside the hospital's Garden Entrance. "For many gathered here today, it has only been days, weeks, or months since we experienced the loss of a precious child,"   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Team Sheppard welcomed Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, his wife, Maureen and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, AETC command chief, Oct. 16-17, 2024. Robinson and Bickley witnessed multiple programs and initiatives in action across the installation, focused on transforming technical and pilot training to meet the challenges of Great Power C  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Team Sheppard welcomed Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of the Air Education and Training Command, his wife, Maureen and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, AETC command chief, Oct. 16-17, 2024. Robinson and Bickley witnessed multiple programs and initiatives in action across the installation, focused on transforming technical and pilot training to meet the challenges of Great Power C  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two Assistant U.S. Attorneys will lead the efforts of the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Southern District of Texas (SDTX) in connection with early voting in Texas, which runs through Nov. 1, and the upcoming Nov. 5 general election, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Civil Chief Daniel Hu has been appointed to serve as the election officer for civil matters,  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: An Eagle Pass woman, who had served as a police detective, was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 120 months in prison for her role in a conspiracy to harbor undocumented noncitizens for a human smuggling organization (HSO). According to court documents, Hazel Eileen Diaz, 54, rented out multiple properties she owned in Eagle Pass to assist in harboring undocu  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 22-year-old man has been taken into custody in connection to the fentanyl overdose death of a Houston resident, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Law enforcement arrested Cole Martin Millsap Oct. 23. He is set to make his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Dena Hanovice Palermo at 2 p.m. "The victim in this case had just completed rehabilita  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Killeen man was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 264 months in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to attempt to import 7.86 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States from Mexico. According to court documents, Joshua Ruben Olivencia, 34, and other co-defendants were arrested at a hotel in Del Rio on Aug. 1, 2020, after an investigation r  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 46-year-old man has been sentenced for possession with the intent to distribute meth, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Daniel Rodriguez pleaded guilty April 2. U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo has now ordered Rodriguez to serve 360 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release. In handing down the sent  more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2024: A New Mexico man was sentenced in federal court today to life in prison for four counts related to his role as the leader of a transnational criminal organization with ties to the Sinaloa Drug Cartel. According to court documents, Alex Barraza aka Smiley, 36, of Albuquerque, was the leader of the Barraza Drug Trafficking Organization (DTO), which was   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 52-year-old Stafford resident has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Kristen Fenrick admitted the fraud was in connection to false applications through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Programs provided through the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 55-year-old Mexican national residing in Houston has been sentenced following her conviction of conspiracy to import and possession with intent to deliver meth, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. A federal jury in Laredo deliberated for less than two hours before returning the guilty verdict Feb. 8, 2023, against Ana Maria Pena-Gutierrez following a two-day  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2024: A Dallas pharmacy owner who routinely billed insurance companies for headache sprays, pain creams, and scar creams never dispersed to patients was sentenced Tuesday afternoon to 10 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Ivor Jallah, 37, was indicted in November 2020 and pleaded guilty in Ju  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Three Houston-area residents have been sent to prison following their convictions of possessing with intent to distribute 777 kilograms of meth, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Eduardo Figueroa Jr., 29, Cleveland, and Cynara Lucia Sarmiento, 26, Conroe, pleaded guilty March 22, 2023. Marlon Deon Martin, 31, Conroe, pleaded guilty March 21, 2023. U.S. Dis  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 46-year-old Aransas Pass resident has pleaded guilty to smuggling Dong Tao chickens into the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. In August 2023, Jennifer Mayo had illegally smuggled 60 Dong Tao chicken eggs into the United States from Vietnam and Cambodia. She was also attempting to hatch them at her home in Ingleside. Although Mayo i  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: More than 10,000 service members, military retirees and their family members attended the Joint Base San Antonio Military Retiree Appreciation Day at Brooke Army Medical Center at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston on Oct. 19. The annual event featured more than 80 services, with representatives available to provide health screenings, information, and activities.  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: It's almost time for TRICARE Open Season, which begins Nov. 11. That means it's also time to check your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System and make sure it's current. You should do this as soon as possible. There will be limitations for beneficiaries from Oct. 25 to Dec. 31. The first impact will be Oct. 25-27, when th  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: A Texas couple was sentenced to prison after they were previously convicted of assaulting law enforcement and other charges during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. Their 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. Mark Middleton, 55,   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman set high expectations for the graduating class of enlisted Guardians and Airmen during a Basic Military Training ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in San Antonio on Oct. 17. This marked the first time Saltzman has presided over a BMT graduation ceremony since becoming CSO. He w  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Your health is your most valuable asset. Preventive care plays a vital role in maintaining it. Preventive care refers to health screenings, exams, and other services that can diagnose and treat health problems early. In some cases, getting these exams can stop health problems before they start. With TRICARE, you have access to a wide range of prevent  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: 2nd Lt. Jakob Stone never thought he'd be living out more than one dream but now he's doing just that, in an unexpected way. "Growing up, it had always been my dream to become a fighter pilot," said Stone, a Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training (ENJJPT) student. "But I was also passionate about playing soccer." From an early age, Stone was fascinated with aviation. "I was often atten  more