RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Sheppard Air Force Base Fire Department recently hosted a unique and heartwarming event called "Sparky's Special Day" during Fire Prevention Week. This inaugural event was designed specifically for children with disabilities who may not be able to participate in the usual fire-prevention activities. "Sparky's Special Day" offered a safe and engaging environment where children fr  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 2 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: HURST, TEXAS, November 1, 2024 -- Retired Army E-4 Specialist Danielle Costly is feeling safe and secure in her home with the help of a $20,000 Housing Assistance for Veterans (HAVEN) grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member Gulf Coast Bank & Trust. Ms.Costly used the funds to replace old windows and a sl  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Human Resources Division's .Net Team has ensured the successful performance of the software application Air Force Personnel Center Secure for more than two years. Under the guidance of the team's Advisory and Assistance Services contractors, AFPC Secure has maintained a perfect record of usage with no failures. During this time, the customer req  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 17th Mission Support Group hosted its Inaugural Battle of the Badges morale-boosting competition between the 17th Security Forces Squadron and the 17th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department to build camaraderie between law enforcement and firefighters at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 28, 2024. Events included a community partner-hosted blood drive prior to an even  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 19th Air Force commander, toured the 14th Flying Training Wing, 14th Operations Group for an immersion tour of Undergraduate Pilot Training at CAFB, preparations for the new T-7A Red Hawk bed down facilities, and to discuss the future of the next generation of pilots, 21-24 October. Kreuder met with instructor pilots who directly develop students and prepa  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Official websites use .mil Secure .mil websites use HTTPS Airmen, members from the Biloxi Bay Area Chamber of Commerce and community leaders stand for the National Anthem during the event at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 30, 2024. The event is designed to exchange information with business and community leaders, and to strengthen Keesler's bond with the local communi  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 340th Flying Training Group held its fall mandatory unit training assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Oct. 17-18, 2024. Col. Anthony Straw, 340th FTG commander, initiated his first commander's call by thanking and recognizing unit personnel for their outstanding dedication and excellence, while also officially introdu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 410th Contracting Support Brigade welcomed its new senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Deaquennette Thomas, in a change of responsibility event held at the Fort Sam Houston Theater on Oct. 24. The ceremony marked the transition of leadership as Command Sgt. Maj. Darlene Riley relinquished her position after three years of dedicated service   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: For the first time in a decade, the 47th Security Forces Squadron kickstarted an augmentee training program, to provide supplemented manpower during periods of increased installation security. The initial group of 11 enlisted personnel set the standards for future Laughlin augmentees during the week-long course, Aug. 19 Aug. 24, 2024. The program allows Laughlin to maintain the s  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Sharita Figueroa has a passion for life and people she infuses in her daily mission to build an inclusive work environment at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. As the equal employment opportunity engagement officer in AFIMSC's Manpower and Personnel Directorate, she is the Center's primary adviser on organizational culture, inclu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 31 -- 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 activated its newly established Task Force Agile Mission Support for the first time to help rapidly recover Air and Space Force installations affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton. Formed this summer, TFAMS is the evolution of AFIMSC's Initial Response Team, which was stood up in 2020 to provid  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force officials selected 503 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,275 eligible for a selection rate of 22.1 percent in the 24E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. Senior Raters and their trusted agents will be granted access to the select lists through the Virtual Enlisted Prom  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force officials selected 503 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,275 eligible for a selection rate of 22.1 percent in the 24E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. Senior Raters and their trusted agents will be granted access to the select lists through the Virtual Enli  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Air Force officials selected 503 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,275 eligible for a selection rate of 22.1 percent in the 24E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities. Senior Raters and their trusted agents will be granted access to the select lists through the Virtual Enlisted Promotion Release, or EPROM  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The sixth annual Leadership Educational Development eXperience conference, hosted by the Curtis E. Lemay Center for Doctrine Development and Education and the Air University Innovation Accelerator, was held at the Eagle Institute in Montgomery, Alabama, Oct. 30, 2024. The talks covered a diverse range of topics from the current state and future of U.S. Air Force Wargames to how artif  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 82nd Training Wing Chaplain Corps recently hosted a conference at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, to introduce Airmanship 200, a groundbreaking curriculum set to launch across Air Education and Training Command bases. The initiative aims to enhance technical training by incorporating critical life skills that will shape Airmen into Air-Minded Warri  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Travis Day In honor of Veterans Day, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service will distribute free challenge coins to those who have served our Nation. PXs and BXs worldwide will hand out the limited-edition coins to Veterans on Monday, Nov. 11, marking the fifth year of the Exchange's coining celebration. "The Exchange is honored to show its gratitude to those who have selflessly served the  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In September, the Department of Defense released a set of initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of service members and their families. The initiatives included, among other things, establishment of health care flexible spending accounts for service members, policy changes to lower the cost of permanent change of station moves, and  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Jean Graves FORT JOHNSON, La. -- Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital welcomes home two of the U.S. Army's newest Expert Field Medical Badge holders to the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana. Second Lt. Isella Wallace, chief of the patient administration division, and Spc. Jacob Babcanec, a physical therapy specialist, at BJACH both earned the coveted award during the EFMB lanes Oct. 22  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 28, 2024, entitled "Consumer Expenditures for the Dallas Metropolitan Area - 2022-2023": * * * Households in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX, metropolitan area spent an average of $76,888 per year in 2022-23, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak n  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 28, 2024, entitled "Consumer Expenditures in the Houston Metropolitan Area - 2022-23": * * * Households in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX, metropolitan area spent an average of $80,170 per year in 2022-23, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirnia  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: After beating breast cancer in 2022, retired Air Force Master Sgt. Danielle Griffith thought she was good until she wasn't. The then-54-year-old was diagnosed with Ductal carcinoma in situ stage 0 breast cancer, which is the earliest stage of breast cancer. She had a lumpectomy and underwent radiation. "I thought everything was good," Griffith said.   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- 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 officers at Brownsville Port of Entry encountered a man wanted in the Washington state area on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a child. "Our frontline CBP officers maintained their vigilance, conducted their examinations and uncovered an outstanding warrant for an alleged sex crim  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- 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 and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged cocaine valued at approximately $608,147 hidden within a 2015 Nissan. "Our CBP officers use multiple enforcement tools when conducting their inspections and their efforts yielded thi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: EAGLE PASS, Texas--U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at Eagle Pass Port of Entry seized more than $2,100,000 in narcotics in a single enforcement action. "This large cocaine seizure in the cargo environment reflects the reality of the drug threat our frontline officers face every day," said Port Director Pete Beattie, Eagle Pa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- 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 $438,000 in mixed narcotics (cocaine and fentanyl) in a single enforcement action. "This mixed narcotics load of cocaine and fentanyl perfectly illustrates the severity of the drug threat our officers face on a daily   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- 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 officers at Pharr International Bridge seized more than $65,000 in unreported currency hidden within a vehicle during an outbound examination. "Our frontline CBP officers utilized their training and experience along with technology in the outbound environment and prevented a significant amount of unreported currency f  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: CHARLOTTE, N.C. Cinergy Entertainment Group, Inc., a Texas corporation operating multiple cinema and entertainment centers around the country, will pay $137,000 and provide other relief to settle a retaliation lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. According to the EEOC's lawsuit, in 2023, a former employee re-applied to   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Hours before dawn, under the veil of a new moon, two figures in military fatigues grapple like Greco-Roman wrestlers within the razor-wire perimeter of the Blue Grass Army Depot in Richmond, Kentucky. Their movements are rigid but discreet, each maneuvering for leverage beneath the orange glow of the floodlights lining the depot's security fence. I  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: DEL RIO, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Del Rio Port of Entry encountered a man wanted on a felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a child. "Protecting the safety of our communities is our top priority, and we will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who pose a threat are held accountable," said Port Director Liliana Flo  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks recently spoke about the Defense Department's commitment to being a world leader in forging sound ethical policies for military use of artificial intelligence. Hicks' remarks were broadcast remotely at the Responsible Artificial Intelligence in Defense Forum in Washington on Oct. 29. "Over the last dozen year  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: EL PASO, Texas Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is an annual multi-cultural two-day celebration that begins on November 1. The traditional celebration gathers families and friends to honor those who have passed. Gravesites are tended to, and altars or shrines are constructed and decorated with candles, food, drinks, candies, and flowers, known as ofrendas (offer  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In January, the Defense Department released the National Defense Industrial Strategy, a first-of-its-kind roadmap detailing priorities for how the department would strengthen the defense industrial base the collection of private sector companies of all sizes responsible for building military hardware and weapons systems. This week, the department re  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Travis Day MILITARY STAR(R) is offering cardmembers exclusive savings in honor of Veterans Day. DALLAS - MILITARY STAR(R) is offering cardmembers exclusive savings in honor of Veterans Day. From Nov. 8 to Nov. 11, cardmembers can enjoy: * Double rewards points on purchases. Earn four points per $1. * 0% and no payments for 90 days on purchases of $149 or more. * An additional 15% off clo  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA's Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice * * * DALLAS, TEXAS (October 29, 2024) -- As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Facilities inspected as part of Pollution Accountability Team enforcement effort following EPA Administrator Regan's Journey to Justice tour of Parishes * * * DALLAS, TEXAS (Oct. 31, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) settled cases of alleged Clean Air Act violations at three facilities in Southern Louisiana as part of the agency's focus on achieving results in communities w  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA's Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice * * * DALLAS, TEXAS (October 29, 2024) -- As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA's Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice * * * DALLAS, TEXAS (October 29, 2024) -- As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Daylight saving time ends Nov. 3. Time will be set back one hour at 2 a.m. to standard time. Beginning in 2007, Congress established that daylight saving time begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. Before then, daylight saving time dates have varied as Congress passed new statutes several times since the Act o  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-494): * * * Re: Copper Retirement Network Change Certification Received Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) involving the retirement of copper has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet site, as requi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-505) on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Re: Copper Retirement Network Change Certification Received Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T) an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) involving the retirement of copper has been provided through its publicly accessible Interne  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Development Features a Master-Planned Community with Support Services in Austin, Texas * * * AUSTIN, TEXAS, October 28, 2024 -- Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), through its member Frost Bank, awarded $1.5 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants to Mobile Loaves & Fishes, a Christian so  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * The Funding Will Create or Rehabilitate 3,571 Housing Units * * * DALLAS, TEXAS, October 29, 2024 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $78.9 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grants to 41 projects in its five-state District of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Me  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: DALLAS, TEXAS, October 29, 2024 - The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) today reported net income of $184.4 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024. In comparison, for the quarters ended June 30, 2024 and September 30, 2023, the Bank reported net income of $187.3 million and $247.7 million, respectively. For the nine months ended  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following member bulletin (No. 2024-35): * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $78.9 million in Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund grants to 41 affordable housing projects through 22 member financial institutions. The grants will create 3,571 new or rehabilitated housing units. The AHP General Fund is  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Episode 16 of Ready, Set, Airlift! featured two highly accomplished female aviators who had historic Air Force careers. Retired Lt. Col. Olga Custodio served 24 years between the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve, during which time she became the first female Hispanic pilot in the U.S. Military. Between her time in uniform and her career as a c  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Episode 16 of Ready, Set, Airlift! featured two highly accomplished female aviators who had historic Air Force careers. Retired Lt. Col. Olga Custodio served 24 years between the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve, during which time she became the first female Hispanic pilot in the U.S. Military. Between her time in uniform and her career as a commercial airline pilot, Custodio  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Julian Hernandez, 433rd Airlift Wing Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Episode 16 of Ready, Set, Airlift! featured two highly accomplished female aviators who had historic Air Force careers. Retired Lt. Col. Olga Custodio served 24 years between the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve, during which time she became the first female Hispanic pilot in the U.S. Military. Between  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas Goodfellow Air Force Base hosted a Resiliency Day that brought together permanent party and technical training students for a full day of activities aimed at boosting morale and building a strong, united force, Oct. 25. The day included a 5K run, a unit culture fair and a variety of activities. U.S. Marines participate in a tug-of-war competition dur  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Are you ready for the TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, "Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes," on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 2-3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live. This online event will help you prepare for the TRICARE Open Season and the new TRICARE contracts.  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Squadron Officer School Preparatory Course 24B, which runs from 16 September to 1 November 2024, includes an unprecedented number of female international students. Almost a quarter of the class is made up of females, the most in any preparatory course. These officers highlight the growing role for women in United States partner nations and aligns with the Department of the Air Forc  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: More than 180,000 airshow goers got an opportunity to see the largest aircraft in the Air Force inventory during the Wings Over Houston Airshow at Ellington Airport Oct. 26-27. Twenty-two Reserve Citizen Airmen assigned to the 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and a C-5M Super Galaxy participated in the eighth largest airshow in   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Diamond Sharp Award, sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council, recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to fulfill the Air Force's mission. RANK/NAME: Tech. Sgt. Wyleeshia N. Meekins UNIT: Special Warfare Training Wing DUTY TITLE: Religious Affairs Specialist Tech. Sgt. Wyleeshia N. Meekins expan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: * * * Agreed Order also Bars Professional from Preparing Tax Returns and Business from Preparing Tax Returns Reflecting Certain "Tax Plans" * * * The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas entered permanent injunctions today against Charles Dombek and The Optimal Financial Group LLC barring them from promoting any tax plan that involves creating or using sham management com  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: A Texas doctor was sentenced today to 10 years and one month in prison and ordered to pay over $34 million in restitution for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare by prescribing durable medical equipment and cancer genetic testing without seeing, speaking to, or otherwise treating patients. According to court documents, Daniel R. Canchola M.D., 54, of Flower Mound, agreed to electronic  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Every Defender's career is outlined with critical responsibilities, whether guarding missiles or granting access through security gates. It requires a high level of leadership skills for any situation they may encounter, even in the classroom. On base, Defenders from the 81st Security Forces Squadron earned the John L. Levitow Award at Airman Leadership School six times since the st  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Culture and Language Center has announced that the Language Enabled Airman Program, or LEAP, has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force Senior Language Authority in partnership with the Commander Air National Guard Readiness Center to board and select Air National Guard members in specific AFSCs into the program. Specifically  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Air Force Culture and Language Center has announced that the Language Enabled Airman Program, or LEAP, has been authorized by the Department of the Air Force Senior Language Authority in partnership with the Commander Air National Guard Readiness Center to board and select Air National Guard members in specific AFSCs into the program. Specifically, 14N Officers and 1A8X2/1NX Enli  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- 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 last night encountered a man wanted in the Laredo area on an outstanding felony warrant for a sex-related offense against a child. "Our frontline CBP officers apprehended yet another person wanted in connection with an outstanding felony warrant for an alleged sex crime involving a ch  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents visited area schools in October for the annual 2024 Red Ribbon Week. During the annual Red Ribbon Week of Oct. 23-31, Laredo Sector Border Patrol Stations presented at area schools. This year's Red Ribbon theme, "Life is A Movie, Film Drug Free, (tm)" students interacted with agents through various presentations tha  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) team discovered an error effecting student pilots' Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). The issue was found when a client made an appointment with M&FRC. The service member specifically wanted to look at the Blended Retirement System (BRS) and his TSP. "We attempted to create his TSP log-in but were unable to do so," said Natanya Watkinson,   more

QUANTICO, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Command issued the following story: By Lance Cpl. Brenna Ritchie, Marine Corps Recruiting Command SAN ANTONIO, Texas -- Marine leaders from across Marine Corps Recruiting Command (MCRC) gathered in San Antonio, Texas, for the Fiscal Year 2025 National Operations and Training Symposium (NOTS) from October 21 - 25, 2024. During NOTS, MCRC leaders participated in command-wide professional development and provided subordinate commands  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Army Staff Sgt. Lucian Adams was one of few men to receive the Medal of Honor in Germany as the Nazi regime crumbled in the last days of World War II. Just months before, Adams singlehandedly took out three machine gun nests and several enemy soldiers while working to reopen supply lines in France. His actions earned him the nation's highest honor for valor and a front-row seat to the war's end. Adams was born on  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Erin Perez JBSA-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS--On Sept. 26, 2024, President Joe Biden signed the "Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" into law. This gold medal recognizes the pilots, crew chiefs and medics who "served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air ambulances." U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (TX) and retired Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady, a Medal of Honor recipient and former Viet  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: On Sept. 26, 2024, President Joe Biden signed the "Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act" into law. This gold medal recognizes the pilots, crew chiefs and medics who "served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air ambulances." U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (Texas) and retired Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady, a Medal of Honor re  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In fiscal 2024, small business experts within the Mission and Installation Contracting Command once again surpassed contracting objectives in every socioeconomic category, marking a decade of consistent achievement. This fiscal year, MICC contracting professionals awarded contract actions to American small businesses totaling more than $3 billion, ac  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: It's Mission Monday! Meet Paul Baldonado, a services facilities programmer for the Air Force Services Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. He and his team in the Capital Improvements Branch, oversee planning, programming, validation and funding of Air Force non-appropriated funds, or NAF, facility projects. They are responsible for ensu  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Travis Day In celebration of National Veterans and Military Family Month, the Department of Defense's largest retailer invites the military community to build meaningful careers by joining the Army & Air Force Exchange Service team. The Exchange offers hiring preference to Veterans and military spouses, with unmatched benefits that include competitive pay, paid vacation and sick leave, and  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In the sweltering summer heat on Aug. 15, 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. Helton-Sarver comes to JBSA-Camp Bullis three times a year to complete a 4-mile r  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: When the topic of military code talkers comes up, many think of the Navajo code talkers of World War II who operated as Marines in the Pacific Theater. This association was bolstered following the 2002 release of the film "Windtalkers," starring Nicholas Cage. While the Navajo Nation contributed immensely to the war effort, other Native American trib  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 1 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The National Credit Union Administration issued three consent orders and one prohibition notice in October 2024. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institution. Consent Orders: * Gloria J. Hall, a former employee of Prairie View Federal Credit Union, Prairie View, Texas * Diane St  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 82nd Training Wing Chaplain Corps recently hosted a conference at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, to introduce Airmanship 200, a groundbreaking curriculum set to launch across Air Education and Training Command bases. The initiative aims to enhance technical training by incorporating critical life skills that will shape Airmen into Air-Minded Warri  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Chris Ward New MILITARY STAR(R) cardmembers can enjoy new features and new savings. From Oct. 31 to Nov. 7, shoppers who open and use a new MILITARY STAR account will receive 15% off all purchases made the first day instead of the usual 10% first-day discount. This limited-time offer comes as MILITARY STAR is debuting its new card, which now has convenient features such as tap-to-pay, dig  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Command teams from across the Naval Medical Forces Development Command Region came together to improve processes and propose innovative ideas to better develop and deliver naval medical forces to the U.S. Navy at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from Oct. 22-23, 2024. "I wanted to bring all the command teams together and remind them ho  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 2 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Keiana Holleman OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE - The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Governor Jim Pillen, the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs (NDVA) and military leaders welcomed a new resource center for local service members, family members, and military veterans at a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 31. The Exchange partnered with the Nebraska Department of Veterans' Affairs (NDVA) to p  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is looking for approximately 400 host families to share Thanksgiving Day festivities with trainees who are currently in training and away from home during the holidays. Volunteer families must be within one hour of the San Antonio metro area. This year's participants are in the sixth and sev  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is looking for approximately 400 host families to share Thanksgiving Day festivities with trainees who are currently in training and away from home during the holidays. Volunteer families must be within one hour of the San Antonio metro area. This year's participants are in the sixth and seventh week of basic training inclu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In a career spanning three decades, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Graves has worn many hats. From serving in leadership roles of platoons through major commands such as U.S. Army South, and even in the distinguished halls of the Pentagon, Graves' journey through the Army has been defined by one consistent mission developing the next generation of leaders.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department's armed services branches recruited 12.5% more people in fiscal year 2024 than in the year prior despite a challenging and disinterested recruiting market. While speaking at a multiservice panel on 2025 recruiting issues at the Pentagon earlier this week, Director of Military Accession Policy Katie Helland said that the services  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Defense Department's armed services branches recruited 12.5% more people in fiscal year 2024 than in the year prior despite a challenging and disinterested recruiting market. While speaking at a multiservice panel on 2025 recruiting issues at the Pentagon earlier this week, Director of Military Accession Policy Katie Helland said that the services increased the number of recruits  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENTON, Texas Revised Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in all communities and incorporated areas of Lafourche Parish, Louisiana. Property owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community resid  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: Today, Secretary Cardona joined President Biden for an event celebrating Executive Order (EO) 14214, establishing the first-ever White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) alongside close to two dozen champions for these institutions. President Biden and Vice President Harris also announced nearly $19 million in  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 82d Training Wing Chaplain Corps recently hosted a conference to introduce Airmanship 200, a groundbreaking curriculum set to launch across Air Education and Training Command bases. The initiative aims to enhance technical training by incorporating critical life skills that will shape Airmen into Air-Minded Warriors, prepared for both professional and personal challenges. Col.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: As Halloween approaches, everyone should prepare for a safe evening in addition to preparing to hit the streets for sweets. When driving in any neighborhood on Halloween, between the hours of 5 and 9 p.m., slow down and stay alert. Children are excited and may move in unpredictable ways. They may also be wearing costumes with low visibility. Tips f  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Each deployment rotation at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations typically consists of several Air Force reservists and guardsmen activated to a full-time status. This requires many to step away from their families and civilian careers to take part in AFMAO's mission but allows for a wide array of unique personalities, perspectives and skill sets am  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: BOSTON A Texas man pleaded guilty yesterday to a drug conspiracy involving the distribution of oxycodone pills across Southeastern Massachusetts and beyond. Christan Russell, 33, of Tomball, Texas pleaded guilty in federal court in Boston to conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute oxycodone pills and structuring cas  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: A high-volume drug trafficker operating out of a Dallas motel room pleaded guilty today to federal drug and gun charges, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Kenan Bernard Allen, aka "King," 38, was charged via criminal complaint in April 2023 and indicted the following month. He pleaded guilty Thursday to one cou  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: The leader of a human smuggling organization (HSO) was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 360 months in federal prison on Wednesday. According to court documents, Roberto Galeas-Mejia, 48, of Honduras, led a San Antonio-based HSO, overseeing activities that included the transportation and harboring of undocumented noncitizens and the coordinati  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Granbury man was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 280 months in prison for his participation in a conspiracy to attempt to import 7.86 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States from Mexico and for felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, David Ray Coplin, 35, and other co-defendants were arrested at a hotel in Del Rio on Aug  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: A Fort Worth man on a deferred adjudication for dealing the heroin that killed a 21-year-old in 2013 has been charged with federal gun crimes, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District Leigha Simonton. Brennan Trainor Rodriguez, 33, was charged Wednesday in a two-count indictment alleging illegal possession of a machinegun and illegal receipt o  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas announces its implementation of a newly revised national policy detailing the circumstances under which a company will be considered to have made a voluntary self-disclosure (VSD) of misconduct to the USAO, announced U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton. The Department-wide USAO VSD policy, which was initially anno  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A New Braunfels man pleaded guilty in a federal court in San Antonio to one count of attempt to receive firearm to use to commit a felony. According to court documents, Cameron Darrick Peterson, 20, began planning mass shootings since November 2022. On Jan. 4, 2024, Peterson attempted to purchase a 12-gauge shotgun from a New Braunfels pawn shop. He completed the r  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Nigerian man was sentenced today to more than 26 years in prison for conning prospective homeowners and others out of down payments using a "man-in-the-middle" email phishing and spoofing attack, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Kolade Akinwale Ojelade, a 34-year-old Nigerian national living abroad in Leicester, was indicted  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: Dr. Tony Jacob, an optometrist who operated a network of optometry practices in Central Texas, has agreed to pay the United States and the State of Texas $1,055,379.96 to resolve allegations under the Federal False Claims Act and the Texas Health Care Program Fraud Prevention Act. Under the terms of the settlement, the United States will receive $922,071.59 and the State  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Port Arthur convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for firearms and drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Jacob Jermaine Alpough, 42, pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession with intent to distribute cocaine and was sentenced to 78 months in federal pris  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Twelve alleged cocaine dealers we arrested in Lubbock last week, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Eleven of the defendants made their initial appearances Monday before U.S. Magistrate Judge Amy Burch. Those charged in a 17-count indictment unsealed today include: * Esteban Renee Garcia, charged with conspi  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two individuals have been sentenced to prison for their roles in an extensive human smuggling conspiracy involving Cartel del Noreste (CDN), announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Laredo resident Francisco Suarez, 20, and Luis Daniel Segura Guzman, 26, a Mexican citizen residing in Laredo. Suarez pleaded guilty Dec. 20, 2023, and Jan. 18, respectively. U.S. Dist  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: The Department of Justice joined the Netherlands, Belgium, Eurojust and other partners in announcing an international disruption effort against the current version of RedLine Infostealer, one of the most prevalent infostealers in the world that has targeted millions of victim computers, and the closely-related META Infostealer. The Justice Department, FBI, Naval Crimin  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 43-year-old man has been sentenced for importing meth, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Arnulfo Hinojosa Jr. pleaded guilty Aug. 1. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now ordered Hinojosa to serve 135 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by three years of supervised release. At the hearing, the court heard additional evidence that   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: General officers and senior noncommissioned officers of the U.S. Army Reserve met last month at Fort Liberty to discuss how they would conduct large-scale mobilization efforts in defense of the U.S. or in response to natural disasters. As tensions with near-peer military rivals continue to escalate across the globe, the need for effective mobilizatio  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: If you're enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program, your TDP monthly premiums will decrease for coverage effective Nov. 1. These new rates will remain in effect until Feb. 28, 2025. "TDP premium rates change periodically," said Douglas Elsesser, a program analyst with the Dental Program Section of the TRICARE Health Plan at the Defense Health Agency. "  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: A Texas man was found guilty today of two felony offenses, including carrying a firearm onto Capitol grounds, and two misdemeanor offenses, during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential e  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: A Texas man was convicted today of felony and misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. A federal jury found William Patrick Sarsf  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: HOUSTON VibraLife of Katy, LLC, a rehabilitation and assisted living facility in Katy, Texas, will pay $80,000 and furnish other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) disability discrimination and retaliation lawsuit, the federal agency announced today. According to the lawsuit, VibraLife hired an employee with a sleep disorder for a night shift position. The j  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 25 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks at a campaign event at Shell Energy Stadium: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Kelly and Beyonce! (Applause.) Hey, Texas! (Applause.) Oh, it's good to be back in Texas. (Applause.) Thank you all. Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, everybody. Thank you for being here this evening. Can we hear it for Ms. Tina Knowles? (Applause.) For Ms. Kelly? (Applause.) And Beyonce? (Applause.) What a warm Texas welcom  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Oct. 30, 2024: * * * President Biden and Vice President Harris Announce New Actions and Investments to Advance Educational and Economic Opportunity for Latino Communities Across the Country Today, President Biden will ceremonially sign Executive Order (EO) 14124, establishing the White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity Through Hispanic-Serving Institutions (  more