JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force has launched the Squadron Innovation Fund (SIF) Marketplace, a new initiative aimed at revolutionizing how innovation is funded and fostered across the service. The marketplace is a virtual platform designed to empower Airmen to actively develop and support innovative ideas to address operational challenges and improve processes througho  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. ACSBR-021) on Sept. 12, 2024, by Douglas Conway entitled "State Health Insurance Coverage: 2013, 2019 and 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION Health insurance coverage is an important measure of our nation's overall well-being as it provides greater access to medical care, protection from unexpected costs, and more economic stability for individuals and families. At the same time, health coverage   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Representatives from 17 member armies and three special observer armies of the Conference of American Armies (CAA) gathered in Miami for the CAA Specialized Conference, taking place through Nov. 7. During a welcome reception on Nov. 3, Maj. Gen. Philip Ryan, U.S. Army South commander and the president of the specialized conference, stressed the import  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 42nd Air Base Wing named U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cruz Chavez, 42nd Comptroller Squadron financial operations technician, "Crusader of the Month" for his exceptional service and leadership at the 42nd CPTS. The wing's Crusader of the Month highlight recognizes outstanding members who contribute significant efforts toward Team Maxwell's mission, vision and priorities. Ch  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: A prototype F-16 Fight Falcon cockpit collapsible ladder for agile combat employment and contingency operations emerged as the 2024 Spark Tank winner following presentation and judging at the Pentagon on Oct. 30. Spark Tank is the flagship competition in which innovators from across the Department of the Air Force pitch their ideas to a panel of top l  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Keiana Holleman Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can glam up their looks and beautify their skincare and makeup routines with complimentary makeovers and demonstrations at the Exchange's Beauty Wonderland event on Nov. 16. Exchange stores will host the event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving military shoppers a chance to participate in giveaways and learn more about beauty, fragrance  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: SCHAUMBURG, Ill. This weekend, the SCOPE Logistics and Supply Chain Summit brought together industry leaders to share insights and best practices for navigating modern supply chains. Brig. Gen. Tomika Seaberry, commanding general of the 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command in San Antonio, Texas, engaged with corporate executives from sectors such as information technology and manufa  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Kirk Frady SEMBACH, Germany - Born to a Lebanese father and a Greek/Turkish mother, Hussein Hamdan's childhood was spent in the vibrant neighborhoods of Beirut, Lebanon and Izmir, Turkey. During this time, he developed a love for languages. Hamdan had always dreamed of moving to the United States and becoming an American citizen. In 1999, at the age of 17, he finally got his wish. After graduating from a French  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announced fiscal year (FY) 2025 financial assistance opportunities for landowners through the Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP). While the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) accepts easement applications on a continuous basis, applications for the 20  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: November is designated as National Native American Heritage Month. This observance commemorates the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. It is during this month we acknowledge the vast achievements of America's original indigenous people. What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recogniti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 6, 2024: Last week, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24) and Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19), members of the House Committee on Ways and Means, introduced the Enhancing Hospice Oversight and Transparency Act to restore integrity in the hospice benefit. The bill will increase transparency of data and selection processes, reduce payment for non-compliance, and boost public awareness of data reporti  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Ten defendants have been convicted in federal court for their participation in an identity theft and fraud ring based out of Columbia, South Carolina with victims in at least South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Texas, Georgia, Virginia, Missouri, and New York. The following defendants have been convicted of the following offenses: * Ronda Weston, a/k/a   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall highlighted air mobility force's growing role in Great Power Competition in his keynote address during the Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium on Nov. 1 in Grapevine, Texas. "If I can point to one change that I've personally experienced, it might be increased appreciation for our nation's air mobility capabili  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement on Nov. 6, 2024: * * * U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the results of the Presidential election: "Congratulations to President Trump on his historic victory. Texans have made their voices heard and have had enough of Democrats' failed policies and absent leadership. Faced with higher costs for just about everything, a wide-open southern border, and a lagging economy that doesn't  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A San Antonio woman was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to five years of probation and six months of home confinement for health care fraud. According to court documents, Lucinda Perez, 57, had been a licensed professional counselor since 2003 and worked as a sole practitioner performing home visits beginning in 2011. From no later than April 2015 throu  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Jasper convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Larry Buckley, 44, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and being a felon in possession of a firearm and was sentenced to 262 months in federal  more

LAREDO, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two individuals have been sentenced for their roles in a Laredo human smuggling conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Laredo resident Carlos Alberto Gonzalez, 23, and his sister Erika Yazbett Mendoza-Gonzalez, 36, a Mexican citizen illegally residing in Laredo, both pleaded guilty July 8. U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo has now imposed a  more