JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs offices throughout Joint Base San Antonio now use the PA Productivity Portal, or P3, to submit work orders for photographic, video, audio, graphics, and editorial support. These services can now be requested at https://safpa.appianportalsgov.com/request/page/request. This replaces the submission of the Air Force   more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Christopher Wilson, 10th Air Force Public Affairs NAS JRB FORT WORTH, Texas -- The 301st Fighter Wing celebrated a milestone Saturday, Nov. 2, with a ceremony marking the arrival of its first F-35A Lightning II, officially positioning the wing as the Air Force Reserve's first stand-alone F-35 unit. This attainment marks a pivotal development in the 10th Air Force's combat capabilities and emphasizes  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Col. Peter Lee, commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing, joined industry experts on a panel to discuss the trends, successes, and challenges facing the military training pipeline ecosystem. The panel, moderated by retired Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Rock, former Inspector General of the Air Force, was part of the Military Flight Training Summit, hosted by t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, 19th Air Force commander, participated in a panel discussion on the future of U.S.and Italian Air Force training at the annual Military Flight Training Summit October 29, at the Westin Hotel San Antonio, Texas. Alongside Brig. Gen. Edi Turco, Air Education and Training Command Italian Air Force chief of staff, Kreuder emphasized the importance of readiness   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 37th Training Wing third quarter awards ceremony was held in the Defense Language Institute English Learning Center auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Oct. 25. Congratulations to the Warhawks who won in their respective categories: Junior Enlisted Category: Senior Airman Yevgeniy Sosnovskiy, 37th Training Group Noncommi  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Thomas Collins relinquished command of the 43rd Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. William Parrott on Oct. 23, 2024, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. As a command pilot with more than 3,500 total hours in the T-37B and F-16C,   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Thomas Collins relinquished command of the 43rd Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. William Parrott on Oct. 23, 2024, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. As a command pilot with more than 3,500 total hours in the T-37B and F-16C, culminating as an instructor and   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 82nd Mission Support Group recently conducted a Mission Ready Airman exercise to strengthen training and readiness in response to evolving operational demands. The exercise is designed to evaluate the MRA concept in a contested environment while supporting core mission essential tasks. This exercise simulated various operational challenges, enhancing readiness across multiple dom  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, delivered the keynote address at the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement Military and Flight Training Summit on Oct. 29. The annual military flying training conference brings together a community of over 350 flight training program managers, instructo  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, delivered the keynote address at the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement Military and Flight Training Summit, Oct. 29. The annual military flying training conference brings together a community of over 350 flight training program managers, instructors, industry leaders and subject ma  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Against a backdrop steeped in rich aviation history, Air Education and Training Command staff directors and civic leaders, representing organizations from throughout AETC, culminated their visit Oct. 24 with a staff ride at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, offering greater insight into the evolution of  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Against a backdrop steeped in rich aviation history, Air Education and Training Command staff directors and civic leaders, representing organizations from throughout AETC, culminated their visit here Oct. 24 with a staff ride at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, offering greater insight into the evolution of flying training and warfighting from World War I to the modern era.   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: 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

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command 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 throughout the Air Force. "The SIF Marke  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force officials selected 503 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. The average overall score for those selected was 402.81. Selectees' average time in grade was 3.16 years and time in  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- Air Force officials selected 503 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. The average overall score for those selected was 402.81. Selectees' average time in grade was 3.16 years and time in service   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey, IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, and 16 civic leaders from the Greater San Antonio area, conducted a civic leader tour to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and March Air Reserve Base, Calif., on Oct. 23-24. The tour included a host mission brief at the 433rd AW here, where Jeffrey explained the complexity of the airlift mission   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey, IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, and 16 civic leaders from the Greater San Antonio area, conducted a civic leader tour to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and March Air Reserve Base, Calif., on Oct. 23-24. The tour included a host mission brief at the 433rd AW here, where Jeffrey explained the complexity of the airlift mission the reserve wing executes. He emp  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Chris Ward Military shoppers will have greater flexibility in making returns during a busy time of year as the Army & Air Force Exchange Service extends its return policy for the holidays. Under the extended policy, shoppers have until Jan. 31 to return items purchased in-store or at ShopMyExchange.com from Nov. 1 through Dec. 24. "With the hustle and bustle of the holidays, it can be easy  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: By Kelly Appelman, U.S. Army Installation Management Command Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The success of Army installations worldwide relies upon an ecosystem of relationships, said Lt. Gen. Omar Jones, IMCOM commanding general. "Our relationships we have with community partners, with chambers of commerce, and with industry make our installations successfu  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By T. T. Parish Family, friends, colleagues, and teammates joined U.S. Army Maj. Andrea Mountney, a military deputy project manager with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, for her promotion to lieutenant colonel during the ceremony here, Fort Detrick, Maryland, Nov. 1, 2024. USAMMDA, the DoD's premier developer of world-class military medical capabilities, develops, delivers, and fields critical   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Discussing matters related to finances is crucial for the future well-being of service members. That is why the Army offers comprehensive support and resources to enhance financial readiness for both Soldiers and their Families. The Army is promoting responsible spending, implementing effective budgeting strategies and addressing the challenge of foo  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In a heartfelt and historic ceremony, U.S. Army South inducted Doug Sanders into its prestigious Hall of Honor at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Oct. 18. The USARSOUTH Hall of Honor is a means to remember and recognize Soldiers, Civilians, and military organizations who have made a significant contribution or impact in Latin Americ  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- 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 Presidio Port Director Benito Reyes Jr. was formally sworn into office November 7 at a CBP change of command ceremony. Family, friends, colleagues, and local dignitaries gathered as Mr. Reyes recited the oath of office during a ceremony at the Presidio Activity Center. "My goal is to enhance collaboration with the c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: MARFA, Texas The U.S. Border Patrol in the Big Bend Sector has improved border security operations with the recent deployment of two additional Autonomous Surveillance Towers (ASTs). The latest installations, completed earlier this month, mark an expansion in monitoring capabilities. These solar-powered towers, equipped with advanced long-range sensors, including ni  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 5, 2024, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Texas - First Quarter 2024": * * * From December 2023 to March 2024, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Texas were 638,289, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 610,710, the U.S. Bureau of  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 4, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area - September 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.8 percent in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK, Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistan  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 4, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Houston Metropolitan Area - September 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.6 percent in Houston-The Woodlands, TX, Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assist  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- 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 $399,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action. "Our frontline CBP officers successfully utilized their training, experience and high tech tools to detect and interdict this significant quantity of cocaine in the pass  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers conducting outbound operations at World Trade Bridge recently seized more than 41 pounds of THC products hidden within a commercial shipment. "Officers conducting outbound operations demonstrated exceptional effort in successfully disrupting this smuggling attempt," said Port Direc  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: As we enter November, U.S. Army South proudly joins the nation in recognizing National Family Caregivers Month. This annual observance is dedicated to honoring the tireless efforts of caregivers who provide essential support to their loved ones, often sacrificing their own needs for the well-being of others. For Soldiers, civilians, and family members  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: With 2025 just around the corner, you may be starting to consider your family's health needs for next year. There may be changes to your TRICARE health plan costs starting Jan. 1, 2025. Depending on your plan, these costs may include enrollment fees, premiums, cost-shares, and copayments. Note: TRICARE costs may change each year based on the law, the   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Col. Peter Lee, commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing, joined industry experts on a panel to discuss the trends, successes, and challenges facing the military training pipeline ecosystem. The panel, moderated by retired Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Rock, former Inspector General of the Air Force, was part of the Military Flight Training Summit, hosted by the Institute for Defense and Gove  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. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin remains fully focused on the Air Force's plans to reoptimize for the Great Power Competition. During the Air Force Materiel Command Senior Leader Conference at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on Oct. 28, 2024, Allvin highlighted the significance of integrating various airpower assets and functions   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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Department of Defense (DoD) announced today the award of a contract in the amount of $6,514,697.51 to Hughes Network Systems, LLC for the development of an Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) prototype at Fort Bliss, Texas. Open RAN offers DoD greater choice, resiliency, and innovation. The 5G Open RAN prototype equipment will be installed on Fort Bliss to operate a temporary network for evaluation purposes, wh  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 56th Airlift/Tanker Association Symposium gathered Air Force and Joint Force leaders, civic leaders, industry representatives and more than 1,000 current and former Airmen from Oct. 31 to Nov. 3, 2024, to underscore the critical role of the U.S. Air Force in a rapidly shifting global landscape. With a focus on reoptimizing for Great Power Competit  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: "The most challenging aspect of being a caregiver is balancing everything within the limited hours in a day," said Chief Warrant Officer 2 Lawanda Lathan, a human resources technician with Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South. This sentiment captures the daily reality of Lathan's life, where she juggles the demands of military serv  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

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-574) on Nov. 5, 2024: * * * Re: Network Change Certification Received Frontier Southwest Inc dba Frontier Communications of Texas (Frontier), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet site, as required by section 51.329(a)(2) of t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Analytical Food Laboratories Inc.: * * * To: Ms. Shannon Colleen Villanueva, Chief Executive Officer, Analytical Food Laboratories, Inc., 860 Greenview Drive, Grand Prairie, TX 75050, United States Dear Ms. Villanueva: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your contract testing laboratory, Analytical Food Laboratories, Inc., FEI 3005057567  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: As flu season reaches its peak, staying healthy and preventing the spread of illness is more important than ever. Whether at home or work, taking precautions can help avoid getting sick and protect those around you. One of the most effective ways to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated. Senior Airman Renee York, 97th Healthcare Operations Squadron immunizations technician, discus  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 17th Training Wing celebrated the outstanding achievements of the base community during the Commander's Call and the 3rd Quarterly Awards Ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Nov. 1. U.S. Air Force Col. Angelina Maguinness, 17th Training Wing commander, pins a streamer on to the 17th Force Support Squadron guidon staff during the 3rd Quarterly Awards at the Powell Event Center, G  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Twenty-five U.S. Air Force officers were awarded the coveted silver wings as a symbol of their hard work and training during a graduation ceremony held Nov. 1, 2024. Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) is a training program that helps prepare prospective military pilots. Upon completion of the program, graduates earn their silver wings as Air Force aviators. The speaker at the Clas  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

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Col. Shamekia Toliver, 42nd Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Caleb Vaden, 42nd Wing command chief, share a Veterans Day message from Maxwell Air Force Base in Alabama. Veterans Day is an annual federal holiday in the United States observed on November 11th, honoring military veterans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. It coincides with other holidays such as Armi  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Kirk Frady GARMISCH, Germany - More than 300 U.S. military medical leaders, healthcare providers and civilian medical counterparts from across Europe, Africa and the continental United States took part in the 2024 Health and Readiness Symposium held Nov. 5 - 8 in Garmisch, Germany. The primary focus of the symposium was on building excellence in healthcare, innovation, and readiness among U.S. military medical   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Zach Wright It's almost the most wonderful time of year--and MILITARY STAR(R) is making it extra special by paying holiday bills off in full. During the 11th annual Your Holiday Bill Is On Us sweepstakes MILITARY STAR cardmembers will be automatically entered every time they use their card from Nov. 1 through Dec. 31. Five grand-prize winners will have their MILITARY STAR card balance paid  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

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Jean Graves FORT JOHNSON, La. --Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital has increased access to care in the women's clinic for obstetric and gynecological health for Soldiers and Families at the Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Johnson, Louisiana. BJACH welcomes three new medical providers, specializing in gynecology and obstetrics to the women's clinic on the fourth floor of the military medical treatment   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, Nineteenth Air Force commander, toured the 14th Flying Training Wing, 14th Operations Group from Oct. 21-24 for an immersion tour of Undergraduate Pilot Training at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, in preparations for the new T-7A Red Hawk bed down facilities, and to discuss the future of the next generation of pilots.   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. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: PROGRESO, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Progreso Port of Entry last night encountered a man wanted in the Chihuahua, Mexico area on an outstanding felony warrant for aggravated murder in connection with the alleged murder of his wife. "This significant apprehension of a man wanted in Mexico for aggravated murder illustrates the international r  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 16th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, retired Chief Master Sgt. James A. Roy, visited Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., for a meet and greet with Airmen from the 42nd Air Base Wing on Nov. 4, 2024. Attendees gathered at the Maxwell Club to hear Roy share his wealth of experience from 31 years of service in the Air Force, plus another 10 serving as a civilian. "If we stay mi  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In September and October 2024, the 59th Medical Wing hosted a team of five nurses from the Royal Thai Air Force, based at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, a primary care provider for RTAF personnel and the local community. The visiting nurses immersed themselves in the U.S. Air Force's healthcare system, gaining insights into global medical readiness, re  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In September and October 2024, the 59th Medical Wing hosted a team of five nurses from the Royal Thai Air Force, based at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, a primary care provider for RTAF personnel and the local community. The visiting nurses immersed themselves in the U.S. Air Force's healthcare system, gaining insights into global medical readiness, research, and international collabo  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- In September and October 2024, the 59th Medical Wing hosted a team of five nurses from the Royal Thai Air Force, based at Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, a primary care provider for RTAF personnel and the local community. The visiting nurses immersed themselves in the U.S. Air Force's healthcare system, gaining insights into global medical readin  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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), the Air Force's premier Information Warfare Numbered Air Force, welcomed Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall from Oct. 30-31. During the two-day visit, Kendall received mission briefings on Sixteenth Air Force, 616th Operations Center, the 67th and 688th Cyberspace Wing, and saw how each organization integr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Commander regrets to announce the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class David Troutman, assigned to Delta Detachment, Medical Readiness Battalion, Brooke Army Medical Center who passed away on Oct. 24, 2024. To settle the deceased's estate, 1st Lt. Steven Walker, also assigned to the Medical Readiness Battalion, BAMC, has been appointed as the Summary Cou  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 7 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Julie Mitchell The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is rolling out its first Bass Pro Shops' items--just in time for Veterans Day. Bass Pro Shops' best apparel brands for men--including Bass Pro Shops, Cabela's, RedHead, Guidewear and World Wide Sportsman--are now available tax-free at ShopMyExchange.com. The Exchange's price already includes the premier outdoor retailer's 10% Legendary Sa  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal, AFIMSC Public Affairs SAN ANTONIO, Texas - More than 170 leaders from Air and Space Forces installations gathered in San Antonio Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 for the annual Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Mission Support Leadership Summit. With a focus on mission support in Great Power Competition, the summit provided a platform for attend  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: More than 170 leaders from Air and Space Forces installations gathered in San Antonio from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 for the annual Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Mission Support Leadership Summit. With a focus on mission support in Great Power Competition, the summit provided a platform for attendees to learn about AFIMSC initiatives and e  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 49-year-old man has pleaded guilty for his role in a bribery scheme to give kickbacks to a U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) official in exchange for the official's efforts to influence the award of lucrative federal contracts, announced U.S. Attorney Hamdani. Court documents charge Christopher Cassity aka Mac, Glenwood, Maryland, with one count of honest servi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: An internal medicine doctor was convicted last week of accepting more than $200,000 in kickbacks for sending patient samples to particular labs, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Dr. Hector Ubaldo, 60, was indicted in September. After a two-day trial, it took a federal jury just 14 minutes to find him guilty of conspiracy to pa  more

LAREDO, Texas, Nov. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Two Texans have been sentenced for their roles in distributing and conspiring to distribute cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Guillermo Fernando Rojo, 39, Laredo, and Gilbert Zambrano Saldivar, 45, Dallas, each pleaded guilty March 5 and April 4, respectively. U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana has now imposed 120-month-terms of imprisonment for both  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. 8 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Another individual has been sentenced for his role in a Laredo human smuggling conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jesus Aleman-Serrano, 34, Mexican citizen illegally residing in Laredo, and Laredo pleaded guilty May 8. U.S. District Judge Diana Saldana has now imposed a 24-month term of imprisonment for Aleman-Serrano. Not a U.S. citizen, he is ex  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release: A local medical center has paid $14.2 million to settle potential violations of Medicare regulations and the physician self-referral law (commonly known as the Stark Law) related to four outpatient surgery centers located in Dallas County, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. The United States contends that these potential violatio  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

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Since the Department of Air Force announced the establishment of Warrant Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Maj. Nathaniel Roesler, WOTS commandant, and Senior Master Sgt. Jarvis Wilson, the school's Senior Enlisted Leader, have worked to build a school to answer the Great Power Competition call. With help from senior leaders, curriculum developers, and membe  more