JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Education and Training Command recently lost a family member when a loose tow hitch detached from a vehicle and became a deadly projectile. The object broke through the windshield of the trailing vehicle, instantly killing the young passenger. "This heartbreaking tragedy serves as a stark reminder how unsecured items and debris on the road can le  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is pleased to announce the results of the 2024 election for four positions on the Bank's Board of Directors (Board), which consisted of one member director seat in Louisiana, two-member director seats in Texas and an independent director seat. Each seat has a four-year term commencing January 1, 2025,  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Mosher, 335th Training Squadron instructor, left, and Airman 1st Class Alex Van Voorhis, 338th Training Squadron student, center, instructs an Airman with the 81st Mission Support Group to construct a portable mast platform during a Bracer Forge scenario on Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, Oct. 25, 2024. The 338th TRS developed and executed the   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 56th Air Refueling Squadron from Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma made history by debuting the world's first KC-46 Pegasus demo team at The Wings and Warriors Fly-In at San Marcos, Texas, Nov. 9, 2024. The team, representing the newest generation of air refueling capabilities, took center stage to showcase the KC-46's unique features and the evolution of the Air Force's tanker fle  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- 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 is using a board game and data-driven outcomes to prepare installation and mission support Airmen to successfully conduct agile combat employment operations in contested environments. Kingfish ACE, the Department of the Air Force table-top strategy game, is the centerpiece of learning for AFIMSC a  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: In a significant achievement for AFROTC Detachment 755 at the University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras, seven cadets are the recipients of $20,000 each in scholarship awards to pursue their private pilot license through the AFROTC "You Can Certify" program. An additional four cadets have each received $5,000 scholarships as part of the AFROTC "You Can Fly" program, marking the largest   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Joe Bela, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is using a board game and data-driven outcomes to prepare installation and mission support Airmen to successfully conduct agile combat employment operations in contested environments. Kingfish ACE, the Department of the Air Force table-top strategy game, is the centerpiece of lea  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Debbie Aragon, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Services Center recently launched an online platform to boost support for installation command teams, educators, community stakeholders and families. The new platform delivers the recently updated 8-week hybrid School Liaison Program Managers Core Course that lays the foundation for building, strengthening and sus  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Services Center recently launched an online platform to boost support for installation command teams, educators, community stakeholders and families. The new platform delivers the recently updated 8-week hybrid School Liaison Program Managers Core Course that lays the foundation for building, strengthening and sustaining the Installati  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: As the Air Force Medical Service continues its transformation to meet the evolving needs of Airmen and Guardians, U.S. Air Force and Space Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes outlined his vision for implementing four AFMS strategic imperatives to ensure their health and medical readiness. DeGoes, who became the Air Force's 25th surgeon gene  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama issued the following news release: On November 13, 2024, United States District Court Judge Callie V. S. Grande sentenced Christopher Perales to 172 months imprisonment for his role in a multi-defendant interstate drug trafficking conspiracy. Documents filed with the court established that Christopher Perales, operating from the state of Texas, would regularly supply David Eric Crumpton in Mobile,   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: More than 2,000 Reserve Citizen Airmen attended a series of wing-wide stand-up meetings led by Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander at the Bob Hope theatre here Nov. 2-3, 2024. The wing stand-ups focused on risk management and operational discipline as the Air Force and total force reoptimizes for Great Power Competition. "Why are  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news release: The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced eight awards totaling nearly $5 million to maintain, expand, and utilize previously developed antimicrobial resistance (AMR) dashboard tools. These awards will help advance scientific knowledge around AMR through partnerships with Cornell University  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By MaryTherese Griffin FALLS CHURCH, Va.- The stigma surrounding mental health can often keep people from seeking treatment. For some Soldiers, seeking treatment for Behavioral Health at a Soldier Recovery Unit feels awkward, but it shouldn't be, according to Captain Kyra Maggio, who did just that. "It's hard when you have a BH problem to feel like you deserve to be at the SRU. You see Soldiers with Traumatic Brai  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In this week's look Around the Air Force, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin emphasizes integration with allies and partners, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall highlights air mobility force's growing role in Great Power Competition, and the new Squadron Innovation Fund Marketplace revolutionizes how innovation is funded and fostered acr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The time it takes to bring on a new civilian employee within the Defense Department's cyber workforce has dropped below 80 days, which bodes well for the department's effort to better develop its cyber workforce. "We have 79 days average time-to-hire in our civilian workforce," said Mark Gorak, principal director for resources and analysis within th  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The time it takes to bring on a new civilian employee within the Defense Department's cyber workforce has dropped below 80 days, which bodes well for the department's effort to better develop its cyber workforce. "We have 79 days average time-to-hire in our civilian workforce," said Mark Gorak, principal director for resources and analysis within the DOD's office of the chief infor  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 13, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area - October 2024": * * * Area prices rose 0.2 percent in September and October, up 2.1 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increase  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 14th Flying Training Wing hosted the last monthly Base Community Council meeting for 2024 on November 13, at the Columbus Event Center, on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The BCC is a community organization that supports the interest of military and civilian communities through mutual understanding and joint participation in common activities. These meetings provide the i  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: PHARR, Texas--U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers at the Pharr International Bridge intercepted $31,169,000 in methamphetamine concealed within a shipment manifested as serrano peppers. "Our CBP officers continue to remain vigilant and intercepted this massive methamphetamine load, preventing it from reaching American stre  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- 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, Office of Field Operations officers at the Progreso Port of Entry seized 35 pounds of cocaine hidden within a northbound vehicle. "Our frontline officers continue to work diligently to safeguard our communities through narcotic interdiction coupled with the effective use of technology," said Port Director Walter  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- 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's Trade Regulatory Audit Directorate announced that its Laredo Field Office has been instated, providing data and financial analysis expertise to assess U.S. trade law compliance and support civil and criminal investigations by CBP and partner federal agencies of trade law violations. "We are proud to formally annou  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. Nine 14th Flying Training Wing Airmen received their Community College of the Air Force degrees November 12, 2024, at the Columbus Air Force Base Event Center. CCAF graduations were commonplace at CAFB before the 2019 pandemic and were further delayed by program restructures. The CCAF graduation ceremony was the first in five years held on base and wa  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In support of Celebrate America's Military, or CAM, the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, with support of its sponsors, hosted the annual Women in the Military Luncheon at SeaWorld on Nov. 7. Attendees had the opportunity to hear from Navy Capt. Neva Fuentes, Nurse Corps, dean of Academic Affairs, Medical Education and Training Campus; Marine   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department's All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office's mission is to minimize technological and intelligence surprise by detection, identification and mitigation of unidentified anomalous phenomena in the vicinity of national security areas, in coordination with the intelligence community. UAP are any objects in air, sea or space that defies  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department remains committed to long-term, sustained efforts to prevent suicide throughout the total force, Pentagon officials said Nov. 14 as the department released its Annual Report on Suicide in the Military. This year's report, which accounts for suicides and suicide attempts among the active component, reserves, National Guard, and   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: DALLAS, TEXAS (November 15, 2024) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new $156 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the City of Pflugerville, Texas, to support drinking water infrastructure upgrades and continue to ensure that the entire community can rely on clean, safe drinking water. "Upgrading water infrastructure   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: DALLAS, TEXAS (November 14, 2024) - The U.S.-Mexico Border 2025 Program hosted a two-day binational event in Brownsville on Nov. 13-14, 2024. The event was presented by the Border 2025 Program, Goal 4: Emergency Preparedness & Response lead agencies, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mexico's Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA), the National Coordination for   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- The FBI issued the following agency statement: * * * Again today, the FBI was made aware of an additional video that misuses the FBI name and insignia to promote false narratives surrounding the election. This is the latest in a series of fabricated videos and statements falsely attributed to the FBI designed to mislead the American public and undermine confidence in the election process and outcomes. The video misuses the FBI seal to make false claims about "an attempt   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI - Representatives from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and Community Bank of Mississippi were joined by State Representative Otis Anthony, District 31, as they awarded $30,000 in grants to three Mississippi-based nonprofits - the Coalition of African American Communities ($3,000), the Corporation for Glob  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: NOAA Fisheries scientists have traveled to South Florida multiple times a year for 15 years to study smalltooth sawfish. During these expeditions, the team spends several days capturing, tagging, and releasing sawfish to study their relative abundance, habitat use, and life history. This endangered species, once found from Texas to North Carolina, is now almost solely found in Florida waters.   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Staff Sgt. Alejandra Ortega Mejia's life took a dramatic turn before she was even a year old. At just nine months, her family fled Mexico after a series of catastrophic explosions rocked their hometown, forcing them to seek safety and new opportunities in Portland, Oregon. On April 22, 1992, a series of devastating gasoline explosions ripped th  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Staff Sgt. Alejandra Ortega Mejia's life took a dramatic turn before she was even a year old. At just nine months, her family fled Mexico after a series of catastrophic explosions rocked their hometown, forcing them to seek safety and new opportunities in Portland, Oregon. On April 22, 1992, a series of devastat  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Congratulations to the 49th Wing 3rd Quarter Award Winners! Here's the list of the 2024 award winners, well done and well deserved! Honor Guardsman of the Quarter: Airman 1st Class Matthew Bertram, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron Volunteer of the Quarter: Master Sgt. Bryan Colvin, 49th Maintenance Group Key Spouse of the Quarter: Briana Compton, 314th Fighter Group Small Unit of t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing participated in a Veterans Day ceremony with the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4876 members at Altus, Oklahoma, Nov. 11, 2024. The ceremony began at the Jackson County War Memorial with an Honor Guard presentation by the Blue Knights, which included TAPS and a 21-gun salute. Distinguished guest Col. Amanda Knotts, 97th Mission Support Group co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The National Security Agency Central Security Service issued the following news: As a combat support agency for the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), the National Security Agency/Central Security Service (NSA/CSS) has centers across the country to provide support to the DoD and U.S. military personnel around the world. Support to military service members has evolved over the years, and NSA has adapted its footprint geographically across the U.S.--Georgia, Texas, Colorado  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit hosted its 3rd annual Adaptive Sports Camp and Local Trials from Oct. 15 -23, 2024, at various locations on the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston installation. Dr. Jamie Velez, Adaptive Reconditioning Program Manager, kicked off the opening ceremony describing the history of the camp and the goal of the program.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas Laredo Sector Border Patrol participated in the annual Youth Appreciation Day on Nov. 14. This event provided an opportunity for students to better appreciate the service and challenges of law enforcement work as a Border Patrol agent. For Youth Appreciation Day, Chief Patrol Agent (CPA) Jesse D. Munoz hosted students to be 'Chief for a Day' to tour th  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Goodfellow Air Force Base Honor Guard Flight 24-C celebrated their graduation at the Powell Event Center, Nov. 1. The Honor Guard team maintains the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, customs, courtesies and overall appearance. The Airmen who make up the team are assigned to the honor guard for a year, during which they acquire all the drill and ceremonial skills   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Leadership, research scientists, and support staff of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio attended the 10th Edition of Mission Possible, an information-sharing event, held at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Nov. 13. The purpose of Mission Possible is to better inform members of the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- NASA issued the following news release: Vanessa Wyche, director of NASA's Johnson Space Center provides an update on Exploration Park on Feb. 15, 2022, at the ASCENDxTexas conference at South Shore Harbor Resort and Conference Center. Credit: NASA / Josh Valcarcel Nov. 12, 2024 Director Vanessa Wyche of NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston will join Texas A&M University leaders and guests Friday, Nov. 15, to break ground for the new Texas A&M University Space Institut  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Today, across towns and cities nationwide, Americans are pausing to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Veterans Day, a national holiday observed every November 11, recognizes the sacrifices and service of millions who have worn the military uniform, many of whom faced grave dangers and challenges while protecting the nation. For retired U.S. A  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Columbus Air Force Base recently celebrated the completion of a $6.25 million dollar renovation project to modernize unaccompanied dormitories for junior enlisted service members assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing on November 8, 2024. The renovation was completed over a period of nine months and focused on quality-of-life improvements and amenities. "This project stands as  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- 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, participated in a panel discussion on the future of U.S. and Italian Air Force training at the annual Military Flight Training Summit on Oct. 29 at the Westin Hotel San Antonio. Alongside Brig. Gen. Edi Turco, Air Education and Training Command Italian Air Force chief of staff, Kreuder emphas  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: EL PASO, Texas -- The Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center hosted its second annual Multilateral Subject Matter Expert Exchange and Defense Design Workshop on 21 thru 26, October 2024, at Fort Bliss located in El Paso, Texas. This groundbreaking event, supported by the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, Pacific Air Forces, 32nd AAMDC, and the 11th Air Defense Art  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news: By John Reeves, Pacific IAMD Center EL PASO, Texas -- The Pacific Integrated Air and Missile Defense Center hosted its second annual Multilateral Subject Matter Expert Exchange and Defense Design Workshop on 21 thru 26, October 2024, at Fort Bliss located in El Paso, Texas. This groundbreaking event, supported by the 94th Army Air and Missile Defense Command, Pacific Air Forces, 32nd AAMDC, and the 11th Air De  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Brooke Army Medical Center scored high marks and positive feedback from patients on both inpatient and outpatient surveys. Several patients surveyed expressed their gratitude within survey comments. One patient said, "Excellent provider and care, I truly felt heard and seen." Another said, "I was treated respectfully and with care. All my questions  more

LIMA, Peru, Nov. 16 -- President Biden and Peru President Dina Boluarte Zegarra issued the following remarks on Nov. 15, 2024, during their bilateral meeting at the Lima Convention Center: * * * PRESIDENT BOLUARTE: (As interpreted.) Dear Mr. President of the United States -- (The interpretive audio devices are adjusted.) PRESIDENT BIDEN: I have to tell you before I begin, when I was a young senator, the president -- a senior senator from Texas said, "Joe, someday you're going to run for pres  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENTON, Texas Preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review in Love County, Oklahoma. Residents and business owners are encouraged to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. The updated maps were produced in coordination with loc  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued the following readout of a meeting on Nov. 12, 2024, by law enforcement and financial industry representatives: * * * EL PASO, Texas -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), in partnership with Treasury's Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation (CI), held the eighth event of its Promoting Regional Outreach to Educate Communities   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing lined up to receive their annual flu shot, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 2-3. The 433rd Medical Group organized clinics at a hangar near the 433rd AW flightline and at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center to facilitate the process. "Our 433rd MDG   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a recent message to the force that emphasized the Defense Department's commitment to a professional, orderly and calm transition to the next commander in chief, the Pentagon announced today. In that message sent out Nov. 6, "Secretary Austin reiterated that the U.S. military will stand ready to carry o  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 12 -- 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 Air Force Staff Sgt. Wendy J. Valdez Mesa, assigned to the 93rd Intelligence Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on Nov. 7, 2024. To settle the estate of the deceased, 1st Lt. Tyler Davis, also assigned to the 93rd Intelligence Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, has been ap  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: According to the World Cancer Research Fund International, skin cancer is the 17th most common cancer worldwide. It's the 14th most common cancer in men and the 14th most common cancer in women. While everyone can get a skin cancer screening, but some people are at higher risk. Are you 25 years or older? Fit the below categories? Schedule a screening  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Special Warfare Training Wing hosted 113 cadets from 42 detachments across the United States for an Air Force Special Warfare themed immersion and competition November 1-2, 2024. The Invitational gave an opportunity for AFROTC cadets to participate in AFSPECWAR-themed challenges and teambuilding events, designed to foster leadership, camaraderie   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Special Warfare Training Wing hosted 113 cadets from 42 detachments across the United States for an Air Force Special Warfare themed immersion and competition November 1-2, 2024. The Invitational gave an opportunity for AFROTC cadets to participate in AFSPECWAR-themed challenges and teambuilding events, designed to foster leadership, camaraderie and increase awareness of AFSPECW  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Beaumont man has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing fentanyl for distribution in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Harry Francis Lowenthal, 66, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and was sentenced to 50 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on November 12, 2024  more

TYLER, Texas, Nov. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Leesburg, Texas, man has been sentenced to over 19 years in federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Nathan Paul Hart, 36, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime.  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: A Dallas real estate developer who bribed two city officials pleaded guilty today, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Sherman Roberts, 70, who previously helmed City Wide Community Development Corporation, was indicted in December 2020 and pleaded guilty Tuesday to conspiracy to commit bribery. According to co  more

TYLER, Texas, Nov. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Longview woman has been sentenced to federal prison for distributing fentanyl resulting in death in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Rebecca Diane Merkel, 43, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl and was sentenced to 240 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle. Acc  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 54-year-old man has been sentenced following his conviction for conspiring to pay and receive health care kickbacks and payment of kickbacks to marketers, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. A federal jury deliberated for an hour following a three-day trial before finding Ifeanyi Ozoh guilty on all counts Feb. 14. U.S. District Chief Judge Randy Crane has   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 28-year-old man has been indicted for attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS), a designated foreign terrorist organization, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani and FBI Special Agent in Charge Douglas A. Williams Jr. Anas Said is now in custody and set for a detention hearing at 2 p.m. before U.S. Magistrate Judg  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Have you considered changing your family's TRICARE health plan for 2025? Now is your opportunity. TRICARE Open Season started Nov. 11 and runs through Tuesday, Dec. 10. TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when anyone enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime, the US Family Health Plan, or TRICARE Select can change their TRICARE health plan. Chan  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: It's a Sunday evening in late May of 2008, typical for the countryside at this time of the week. Dad makes you a bowl of mac and cheese and serves it to you at the kitchen bar, facing the north window of your home. But something is off; something is different. When you sit to eat, you glance forward through the window and feel a knot form in your stomach as you watch an unrelenting b  more