RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. A special group of veteran pilots gathered outside the 50th Flying Training Squadron in the thick familiar Mississippi air. The shared stories from the cockpit produced laughter and excitement as they began their tour of current day Undergraduate Pilot Training. The 50th Flying Training Squadron "Strikin Snakes", hosted over 30 former T-38 Talon instr  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: This is a video that details what is per Air Force Doctrine, it gives a brief example of what it is in a real world scenario, and how the Air Force is training Airmen on the concept. For more information on visit the Air Force Doctrine website at: https://www.doctrine.af.mil/ *** Original text here: https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3976323/agile-combat-employm  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Craig Rodarte, AFIMSC Public Affairs More than 300 contracting professionals gathered in San Antonio Nov. 12-14 for the 2024 Worldwide Operational Acquisition Training Summit to collaborate about how to better execute installation and mission support programs for Air Force Great Power Competition operations. With session themes like "The Acquisition Warfighter" an  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Senior Airman Kai Norwood, a ceremonial guardsman, is the first woman to earn the highest qualification in the 76-year history of the organization. "The amount of times it took me to get this ascot," said Norwood as she tapped at her neck. "It feels good to finally be a part of this elite group." The ascot worn around a member's neck shows their lev  more

MOBILE, Alabama, Nov. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: A Mobile man, Quenton James Franklin, 28, was sentenced today in federal court on his conviction for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine and marijuana as a member of the Otis Sanders drug trafficking organization. Franklin is Sanders' cousin and was charged as a co-defendant in the federal indictment. Franklin pled guilt  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Terry Wayne Franklin and his wife, Mary Danielle Sheppard, will spend a combined 45 years in prison after selling fentanyl to a victim who then overdosed and died from the drug. Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced the sentences, which were handed down this week by United States District Jud  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: After nearly nine distinguished years of service, Military Working Dog Scooby, a spirited Belgian Malabar, officially retired on November 15, 2024, during a touching ceremony at Peterson Space Force Base. Scooby, renowned for his sharp detection skills and close bond with his handler, Senior Airman Karina Flores, leaves behind a legacy of bravery and   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 22, 2024, entitled "Arkansas Job Openings and Labor Turnover - September 2024": * * * Arkansas had 102,000 job openings in September 2024, compared to 79,000 openings in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job op  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 22, 2024, entitled "Louisiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover - September 2024": * * * Louisiana had 104,000 job openings in September 2024, compared to 110,000 openings in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 22, 2024 entitled "Texas Job Openings and Labor Turnover - September 2024": * * * Texas had 525,000 job openings in September 2024, compared to 659,000 openings in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2364) on Nov. 20, 2024, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - September 2024": * * * Job openings rates decreased in 4 states and increased in 1 state on the last business day of September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 3 states and decreased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 3 states and de  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry intercepted alleged methamphetamine valued at more than $1.1 million in a single enforcement action. "This significant methamphetamine seizure underscores the commitment of our officers in upholding our border security mission and the results achieved through the e  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: He balled his fist tightly, inches away from his adversary; his determination was clear for all to see as they anxiously awaited the outcome. One, two, three; rock! 1st Lt. Luke Socolofsky, 14th Civil Engineer Squadron, project manager, won the rock-paper-scissors stand-off and would be first to test his leadership capabilities in real-time virtual reality. Columbus Air Force Base   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: The Emerging Innovative Border Technologies Act Would Improve Areas Where High-Tech Solutions Can Enhance Border Security Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced legislation to strengthen border security by helping U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) better integrate innovative technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, infrared sensing, and nanotechnology at   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following order (WC Dockets No. 11-42; 09-197) on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Lifeline and Link Up Reform and Modernization; Telecommunications Carriers Eligible for Universal Service Support ORDER By the Chief, Wireline Competition Bureau: I. INTRODUCTION 1. In this Order, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) takes emergency action to ensure continuity of Lifeline service fo  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: After 21 years of dedicated service to his country, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Elder is hanging up his uniform to begin a dynamic role in the distilling industry. Elder's journey reads like a recipe for reinvention. After years in the intelligence world, he's now elbow-deep in the world of whiskey and beer. "I've always loved enjoying a good   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas "TK" Wilson, 17th Training Wing deputy commander, speaks to JROTC cadets from local high schools at Angelo State University during Language and Culture Day, San Angelo, Texas, Nov. 20, 2024. Language and Culture Day provided AFROTC students with a hands-on opportunity to learn about cultural traditions, languages and global perspectives. (U.S. Air Force pho  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated Nov. 18, 2024 from Highland Electric Fleets Inc., Beverly, Massachusetts: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service Room 5203 P.O. Box 7604 Ben Franklin Station Washington, DC 20044 Re: Highland Electric Fleets, Inc. - Response to REG-118269-23 * * * Highland Electric Fleets is one of the largest, most experienced providers of turnkey municipal and governmen  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: East Hartford, CT Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the 61st anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. "Sixty-one years ago, a young man rode with his head held high under the Texas Sun, and no one guessed that a man so blessed would perish by the gun," said Larson. "With him rode the hopes and aspirations of the American people he was sworn t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: MacDill Air Force Base is taking a major step toward enhancing its energy resilience with the launch of the new MacDill Power Station, a state-of-the-art facility built in partnership with Tampa Electric (TECO). This new power plant promises to provide a reliable source of energy for the base and the surrounding community. The newly constructed MacDi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: On June 14, 2024, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Border Patrol personnel monitoring remote cameras notified Border Patrol agents, via radio, of a group of possible undocumented noncitizens located approximately 3.15 miles east of the Rio Grande River and 17.5 miles northwest of the Eagle Pass Bridge Port of Entry in Eagle Pass, Texas. At approximately 6:00 a.m., agen  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 42nd Air Base Wing held a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the newly renovated Maxwell dorms at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., Nov. 20, 2024. The project started in March 2023 with the goal of improving community, comfort and functionality in every way, improving quality of life for Airmen here. Updates include new furniture, better LED lighting, a fire suppression system   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) and Congresswoman Erica Lee Carter (D-Texas) reintroduced the Sheila Jackson Lee Stop Human Trafficking in School Zones Act to increase penalties for human trafficking offenses involving children. They also renamed the legislation after the late Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who co-wrote the original bill, in honor of her work and dedication to end human tra  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication dated Nov. 4, 2024, from Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg, Germany: * * * Bolstering Data Center Resilience and Security Request for Comment National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) To: U.S. Department of Commerce Submission by Infineon Technologies Americas Corp. Contact: Maria DiGiulian, Senior Directo  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 15, 2024, from OpenAI: * * * To: National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20230 Subject: Response to NTIA Request for Comments on Bolstering Data Center Growth, Resilience, and Security (Docket Number 240823-0225) * * * OpenAI  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) and U.S. Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) led a letter urging Congress to pass the Supporting National Security with Spectrum Act to fully fund the "Rip and Replace" program to remove Chinese equipment from our telecommunications networks. The lawmakers wrote, "It is estimated that there are over 6,000 sites across the United States in need of this funding. Without it, Chinese  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Michael Cloud's (R-TX) bill, the Dismantle DEI Act, passed out of the House Oversight Committee on a party-line vote, 23-17. This legislation would eliminate divisive so-called "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion" (DEI) practices within the federal government and return to a colorblind, merit-based system in our taxpayer-funded institutions. The Dismantle DEI Act represents a comprehensive effort t  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Today, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) announced his membership in the newly launched Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. Formed by Reps. Aaron Bean (R-Florida) and Pete Sessions (R-Texas), the DOGE Caucus will support President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency in its mission to dismantle government bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful exp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Yesterday, Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne (TX-24) introduced legislation to provide Medicare beneficiaries with more flexibility for care through an update to Medicare reimbursement for portable diagnostic services to include ultrasound procedures. The Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity (PURE) Act was introduced in the House by Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX-24), Brad Schneider (D-  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Raul M. Grijalva (AZ-07) joined Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Senators Peter Welch (VT), Dick Durbin (IL), and Tammy Duckworth (IL) to introduce the bicameral CBP Guidance on Personal Belongings Act, legislation which requires U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to develop guidance for the respectful handling of personal property of individuals who are arrested or detain  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Congressman Morgan Luttrell (TX-08), joined by six of their colleagues, sent a letter to the House Committee on Administration requesting a change to the current House Rules to allow members of Congress to share information about non-profit resources during natural disasters. Under the current rules of the House of Representatives, Members of Congress are prohibited  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17) and Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) will serve as co-chairs of the new Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus. This caucus is committed to working alongside President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to eliminate the rampant waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. Congressman Sessions said, "As Chairman   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: U.S. Air Force Capt. P. Trent Vonich, Secretary of the Air Force PhD Fellow studying weather prediction, recently published a paper with his advisor Dr. Greg Hakim showing how using AI to adjust initial atmospheric data allows a nearly perfect prediction of a 10-day weather forecast. Every year, the Department of the Air and Space Force selects high-performing officers and civilians  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to eliminate prohibitions at international financial institutions that do not support traditional energy projects, including coal, natural gas, oil, and civil nuclear energy. Over 675 million people in developing countries around the world are in desperate need of a stable supply of energy and reliable electricity in order to combat global poverty.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week urged the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to pause its unlawful Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) activities. NTIA's renegade actions are saddling states with extraneous mandates that prevent unserved communities from  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after the Senate passed his bill designating the United States Post Office located on Main Street in Bastrop, Texas as the "Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office." The bill memorializes the service of Sergeant Major Waugh, a Silver Star and eight-time Purple Heart recipient, who called Bastrop home. Upon passage, Sen. Cruz said, "Sergeant Major Billy Waug  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news on Nov. 22, 2024: AUSTIN - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statements after the Senate passed their James R. Dominguez Memorial Act, a bill that would rename the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 90 West in Uvalde County after James Ray Dominguez, a Border Patrol agent who tragically lost his life on July 19, 2012, while clearing debris from the side of Highw  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Today, the House Committee on Homeland Security released its October "Startling Stats" factsheet, detailing U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) border encounter data for the first month (October 2024) of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. According to CBP, for the fourth October in a row under the Biden-Harris administration, nationwide encounters   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Over $100 Million in Environmental Penalties From Company Responsible for 2019 Chemical Manufacturing Plant Explosion Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement of the State's lawsuits against TPC Group Inc. and TPC Group, LLC, whose chemical manufacturing plant in Port Neches exploded in November 2019. The explosion forced thousands  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: HOUSTON - Attorney General Ken Paxton's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit secured justice as Mohamad Mokbel, a 59-year-old Houston man, was convicted on 15 counts of healthcare fraud for a massive pharmaceutical-compounding fraud scheme. Mokbel orchestrated the fraudulent billing of expensive topical creams through his company, 4M Pharmaceuticals, leading to over $160 million in illicit c  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 23 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated the City of Shenandoah on being designated a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community by Travel Texas in the inaugural year of the program after completing the multi-step certification process. The Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community designation shows Shenandoah Convention and Visitors Bureau's commitment to further develop tourism as an econ  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 23 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release on Nov. 22, 2024: * * * Texas Supreme Court Sides With Attorney General Paxton, Enabling Wasteful, Politically-Motivated Litigation with Former Employees to End In a major win for the State of Texas, the State Supreme Court has sided with Attorney General Paxton against former OAG employees whose effort to prolong costly, politically-motivated litigation against the Agency has wasted public resources  more

ALPINE, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A former Valentine Independent School District employee pleaded guilty to charges related to his scheme to fraudulently misappropriate school district funds for personal expenses. According to court records, Ernesto Villarreal Jr., 43, of Marfa, was employed as the Business Manager and served as the Tax Collector and Assessor for the Valentine ISD, in Valentine, TX. Du  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Nov. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Mexican national, illegally living in the United States, has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. Francisco Santana Herrera, 42, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute cocaine and was sentenced to 80 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: MARFA, Texas U.S. Border Patrol Agents from the Big Bend Sector and National Park Service Rangers rescued 13 migrants in Big Bend National Park on Nov. 16, after receiving a distress call. The migrants, including several children, were found in an extremely remote area near San Vicente Road after being abandoned by human smugglers. Despite the rugged terrain, all t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas As millions of Americans prepare for Thanksgiving, the Air Force Safety Center is sharing essential tips to ensure a safe and stress-free holiday, whether traveling or staying home. Driving Safety Tips For those traveling by car, the Air Force Safety Center advises: Leave Early: Traffic congestion is heaviest around 3 p.m. on the Wednesday be  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: MADISON, Wis. (Nov. 21, 2024) Lt. Gen. William J. Hartman, Deputy Commander of U.S. Cyber Command, emphasized the importance of collaboration between academia, government, and industry during a keynote address at the University of Wisconsin-Madison on Thursday, Nov. 21, 2024. Speaking at the first-ever USCYBERCOM Tech Talk hosted at an academic insti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced next steps and selections within the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Water-Saving Commodities program to support agricultural commodity production while reducing water losses in communities across the West. Today, USDA is announcing the preliminary selection of three Congressionally-authorized Indian Irrigation Projects supported by the U.S. Department  more