JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Tiffany Zaloudek became the first female survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist to earn the rank of chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force on Nov 1. Although not the first female SERE specialist, when Zaloudek earned her beret in 2007, she broke an eight-year dry spell in which no women had graduated from the  more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Tiffany Zaloudek became the first female survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist to earn the rank of chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force, Nov 1. Although not the first female SERE specialist, when Zaloudek earned her beret in 2007, she broke an eight-year dry spell in which no women had graduated from the specialized training course. Reflec more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Security Forces Center recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework. The process began earlier this year when Air Force Materiel Command published a special order to inactivate AFSFC's Detachment 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, California, and Detachment 3 more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Debbie Aragon, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Security Forces Center recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework. The process began earlier this year when Air Force Materiel Command published a special order to inactivate AFSFC's Detachment 2 at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: "We are deeply concerned the proposed rule inappropriately restricts DoD's authority to waive these [debts], as intended by Congress." Text of Letter (PDF) Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congressman Greg Casar (TX-35), and Senator Elizabeth Warren (MA) have submitted a comment letter urging the Defense Health Agency (DHA) to strengthen a proposed rule to create a Military Health System Modified Payment more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement after being reappointed to continue to serve as Committee Chairman for the 119th Congress. "I am grateful to my colleagues for entrusting me as Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business in the 119th Congress," more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: "I rise today to honor a devoted servant of the Lord and Savior, my pastor and friend, Chris Legg of South Spring Baptist Church in Tyler, Texas," "I have known Pastor Legg now for almost a decade. He is a dedicated, authentic, and humble shepherd of the flock entrusted to him. And he is one of the most insightful teachers of Scripture I have ever encountered." "Whether it is from the pulpit at South Sprin more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Defense has released the following public communication dated Nov. 27, 2024, from Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Reps. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas: * * * To: Lieutenant General Telita Crosland Director, Defense Health Agency U.S. Department of Defense 7700 Arlington Blvd. Suite 5101 Falls Church, VA 22042-5101 * * * Dear Director Crosland: We write to you regarding the Defense Health Agency's (DHA) prop more ST

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. Alone and unsure, many new Airmen arriving at Vance Air Force Base are experiencing independence for the first time. With the help of the Enlisted Dorm Council, that first day might just be a little easier. When new Airmen arrive at Vance the only things that they will have for certain is their duffle bag full of issued items. Welcome baskets that the dorm more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: HOUSTON U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Houston, with assistance from ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement Task Force, removed Carlos Alfredo Montano-Velasquez, a 32-year-old unlawfully present Salvadoran national, from the United States Dec. 6. Montano-Velasquez is a documented member  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: RICHMOND, Va. Dennis Arnoldo Zeledon Hernandez, an unlawfully present Salvadoran noncitizen, was sentenced Dec. 4 to one year and six months in prison for obstructing an agency proceeding. "This case highlights the critical importance of cooperation between law enforcement agencies to ensure public safety and uphold the integrity of our immigration system," sa more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The first 30 Air Force warrant officers graduated from the U.S. Air Force Warrant Officer Training School on Dec. 6, 2024, since the service reintroduced the corps earlier this year. The reinstatement of Air Force warrant officers aims to address critical operational needs faced by the force today while maintaining and leveraging the unique expertise  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- 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 encountered a woman wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for alleged Failure to Appear Felony Sexual Assault of a Child including Grooming. "CBP officers often encounter individuals wanted for an array of offenses, however, sexual crimes against children are of the most heinous, more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Food is an important part of many celebrations. But, don't let food-related illness ruin your holiday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, outbreaks of Clostridium perfringens the most common cause of foodborne illness in the U.S., which cause nearly one million illnesses every year occur most frequently in November and Decemb more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 --The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-739) on the College Cost Reduction Act (H.R. 6951), which aims to lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Nov. 18, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 6951, the College Cost Reduction Act, is to lower the cost of postsecondary education for students and families. Committee Acti more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The House Rules Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-732) on a joint resolution (H.Res. 1568) on rules for the FAFSA Deadline Act (H.R. 8932), Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act (H.R. 7409) and Critical Mineral Consistency Act (H.R. 8446). The report was advanced by Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, on Nov. 12, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS OF THE RESOLUTION The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8932, the FAFSA Deadline Act, under  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Lloyd Doggett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representative Lloyd Doggett (D-Austin) released the following statement: "Yesterday, the FAA implemented another ground delay at Austin Bergstrom-International Airport (ABIA) on short notice, which affected numerous flights. Inbound flights on Sunday were delayed as much as two and a half hours. Travelers returning home and Central Texans meeting incoming passengers at the airport can expect more more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Defendants' Gang Activity Spanned New York, Texas and El Salvador, Three Murders and Multiple Shootings * * * Earlier today, Junior Zelaya Canales, also known as "Terco," a Queens-based regional leader of the 18th Street gang, pleaded guilty to racketeering conspiracy charges in connection with his participation in the September 12, 2016 more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Soldiers assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio's Research Services Directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, earned Non-Commissioned Officer and Solider of the Year honors during the Fiscal Year 2024 Solider, NCO and Officer of the Year Competition ceremony, hosted by Col. James Jones, commander, Public Health Command more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 16-RC-354942) by Region 16 Director Timothy L. Watson. Here are excerpts: * * * OQ CHEMICALS CORPORATION, Employer And INTERNATIONAL UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS (IUOE), LOCAL 564, Petitioner DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION INTRODUCTION OQ Chemicals Corporation (Employer) is a Delaware corporation with a place of business located at 2001 FM 3057, Bay City, Texas 77414, the only facility inv more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The National Transportation Safety Board issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Limitations of see-and-avoid, lack of oversight also contributed to 2022 accident * * * The mid-air collision of two World War II-era warbirds at a Texas air show was caused by inadequate prebriefing, lack of appropriate oversight and administrative risk controls, the National Transportation Safety Board said Monday. On November 12, 2022, a Boeing B-17G bomber an more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release: The office of Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), released the following statement on the passing of Christine Burgess. "It is with heavy hearts we regret to share that Congressman Burgess' eldest daughter, Christine Burgess passed away in her sleep this past weekend. Congressman Burgess appreciates all of the thoughts and prayers and respectfully requests privacy for his family at this difficult  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 9, 2024: Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) today criticized the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) for its inadequate efforts to assist small businesses with the Corporate Transparency Act's (CTA) burdensome beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements. Following a preliminary injunction issued by U.S. District Judge Amos Mazzant that paused the January 1, 2025, compliance  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following statement on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Houston, TX - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia R. Garcia (D-TX-29) issued the following statement after a Milby High School student was hit and killed by a Union Pacific train this morning at 2000 Broadway Street near Galveston Road: "I am deeply saddened by the tragic death of a student near Milby High School this morning. My heart goes out to the family, friends, and community as they grieve more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * While Floridians and Carolinians struggle to rebuild, Biden's $1 Billion Announcement for Africa's Disaster Victims is 'egregious' * * * U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) introduced the Securing Taxpayer Assistance during Natural Disasters (STAND) Act to defund foreign aid during times of domestic natural disasters. "After one of the deadliest hurricane seasons on record, Floridians are st more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement congratulating Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman Brian Mast (R-Fla.) on being selected by Steering Committee Republicans as the next chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee. "With the world on fire, the House Foreign Af more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: On Monday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) joined Cavuto Coast to Coast on Fox Business to discuss Daniel Penny's vindication. Key quotes from the interview are below and the interview clip is available here(link is external): "The Department of Justice under President Trump should be looking into the civil rights abuses against Daniel Penny... I want our DOJ to hold New York accountable you can't do this to Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Melanie Stansbury, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Representative Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), welcomes the endorsement from Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) for Ranking Member on the U.S. House Committee on Natural Resources: "Congresswoman Stansbury has been a devoted public servant for New Mexico's residents, first in the state legislature and now working for the people of NM-01. Since coming to Congress, she has championed water issues and introduced  more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Long, 26th Network Operations Squadron vulnerability management technician, was awarded the 26th Cyberspace Operations Group Commander's Coin. U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class James Long, 26th Network Operations Squadron vulnerability management technician, poses for a photo at Gunter Annex, Ala, Dec. 3, 2024. Long re more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: * * * Arrests result from Joint Task Force Alpha investigation and joint operation in U.S. and Guatemala * * * An international enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of five Guatemalan human smugglers linked to the Dec. 9, 2021, mass casualty event in Chiapas, Mexico, where a semi-trailer truck containing at least 160 migrants -- many of whom were Guatem more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 52-year-old Pearland man has agreed to pay $948,359.85 to resolve allegations he submitted false claims for the surgical implantation of neurostimulator electrodes, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Dr. Basem Hamid is a neurologist and pain medicine doctor who practices in Houston. Basem Hamid MD PA is an entity Hamid used to conduct his medical practice. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: LINTHICUM, Md. - Argo, a Transportation Security Administration explosives detection canine who is specially trained to screen passengers as well as inanimate items, is featured in the free downloadable TSA 2025 Monthly Canine Calendar that features several of the agency's explosives detection canines from across the country. Argo is our canine for July 202 more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The United States has spent trillions of dollars on ensuring intelligence and the network that distributes that intelligence is the best on the planet, but more needs to be done, said Air Force Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, commander of U.S. Cyber Command, director, National Security Agency and chief, Central Security Service, in a discussion at the Reagan De more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Special duty assignments offer Guardians a unique opportunity to step into prestigious roles instrumental to the service's mission. They also serve as a unique platform for professional growth, allowing Guardians to expand their skill sets and gain experiences that are invaluable to their careers and the mission of the U.S. Space Force. With the appl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has released the following public communication dated Nov. 26, 2024, from Texas A&M University Bush School of Government & Public Service: * * * MEMORANDUM To: Department of Veterans Affairs From: Tyler Eutsler, Katie Marbury, Jack Morrison, Abigail Wooden Subject: AR75-Proposed Rule-Adjudication for Disability or Death Benefit Claims Based on Toxic Exposure * * * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed regulation expands benefits for  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) a follow-up letter on its decision to discontinue Flovent HFA, the go-to inhaler for children, and replace it with an authorized generic version of the drug. This comes after new research from John Hopkins University revealed that GSK's pricing scheme was costing patients, taxpayers, and state Medicaid programs. In March 2024, Senator Wa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Representatives Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) and Greg Casar (D-Texas) wrote to the Defense Health Agency (DHA) urging it to strengthen the proposed Military Health System Modified Payment and Waiver Program (MHS MPWP) rule to limit costs for non-beneficiary civilians people not covered by a military health care plan who cannot afford to pay the high costs o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Dec. 9, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Historic Progress Supporting Tribal Nations and Native Communities Ahead of Fourth Annual White House Tribal Nations Summit Today President Biden will host the fourth and final White House Tribal Nations Summit of the Biden-Harris Administration, reaffirming the Administration's historic progress on strengthening the Nation-to-Nation rel more PR