RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 17th Training Wing hosted the 2024-2025 class of honorary commanders for their first immersion providing exclusive insight on the mission, objectives and capabilities at Goodfellow AFB, Dec. 6. The immersion was the first event the honorary commanders have participated in since they were inducted into the program in early November. The immersion began at the Cressman dining f more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Briscoe Elementary School had an early Christmas when soldiers from the 187th Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston donated holiday presents to students. The 187th Medical Battalion command team of Lt. Col. Kayla O. Ramotar and Command Sgt. Maj. Jeremy Conn, along with battalion cadre and staff, donated more than 500 gifts to t 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: 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

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas The top two leaders of Air Force Recruiting Service joined Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and student veterans from their alma maters to kick off the inaugural "Ruck Across the Brazos," Nov. 29. Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, AFRS commander and a University of Texas alum, along with Brig. Gen. Craig McPike, AFRS deputy commander and Tex more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The top two leaders of Air Force Recruiting Service joined Reserve Officer Training Corps cadets and student veterans from their alma maters to kick off the inaugural "Ruck Across the Brazos," Nov. 29. Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, AFRS commander and a University of Texas alum, along with Brig. Gen. Craig McPike, AFRS deputy commander and Texas A&M 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

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 97th Air Mobility Wing's Aviation Inspiration and Mentorship team hosted an aviation fair at Altus Junior High School in Altus, Oklahoma, Dec. 7, 2024. The event showcased a variety of Air Force career opportunities, from pilots and firefighters to STEM-focused roles such as weather specialists, inspiring students to explore aviation and STEM careers. By fostering a partnership b more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Army announced today policy updates to a pair of voluntary education programs for active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers. The new guidance includes a $500 increase and two semester-hour increase for tuition assistance, and changes to the credentialing assistance program. "The Army recognizes the value of the tuition assistance and cre more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In this week's around the Air Force, 17 B-1B Lancers and 800 Airmen from Ellsworth Air Force Base will temporarily bed down at Grand Forks Air Force Base starting in December, three newly established Air Education and Training Command centers achieved Initial Operational Capability, marking a significant milestone to reoptimize for Great Power Competi more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area - November 2024": * * * Area prices rose 0.1 percent in October and November, up 1.9 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.1 perc more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 12, 2024, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Oklahoma - Second Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in two of the three largest counties in Oklahoma from June 2023 to June 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (Large counties are the 369 U.S. counties or county equivalents with annual average employmen more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. Sixteen Undergraduate Pilot Training student pilots of Class 25-03, graduated on December 13, 2024, at the Columbus Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The UPT graduation ceremony officially marks the completion of initial flight training in the T-6 Texan II as students earn their wings and begin the next phase of advanced pilot traini more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas As the countdown to Christmas is less than two weeks out, U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations at the Laredo Port of Entry strongly encourages travelers to plan ahead, apply for I-94 travel permits online as CBP prepares to implement measures to facilitate Christmas, New Year's holiday traffic. "As last-minute shopping and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas A menos de dos semanas de cuenta regresiva a Navidad, la Oficina de Operaciones Regionales de Aduanas y Proteccion Fronteriza de EE. UU. en el Puerto de Entrada de Laredo alienta encarecidamente a los viajeros a planificar con anticipacion, solicitar permisos de viaje I-94 en linea mientras CBP se prepara para implementar medidas para facilitar el traf more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- 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 officers working at the Presidio port of entry seized 68 pounds of methamphetamine December 7. The drugs were hidden in a vehicle being driven by a 47-year-old female citizen of Mexico. Drug bundle inside fuel tank. "CBP officers will employ a variety of tools and techniques to identify and stop drug smugglers," s more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- 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 this week seized nearly $7.5 million in methamphetamine concealed within a tractor trailer hauling jicama. "Seizures like this one illustrate the scourge of hard narcotics like methamphetamine and the determination, vigilance and experience more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Nestled in the corner of a bustling street, away from the bright lights and movement, stood a serene venue. As you stepped inside, the soothing sound of jazz filled the air, accompanied by the gentle scent of florals and vanilla. Your gaze would wander across the mellow assembly of people, where kind eyes and warm embraces greeted you, welcoming you to the Winter Gala for the Honored more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Command and control is the nervous system of a military installation, responsible for ensuring communication between units, and directing resources to accomplish military operations in the most efficient way possible. The 334th Training Squadron opened a new command post study room at Erwin Manor, one of the non-prior service dorms on base, Dec. 9, 2024. It's expected to help with e more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Following a successful beta test earlier this year, the Air Force Services Center is now ready to offer a complimentary breakfast to guests at lodging operations across the Department of the Air Force. The six-month Air Force Inns Smart Start Breakfast Program pilot started in early May at seven locations with the AFSVC lodging team looking to deter more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Department of Defense announced the award of a cooperative agreement to the Alliance of Hispanic Serving Research Universities (HSRU) today to enhance the academic and professional success of underrepresented students, particularly Hispanic students, in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields relevant to the DoD. Led by the University of Texas El Paso and University of Central Florida,  more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force released its Installation Infrastructure Action Plan today to adapt its installations to the challenges of Great Power Competition. The I2AP effort is designed to re-optimize installations by better aligning them with mission critical capabilities, right-sizing vital infrastructure and building more resiliency with tailored approaches at our installa more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Dr. Sean Biggerstaff, principal deputy director, Research and Engineering Directorate, Defense Health Agency, joined by Deputy Director Matt Gray, visited with leadership and staff of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute on Dec. 10 to discussed prioritization of research priorities and the imp more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Department of Defense has released the 2025 Basic Allowance for Housing rates. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 5.4 percent when the new rates take effect on Jan. 1, 2025. An estimated $29.2 billion will be paid to approximately one million service members. While average BAH rates increased, different rental markets ex more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Defense Department's mission to defeat ISIS remains ongoing in Syria, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said Dec. 9. She said the U.S. Central Command will continue to work to prevent the militant group from reestablishing a foothold in the country following the overthrow of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's regime over the weekend.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $6 million for one selected project to explore the transport of carbon dioxide (CO2) from onshore industrial and power generation facilities to offshore secure geologic storage in Texas state waters. In addition, DOE announced it will make up to $48M availa more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: For Staff Sgt. Valesia Williams, the Air Force is more than a career, it is a calling to make a difference in the lives of others. As the non-commissioned officer in charge at the 42nd Air Base Wing Equal Opportunity Office, Williams is on the front lines of ensuring fairness and respect within the military. U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Valesia Williams, NCOIC of equal opportunity, 42 more PR

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. 11 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-695) on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Re: Copper Retirement Network Change Certification Received Southwestern Bell Telephone Company, LLC d/b/a AT&T Texas (AT&T), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) involving the retirement of copper has been provided through its publicly accessible Intern more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Mid America Pet Food LLC: * * * To: Jeff Caswell, Chief Executive Officer, Mid America Pet Food LLC, 2024 N. Frontage Road, Mount Pleasant, TX 75455-6474, United States Dear Mr. Caswell: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) inspected your pet food manufacturing facility located at 2024 N. Frontage Road, Mount Pleasant, Texas from November 2, 2023, more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Funds to Help Organizations Prevent or Remediate Property Title Issues * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) has awarded $2 million in Heirs' Property Program grants to assist 33 organizations in Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas to help prevent or remediate heirs' property issues. "There's been so much ent 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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The U.S. Space Force officially turns five years old Dec. 20. The sixth branch of the U.S armed forces was established on Dec. 20, 2019, when President Donald J. Trump signed the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2020. Under this act, Air Force Space Command, headquartered at then-Peterson Air Force Base, ceased space operations, was more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. Every dollar that entered the tip jar sitting in the Officer's Club on Columbus Air Force Base in 1958 would serve a bigger purpose than a simple "thank you." The tips would snowball into a legacy of giving through the decades as donations of good will to the Columbus community. Six decades ago, George "Happy" Irby began working in the Officer's Club  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

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas Laughlin Air Force Base hosted three world renowned extreme sports athletes, Travis Pastrana, Sean Chuma, and Ryan Sheckler, Dec. 4-6, 2024, for an extraordinary visit to create a unique opportunity to bridge the worlds of high-performance sports and undergraduate pilot training (UPT). The week kicked off with the athletes stepping into flight trainin more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Holloman celebrated NAIHM with a variety of events: an opening ceremony featuring a guest speaker from the Mescalero Tribe, a storytime session at the Ahrens Memorial Library, and a performance by the Kallestewa Dance Group at the Holloman Middle and Elementary School. In 1916, New York became the first state to recognize "American Indian Day." 1976 President Gerald Ford designated  more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Aircrew training at Maxwell Air Force Base took a step forward with their inaugural session on the Integrated Aircrew Systems Trainer, a state-of-the-art device designed to enhance readiness and efficiency for MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopter crews. The IAST is part of a broader effort to prepare Special Missions Aviators and pilots for critical roles in convoy support, search and rescue more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Job openings rates decreased in 4 states and increased in 1 state in September 2024. The national job openings rate was 4.5 percent, with the total number of job openings at 7.4 million. Alaska and Arkansas had the highest job openings rates, at 6.9 percent each. California had the most job openings, at 554,000, followed by Texas (525,000). Vermon more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Tax Return Preparers Operating in East Texas from Preparing Tax Returns and Owning or Operating a Tax Preparation Business * * * The Justice Department filed a civil injunction suit today in federal court in Tyler, Texas. The lawsuit seeks to bar Hudrell Lemontez Jones, Brenda Jackson Thomas and D&B Professional Tax Services LLC from owning or operating a tax  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Note: A copy of the indictment can be found here (https://www.justice.gov/media/1379941/dl). * * * A federal grand jury in Dallas, Texas, returned an indictment yesterday charging a Texas businessman for his role in a yearslong scheme involving at least five publicly traded companies. According to court documents, Philip Verges, 59, of Dallas, controlled five publicly traded compa more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas Laredo Sector Border Patrol holds the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month program for December. The program is designed to honor and promote academic excellence throughout the area high schools in Laredo. On Dec. 13, the 11 honorees for December were announced during a ceremony at the Performing Arts Center (PAC) hosted by Cigarroa High Sch more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Maxwell Air Force Base marked a historic moment on December 6, 2024, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron. U.S. Air Force Col. Lane Cook, commander of the 58th Operations Group, left, bequeaths the 24th Helicopter Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Derek Cumbie, 24th Helicopter Squadron commander during a squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony on Dec. 6, 2024 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

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Teresa Coon to the team as a regional security manager on Nov. 18. The self-proclaimed tree hugger loves nature and all animals and grew up just north of San Antonio. We recently asked Coon a few questions about her life, career and thoughts about joining the NMFDC team. Q: What was your previou more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. The F-16 Fighting Falcon Intelligence Formal Training Unit, established at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, over two decades ago, is moving to Holloman AFB, New Mexico. The move is scheduled for completion in early 2025. This shift in operations, with F-16 intelligence training centralizing at Holloman AFB, will change the structure of the course that will b 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

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: A pair of Air Force Reservists were among the 30 graduates of the inaugural Air Force Warrant Officer Training School class here December 6. Senior Master Sgt. John Brasher and Master Sgt. Jeremy Smart completed the eight-week course and will now wear the rank of Chief Warrant Officer, 2nd Class. Brasher is assigned to the 960th Cyberspace Operations Group at Lackland Air Force Base 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

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Jeffrey McWhorter, 63, of Awendaw, has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit honest services fraud, which was committed during his time as President and CEO of Palmetto Railways. Evidence obtained in the investigation revealed that McWhorter introduced a known co- conspirator, referred to as T.B., to a company headquartered in Texas. T.B. hoped that McWhor more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The prevalence of sexual assault at the military service academies saw its first decline in 10 years, according to the preliminary findings from the Service Academy Gender Relations Survey for academic program year 2023-24, released Dec. 12. The data suggests the Defense Department's efforts to address these issues may be gaining traction. "As you ma more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 10 -- 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 Senior Airman Michael Hamilton, assigned to the 833rd Cyber Operations Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on Dec. 9, 2024. To settle the estate of the deceased, Maj. Ron Puertollano, assigned to the 833rd Cyber Operations Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, has been appoint more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) participated in NATO's annual Cyber Coalition exercise from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 as the U.S. representative and cyber Air Component Command; along with more than 1,000 participants from 27 NATO allies, six partner countries (Georgia, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland and Ukraine), and the European Union, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Dec. 11, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN 10:00 a.m. Secretary Blinken testifies before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the U.S. Withdrawal from Afghanistan on Capitol Hill. (MEDIA DETERMINED BY HFAC) * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY KURT M. CAMPBELL Deputy Secretary Campbell attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES RICHARD R. more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following media note from the Office of the Spokesperson on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * The Department of State hosted a high-level delegation from Czechia for a U.S. Civil Nuclear Study Tour to promote cooperation on small modular reactor (SMR) and advanced nuclear technologies from December 1-11, 2024. The delegation visited Washington, D.C., Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas, and the Deep Isolation Borehole Demonstration Cent more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Houston resident and his naturalized wife from Vietnam have received prison sentences for unlicensed money transmitting and money laundering, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Vinh Quang Phan and Diana Le Phan entered guilty pleas June 18. U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison has now sentenced Vinh Phan and Diana Phan to 120 months in federal prison. Each w 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

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A San Antonio woman was arrested Tuesday in San Antonio on criminal charges related to allegedly obstructing and attempting to obstruct an ongoing federal fraud investigation. According to court documents, the FBI and IRS Criminal Investigation are conducting a federal investigation into an investor fraud scheme in San Antonio and Lubbock. The indictment alleges t more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: During the COVID-19 pandemic, shortages of electronic components slowed down development of satellites headed to the Space Development Agency. But it's not only parts and subcomponents that affect the timeline of satellite delivery, said the agency's director. "Even though it takes a while to get the hardware and the supply chain built up to actuall more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: A Texas man was found guilty today of felony and misdemeanor offenses, including assaulting law enforcement with a weapon during the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol breach. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Luke Russell Coffee, 44, of Dallas,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: Two men from Texas and Louisiana were sentenced today on felony and misdemeanor charges, including assaulting law enforcement, during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Their actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Daniel Page Ad 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

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight. The DSEs, cataloged by Air Education and Training Command's Force Development Credentialing Division's DSE branch, are hands-on experiences outsid more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight. The DSEs, cataloged by Air Education and Training Command's Force Development Credentialing Division's DSE branch, are hands-on experiences outside of f more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: 01:07 Video Player 00:0000:00 | 00:00Captions / SubtitlesNoneEnglishUse Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. #cboxClose { position: absolute; top: 5px; right: 5px; display: block; background: url(/desktopmodules/articlecs/images/media_popup_close.png) no-repeat top center; widt more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: 01:07 Video Player 00:0000:00 | 00:00Captions / SubtitlesNoneEnglishUse Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume. Second Lt. Madison Marsh, crowned Miss America 2024, explains why she joined the Air Force and why she stays. Although her dreams of becoming an astronaut have changed, she continues to serve because of the people and sense of community the Air Force offers. ( more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. Base officials announced today that they have reached an agreement with the ride-share service, Uber, to operate on base at Maxwell Air Force Base and at Gunter Annex. Anyone with access to either installation now has the option to use the ride-hailing app to request a ride, and drivers who have already passed rigorous security vetting for base access wi more PR