JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONI-LACKLAND, Texas - For recruits heading to Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, connecting with a Military Training Instructor online prior to their departure is proving to help ease the transition from civilian to Airman. "Ask an MTI" is a BMT-led program managed by Tech. Sgt. Sarah Ben  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - Each October, the Department of the Air Force celebrates Energy Action Month to highlight the critical role energy plays in mission assurance. Embracing the Department's three-year theme of "Powering Possibility," the installation energy program is pursuing a series of pilot initiatives that showcase the department's f  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Air Force Heritage is often kept alive and well through the sharing of experiences handed down from one generation to another. Team members from the 340th Flying Training Group and 39th Flying Training Squadron, along with the Commemorative Air Force and B-25 History Project, recently had the opportunity to  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Mission area working groups delivered proposed solutions for how installation and mission support equities fit into the Air Force's new force presentation model and how to best build combat-resilient installations at the 2023 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference held here Oct. 4. Hosted by the Air Force Installation and Mis  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The GameX23 Drone Guardians Tournament is coming to San Antonio Oct. 20-21 and it's your chance to help the Department of the Air Force test Airmen and Guardian decision-making in a contested environment through scenarios on a gaming platform. GameX is an initiative under an Air Force Installation and Mission   more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman, 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs It was a transformative moment in military history when the Army initiated training for its pioneering War Dog Program, commonly referred to as the "K-9 Corps." This groundbreaking development, according to American Humane Society, marked the inaugural inclusion of Military Working Dogs (MWD) within the rank  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Debbie Aragon, AFIMSC Public Affairs The security forces career field is set to evaluate air base ground defense capabilities delivered to the Department of the Air Force, and joint and coalition mission partners around the globe during two major events at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 23-27. "The fight of yesterday looks different than what is needed for the f  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release: Amtrak customers now have a smoother, brighter and more accessible journey with the completion of a $3.8 million project at the Del Rio station. The Amtrak Sunset Limited travels three-days-weekly between New Orleans and Los Angeles, with a stop at Del Rio, the county seat of Val Verde County, along the southwestern U.S. border with Mexico. Amtrak, working with the City of Del Rio  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - Simplifying the way the Army trains and builds teams while continuously transforming the force are among the focus areas of the Army's new Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George. George said the Army must reduce the use of complicated, cumbersome technology while leveraging technology that cuts costs, including video ga  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - The Army becoming a data-centric, technology-driven service is one of the Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth's top objectives. During her keynote speech to kick off the 2023 Association of the U.S. Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, D.C., she spoke about the importance this plays in fielding th  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: Team members with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity (USAMMDA) joined some 30,000 attendees and exhibitors during the final day of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual meeting and exhibition yesterday in Washington. USAMMDA, the U.S. Department of Defense's lead medical product development activity, develops new drugs, vaccines, devices, and medical support equipment designed to  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By COL James Jones, Medical Capability Development Integration Directorate and Jose Rodriguez MEDCoE Public Affairs The month of October has manifested as a nexus for two pivotal events for Army Medicine, both underscoring the critical role of Army physician assistants in medical care and combat scenarios. The start of National Physician Assistants Week, celebrating the legacy and servi  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The month of October has manifested as a nexus for two pivotal events for Army Medicine, both underscoring the critical role of Army physician assistants in medical care and combat scenarios. The start of National Physician Assistants Week, celebrating the legacy and service of phys  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Music filled the air with Latin flavor. The aroma of tamales, Gallo pinto, and paella welcomed Soldiers, Civilians, and their Families to the U.S. Army South's Hispanic Heritage Month celebration in front of the headquarters building at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, on Oct  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: By Joe Lacdan, Army News Service The Army will build a new blue book and blue book app to reinforce standards and discipline across the service, the Army's top enlisted leader said. The Army Software Factory in Austin, Texas leads the initiative, scheduled to release by October 2024. The app will contain the non-commissioned officer and Soldier creeds and feature a set of standards that will remain uniform across th  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland - In this week's look around the Air Force, a new training aircraft is being put through its paces, the Department of the Air Force focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at a special conference, and crews from Global Strike and Air Combat Command come together to learn about hypers  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - ASK AWAY, JBSA! is a forum that aims to connect the 502nd Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. September's edition talks about construction projects around JBSA. Howdy, Team JBSA, I'm Brig. Gen. Russ "Dirk" Driggers, commander of Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Ai  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAN HOUSTON, Texas - A Brooke Army Medical Center physician put his skills to the test on a flight back to San Antonio when a child on the plane became unresponsive. Army Capt. (Dr.) Ronak Patel, neurologist, was returning home with his wife and baby, after visiting family in Maryland when an urgent cal  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Brooke Army Medical Center will host the Joint Base San Antonio Military Retiree Appreciation Day on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 8 a.m. to noon in the hospital's Medical Mall. "BAMC and the 502nd Air Base Wing go all out for our military retirees and their families," said Maria Guerrero  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: NORMAN, Okla. - The Bureau of Land Management Oklahoma Field Office is taking public input on an environmental assessment of a proposed transportation network on about 12,000 acres of public land north of Amarillo, Texas. The newly released scientific analysis looks at potential direct, indirect, and cumulative effects associated with designating and maintaining the proposed s  more

NORMAN, Oklahoma, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management's New Mexico State Office issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management Oklahoma Field Office is taking public input on an environmental assessment of a proposed transportation network on about 12,000 acres of public land north of Amarillo, Texas. The newly released scientific analysis looks at potential direct, indirect, and cumulative effects associated with designating and maintain  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 13 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 12, 2023, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area - September 2023": * * * Area prices rose 1.0 percent in August and September, up 4.6 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), were up 1.0 perce  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the Brownsville Port of Entry intercepted alleged cocaine valued at more than $156,000 in a single enforcement action. "Our officers are diligent in their efforts to keep our borders secure, and their dedication and attention to detail contributed to this significant drug seizure," said Port Director Tater Orti  more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers working at the Bridge of the Americas and the Paso Del Norte international border crossings intercepted 101 pounds of cocaine and methamphetamine in three separate failed smuggling attempts, in the span of one hour on October 11. The estimated street value of the seized contraband is approximately $700,000. "CBP offic  more

HIDALGO, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge intercepted $725,000 worth of alleged cocaine. "Our CBP officers remain vigilant and used all of our available tools and resources to thwart this smuggling attempt," said Port Director Carlos Rodriguez, Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry. "Our ability  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Want to learn more about choosing between TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select during the TRICARE Open Season? Then join us for the "Choosing Between Prime and TRICARE Select" webinar on Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. to learn more about this year's open season. "Open season is coming soon. This webinar will explore some o  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2023: * * * Houston Mayor and Housing Advocates Celebrate Opening of New Hope Housing Savoy * * * Local politicians, including Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, turned out to celebrate today's grand opening of New Hope Housing (NHH) Savoy, a multimillion-dollar, 120-unit supportive housing project. It was built with the assistance   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The internet is a source of infinite information, but not everyone who creates content is reputable. The web is rampant with individuals and entities who wish to do harm. Information leaks, blackmail, ransomware, fraud, and financial ruin are a few of the possible hard realities of cybercri  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Virginia - Defense Contract Management Agency's Information Technology Cybersecurity team champions Cybersecurity Awareness Month, known as CSAM, to ensure good cyber habits. With the holiday online purchasing season approaching, October is the ideal time for personnel to learn about their cyber presence and the r  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ARLINGTON, Virginia - Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity. In recognition of the 20th Cybersecurity Awareness  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Houston Division issued the following news release: A federal court in Texas ordered a San Antonio pharmacy and its pharmacist to pay a $275,000 civil penalty and imposed restrictions related to the dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances. Pursuant to an agreed consent judgment and permanent injunction, the court enjoined Zarzamora Healthcare LLC, doing business as Rite-Away Pharmacy & Medical   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The security forces career field is set to evaluate air base ground defense capabilities delivered to the Department of the Air Force, and joint and coalition mission partners around the globe during two major events at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 23-27.  "The fight of yesterday looks different than what is needed for the fight of tomorrow," said Air Fo  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: By Debbie Aragon, AFIMSC Public Affairs The security forces career field is set to evaluate air base ground defense capabilities delivered to the Department of the Air Force, and joint and coalition mission partners around the globe during two major events at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 23-27. "The fight of yesterday looks different than what is needed for the fight of tomorrow,  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: San Antonio, TX -- A federal court in Texas ordered a San Antonio pharmacy and its pharmacist to pay a $275,000 civil penalty and imposed restrictions related to the dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances. Pursuant to an agreed consent judgment and permanent injunction, the court enjoined Zarzamora Healthcare LLC, doing busine  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following member bulletin (No. 2023-27) on Oct. 11, 2023: * * * We are aware of an email phishing campaign impersonating Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) email addresses. The Bank will never request confidential information, such as PINs, wire numbers and account information, unless the transaction was initiated by a member. Below are common red flags of phis  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert: Don Miguel Foods, a Dallas, Texas establishment, is recalling approximately 10,642 pounds of frozen ready-to-eat (RTE) carne asada burrito products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The frozen RTE carne asada burrito items were produced on September 27,  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Even under ideal conditions, the urgent or emergent movement of ill or injured Sailors and Marines from ship to shore can be a complex operation. These transfers can occur at night and in poor weather conditions, adding an extra layer of challenges. Furthermore, the unplanned nature of these medical movem  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - After a year of extensive renovations, the Gateway Chapel at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has reopened its doors. For many, this chapel holds a special place in their hearts, as it's where countless trainees have found solace and strength during Basic Military Training. The Gateway Cha  more

HIDALGO, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations at the Hidalgo International Bridge took custody of Danny Lee Cazares, a male U.S. citizen from Alamo, Texas wanted on an outstanding felony warrant for homicide. "CBP works with our partner law enforcement agencies and collaborates with Mexican authorities to ensure wanted individuals have their d  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - In the heart of San Antonio, a historic event took place between Sept. 19-21: the first-ever annual Torch Athena Conference. The event was dedicated to celebrating the efforts and milestones of women in the Air Force, as well as discussing how to lower barriers to service and to further equality wit  more

KELLY FIELD, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By 2d Lt Lauren Niemi, 82 TRW Public Affairs In the heart of San Antonio, a historic event took place between September 19th and 21st: the first-ever annual Torch Athena Conference. The event is dedicated to celebrating the efforts and milestones of women in the Air Force, as well as discussing how to lower barriers to service and to further equality within the service. Athena events are regular  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Official charges for alleged violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice were preferred Sept. 21, 2023, against Air Force Maj. Gen. Phillip A. Stewart, former 19th Air Force commander, at JBSA-Randolph. Stewart was relieved of command of 19th Air Force, May 9, 2023, by Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command. Due to the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Oct. 13, 2023: The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled this morning that the redistricting plan used by the governing body of Galveston County, Texas, known as the Commissioners Court, violates Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The court held that the County's plan denies Black and Latino voters an equal opportunity to participate in the political process and to elect a candidat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A federal court in Texas ordered a San Antonio pharmacy and its pharmacist to pay a $275,000 civil penalty and imposed restrictions related to the dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances. Pursuant to an agreed consent judgment and permanent injunction, the court enjoined Zarzamora Healthcare LLC, doing business as Rite-Away Pharmacy & Medical Supply #2, along with pharmacist-owner Jitendra Ch  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman, 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs Instructor pilots experienced a unique opportunity to gain insights into high-performance mindset training through the Warrior's Edge training program from Oct. 4 to 5, 2023. The program focuses on developing psychological flexibility and mental strength in high-stress environments. "Warri  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Keira Rossman, 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs It was a transformative moment in military history when the Army initiated training for its pioneering War Dog Program, commonly referred to as the "K-9 Corps." This groundbreaking development, according to American Humane Society, marked the inaugural inclusion of Military Working Dogs (MWD  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: A California woman pleaded guilty to conspiring to make, pass and transfer counterfeit U.S. savings bonds and passing counterfeit savings bonds on Oct. 5 before U.S. District Judge Roland Olvera. Her plea follows an investigation conducted by Homeland Secretary Investigations (HSI) with the U.S. Secret Service, the Department of the Treasury's Office of  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 14 -- The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command issued the following news: By Daniel P. Elkins, Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs Office Small business professionals from across the Mission and Installation Contracting Command combined efforts in fiscal 2023 to exceed contracting goals across all socioeconomic categories for the ninth consecutive year. Contract actions awarded by MICC contracting p  more

HARLINGEN, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: A Nicaraguan national in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) passed away at the Valley Baptist Medical Center (VBMC) in Harlingen, Texas, Oct. 8. Preliminary cause of death was cardiac arrest secondary to disseminated intravascular coagulopathy from leukemia. Julio Cesar Chirino Peralta, 32, a Nicaraguan national, entered the U  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 11 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 13-RC-319773) by Region 13 Director Angie Cowan Hamada: * * * MAJOR LEAGUE RUGBY, LLC, Employer and UNITED STATES RUGBY PLAYERS ASSOCIATION, Petitioner DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION Major League Rugby, LLC ("Employer"), along with its constituent member teams, is a professional rugby league with headquarters located in Dallas, Texas, and teams located throughout North America. United States  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 13 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56778) involving Covestro LLC, Baytown, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: Covestro LLC Region: 4 City: Baytown State: TX License #: 01577 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Karen Blanchard HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross Notification Date: 10/05/2023 Notification Time: 12:53 [ET] Event Date: 09/26/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Last Update Date: 10/05  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: QUANTICO, Virginia - As the Office of Special Investigations safeguards the Department of the Air Force, they are confronting a surge in incidents involving laser pointers, which pose significant threats to Air Force aircraft, especially at night. These seemingly harmless beams, often used for classroom presentations or amusing a  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania, Eric G. Olshan, issued the following news release on Oct. 10, 2023: Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced the appointment of the following seven U.S. Attorneys to serve on the Attorney General's Advisory Committee (AGAC): Alexander M.M. Uballez, District of New Mexico; Breon Peace, Eastern District of New York; Kenneth Parker, Southern District of Ohio; Natalie K. Wright, District of O  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - More than 600 Airmen assigned to the 319th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 4-5, 2023. Gen. Duke Z. Richardson, commander, Air Force Materiel Command at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, reviewed the ceremony. **  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Sun is never completely blocked by the Moon during an annular solar eclipse. Therefore, during an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter s  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Defense's premier Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) formation continues to support the Republic of Korea-United States Alliance as it marks its 70th anniversary this month. American Soldiers and U.S. Army civilians from the 20th CBRNE Command routinely deploy to South Korea for exercises and send a Chemical Corps company to support  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER, Washington - Oct. 6, 2023 marked the 10th year since Madigan Army Medical Center lost its only Soldier in combat in the War on Terror. It was an attack that reportedly wounded 30 Army Rangers and killed a total of four Soldiers. Capt. Jennifer Moreno, a nurse at Madigan, died during the attack embodying  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Sailors assigned to Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC), Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, and Navy veterans gathered at Municipal Plaza Oct. 12 during a San Antonio City Council Session to honor the Navy's 248th birthday with a tradition  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV) Carlos Del Toro posthumously promoted Cmdr. William "Willie" C. McCool to the rank of Captain, Oct. 7, 2023. Secretary Del Toro announced the promotion during halftime at the Navy-North Texas football game at the Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium. Capt. McCool was a member of the U.S. Naval Academy Class of 1983. During this weekend, members of the Class of 1983 gathered for their 40-year hom  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee, 82d TRW Public Affairs Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Wing Oct. 4-5, where he got a first-hand look at how Sheppard Airmen are transforming technical and flying training to support the future fight. Kendall spoke with Airmen from across the wing and community leaders to learn about the base's challenges  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Katie McKee, 82d TRW Public Affairs Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited the 82nd Training Wing and the 80th Flying Wing Oct. 4-5, where he got a first-hand look at how Sheppard Airmen are transforming technical and flying training to support the future fight. Kendall spoke with Airmen from across the wing and community leaders to learn about the bas  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Department of Defense doesn't limit Cyber Awareness to one month; they focus on securing the nation daily, with the help of intelligence community partners. During October's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Sixteenth Air Force members joined with local San Antonio industry partners to dis  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, Damien M. Diggs, issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2023: A Little Rock, Arkansas man has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking drugs in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Nicholas Iron Wilson, 27, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 210 months in federal prison today by U.S. District Judge Marc  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on Oct. 11, 2023: A federal court in Texas ordered a San Antonio pharmacy and its pharmacist to pay a $275,000 civil penalty and imposed restrictions related to the dispensing of opioids and other controlled substances. Pursuant to an agreed consent judgment and permanent injunction, the court enjoined Zarzamora Healthcare LLC, doing business as Rite-Away Pharmac  more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Mexican national was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso to 70 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture or substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. According to court documents, Cesar Tarango Cobos, 42, of Chihuahua, Mexico attempted to enter the United States from Mexico through the Presidio   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, Damien M. Diggs, issued the following news release on Oct. 12, 2023: A Houston man who served as a production manager in a counterfeit drug trafficking scheme has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and money laundering violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Willis Reed, 61, pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was sentenced to 60 months in federal  more

RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe-Air Forces Africa issued the following news: By Senior Airman Ryan Hayman, 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs More than 100 Airmen and B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Thursday for Bomber Task Force-Europe 24-1. The long-planned European BTF deployment provides U.S. and NATO leaders with strategic options to assure All  more

RAF FAIRFORD, United Kingdom, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Dyess Air Force Base (7th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Ryan Hayman, 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs More than 100 Airmen and B-1B Lancer aircraft assigned to the 9th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron from Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, deployed to RAF Fairford, United Kingdom, Thursday for Bomber Task Force-Europe 24-1. The long-planned European BTF deployment provides U.S. and NATO leaders with strategic options to as  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Zach Heimbuch, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, deputy commander of United States Cyber Command, toured Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 10, 2023. This was Haugh's first tour in a series of multiple visits to Air Education and Training Command bases to discover how USCYBERCOM can support training across   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - The United States is flowing military supplies to Israel as the country battles against Hamas terrorists, President Joe Biden said Oct. 10. "We stand with Israel," the president said during an announcement at the White House. The Hamas attack has been exceptionally brutal with hundreds of Israeli civilians kille  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Hamas attack on Israel out of Gaza is at a different level than in the past, a senior defense official said today. Hundreds of Israelis have been killed in the attacks that also killed 11 Americans, President Joe Biden said in a written release. Hamas terrorists have also kidnapped people in Israel and taken them to Gaza. "While we are still w  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, Oct. 12 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news release: By 2d Lt Lauren Niemi, 82nd Training Wing Public Affairs In the heart of San Antonio, a historic event took place between Sept. 19-21: the first-ever annual Torch Athena Conference. The event was dedicated to celebrating the efforts and milestones of women in the Air Force, as well as discussing how to lower barriers to service and to further equality within the service. Athena events are regularly hosted   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: TAMPA, Florida - The USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group arrived in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea Oct. 10, in order to deter any actor seeking to escalate the situation or widen this war. The forces in the area include the U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), with its 8 squadrons of attack and support aircr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Air Education and Training Command provides world-class foundational force development, training and education to develop empowered, combat-effective Airmen who deeply understand our strategic competitors and are ready to support integrated deterrence and future combat. As a major line of e  more