JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - The top officer overseeing the nation's newest military service is tapping into the talents and drive among ranks to define the Space Force ethos and ensure its success for years to come. U.S. Space Force Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, the chief of space operations, said amplifying opportunities for Space Force Guardians to  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FORT BELVOIR, Virginia - Holding a door open for the person behind you may seem like the polite thing to do, but it can lead to a serious security breach at the workplace. The Defense Department calls this practice piggybacking and defines it as an unauthorized person tagging along with an authorized person to enter a facility, re  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: SAN ANTONIO, Texas - To bring the story of Military City USA's unique military and civilian medical research and clinical care collaborations to national and global attention, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., hosted its 2023 Heroes of Military Medicine San Antonio Awards Program at The  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Evelyn D'Errico, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs The 344th MI BN, the 111th MI BDE command team and 470th MI BDE members welcomed Park to Goodfellow as he accepted command at the assumption of responsibility ceremony. The 344th Military Intelligence Battalion held an assumption of responsibility ceremony at the parade field, Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas,  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT CAVAZOS, Texas - Army Reserve Soldiers from the 394th Field Hospital (FH) participated in a unit validation at Fort Cavazos, Texas, on Sept. 26, 2023. The controlled training exercise, led by Observer, Coach, Trainers (OC/T) assigned to 4th Battalion (Medical), 393rd Infantry Regiment, assists unit commanders in determining their unit's readiness status, explains Army Comman  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts issued the following Q&A on Oct. 17, 2023, with four federal jurors: The federal jurors are Edward M. Chen, judge in the Northern District of California; Kris Porter, a jury administrator in the Western District of Washington; Anne Brabham, a jury administrator in the Northern District of Texas; and Diane Wilkinson, a juror in the Western District of Washington. * * * Federal jurors can fade to the background in popular court  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center had another record year in FY23, executing $9.1 billion in operation and maintenance funds and receiving $4.6 billion across other multiyear appropriation programs that support Air and Space Forces missions arou  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center had another record year in FY23, executing $9.1 billion in operation and maintenance funds and receiving $4.6 billion across other multiyear appropriation programs that support Air and Space Forces missions around the globe. "Commanders at all levels across the Department of the   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center had another record year in FY23, executing $9.1 billion in operation and maintenance funds and receiving $4.6 billion across other multiyear appropriation programs that support Air and Space Forces missions around the globe. "Commanders at all levels across the Departmen  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Elaine Sanchez, Defense Health Network Central An Air Force physician with over 30 years of service became the first director of the newly designated Defense Health Network Central, the military's largest medical network, on Oct. 1. "I am incredibly honored to lead DHN Central," said Brig. Gen. (Dr.) Thomas W. Harrell, a board-certified cardiologist and flight surgeon who also s  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama - Air University hosted a education driven fly-in and commander's call for the Nineteenth Air Force from Oct. 11-14, 2023. Although the event showcased an impressive array of aircraft, the 19th Air Force main emphasis was on the value of camaraderie and airpower. The fly-in was an opportunity for c  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 433rd Airlift Wing inducted six local civic and business leaders into the honorary commanders' program during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Oct. 14. The ceremony consisted of the honorary commanders receiving an Air Force commander's insignia pin and assuming honorary command by accepting the 433rd AW guidon. Each honorary com  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 433rd Airlift Wing's Rising Six Council hosted an induction ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Oct. 15 to celebrate and honor four new noncommissioned officers. All members in the wing who were promoted to staff sergeant between January and June of this year were invited to participate and be recognized for their accomplishments. Chi  more

TEXARKANA, Arkansas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Arkansas, David Clay Fowlkes, issued the following news release on Oct. 18, 2023: A Texas man was sentenced yesterday to 120 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine in Texarkana, Arkansas. The Honorable Judge Susan O. Hickey, Chief United States District Judge, presided over the case. There is no parole in the federal system. According to court documents, Antonio Griffin, 40, of Wake Village, Texas,  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: ROCHESTER, Minn. - Observer-controllers-trainers from the Army Reserve's Medical Readiness Training Command led military medical professionals from various Army Reserve units through the Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance and Patient Safety training here at the elite Clinic Sept. 15 through Sept. 17. "I love the whole mission in general. I think it's very important,"  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - 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 cree  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Standing tall and looking good, marching in perfect synch, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadets showcased their skills with weapons, drill commands, and knowledge during the Thunderbird Classic at Lt. Col. Karen Wagner High School in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 14, 2023. Seven noncommissioned officer  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Lori Newman Brooke Army Medical Center Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAN HOUSTON, Texas - Brooke Army Medical Center now has a specially trained team that can provide forensic healthcare services to service members and beneficiaries who are victims of sexual assault or other abuse. BAMC's forensic healthcare examiners are nurses or p  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 20, 2023, entitled "Arkansas Job Openings and Labor Turnover - August 2023": * * * Arkansas had 91,000 job openings in August 2023, compared to 84,000 openings in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings ra  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 20, 2023, entitled "Louisiana Job Openings and Labor Turnover - August 2023": * * * Louisiana had 139,000 job openings in August 2023, compared to 126,000 openings in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job opening  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 21 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 20, 2023, entitled "Texas Job Openings and Labor Turnover - August 2023": * * * Texas had 809,000 job openings in August 2023, compared to 774,000 openings in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the job openings rate i  more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: Drivers who use the Paso Del Norte (PDN) international crossing may have noticed a change in the directional signage located above the primary inspection booths at the popular downtown port in recent days. Booths that process Ready Lane traffic are now located on the east side of the port while regular traffic is being processed on the west side of the facility.  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 18 -- 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 Gateway International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged methamphetamine valued at approximately $927,038 hidden within a 2019 Dodge. "This significant seizure is a testament to our officers' commitment to keep our borders secure and keeping these narcotics off our streets," said Port Director Tater Ortiz  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents discovered migrants inside a stash house operation in Laredo, Texas. On Oct. 18, at approximately 4:50 p.m., Border Patrol agents received information that a residence in south Laredo was possibly being used to harbor undocumented non-citizens. Agents arrived at the residence, and entered the dwelling when they discovered 12 indiv  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 18 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: Director Jeffrey Lusk of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 28 New Mexico counties and neighboring counties in Arizona, Colorado, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah of the Nov. 17, 2023, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 18 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: Director Jeffrey Lusk of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Disaster Field Operations Center-West today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 77 Oklahoma counties and neighboring counties in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico and Texas of the Nov. 17, 2023 deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low inter  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Joseph Clark DOD News WASHINGTON - Security assistance continues to flow into Israel as Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III takes further steps to bolster deterrence in the region, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said Oct. 17. The Defense Department has completed five separate C-17 Globemaster III missions to deliver assistance  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is continuing to coordinate closely with his Israeli counterpart in response to last week's deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said today. Since meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and members of the Israeli W  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - There are steps that anyone can take if they suspect a friend is being abused or witness someone being abused. First, recognize the signs that a friend is being abused. According to the National Domestic Violence Hotline, some of the warning signs include: Their partner insults them in fro  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: El Paso, Texas - On Saturday October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Drug Enforcement Administration and various local agencies will host DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day at locations across the country. DEA and its partners will collect tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs. For more than a de  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: As the U.S.-Mexico border community observes the All Souls Day (Dia de los Muertos) holiday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials representing Laredo Field Office ports of entry are advising the traveling public that certain agricultural items used in holiday decorations are prohibited from entry to the U.S. and can carry harmful pests and disease, such a  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Sgt. Gianna Sulger U.S. Army North Public Affairs U.S. Army Sgt. Jeffery Chappell, a Soldier in the Military Funeral Honors platoon-Caisson Section at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is part of a team that conducts funeral honors to honor fallen Soldiers in the San Antonio, Texas, community. Chappell, originally from Atl  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Evelyn D'Errico, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs The 344th MI BN, the 111th MI BDE command team and 470th MI BDE members welcomed Park to Goodfellow as he accepted command at the assumption of responsibility ceremony. The 344th Military Intelligence Battalion held an assumption of responsibility ceremony at the parade field, Goodfellow Air Force   more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) El Paso deportation officers on Oct. 13 removed an unlawfully present Mexican national wanted in his home country for organized crime. Gustavo Ivan Hernandez-Cabral, 24, who had a final order of removal, was turned over to Mexican authorities at the international bou  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Houston, with assistance from ERO El Salvador and the Security Alliance for Fugitive Enforcement (SAFE) Task Force, removed Hilda Mirely Tobias, a 44-year-old unlawfully present Salvadoran fugitive, from the United States on Oct. 13. Tobias is wanted for aggravated terrorist organizations in El Salvador for her alle  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: A South Texas man was arrested Oct. 13 for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances following an investigation by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Rio Grande Valley and its federal and state law enforcement partners. Francisco Javier Alanis, 40, from Weslaco, Texas, was an assistant city manager in Progreso, Texas. H  more

BENTON, Illinois, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois, Rachelle Aud Crowe, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: A former vice president and loan officer for Community First Bank of the Heartland in Mount Vernon who committed bank fraud and multiple arsons was sentenced in federal court in Benton on Thursday to 12 years in prison. Richard Pigg, 53, previously pleaded guilty in April to six counts of bank fraud and three counts of arson. The defendan  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission. RANK/NAME: Master Sgt. Clark T. Miller UNIT: 833rd Cyber Operations Squadron DUTY TITLE: NCOIC, Mission Element Master Sgt. Clark T. Miller was the additiona  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FORT GEORGE G. MEADE, Maryland - Cyber Protection Teams from Fleet Cyber Command, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and Army Threat Systems Management Office strengthened computer networks during a joint Hunt Operation on Department of Defense systems in Hawaii, Aug. 4-12, 2023. U.S. Strategic Command, as a part of its missio  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents assigned to the Laredo West Station tracked down and apprehended eight migrants on HWY 83. On Oct.15, Border Patrol agents while working their assigned duties on HWY 83, encountered a suspicious vehicle traveling South on HWY 83. After following the vehicle, the car came to a stop at the side of the road, abruptly all the occup  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Kailee Reynolds, 47th Flying Training Wing As Airmen and their families face challenges unique to the military lifestyle, such as frequent relocations and deployments, it's important to have a financial plan in order to grow a successful future both in and outside of the military. When Airmen are financially stable, they can focus on their dutie  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Acquisition professionals from throughout the Mission and Installation Contracting Command executed 24,329 contract actions valued at more than $5.64 billion throughout fiscal 2023 ensuring installation readiness requirements across the Army while also meeting the needs of Soldiers and their families. The MICC also administered more than 389,000 Gove  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: 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 professionals to American small businesses totaled approximately $2.98 billion, more than  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Kelsey Martinez 59th Medical Wing Public Affairs In the course of their duties, many military personnel, including Security Forces personnel, parachutists, Air Force Basic Military Trainees and special operators, often endure significant physical stress on their lower body joints and soft tissues. These stresses can lead to musculoske  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - Service members are better prepared for their transition to civilian life today than at any other time in history, reflecting the Defense Department's commitment to taking care of its people, Ashish S. Vazirani said. Vazirani, acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, testified on a panel on Oc  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Lisa Gonzales Air Force Safety Center KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, New Mexico - Calling all Airmen, Guardians, supervisors, and family members to call a "knock it off" for motorcycle riders. This is not to keep them from riding, but to urge them to wear their riding gear every time they ride, keep to the speed limit, and avoid drinking and riding. I  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Virginia - The Defense Contract Management Agency's Information Technology Cybersecurity team champions Cybersecurity Awareness Month, or CSAM, to ensure good cyber habits. As our online lives expand, the average user has gone from having just a few passwords to now managing upwards of 100. That's 100 unique passwords to remember, if  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 20 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service issued the following news: * * * Drought improvement likely across the Southeast, Gulf Coast and Texas amid ongoing El Nino * * * This year, El Nino is in place heading into winter for the first time in four years, driving the outlook for warmer-than-average temperatures for the northern tier of the continental United States, according to NOAA's U.S. Winter Outlook rele  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - As part of National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, the Navy is sharing best practices for working remotely or off-duty to ensure Sailor's and staff's online behavior reflects the highest standards of character and conduct. "Cybersecurity is a Navy priority and commander's business," said Scott St. Pierre, Director of   more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The Peace Corps issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: Peace Corps Director Carol Spahn today joined a fireside chat at Texas State University to inspire students to serve boldly with the Peace Corps. Director Spahn discussed the value of cultural immersion, transformative growth, and the sense of purpose gained from service. Director Spahn emphasized the Peace Corps' commitment to diversity and inclusion, as tackling today's pressing global challenge  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FORT BELVOIR, Virginia - The Army is continuing its efforts to modernize the force and build towards the Army of 2030 and beyond. To support that effort, Program Executive Officer (PEO) Soldier is engaging with Soldiers at the ground level to get to the fundamental truth of how Soldiers are equipped in the operational environment a  more

SHEPPARD AFB, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force's 82nd Training Wing issued the following news: The Center for Seabees and Facilities Engineering Detachment at Sheppard Air Force Base instructs more than 200 Airmen, soldiers and sailors annually to meet the demand for construction electricians. As an Inter-Service Training Review Organization partner, students from all branches train together for the first seven weeks of the 14-week course. After that, the classes separate to learn skills s  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: By Matthew McGovern Sixteenth Air Force Public Affairs Hispanic Heritage Month pays tribute to generations of Hispanic Americans who made notable contributions, enriching the nation while adding diversity and inclusion to the Air Force. This is especially true for Mr. Daniel Lopez, Sixteenth Air Force of the Department of the Air Force Assessment an  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Five years ago, the U.S. Air Force took a significant leap forward in combat preparedness by establishing the Special Warfare Training Wing, or SWTW, an evolution that addressed decades of training shortfalls and operational demands. The SWTW marked a paradigm shift, assuming control over  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Jennifer Gangemi, Special Warfare Training Wing Five years ago, the U.S. Air Force took a significant leap forward in combat preparedness by establishing the Special Warfare Training Wing, or SWTW, an evolution that addressed decades of training shortfalls and operational demands. The SWTW marked a paradigm shift, assuming control over an extensive network of   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release on Oct. 17, 2023: The Greater Houston Partnership and U.S. Commercial Service are hosting a forum Thursday, Oct. 19 from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. to support engagement for the Disruptive Technology Strike Force with business leaders in Houston. U.S. Attorney Hamdani will participate in a session entitled Global Trade Threats and National & Economic Security featuri  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 52-year-old man who advertised himself as the "Used Car King of New York" has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiring to commit wire fraud, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Octavian Ocasio pleaded guilty Oct. 18, 2022, to conspiring with others residing in the Southern District of Texas to buy and sell thousands of fr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 10 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: Cardiac Imaging Inc. (CII), headquartered in Illinois, and its founder, owner and CEO Sam Kancherlapalli, a resident of Florida, have agreed to pay a total of $85,480,000, to resolve False Claims Act allegations that they paid referring cardiologists excessive fees to supervise PET scans in violation of the Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) and the Physician Self-Ref  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: A group of eight Texas men were indicted in Waco on criminal charges related to their alleged drug and gun activity. Federal grand jury indictments charge Jeremiah Pittman, 21; Shamall McDonald, 21; Juan Christian Rodriguez-Luhan, 20; Raeshawn Demond Roberts, 21; Jacob Deshaun Raglin, 24; Javion Lavelle Cooper, 19; Tyson Charae Hawthorne, 21; and Danta  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas, Damien M. Diggs, issued the following news release on Oct. 20, 2023: A Seabrook man has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking drugs in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Justin Hall McSpadden, 45, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and was sentenced to 235 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on Oct  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Killeen man was sentenced in a federal court in Waco to 97 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime. According to court documents, Eric Darnell Johnson, 34, sold cocaine to dozens of individuals within Killeen, including servicemembers and civilians associated with the Dep  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 34-year-old Reynosa, Tamaulipas, city council woman has entered a guilty plea to possession with intent to distribute approximately 42 kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. On June 10, Denisse Ahumada-Martinez drove a vehicle from Reynosa, Mexico, into the United States to the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint. An X-ray search o  more

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 43-year-old man has been ordered to federal prison for trafficking cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. A federal jury convicted Juan Pablo Ramirez July 12 following a one-day trial for possession with the intent to distribute 5000 grams of cocaine. U.S. District Judge Nelva Gonzales Ramos ordered Ramirez to serve 108 months in federa  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 13 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 40-year-old assistant city manager and school board president is now in custody on charges of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute control substances, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Authorities arrested Francisco aka Frank Javier Alanis today. He is expected to make his initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Ignacio Tort  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 22-year-old man from Brownsville has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction for transporting and attempting to transport undocumented aliens and assaulting a federal officer, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Cristian Rodriguez pleaded guilty May 23. U.S. District Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. has now ordered Rodriguez to serve  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: A top source of supply in the Carrollton juvenile fentanyl case - which has resulted in at least 14 juvenile overdoses, four of them fatal - pleaded guilty today to a federal drug crime, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Julio Gonzales, Jr., 18, was charged via criminal complaint in July 2023 with conspira  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Alamdar S. Hamdani, issued the following news release: A 28-year old man has pleaded guilty to importing cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. On July 18, Victor Torres approached the Hidalgo port of entry checkpoint and told law enforcement he did not have any contraband. Authorities referred him to secondary inspection where a K-9 alerted to the battery area of the vehicle. Law enforcement conduc  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, issued the following news release: A Mexican man who shot a police officer in Seminole, Texas was sentenced to 180 months in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Jose Ramon Castillo-Lopez, 28, was charged via criminal complaint in October 2022 and indicted later that same month. He pleaded guilty in May 2023 to illegal alien in possession of a   more

FORT KNOX, Kentucky, Oct. 18 -- The U.S. Army Cadet Command issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. ShaTyra Reed-Cox Standing tall and looking good, marching in perfect synch, Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) cadets showcased their skills with weapons, drill commands, and knowledge during the Thunderbird Classic at Lt. Col. Karen Wagner High School in San Antonio, Texas, on Oct. 14, 2023. Seven non-commissioned officers assigned to U.S. Army South, 410th Contracting Support Br  more

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven has sentenced Heriberto Castillo (44, Denton, Texas) to seven years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute cocaine and fentanyl. His co-conspirator, David Ceballos (27, Alvarado, Texas), was sentenced to three years and one month imprisonment for possession with the intent to distrib  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California issued the following news release on Oct. 19, 2023: Homero Cervantes Rosales and Mauricio Cervantes Rosales - brothers from Perris, California - pleaded guilty in federal court today to conspiring to traffic firearms they believed were bound for Mexico and dealing firearms without a license. They entered their guilty pleas before U.S. Magistrate Judge Karen S. Crawford. The defendants admi  more

SAN DIEGO, California, Oct. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California issued the following news release: Victoria Carmona of San Antonio, Texas, pleaded guilty in federal court this week to a four-count indictment charging her and an unnamed codefendant with importation of cocaine, conspiracy to import controlled substances, conspiracy to obstruct justice, and obstruction of justice. The obstruction charges stem from Carmona's extensive efforts to concoct a c  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi issued the following news release on Oct. 16, 2023: A Houston, Texas man pleaded guilty today to conspiring with others in the Southern District of Mississippi to possess with intent to distribute approximately one pound of a substance containing methamphetamine. According to court documents, Marcus Lamont Wallace, 33, of Houston, Texas, admitted that he knowingly agreed with others to mai  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Strategic Command 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 Allies and partners,   more