JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, part of the Texas Air National Guard, hosted an Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve "Boss Lift" on Oct. 21, where civilian employers of Guardsmen get the opportunity to see first-hand what their employees do when away for drill, training, or deployments. The Boss Lift is a way for the 1  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Six members of the 426th Network Warfare Squadron were joined by nine members from the 33rd Cyber Operations Squadron for a visit to Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, Virginia, from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1, 2023. The team received several in-depth summaries of varying Microsoft defense processes and systems. They also discussed effective avenues of collabo  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Mississippi - Col. Michael McMillan, 340th Flying Training Group director of operations, presided over a change of command ceremony where Lt. Col. Anthony McKee relinquished command of the 43rd Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Thomas Collins on October 19, 2023, at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dr. Paul M. Sherman, was recently honored with a fellowship for his exceptional contributions to aerospace medicine at the 2023 Aerospace Medical Association's 93rd Annual Scientific Meeting. Sherman, currently serving as the Director of Radiological and Aerospace Medical Research at the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist's  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 688th Cyberspace Wing hosted the Wing Senior Leaders Summit from Oct. 10-13, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.  Senior Leader Summits provide a forum for the wing leadership to share information, discuss priorities, and ensure everyone is aligned with the mission and goals of the Air Force. Some of the top topics included AI, Com  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - In conjunction with the 75th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force Reserves, the 97th Flying Training Squadron "Devil Cats" decided to host a packed week of events celebrating its 25th anniversary, which included a fini-flight, a heritage flight, unit training assembly, and change of command, Oct. 18-20  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - From October 20-21, Acting Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security Kristie Canegallo traveled to Phoenix, Arizona and El Paso, Texas where she met with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel to thank them for their continued service and dedication to securing our borders, countering drug smuggling, and enforcing U.S. immigra  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center invited public gamers to take part in a series of tournaments designed to help the Department of the Air Force develop combat tactics by analyzing players' decision-making processes in realistic battlefield scenarios. Called GameX23 Drone Guardians, the final event in a three-location series of to  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Air Education and Training Command is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and multi-capability its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight. Brig. Gen. Henry "Sue" Clagett, of the V Interceptor Command back in 1941, is unfortunately an example of the tangible  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Malcolm McClendon, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center invited public gamers to take part in a series of tournaments designed to help the Department of the Air Force develop combat tactics by analyzing players' decision-making processes in realistic battlefield scenarios. Called GameX23 Drone Guardians, the final ev  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Mollie Miller, AFIMSC Public Affairs U.S. Air Force representatives joined Village of Rantoul leaders and residents, and other state and federal officials to celebrate 106 years of partnership, support and friendship during a ceremony marking the complete transfer of the former Chanute Air Force Base back to the community. "The spirit of partnership that made Chan  more

QUANTICO, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command issued the following news release: In May of 2023, the Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division, Central Texas Field Office, responded to the death of Cameron Mann, also known as Cameron Chamberlain, the 27-year-old spouse of Fort Cavazos Soldier, Spc. Craig Chamberlain. With the help of forensic testing and partner agencies, the Army CID investigation indicated she died due to fentanyl poisoning. The   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Brooke Army Medical Center once again has been re-accredited for three years by the American College of Surgeons' Commission on Cancer program. To earn voluntary CoC accreditation, a cancer program must meet 34 CoC quality care standards, be evaluated every three years through a survey process, and maintain levels of excellence in the delivery of com  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: To ensure we are caring for the health and welfare of our staff and patients, BAMC will offer flu vaccinations to TRICARE beneficiaries 7 years and older, and Department of Defense employees at 10 a.m. through Nov. 3 at the Medical Mall. Flu vaccines will be available: Wednesday, Oct. 25 from 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 from 8 a.m. - 3:30   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- 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 has once again been named one of the nation's "Most Wired" medical facilities for its innovative use of health information technology by the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives. The mission of the CHIME HealthCare's Most Wired program i  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 26 -- 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 - Joint Base San Antonio has confirmed that a brief, very weak tornado touched down at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston around 8 a.m. on Oct. 26, 2023. There are no reported injuries, but downed trees and some damage to vehicles have been reported. The 502nd Air Base Wing is assessing the full e  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: San Antonio has been home to a consistent military presence for nearly 300 years. It's why it is called "Military City USA." The city has one of the nation's largest active and retired military populations. Joint Base San Antonio educates more Department of Defense students than any other installation. It hosts the largest concentration of cyber and   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois - In 2004, Congress declared that October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, to make both public and private entities aware of the need for cybersecurity. This year's theme is "Secure our World." The internet has become an integral part of most people's lives. From the most important functions of natio  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: KANSAS CITY, Missouri - Have you ever thought about what you may be doing to secure our world? Think about it. As technology advances, what are you doing to protect yourself from online threats and malicious ransomware attacks? The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, or CISA, is working to ensure a secure and resilien  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: As the Navy concludes its Cybersecurity Awareness Month campaign, spending the month highlighting cybersecurity best practices while in the office, teleworking, underway, or off the clock, it begs the question: How can we, as individuals, keep year-round emphasis on cybersecurity in support of the Navy's mission? Regardless of rank, grade, or where   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FORT LEE, Virginia - The Defense Contract Management Agency's Information Technology Cybersecurity team champions Cybersecurity Awareness Month, or CSAM, to ensure good cyber habits. Phishing attacks have become an increasingly common problem for organizations of all sizes and can be very difficult to spot. It's important every i  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Houston Division issued the following news release on Oct. 23, 2023: A Seabrook man has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking drugs in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division, and U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Justin Hall McSpadden, 45, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distri  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Houston Division 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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. On June 10, Denisse Ahumada-Martinez drove a vehicle f  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 25 -- 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 seven Texas counties of the Nov. 24 deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic losses because of reduced revenues caused by drought in the   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - The National Defense Strategy is a living, breathing document that is the North Star to the Defense Department, and leaders in the department work every day to ensure it is implemented, Mara Karlin said during a Brookings Institution event Oct. 24. Karlin is performing the duties of the deputy undersecretary of de  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: Two employees of a national tank cleaning company suffered injuries when exposed to hydrogen sulfide - a flammable, highly toxic colorless gas - that was present during the cleaning process of a tanker truck on April 25, 2023, in Beaumont. Two municipal firefighters responding to the scene also suffered injuries from the gas. Federal investigators determine  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force selected 397 active-duty U.S. Space Force officers for promotion to colonel, lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23A central selection boards. In total, the Space Force selected 48 lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel (LSF), 154 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel (LSF-O and LSF-F) and 195 captains for promotion to major (LSF-  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: ARLINGTON, Virginia - Cybersecurity is experiencing a dramatic transformation. What was once primarily the domain of IT specialists has evolved into a collective responsibility for all defense personnel. Each member now plays a crucial role in fortifying the digital realm against looming threats. "We have shifted from a mindset of  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - America's efforts in the Middle East are in support of Israel's right to defend itself from terrorism and to contain the violence, senior defense officials said Oct. 24. The officials, speaking on background, discussed U.S. efforts in the Middle East as conflict continues to blaze in Gaza. "As we've communicated pr  more

DYESS AFB, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Dyess Air Force Base (7th Bomb Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Sophia Robello, 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Dyess hosted its first Hackathon on October 25, testing Airmen's skills at creating networks and exploiting vulnerabilities in a controlled environment. The event teaches Airmen from various trades new skills in computer science that may not have been available to them in their career field, while providing students from   more

EAGLE PASS, Texas, Oct. 26 -- 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 seized hard narcotics that totaled over $3,800,000 in street value. "Although anti-terrorism is our primary mission, CBP officers continue to maintain their vigilance to ensure commercial entries are safe and free of contraband, as this narcotics seizure illustrates," said Port Director  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: EL PASO, Texas - An El Paso man was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso to 240 months in prison for distribution of a controlled substance causing serious bodily injury. According to court documents, Patrick Harley Chaires, 28, sold a counterfeit M-30 pill containing fentanyl on Jan. 10. The purchaser consumed the pill and overdosed due   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: EL PASO, Texas - 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 inte  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - The Pentagon announced that a squadron of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft has arrived in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility today. The aircraft will work alongside an array of capabilities the Defense Department has sent to the region in recent days to further enhance the ability of U.S. forces to defend the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Advisory Opinions Draft Advisory Opinions Advisory Opinion Request 2023-06 (Texas Majority PAC) (https://www.fec.gov/data/legal/advisory-opinions/2023-06/) This week, the Commission made public two draft advisory opinions: Draft A and Draft B. * * * Alternative Dispute Resolution The Comm  more

DENTON, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: New flood maps have been finalized and will become effective on April 25, 2024, for Lonoke County, Arkansas. During the next six months, a FEMA compliance specialist will work with the community to update each floodplain ordinance and adopt these new flood maps. Residents are encouraged to examine the maps to determine if they are in a low-to-moderate or   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following statement on Oct. 23, 2023, by Commissioner Allison Clements on a decision (Docket No. CP22-2-000) involving Texas Eastern Transmission LP and Gas Transmission Northwest LLC: * * * I concur with the decision to issue a certificate of public convenience and necessity to Gas Transmission Northwest, LLC (GTN) for its GTN Xpress Project.[1] I do so reluctantly because the states of Wash  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: BEAUMONT, Texas - A Seabrook man has been sentenced to federal prison for trafficking drugs in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division, and U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs today. Justin Hall McSpadden, 45, pleaded guilty to possession with   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: HOUSTON -- A Houston man was ordered Oct. 20 to spend more than two decades in prison for sex trafficking a 7th grader following a Human Trafficking Rescue Alliance investigation conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Houston and the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. Juwan James Davis, a 28-year-old resident of Houston, was sentenced in the U.S  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama - The mission is clear: We are preparing our force to become the Army of 2030 through innovation. Innovation is always a priority for the service, but at this year's Association of the United States Army Annual Meeting and Exposition in Washington, Army leaders spoke about how they want to foster innovati  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A federal jury in the Northern District of Texas convicted a medical marketer today for his role in a $55 million fraud conspiracy involving TRICARE, a federal program that provides health insurance benefits to active duty and retired service members and their families, and several other federal health care programs. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Quintan Cockerell, 42, of Pa  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Duane A. Evans, issued the following news release: RANDY HARROD, age 45, a resident of Trinity, Texas, was sentenced on October 26, 2023 by United States District Judge Jane Triche Milazzo to 108 months imprisonment, 3 years of supervised release, and a $100.00 mandatory special assessment fee after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute a quantity of methamp  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Louisiana, Duane A. Evans, issued the following news release: BRIA PETERS, age 38, formerly of New Orleans, LA and now residing in Houston, Texas, pleaded guilty on October 18, 2023 to a one-count bill of information for making false statements related to the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) before U.S. District Court Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle, announced U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans. On  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs has entered into a conciliation agreement with Allied Universal, one of the world's largest security and facility services providers, to resolve alleged systemic race-based hiring discrimination at a Houston facility operated by one of its subsidiaries. The agreement follows a rou  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 25 -- 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, Laredo Port of Entry officers detained one male United States citizen wanted for employing/ inducing the sexual performance of a child. "Adults who authorize or encourage a minor to undergo such a performance are subject to criminal prosecution," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Ent  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents working their assigned duties interdicted a human smuggling attempt yielding the apprehension of 11 migrants. On Oct.24, Border Patrol agents while working their assigned duties encountered a tractor trailer parked on Santa Isabel Avenue. The agents proceeded to drive pass the trailer when the driver abruptly absconded on foot  more

LAREDO, Texas, Oct. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: Laredo Sector Border Patrol announces the honorees for the Youth of the Month Program for October. The honorees for October were announced during a ceremony at Lyndon B. Johnson High School. On Oct. 24, Laredo Sector Border Patrol and community program partners honored the 11 seniors selected from Laredo area high schools with the distinguished Laredo Sector Bor  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: McALLEN, Texas - 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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. On June 10, Denisse A  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: It's Mission Monday. Meet Marisol Miranda, Air Force Services Center Child Development and Youth Programs specialist. Miranda supports the installation child and youth programs by providing specialized training on child and youth development, assisting with professional development conferences and helping collect significant data for senior Departmen  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56807) involving the Methodist Hospital, Houston, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: The Methodist Hospital (Houston) Region: 4 City: Houston State: TX License #: L00457 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Art Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Lawrence Criscione Notification Date: 10/20/2023 Notification Time: 16:52 [ET] Event Date: 10/20/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Members of the Joint Base San Antonio fire departments participated in an aircraft live fire exercise at JBSA-Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, Oct. 25, 2023. The biannual training's purpose is to assess the firefighter's ability to eliminate a fire from an aircraft while maintaining control   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON - Multiple gunshots were heard just outside of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston's Schofield Gate today just off installation property beginning at approximately 11 a.m. on Oct. 24, 2023. The San Antonio Police Department promptly responded to the reported gunfire and began conducting   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas - At approximately 4:22 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, security forces personnel responded when a person did not stop at the access control point at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis in Northwest San Antonio. Security forces pursued the driver and took defensive measures when the suspected gate runner atte  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Ready Airmen Training and the foundational readiness aspect it plays in increasing the knowledge, skills and abilities required of an Airman to survive, operate, and succeed across the full range of military operations is the topic on the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcas  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Schofield Gate at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is currently closed due to an ongoing situation just outside the federal property line. At approximately 12 p.m., gunshots were reportedly heard from the wooded area near Schofield Gate. The San Antonio Police Department promptly responded to the scene for this off-base incident. There ar  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency issued the following news release: The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA) announced today that U.S. Army Army Staff Sgt. Robert G, Rudd, 34, of Gatesville, Texas, killed during World War II, was accounted for June 20, 2022. In the early fall of 1944, Rudd was assigned to Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2D Infantry Division. On Jan. 30, Rudd was killed during the Battle of the Bulge when his compa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: BROWNSVILLE, Texas -- 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 Prog  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Beaumont man was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 420 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. According to court documents, Kevin Ritchie, 34, directed others to continue his drug distribution of cocaine and heroin in Eagle Pass, Texas on a weekly basis while incarcerated on federal charges. Ritchie wa  more

EL PASO, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: An El Paso man was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso to 240 months in prison for distribution of a controlled substance causing serious bodily injury. According to court documents, Patrick Harley Chaires, 28, sold a counterfeit M-30 pill containing fentanyl on Jan. 10. The purchaser consumed the pill and overdosed due to fentanyl poisoning. The victim was revi  more

ALPINE, Texas, Oct. 28 -- 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 Alpine to 70 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute fentanyl. According to court documents, Erick Botello Reyes, 21, attempted to enter the United States from Mexico at the Presidio Port of Entry on April 2. Upon inspection of his vehicle, a Customs and Border Protection K-9 alerted CBP Officer  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A New Braunfels man was sentenced in federal court in San Antonio to five years in prison for selling non-controlled but dangerous substances through the mail. According to court documents, Evan Asher Field, 42, and codefendant Michael Dominic Diaz, 31, purchased bulk quantities of various drugs, including synthetic opioids and benzodiazepines, and re-sold them   more

ALPINE, Texas, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: An Oklahoma woman was sentenced in a federal court in Alpine to 168 months in prison for importing and possessing methamphetamine and fentanyl with intent to distribute. According to court documents, Cherakee Lee Perez, 33, provided a negative declaration during a Customs and Border Patrol vehicle inspection at the Presidio Port of Entry from Mexico into the U.S. A n  more

DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: A Dallas area woman who allegedly purloined more than $40,000 from pandemic-era financial programs pleaded guilty today to theft of government property, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Monica Moreno, 40, was indicted in November 2022. She plead guilty today to one count of theft to government property be  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Three Brooke Army Military Center staff members received the Heroes of Military Medicine San Antonio award from the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine Inc., Oct. 12. The Heroes of Military Medicine award honors military professionals who demonstrate excellence in medical research or clinical care through compassion a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Oct. 25, 2023: A Texas man was found guilty in the District of Columbia on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, of three felony and four misdemeanor charges related to his conduct during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. 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 p  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: A Texas man pleaded guilty today to a felony charge for his actions during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. 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. Jason Farris, 45, of Arlington, Texas, pleaded guilty before U.S. District J  more

GULFPORT, Mississippi, Oct. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: A Hutto, Texas man pleaded guilty today to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. According to court documents, Donald Lamont Griffin, 44, was stopped for a traffic violation on November 7, 2022, on Highway I-10, in Harrison County, MS. The Harrison County Deputy   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri issued the following news release on Oct. 24, 2023: Six defendants have been indicted for their roles in a conspiracy that resulted in more than $240,000 in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans being issued under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Renetta Golden-Larimore, 54, Tajona Manning, 31, and Tashawn Mayfield, 24, all of Kansas City, Mo., Camo  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, Jessica D. Aber, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2023: A Suffolk man pleaded guilty today to conspiring to defraud health insurance programs of more than $2 million through fraudulent claims for braces and other medical equipment. According to court documents, in 2017, Julian Latty, 40, and his co-conspirator Jordan Thomas Broome, 37, of Texas, formed a Virginia Beach company called Beach Medica  more