JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Virginia - The 363d Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Wing recently earned the Air Force Meritorious Unit Award to recognize the organization for outstanding achievement in direct support of combat operations from June 1, 2022, to May 31, 2023. The MUA is given to Air Force active duty, Res  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Eddie Molett and Oscar Clayton, civilians assigned to the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, are both veterans and have more than 100 years of combined federal service between the two of them. Molett grew up in the Texas country, raising chickens and hogs as a young boy. It was the life his parents had imagined for their family, b  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Mila Cisneros, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading a more than $500 million facilities construction project to facilitate expeditionary skills training and military pilot training at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark. In line with the National Defense Strategy focus on collaboration between the U.S. and  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Altus Air Force Base (97th Air Mobility Wing) issued the following news: By Mila Cisneros, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading a more than $500 million facilities construction project to facilitate expeditionary skills training and military pilot training at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Ark. In line with the National Defense Strategy focus on collaboration between the U.  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Jose Rodriguez, MEDCoE Public Affairs The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence held a change of command ceremony where Maj. Gen. Michael J. Talley relinquished command to Brig. Gen. Clinton K. Murray, Nov. 17, 2023, on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Army Lt. Gen. Milford H. Beagle Jr., commanding general, U.S. Army Combined Arms Center and Fort Leavenworth, Kansas  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 20 (TNSper) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Mr. Seybold Fills One of Three Open Positions on FHLB Dallas Board * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce the election of Brett Seybold to the FHLB Dallas Board of Directors (Board) as a member director representing Texas. His four-year term begins January 1, 2024, and concludes Decembe  more

EL PASO, Texas, Nov. 21 -- 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 Paso Del Norte international crossing seized 354 pounds of methamphetamine Nov. 18. The drugs were concealed in the bed of a pick-up truck that entered the U.S. from Mexico. "This is an enormous seizure and demonstrates the need for CBP officers to remain vigilant at all times," said CBP El Paso Directo  more

LAREDO, Texas, Nov. 23 -- 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 to the Americas Bridge recently seized over $125,000 in unreported currency hidden within a passenger vehicle during an outbound examination. "It is important to acknowledge the efforts of our CBP officers who continue to maintain law and order," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - TRICARE Open Season is here. Now through Dec. 12, most people enrolled in or eligible for TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select can make enrollment changes for next year. Open season doesn't apply to everyone who uses TRICARE. "Open season is for active duty family members and many retirees and their family memb  more

DYESS AFB, Texas, Nov. 20 -- 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 The Next Generation Aircrew Protection team conducted the last set of vapor purge testing on the B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base November 7. Comprised of six organizations from the Air Force and civilian sector, the NGAP team focused on purge times for the B-1B in the event of an airborne chemical attack. During test  more

DYESS AFB, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: By Senior Airman Sophia Robello, 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs The Next Generation Aircrew Protection team conducted the last set of vapor purge testing on the B-1B Lancer at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, November 7. Comprised of six organizations from the Air Force and civilian sector, the NGAP team focused on purge times for the B-1B in the event of an airborne chemical attack. During testing, a vapor simulan  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: OIAPOQUE, Brazil - d unityAs the final salute echoed through the air, the closing ceremony of Southern Vanguard 24 signified a note of triumph and unity. After almost three weeks of training, the U.S. and Brazil armies stood together one final time in Oiapoque, Brazil, on Nov. 16. The ceremony not only celebrated the successful co  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following order of revocation (FRN No. 0008720591) on Nov. 21, 2023: * * * In the Matter of Bravo Broadcasting Company, Inc., Licensee of KIRT(AM), Mission, Texas REVOCATION ORDER By the Chief, Media Bureau, and the Managing Director, Office of Managing Director: I. INTRODUCTION 1. By this Revocation Order, we revoke the license held by Bravo Broadcasting Company, Inc. (Licensee), for KIRT(AM), Mission,   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is pleased to announce two new members to its Board of Directors (Board) and the re-election of an incumbent director. Brett Seybold, senior vice president and treasurer for the United Services Automobile Association (USAA), headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, was elected to a member director  more

DENTON, Texas, Nov. 22 -- 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 May 8, 2024, for Comal County, Texas. 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 high-ri  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - As the Joint Base San Antonio community gathers for the Thanksgiving holiday, it is important to remember a few timely safety tips to ensure that the holiday is enjoyed by all. Fire, food, and travel are the main concerns this time of year. "The Thanksgiving holiday is the most traveled tim  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - A federal jury in Beaumont, Texas, convicted a Romanian national today for plotting to traffic hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from the United States in a scheme that also included money laundering, arms trafficking, and an attempt to assassinate rival gang members. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial,   more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is once again teaming up with Lionsgate to offer a free advance screening of the upcoming action film "Silent Night" on Nov. 25. All Reel Time Theaters worldwide will offer the free screening, nearly a week before the nationwide theatrical release. Moviegoers can follow their local Exchange's Facebook page and the Reel Time Movie Guide for more information  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The sounds of the holidays will fill the air with two "Holiday in Blue" concert performances by the U.S. Air Force Band of the West at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 13, 2023, at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio. The two concerts are part of the Band's annual "Holiday in Blue" performance series. "All  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: Zhenyu "Bill" Wang, 42, of Dallas, and Daniel Ray Lane, 42, of McKinney, Texas, were convicted at trial on Nov. 15 on charges of attempting to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), conspiracy to violate IEEPA, and conspiracy to commit money laundering in connection with their attempt to transact in sanctioned Iranian petroleum and launder the proceeds. According to evidence prese  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A federal jury in Beaumont, Texas, convicted a Romanian national today for plotting to traffic hundreds of kilograms of cocaine from the United States in a scheme that also included money laundering, arms trafficking, and an attempt to assassinate rival gang members. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Marius Lazar, 50, of Bucharest, Romania, was a "founding member" of his local c  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A federal jury convicted three Texas men yesterday for a $145 million scheme to defraud the Department of Labor through the submission of fraudulent claims for prescription compound creams. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Dehshid "David" Nourian, 59, of Plano; and Christopher Rydberg, 47, of Fort Worth, and others conspired to pay Dr. Michael Taba, 59, of McKinney, and other d  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A federal jury convicted three Texas men yesterday for a $145 million scheme to defraud the Department of Labor through the submission of fraudulent claims for prescription compound creams. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Dehshid "David" Nourian, 59, of Plano; and Christopher Rydberg, 47, of Fort Worth, and others conspired to pay Dr. Michael Taba, 59, of McKinney, and other d  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 23 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers can add peace of mind to their eligible purchases with an Exchange Protection Plan or AppleCare+. Exchange Protection Plans, powered by Asurion, are available for electronics, jewelry, appliances, sunglasses, lawn and garden items and more. Shoppers who purchase a plan are covered against accidental damage from handling (on portable electronics); break  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: It's Mission Monday. Meet Justin Stevens, he's part of the headquarters Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's executive support team at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Stevens is the AFIMSC HQ Workflow lead, enabling task management for both internal and external customers across the Air Force enterprise. He also provides protocol supp  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Joseph Gangemi, Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs 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 mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight. Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger served as   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 22 -- 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 is reviewing moments of aviation history to reflect the importance of Agile Combat Employment, in addition to the warrior mindset and mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight. Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger serv  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) 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 mission readiness its Airmen must sustain while preparing for the future fight. In the late 1940s, Lackland Air Force Base stood as the sole Basic Military Training site following the  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 23 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56855) involving CMT Associates, Dallas, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: CMT Associates Region: 4 City: Dallas State: TX License #: L06945 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Art Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West Notification Date: 11/15/2023 Notification Time: 16:40 [ET] Event Date: 11/14/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CST] Last Update Date: 11/15/2023 Em  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56861) involving South Texas Nuclear Plant: * * * Facility: South Texas Region: 4 State: TX Unit: [2] [] [] RX Type: [1] W-4-LP,[2] W-4-LP NRC Notified By: Neil Rocha HQ OPS Officer: Ian Howard Notification Date: 11/16/2023 Notification Time: 21:30 [ET] Event Date: 11/16/2023 Event Time: 15:41 [CST] Last Update Date: 11/16/2023 Emergency Class: Non Emergency 10 CFR Section: 50.72  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has selected Jason Brodlowicz as the new resident inspector at the Columbia Generating Station near Richland, Washington. "Jason's technical experience will assist the NRC in carrying out its mission to protect people and the environment by ensuring the safe operation of the Columbia Generating Station," said NRC Region IV Administrator John Monninger.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 (TNSper) -- The FBI issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Director Christopher Wray has named Oliver E. Rich, Jr. as the assistant director of the International Operations Division. He most recently served as the special agent in charge of the San Antonio Field Office in Texas. Mr. Rich joined the FBI as a special agent in 2004 and was assigned to work white-collar crime and national security investigations in the Houston Field Office. In 2009, he was promoted  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted Airmen who are interested in becoming rated officers can apply for the Spring 2024 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program now through Dec. 9, 2023. The Rated Preparatory Program provides qualified Airmen an opportunity to gain and strengthen basic av  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Sixteenth Air Force hosted Information Warfare leaders including wing commanders, command chiefs, staff directors and partners at the 2023 Senior Leader Summit, Nov. 8-9. The summit allows strategic leaders of the Air Force's only IW Numbered Air Force to collaborate on future organizational development and processes to succeed in an increasingly des  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The focal point of any American home during Thanksgiving will be the kitchen. This can be one of the most perilous rooms in the home if sound cooking practices are not observed. The U.S. Fire Administration, or USFA, estimates that 2,000 Thanksgiving Day fires in residential structures occur yearly in the United States. The leading culprit in these   more

JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Washington, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force McChord Air Force Base (62nd Airlift Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Colleen Anthony The Air Mobility Community and Airlift/Tanker Association brought together Airmen and senior leaders Nov. 9-11 in Grapevine, Texas, to recognize Air Mobility Command's top performers and encourage professional development. The ATA manages several recognition programs, including the Outstanding Aircrew Member Award, the Youn  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee, Henry C. Leventis, issued the following news release: A federal jury returned guilty verdicts against three men indicted in a murder-for-hire scheme, announced United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis for the Middle District of Tennessee. Erik Maund, 48, and Bryon Brockway, 48, both of Austin, Texas and Adam Carey, 32, of Richlands, North Carolina were convicted of murder-for-hire with death resulting afte  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: A federal grand jury in San Antonio returned an indictment charging a San Antonio man with 11 counts related to wire fraud and money laundering. According to court documents, James Michael Bergeron, 42, allegedly devised a scheme to secure funds made available through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and the Restaurant Revitalization Fund (  more

DEL RIO, Texas, Nov. 23 -- The U.S. Attorney, Jaime Esparza, for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release: A Midland woman and her brother, a Mexican national, were sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 262 months and 324 months in prison, respectively, for their roles in a drug trafficking organization (DTO). According to court documents, Blanca Estela Maldonado, 54, of Midland, and her brother Federico Jose Maldonado-Aleman, 59, of Mexico, were part of a DTO respo  more

DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas, Leigha Simonton, issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: Two individuals were charged with submitting fraudulent claims for corticosteroid injections and other services that were not performed and unlawfully distributing hydrocodone, announced U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton. Drs. Desi Barroga, 51, and Deno Barroga, 51, were indicted on November 14th on one count each of  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center's Human Systems Division is in the process of upgrading protective eyewear for aircrew operating various U.S. Air Force aircraft around the world. Comprised of eight different devices and known as the Block 3 family of products, the eyewear will pr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - The United States government is leading global efforts to build strong norms that will promote the responsible military use of artificial intelligence and autonomous systems. Last week, the State Department announced that 47 states have now endorsed the "Political Declaration on Responsible Military Use of Artificial I  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2023: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) entered into a stipulation agreement with Mid-Tex Livestock Auction LLC (Mid-Tex), Texas, on Nov. 7, 2023, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&S) Act. Under the terms of the stipulation, Mid-Tex waived its rights to a hearing and paid a penalty of $3,750. An investigation by USDA's Agricultur  more