JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Defenders from all levels met in San Antonio earlier this month to shape and improve security forces' weapons and tactics procedures to ensure the Air Force is ready for the current and future fight. The Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Review Board, established in 2022 and hosted by th  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - It's no secret that 2023 was a tough year for military recruiting, but that situation is looking up, said Air Force Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder during a news conference Dec. 21. Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, said recruiting will remain challenging, but the services are adapting to the challenging environment and t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Dec. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Mila Cisneros, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently announced the winners of the 2023 Department of the Air Force Design Awards for excellence in design, sustainability and energy efficiency. "The three 2023 award-winning projects demonstrate innovative and cost-effective design solutions that exceed the DAF standard for excellence.   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By London Prince, AFIMSC Public Affairs A simple web link and a revamped support system for a popular resiliency program are making it easier for installation chaplains to provide Airmen, Guardians and their families spiritual and non-religious events and courses. Strong Bonds, a chaplain-led program supported by the Air Force Installation and Mission Suppo  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Dec. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: The Air Force selected 519 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23A central selection boards. In total, the Air Force selected 173 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel (Medical and Dental Corps) and 346 captains for promotion to major (Medical and Dental Corps). Lieutenant Colonel (M0523A) selection statistics: * Medical Corps:   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - The Air Force selected 519 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23A central selection boards. In total, the Air Force selected 173 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel (Medical and Dental Corps) and 346 captains for promotion to major (Me  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Dec. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: The Air Force selected 519 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel and major during recent CY23A central selection boards. In total, the Air Force selected 173 majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel (Medical and Dental Corps) and 346 captains for promotion to major (Medical and Dental Corps). Lieutenant Colonel (M0523A) selection statistics: * Medical Corps: 143 selected out   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Debbie Aragon, AFIMSC Public Affairs Defenders from all levels met in San Antonio earlier this month to shape and improve security forces weapons and tactics procedures to ensure the Air Force is ready for the current and future fight. The Security Forces Weapons and Tactics Review Board, established in 2022 and hosted by the Air Force Security Forces Ce  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Dec. 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Jacksonville District issued the following news release: USACE Jacksonville has awarded a $32.4 million contract to Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Co., LLC, of Houston, Texas, for re-nourishment of approximately 10 miles of the Duval Co. Atlantic shoreline. Known as Shore Protection Project, Beach Re-nourishment 2024, Duval Co., Florida, the restoration will re-nourish critically eroded beach within the municipalities of Atlantic Be  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: The Department of the Air Force's successful land stewardship efforts are showcased in an inspiring video success story in support of Department of the Defense's natural resources conservation mission. The Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installations and Environment recently released a seven-minute video filmed at Vandenberg Space F  more

LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 27 -- 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 assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized hard narcotics that totaled over $10,200,000 in street value. "CBP is proud of the work our frontline officers do to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our communities," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "This significant seiz  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 27 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on Dec. 26, 2023: Today the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final investigation report into the fatal January 29, 2020, well blowout at the Daniel H. Wendland 1-H well ("Wendland well"), in Burleson County, Texas. Three workers suffered fatal burn injuries from a flash fire that erupted when hydrocarbons from the well ignited, and a fourth worker was seriously   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: It's been called "a laboratory of human endurance," testing the physical, mental and spiritual grit of the officer and enlisted leaders who undertake it. It's the Army Ranger School and the Department of the Air Force is looking for Airmen and Guardians who are ready for the challenge.  Through the Air Force Security Forces Center's Ranger Assessmen  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 28 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Houston Division issued the following news release: A 45-year-old Mexican citizen illegally residing in Houston has been sentenced following his conviction of possession with intent to distribute nearly 50 kilograms of various narcotics, announced Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge Daniel C. Comeaux of the Houston Division, and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Merbin Leodan Inestr  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 28 -- 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 - Petty Officer 1st Class Richard Kidwell, a Behavioral Health Technician "C" school instructor assigned to the Navy Medicine Training Support Center, received the Navy Clinical Psychology Behavioral Health Technician of the Year award in Smith Hall at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam H  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 28 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56902) involving Protect LLC, La Porte, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: Protect LLC Region: 4 City: La Porte State: TX License #: L07110 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Art Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith Notification Date: 12/20/2023 Notification Time: 13:05 [ET] Event Date: 12/19/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CST] Last Update Date: 12/20/2023 E  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56902) involving Protect LLC, La Porte, Texas: * * * Rep Org: Texas Dept of State Health Services Licensee: Protect LLC Region: 4 City: La Porte State: TX License #: L07110 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Art Tucker HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith Notification Date: 12/20/2023 Notification Time: 13:05 [ET] Event Date: 12/19/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CST] Last Update Date: 12/20/2023 E  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: WASHINGTON - Beginning Dec. 28, the decision to prosecute sexual assault and several other serious crimes has moved from an accused service member's chain of command to new Offices of Special Trial Counsel, which have general or flag officer leaders who report directly to the secretaries of the military departments. This mili  more

LAREDO, Texas, Dec. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 36-year-old Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer previously charged with bribery and drug trafficking has now also been indicted for illegally smuggling four undocumented aliens into the United States, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Emanuel Celedon remains in custody and is set to make his initial appearance on the new charges before U.S. Magistr  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Dec. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A Missouri City couple has been indicted for orchestrating a fraudulent financing and refinancing mortgage loan scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Noreen Khan aka Noreen Khan-Mayberry, 50, and her husband Christopher Mayberry, 51, surrendered to federal authorities this morning. They are expected to make their initial appearances before U.S. Magistra  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: SAN ANTONIO, Texas - For more than 275 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, has been known around the world for building the foundations of military capabilities in some of the most challenging environmental conditions. Danny Olivas, one of USACE's South Texas Area Office resident engineers, and his team of quality control representativ  more