JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: New Space Force physical training gear is now available at Army and Air Force Exchange Service stores across the country to support nearly 1,000 Guardians. The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Clothing and Textiles supply chain in Philadelphia helped procure this first official uniform for the Space Force, with years in the making. "It's been  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 25 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Marisa Conner The Department of Defense's largest military exchange has a new Senior Enlisted Advisor as Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Richard Martinez assumes the position charged with serving as the liaison between the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and active-duty service members; National Guard members; Reservists; family members; retirees; and Veterans. Martinez, who has served in th  more

GALVESTON, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Galveston District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) will host a pre-bid conference for their Sabine-Neches Waterway (SNWW) Channel Improvement Project's (CIP) Contract 6 at their headquarters, June 28, 2024. Conference Information: Friday, June 28, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. 2000 Fort Point Road, Galveston, TX 77550 Jadwin Building - Room 175 WebEx: https://usace  more

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, June 25 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: By Annette Kirklin, ERDC public affairs specialist The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Alumni Association recently announced the winners of their 2024 scholarships. Nine high-school graduates were recognized by the ERDC Alumni Association for their dedication, academic excellence and a promising future in their respective fields of study. "Today,  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and the Office of the Attorney General ("OAG") observe Sanctity of Life Day to commemorate the second anniversary of the overturning of Roe v. Wade. On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court of the United States overturned Roe v. Wade and other similar decisions, returning the legal authority to pass laws concerning abortion back to the states. That same day the OAG close  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Army South public affairs leaders guided three senior officials of the Brazilian army's Communication Centre, or CCOMSEx, through a multi-tiered subject matter expert exchange with the U.S. Army's senior-most public affairs strategists and educators, June 9-14, at Fort Meade, Maryland. The engagement sought to fulfill U.S. Army South's 2024 agre  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: DEL RIO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Del Rio Port of Entry seized more than $234,000 in alleged heroin discovered to be hidden within a vehicle over the weekend. "Our frontline CBP officers continue to remain focused on our border security mission and CBP is proud of the work they do to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our community," s  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Debbie Aragon, AFIMSC Public Affairs To further defend U.S. and allied forces in warfighting environments, the Air Force Security Forces Center is set to roll out new small unmanned aircraft systems technologies before the end of this year. "At the AFSFC, we concentrate on the provision of warfighting capabilities on behalf of the security forces career field," s  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Dimitri Henry, J2 Joint Chiefs of Staff Director for Intelligence, toured Goodfellow to observe how the 17th Training Wing is advancing the training of fire protection and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance professionals. During an all-call with the 17th TRW's perma  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: AUSTIN -- FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Terrell County June 25 to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by the severe storms, tornadoes, flooding and straight-line winds April 26-June 5. The center will close permanently at 7 p.m. July 3. The center is located at: Terrell County Courthouse 105 E. Hackberry St. Sanderson, TX 79848 All   more

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following remarks on June 24, 2024, by Deputy Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks at the SelectUSA investment summit: * * * Thank you all and good morning. Thanks to our colleagues at the Commerce Department, the International Trade Administration, and SelectUSA: for attracting over $130 billion in foreign direct investment over the last three-and-a-half years, directly supporting more than 100,000 American jobs; for invit  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: The Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) today announced the appointment of Raymond J. Dorado to the FFIEC's State Liaison Committee (SLC). Dorado was designated by the National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) to complete the remainder of the two-year term left vacant by the early departure of Deputy Superintendent of the   more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Rear Adm. Todd M. Evans assumed command of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Warfare Centers during a ceremony on June 24, 2024, at the Washington Navy Yard, relieving Rear Adm. Thomas J. Dickinson. Evans previously served as Vice Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). Dickinson, who served as Warfare Centers commander since Aug. 11, 2023, has been assigned as Program Executive Officer, Integrated Warf  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENTON, Texas. - Otero County has been added to the major disaster declaration for New Mexico following the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding that began June 17. Residents in Otero County may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA's Individuals and Households Program. Eligible applicants may qualify for rental assistance, basic home repairs, pers  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENTON, Texas - New Mexico homeowners and renters who sustained damage from the South Fork and Salt Fires that began June 17, 2024, and continuing may be eligible for disaster assistance under FEMA's Individuals and Households Program. Currently, affected individuals and households in the Mescalero Apache Tribe and Lincoln County may be eligible for assistan  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENTON, Texas - Recovering from wildfires is difficult and overwhelming. FEMA's Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) crews are meeting New Mexico residents where they are to help them apply for FEMA assistance and to assist them on their road to recovery. Many residents, in the impacted areas, are staying with family, friends or at shelters due to mandatory eva  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: After spending more time at the fraternity house than studying, then barely graduating from college with a bachelor's degree in biology, Jared Katz realized he wanted to change who he was as a person, starting with contributing to society in a more meaningful way. "I met with a great Army recruiter who took the time to dig deeper into what I wanted,   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Will you or a family member be eligible for Medicare soon? Are you nearing your 65th birthday? Do you already have TRICARE For Life (TFL), or will you be eligible soon? If so, join us on Thursday, June 27, at noon Central time on TRICARE's Facebook page for a live event to learn about TFL. Follow TRICARE on Facebook so you can join live and ask TRICA  more

GOODFELLOW AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Goodfellow Air Force Base (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Zach Heimbuch, 17th Training Wing Public Affairs The 17th Communications Squadron conducted an assumption of command ceremony at the Powell Event Center, Goodfellow Air Force Base, June 20. The 17th CS welcomed incoming commander, Maj. Alan Geason to their mission to operate, secure and defend cyberspace systems to enable training of intelligence, sur  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.3 Million In Workforce Grants * * * Governor Greg Abbott today announced over $6.3 million in Texas Talent Connection grants were awarded to 20 innovative workforce skills training and job placement programs in communities across the state. Since 2015, Governor Abbott has awarded over $50 million in Texas Talent Connection grants. "Texas dominates   more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: By Randy Roughton, U.S. Air Force Academy Strategic Communications A space policy and strategy club founded at the U.S. Air Force Academy has expanded to a nationwide organization with over 1,000 members at dozens of U.S. Air Force ROTC detachments. Originally called the Institute for Applied Space Policy in Strategy in 2021, the club was rebranded i5 Space a year later. It now has almost 70 host detachments across the nat  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Athletes and their family members, volunteers, and staff assembled to kick off the start of the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, which began June 21, 2024. The DOD Warrior Games are an annual series of adaptive sports events and a platform for competition, but they are also an avenue o  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Keira Rossman, 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs 47th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Airmen bid farewell to Lt. Col. John Casey, prior commander of the 47th CES, and welcomed Lt. Col. Nathan Thomsen, current commander of the 47th CES, during a change of command ceremony here, June 21, 2024. Col. Robert Moore, 47th Mission Support Group (MSG)  more

LAUGHLIN AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Laughlin Air Force Base (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Nicholas Larsen, 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs 86th Flying Training Squadron (FTS) Airmen bid farewell to Lt. Col. Jackson Ranes, and welcomed their new commander Lt. Col. Tory Lodmell, during a change of command ceremony here, June 14, 2024. Col. Joseph McCane, 47th Operations Group commander, presided over the ceremony, noting the pivotal  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: When Mexico wanted to start a security forces career field in its air force, it looked at several countries to assist them. The presence of Language Enabled Airman Program scholars, who have backgrounds in security forces, was a big factor in Mexico choosing to partner with the U.S. Air Force. LEAP Scholars provided vital assistance during a visit fr  more

LACKLAND AFB, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By James Brown, AFCLC Outreach Team When Mexico wanted to start a security forces career field in its air force, it looked at several countries to assist them. The presence of Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) Scholars, who have backgrounds in security forces, was a big factor in Mexico choosing to partner with the U.S. Air Force. LEAP Scholars provided vital assistance during  more

NEW YORK, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: A Texas man was arrested by police after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers at John F. Kennedy International Airport detected a loaded firearm among the man's carry-on items on Friday, June 21. It was the sixth firearm that TSA officers have detected at the airport checkpoints so far this year. The 9mm gun was loaded with   more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 25 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release dated June 12, 2024: * * * Adopts Strategic Plan * * * The Maryland Department of Agriculture has announced the election of John "Kelly" Lewis as Chair and Amy Crone as Vice Chair of the Maryland Agricultural Commission. During the June 2024 Commission meeting, members also voted unanimously to elect Kelly and Amy to leadership positions for the 2024-2025 term. The vote was held immediate  more

WILMINGTON, North Carolina, June 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: Today, Jordan Duncan, 29, pleaded guilty to aiding and abetting the manufacturing of a firearm as charged in a superseding criminal information filed in the Eastern District of North Carolina. This crime carries a maximum punishment of 10 years' imprisonment. Duncan is a former Marine assigned previously to Camp Lejeune in Jacksonv  more

ALBANY, New York, June 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following transcript of an interview on June 23, 2024, with Kaitlan Collins of CNN's State of the Union: * * * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on CNN's State of the Union. * * * A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Kaitlan Collins, CNN: Welcome back to State of the Union with President Biden also focused on debate prep at Camp David. His party is calling attention to a key elec  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration (DOE/NNSA) Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation has awarded $50 million in cooperative agreements to two university consortia to support the basic science that underlies its nuclear security and nonproliferation missions. The two consortia, led by the University of Tennessee, Knoxville and the G  more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: DENTON, Texas - Homeowners and renters in Lincoln County may have applied for FEMA Assistance following the 2022 wildfires, flooding, mudflows and straight-line winds, but previous FEMA assistance will not affect your eligibility for any disaster assistance resulting from the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding that began June 17. Residents in Lincoln and   more

LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, June 25 -- Louisiana Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * * Project is expected to create 160 direct new jobs at an average salary of $100,000. * Facility will provide commercial and industrial steel, piping and comprehensive services to manufacturers around the world. * Construction is underway and initial operations are expected to begin as early as July 1. * * * Specialty industrial mechanical contractor Process Service Specialists anno  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: A retired, de-militarized, and restored VH-3D Marine One was officially inducted into the George H. W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, College Station, Texas in June 2024. The library and museum, located within the Texas A&M University campus, welcomed Presidential Helicopters Program Office (PMA-274) members, Bush family members, donors, and supporters to the grand opening of a new pa  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Department of the Air Force officials have selected 108 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, 366 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and 463 Space Force specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant in the 24S7, 24S6 and 24S5 promotion cycles. The statistics for each cycle are as follows: Master Sergeant: 506 eligible, 21.34% se  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: Department of the Air Force officials have selected 108 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, 366 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and 463 Space Force specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant in the 24S7, 24S6 and 24S5 promotion cycles. The statistics for each cycle are as follows: * Master Sergeant: 506 eligible, 21.34% selected. * Technical Sergeant:  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 25 (TNSres) -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: * * * Texas Again Named Best Business Climate In The Nation * * * Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas being recognized the Best Business Climate in the nation for the second year in a row by Business Facilities magazine in their 20th Annual Rankings Report. "Texas continues to lead the nation as the Best Business Climate," said Governor Abbott. "When businesses succeed,   more

MCALLEN, Texas, June 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Three residents of San Antonio have been sentenced following their convictions of conspiring to possess with the intent to distribute a total of approximately five kilograms of meth, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Lucille Nicole Mendoza, 43, Debra Ann Sauceda, 54, and Julian Santiago Espinoza Jr., 32, pleaded guilty Jan. 5, 2022. Chief U.S. District Jud  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center (BSLMC), Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and Surgical Associates of Texas P.A. (SAT) have jointly agreed to pay $15 million to resolve claims they billed for concurrent heart surgeries in violation of Medicare teaching physician and informed consent regulations, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. BSLMC is a joint venture be  more

MCALLEN, Texas, June 25 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 41-year-old woman from Mission has been sentenced for importing cocaine from Mexico, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Brenda Bazaldua-Mariscal pleaded guilty May 22, 2023. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane has now ordered Bazaldua-Mariscal to serve 120 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release. At the he  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: U.S. Army South hosted the 40th annual Brazil-U.S. Army Staff Talks, where U.S. and Brazilian leaders assembled to reaffirm their 200-year partnership and increase interoperability in the region. This working group successfully reviewed and developed 79 agreed-to-actions that outline future engagements geared towards building interoperability, partn  more

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on June 24, 2024: Today the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) issued its final investigation report into the fatal naphtha release and fire at the BP-Husky Toledo Refinery ("BP Toledo Refinery") in Oregon, Ohio, on September 20, 2022, which resulted in the death of two BP employees, who were brothers. During an emergency situation at the refinery, liquid naphtha was released   more

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: LAREDO, Texas--U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the World Trade Bridge seized marijuana that totaled over $5,100,000 in street value over the weekend. "Frontline officers at the World Trade Bridge demonstrated exceptional effort in successfully disrupting this drug smuggling attempt," said Port Director Alberto Flo  more