RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The Thomas N. Barnes Crew Chief of the Year award recognizes the top crew chief in the entire U.S. Air Force among the thousands of individuals working across dozens of aircraft platforms. This year, the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron's own U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Shaffer earned the prestigious Crew Chief of the Year award for his outstanding dedication to his craft and   more

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: AUSTIN, Texas -- Homeowners and renters in Fort Bend and Nacogdoches counties are now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Beryl. Eligible applicants may qualify for serious needs assistance, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other eligible expenses related to storm damage. Previously, residents of Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, J  more

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Army Brig. Gen. Stephanie R. Ahern for appointment to the grade of major general. Ahern is currently serving as director, Strategy, Plans and Policy, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army, D.C. Army Brig. Gen. Guillaume N. Beaurpere for appointment to the grade of major general. Beaurp  more

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced today that the president has made the following nominations: Army Brig. Gen. Stephanie R. Ahern for appointment to the grade of major general. Ahern is currently serving as director, Strategy, Plans and Policy, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3/5/7, U.S. Army, D.C. Army Brig. Gen. Guillaume N. Beaurpere for appointment to the grade of major general. Beaurp  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 15 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 13, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott yesterday completed a successful three nation economic development mission to Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan, organized by the Governor's Economic Development & Tourism Office and the Texas Economic Development Corporation. During the trip, the Governor and the Texas delegation met with company executives, business leaders, foreign dignitaries, and government officials t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Airman 1st Class Ethan Tran, stationed at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, has made history by becoming the first individual to receive a second Air and Space Achievement Medal through the STARR program for referring three enlisted accessions applicants who have departed for basic military training. Part of the Airmen and Guardian referral program, the STARR program authorizes enliste  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, July 13 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: The Transit Authority's policy lumps religion in with alcohol, tobacco, illegal drugs, obscenity, pornography, and more. But their policy runs afoul of the First Amendment. Young Israel stood up not only for the right of Tampa families to learn about its family-friendly holiday event; they stood up for all of us and our fundamental right to religious liberty. I am proud t  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Nineteen Undergraduate Pilot Training student pilots of Class 24-11, graduated on July 11, 2024, at the Columbus Event Center on Columbus Air Force Base, Miss. The UPT graduation ceremony officially marks the completion of initial flight training in the T-6 Texan II as students earn their wings and begin the next phase of advanced pilot training for the Air Force's newest pilots. P  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 97th Air Mobility Wing and the Aviation, Inspiration, and Mentorship team hosted a Bring Your Kids to Work Day at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, July 3, 2024. This event gave Airmen's children and families a glimpse into the world of what their loved ones do in the office. "Growing up, my dad was my hero," said Capt. Bianca Santos, 97th AMW Aviation Inspiration Mentorship team  more