RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The 54th Fighter Group, here, trains over 100 F-16 Viper pilots each year, with one of the key elements being that each pilot is qualified and up to date on all training before taking to the skies. In order for each pilot to complete their qualifications, dedicated teams are in place to ensure they have completed those tasks, for the 314th Fighter Squadron that job belongs to their   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: One of the 49th Wing's primary missions is to train MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators to participate in combat operations across the globe. While primarily focusing on training American Airmen, you may not know that Holloman hosts both MQ-9 aircrew students and instructors from multiple allied nations. Among the various militaries working on the installation are members of the  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The 5th Recruiting Brigade held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on July 16, 2024, welcoming Col. Julian Perez as the new commander and bidding farewell to the outgoing commander, Col. Xavier "X" Colon. Colon, who has served as the commander since July 2022, was honored for his exemplary service and prof  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Maj. James Thomas took command of the 616th Air Communication Squadron from Lt. Col. Sarah Mashburn during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on July 12. Thomas now leads the 616th ACOMS team charged with defending, operating, and modernizing a $54 million network, maturing information warfare and enabling cyber and intel  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news on July 23, 2024: * * * Researchers at Berkeley Lab's 88-Inch Cyclotron successfully made superheavy element 116 using a beam of titanium-50. That milestone sets the team up to attempt making the heaviest element yet: 120. * * * Key Takeaways * Scientists at Berkeley Lab have successfully made known element 116 (livermorium) using a titanium beam for the first time  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Joe Bela, AFIMSC Public Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's Financial Management Directorate has a new app that's saving comptroller customers time and eliminating the frustration of sitting in waiting areas for appointments. Called QTrac, the customer appointment scheduling, queuing and reportin  more

MOBILE, Alabama, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama issued the following news release: A Lexington, Mississippi, man was sentenced on July 18, 2024, to 60 months in prison for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine. According to court documents, Morris Alan Morgan, 39, was a courier for Darrin J. Southall, a notorious and prolific drug distributor who operated in Mobile, Alabama, since 2016. Southall previously pled guilty to operat  more

MOBILE, Alabama, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama issued the following news release: Four members of a federal drug conspiracy were sentenced on July 19 in federal court. Otis Sanders, Jr., 35, of Moss Point, Mississippi; Richard Dewise, 39, of Grand Bay, Alabama; Jeffery Ryan Clark, 28, of Mobile; and Maurice Marcell Carter, 44, of Moss Point, Mississippi, appeared before United States District Court Judge Kristi K. Dubose in separate sentencing h  more

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama issued the following news release: Today, United States Attorney Jonathan S. Ross announced that a federal grand jury in Montgomery, Alabama indicted six individuals for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute cocaine. According to the indictment, 57-year-old Jim Carter, Jr., from Montgomery, Alabama; 38-year-old Francisco Lopez, from Texas; 40-year-old Maria Beatriz Palomo-De Lopez, a Mexican   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: A good night's sleep is something that most people take for granted, but for warfighters, chronic and acute sleep deprivation is an all-too-familiar part of their routine. Lack of sleep negatively impacts performance, which can lead to errors, injury and potentially even loss of life. To help overcome this problem, researchers at the U.S. Army Medica  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: This August marks the 15th observance of Army Antiterrorism Awareness Month, when Army leaders work to instill heightened awareness and vigilance across the force to protect Army critical resources from acts of terrorism. The fact that the Army chooses a month to highlight the program, though, shouldn't be seen as an indicator that individuals should  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: NAVY KBR Wyle Services LLC, Lexington Park, Maryland, is awarded a $153,606,550 cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost reimbursable, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract provides for certified and qualified operational contractor support services aircrew to support mission essential testing and evaluation of all manned air vehicles under the operational responsibility of the Naval Test Wing A  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: * * * Grant supports jobs, training in 10 Texas counties * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an award of more than $1 million to Texas to provide employment and training services for people affected by the permanent layoffs at the Tesla Gigafactory in Austin. Administered by the department's Employment and Training Administration, the  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: * * * Grant supports disaster-relief jobs, training services in 26 counties * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an initial award of more than $2 million in emergency dislocated worker grant funding to Texas to support cleanup and recovery activities in 26 counties after a series of severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flood  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: AUSTIN FEMA is opening a Disaster Recovery Center in Matagorda County today, July 23, to provide one-on-one help to Texans affected by Hurricane Beryl. Center location USO Building 2105 Ave M, Bay City, TX 77414 The center operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Any center can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26-June 5 storms and flooding.   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: AUSTIN A Disaster Recovery Center at Leon Z. Grayson Senior Education Center in Harris County will close at 6 p.m. July 23 and reopen in a new location July 24. New location: Felix L. Baldree Building 13828 Corpus Christi St. Houston, TX 77523 The center operates from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. every day. Any center can help with both Hurricane Beryl and the April 26  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 24 -- The University System of Georgia issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue today named USG's Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Ashwani Monga, as interim president of the University of West Georgia (UWG), effective Aug. 19. UWG President Brendan B. Kelly announced in June he had accepted the role of president of the Arkansas State University System, which encompasses seven i  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: THIBODAUX, La. X-Treme Tech Services, LLC, which provides marine electronic services, violated federal law when a supervisor repeatedly sexually harassed a female employee and then fired her after she resisted his advances, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) charged in a lawsuit filed today. According to the lawsuit, the female employee was an administrative assistant for   more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 24 (TNSres) -- The Texas Department of Transportation issued the following news: By Paul Stinson FORT DAVIS -- In late April, 25 members of TxDOT's West Texas environmental staff left the hum of their computers to listen to nature, wildlife experts and Native American tribal representatives as part of a field training exercise on natural and cultural resources to strengthen ties with colleagues and the environment they protect. The excursion for environmental project plann  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 24 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Today, Governor Mike Parson announced that the federal government has approved his request for a major disaster declaration in response to multiple severe weather systems that generated tornadoes, high winds, and flooding across southern Missouri from May 19-27. The declaration makes federal Individual Assistance available to eligible residents in Barry, Butler, Carter, Howe  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Recruiters are more than just a gateway between civilian and military life; they are the driving force behind many individuals' dreams of serving their country. These dedicated professionals provide crucial information about career opportunities, benefits, and training programs, guiding recruits to find their place within the Air Force. Their role begins even before the enlistment pr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today met with the Federal Minister of Labor and Social Affairs for the Republic of Germany Hubertus Heil and other German leaders at the Governor's Mansion in Austin. During their meeting, Governor Abbott and Federal Minister Heil discussed strengthening the economic partnership and the shared interests between the Texas and German economies, including in the artificia  more

AUSTIN, Texas, July 24 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today lauded Texas' hardworking sheriffs who selflessly serve to protect their communities across the state and at the southern border during his keynote address at the Sheriffs' Association of Texas (SAT) 2024 Annual Training Conference & Expo in Fort Worth. "It takes an extraordinary human being to be willing to put their life on the line to make sure that others are   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: ANZALDUAS, Texas U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at Hidalgo/Pharr/Anzalduas Port of Entry this weekend encountered an elderly man wanted in the Kingsville, Texas area on two outstanding felony warrants for sex-related offenses involving a child. "Following two apprehensions upriver for similar offenses in the last week, our CBP officers uncovered two ou  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 24 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: James Hill of Fort Worth has been elected to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas board of directors by its member banks. He will serve the remaining portion of an unexpired term ending December 31, 2024. In his role as a Dallas Fed board member, Hill will provide insight into the region's economy in support of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy function. Hill is director of the N  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute issued the following news release: Each year, the JGI accepts proposals for state-of-the-art functional genomics research from reseachers who translate genomic information into biological function. Through our CSP Functional Genomics call, we look for projects that will leverage the JGI's DNA synthesis and omics capabilities to enhance understanding of gene and genome function. Tapping into these functions allows resear  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Official websites use .mil Secure .mil websites use HTTPS U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Juvante Thompson, Joint Communications Support Element data systems administrator, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Zackary Rall, JCSE expeditionary communications, work together to set up computers during a JCSE exercise at Keesler Air Force Base, Biloxi, Mississippi, July 23, 2024. JCSE teamed up with  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Andrezj Boryga, 67, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today to 24 months in prison and two years of supervised release for willfully transmitting in interstate commerce threats to injure other people and for choosing his victims because of their religion. According to the records filed in the case, between July 9 and Dec. 14, 2022, Boryga left voicemails at Anti-Defamation League offices lo  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland issued the following news release: Jon Briceno, age 42, of Katy, Texas, pleaded guilty Friday, July 19, 2024, to conspiracy to commit money laundering, relating to his laundering of more than $8,751,523.07 in proceeds of various frauds, such as romance schemes and business email compromise schemes. The guilty plea was announced by Erek L. Barron, U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland; Special Age  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, July 24 -- The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command issued the following news: By Tish Williamson, Mission and Installation Contracting Command Public Affairs Office The Mission and Installation Contracting Command, led by Col. Freddy Adams, Clay Cole and Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Gusman, will host their annual Senior Contracting Officials and Directors Acquisition Training event in San Antonio, Texas, from July 30 to August 2. T  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 24 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TX -The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, Department of Training and Doctrine is excited to announce the launch of a microlearning series designed to educate and engage audiences on military medicine, doctrine, and operations through short, animated videos. These one-minute videos will be released exclusively on Facebook and Instagram, offering easily digestible insigh  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news release: This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. Total Transborder Freight by Border in May 2024, Compared to May 2023: Transb  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 24 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: Attorney General Drummond is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect parents' fundamental rights to make decisions about their children's welfare. In 2021, a Wisconsin school district implemented guidelines allowing students to change their gender identity at school - including names, pronouns, and use of facilities like locker rooms and bathrooms - without parental notification o  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The White House issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Missouri and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding from May 19 to May 27, 2024. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in the counties of Barry, Butler, Carter,   more

DALLAS, Texas, July 24 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Marisa Conner Service members and the military community can save every time they eat at Army & Air Force Exchange Service restaurants by using their MILITARY STAR(R) card. Cardmembers receive a 10% discount every day on food purchases from participating Exchange restaurants, making grabbing a meal on installation convenient and affordable. The discount can also be applied to catering orde  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Janet Yamanaka Mello, the civilian Army employee who stole over $108 million from a grant program designed to provide services to military dependents and their families was sentenced today to 180 months in prison for five counts of mail fraud and five counts of filing a false tax return. According to court documents, Janet Yamanaka Mello, 57, work  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 24 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on July 23, 2024: Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti led a coalition of state attorneys general in sending a letter to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), expressing concerns over their revived pilot program aimed at removing title insurance requirements from certain loans sold to Fannie Mae. The original pilot program, initially proposed by the Biden Administration,   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is investing $6.9 million in the state of Texas to support workforce training and port operations. Rockdale Independent School District, Rockdale, will receive a $5.3 million EDA grant to renovate the former Rockdale Memorial Hospital to create a career  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, July 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: The U.S. Army Warrant Officer Career College held a graduation ceremony of its Train, Advise, and Counsel Officer Certification Course in Ozark, Alabama, July 19, 2024. Among the graduates were four members of the U.S. Air Force, marking the first time Air Force personnel received the TAC Certification from the Army. This significant achievement supports the evolving nature of mili  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 23, 2024, the nominations of five individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Lisa T. Ballance, of Oregon, to be a Member of the Marine Mammal Commission for a term expiring May 13, 2027, vice Frances M.D. Gulland, term expired. * Gabriel Escobar, of Texas, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of Ameri  more