SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Jose E. Rodriguez The students and teachers of Briscoe Elementary school received a very welcomed surprise when the 187th Medical Battalion delivered over $10,000 worth of school supplies as part of the Fort Sam Houston Adopt-a-School program. Lead by the students Bravo Company Graduate School, Masters of Social Work (MSW) Program, the battalion conducted the massive school supply drive by reaching out to the A  more

RENO, Nevada, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command issued the following news: By River Bruce Members of the 317th Airlift Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, recently trained in airspaces over Nevada and California, August 8 - 16. This training was designed to prepare 39th Airlift Squadron aircrew for future deployed operations in mountainous terrains. Pilots experience higher atmospheric pressure in high altitudes which change the way landings feel, said Capt. Matthew Rounds,  more

RENO, Nevada, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By River Bruce Members of the 317th Airlift Wing at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, trained in airspace over Nevada and California, August 8-16. This training was designed to prepare 39th Airlift Squadron aircrew for future deployed operations in mountainous terrains. Pilots experience higher atmospheric pressure at high altitudes which change the way landings feel, said Capt. Matthew Rounds, 39th AS C-130J Super Hercules pi  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Army Special Operations Command issued the following news: By Daniel P. Elkins Members of the 419th Contracting Support Brigade welcomed their new command sergeant major during a change-of-responsibility ceremony July 26 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Responsibility of the brigade changed hands from Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Perryman to Command Sgt. Maj. T.J. Higgs during a ceremony officiated by Col. Brad Hodge, 419th CSB co  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: By Daniel P. Elkins Members of the 419th Contracting Support Brigade welcomed their new command sergeant major during a change-of-responsibility ceremony July 26 at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Responsibility of the brigade changed hands from Command Sgt. Maj. Cynthia Perryman to Command Sgt. Maj. T.J. Higgs during a ceremony officiated by Col. Brad Hodge, 419th CSB commander  more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force (82nd Training Wing) issued the following news: Fifty-one senior airmen from Sheppard AFB were selected for promotion as part of the 2019 Staff Sergeant Promotion Cycle. In all, the Air Force selected 14,235 senior airmen for promotion out of an eligible group of 29,179 for a promotion rate of 48.79 percent. The official list was released Aug. 22, 2019, at 8 a.m. CDT. The following Sheppard Airmen were selected for promotion to E-5  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Charles Pope The Air Force's near obsession with innovation is well known and deeply rooted. The service's vision statement, after all, says, "Powered by Airmen, fueled by innovation." Yet finding and nurturing novel ideas and turning them into real world, everyday products and policies that benefit the Air Force is no easy matter in a global organization with 685,000 Total Force men and women. That's one reason  more

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: By Susan Roberts Gen. Tim Ray, Commander of Air Force Global Strike Command, his wife, Rhonda, and Chief Master Sgt. Charles Hoffman, Command Chief of Air Force Global Strike Command, visited Dyess Air Force Base Aug. 22 to tour various facilities and speak with Airmen and their families. During an all-call with 7th Bomb Wing Airmen, Ray emphasized the importance of the tactical pause t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Robert Guest Second Lt. Isaac Perez, a former tennis player at the U.S. Air Force Academy, has been named a 2019 Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship Award recipient by the National Collegiate Athletics Association. Perez will be presented with the award during the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York Aug. 24, 2019. "Isaac was a role-model for my t  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center issued the following news: Air Force officials have selected 14,235 senior Airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 29,179 eligible for a selection rate of 48.79 percent in the 19E5 promotion cycle. Selectees' average time in grade was 1.60 years and time in service was 4.07 years. The average selectee overall score was 345.67, based on point averages of 210.75 for enlisted performance reports, 0.73 for  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force (25th Air Force) issued the following news: Air Force officials have selected 14,235 senior Airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 29,179 eligible for a selection rate of 48.79 percent in the 19E5 promotion cycle. Selectees' average time in grade was 1.60 years and time in service was 4.07 years. The average selectee overall score was 345.67, based on point averages of 210.75 for enlisted performance reports, 0.73 for  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Second Lt. Isaac Perez will accept the 2019 Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award, presented by the NCAA at the U.S. Open Aug. 24, 2019. Originally from San Antonio, Perez begins pilot training in January 2020 here as part of the Pilot Training Next version 3 cohort. PTN is a small, innovation-driven pilot training program, which leverages virtual techno  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Charlotte Schuster Building resilient installations was the theme of an Air Force Civil Engineer Center workshop that brought together environmental, public affairs and other base professionals August 13-15 in San Antonio. More than 400 military members and civilians were on hand at the 2019 Air Force Environmental Workshop to focus on the role of environmental restoration and protection in ens  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By R.J. Biermann Spread across several hotels on the Las Vegas strip, nearly 30,000 cyber enthusiasts gathered for the 27th annual DEF CON Hacking Conference, Aug. 8-11. Throughout the four-day event, attendees could learn new skills from industry professionals, test those skills during capture-the-flag competitions, network with others, interview for jobs and test out products and simulators, amo  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Jordyn Fetter Aerospace Ground Equipment, or AGE, Airmen are required to keep track of their equipment. While that sounds reasonable enough, the perspective changes depending on whether the paperwork is done electronically or hand-written on print-outs, and if an object is tracked via a technology like radio-frequency identification or by visually checking a serial number. As luck would have it, AGE leans toward the ma  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Jordyn Fetter Aerospace Ground Equipment Airmen--AGE for short--are required to keep track of their equipment. While that sounds reasonable enough, the perspective changes depending on whether the paperwork is done electronically or hand-written on print-outs, and if an object is tracked via a technology like radio-frequency identification or by visually checking a serial number. As l  more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force (82nd Training Wing) issued the following news: By John Ingle An Anchorage, Alaska, police officer and former security forces military working dog handler exploded onto the scene of a new career field by achieving perfect scores in the 363rd Training Squadron's munitions systems apprentice course. Tech. Sgt. Stephen Conklin, originally from Warnick, New York, but now calling Palmer, Alaska, home, completed the 7 1/2-week course sco  more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By John Ingle An Anchorage, Alaska, police officer and former security forces military working dog handler exploded onto the scene of a new career field by achieving perfect scores in the 363rd Training Squadron's munitions systems apprentice course. Tech. Sgt. Stephen Conklin, originally from Warnick, New York, but now calling Palmer, Alaska, home, completed the 7 1/2-w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $69,794 cooperative agreement to the American YouthWorks of Austin, Texas, for the repair, restoration and maintenance of trails at the Guadalupe Mountains National Park. The funding opportunity number is P19AS00526 (CFDA 15.931). For more information, contact Katie Gaertner, Katie_Gaertner@nps.gov.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following news release: An Atomic Safety and Licensing Board of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission has admitted one contention in an adjudicatory proceeding on the application by Interim Storage Partners LLC to construct and operate a consolidated interim spent fuel storage facility in Andrews County, Texas. The admitted contention, proposed by the Sierra Club, argues that the Environmental Report submitted by ISP as part of it  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following article from the Economics Daily: From July 2018 to July 2019, 25 states added nonfarm payroll jobs and 25 states and the District of Columbia were essentially unchanged. View chart at (https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2019/25-states-added-jobs-from-july-2018-to-july-2019.htm#tab-1). View chart data at (https://www.bls.gov/opub/ted/2019/25-states-added-jobs-from-july-2018-to-july-2019.htm#tab-2)   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By Steve Warns An alliance between the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation office is improving mission support capabilities. BESPIN and AFIMSC are partnering to develop two mobile applications: an app connecting the military community to base events and an app to improve contractor accountabilit  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Steve Warns An alliance between the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the Business and Enterprise Systems Product Innovation office is improving mission support capabilities. BESPIN and AFIMSC are partnering to develop two mobile applications: an app connecting the military community to base events and an app to improve contractor accountability. The apps were two of the top  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $73,540 cooperative agreement to the Conservation Legacy of Durango, Colorado, for the repair, restoration, and maintenance of trails at the Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas. The funding opportunity number is P19AS00518 (CFDA 15.931). For more information, contact Katie Gaertner, Katie_Gaertner@nps.gov.  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $67,513 cooperative agreement to the Cornerstones Community Partnerships of Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the stabilization and repair of deteriorated wood and adobe components of the historic Enlisted Men's Barracks in Fort Davis, Texas. The agency description of the grant states: "The goal of this project is to provide an opportunity for students, volunteers, and/or interns to w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $83,897 cooperative agreement to the Cornerstones Community Partnerships of Santa Fe, New Mexico, for the stabilization and repair of deteriorated stone foundation of the New Quartermaster's Storehouse in Fort Davis, Texas. The agency description of the grant states: "The goal of this project is to provide an opportunity for students, volunteers, and/or interns to work side-by  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issued the following news release: The Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was recently awarded with the Chief of Engineers Award of Honor for the management of the safety program. "Safety is paramount in all we do at the district," said Fort Worth District commander, Kenneth N. Reed. "This award is a testament to the emphasis we place on safety on a daily basis." The National Awards Ceremony recognizing the district  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy (FE) announced a congressionally mandated Notice of Sale of crude oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). DOE plans to draw down and sell crude oil from three SPR sites--Bryan Mound and Big Hill in Texas, and West Hackberry in Louisiana. This sale will fulfill requirements for Section 403 of the Bipartisan  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced a grant of $3,729,500 to the Texas State Soil & Water Conservation Board (TSSWCB). The funding will support management programs for nonpoint-source water pollution, which is caused when rainfall or snowmelt carries pollutants into rivers, lakes, and other waterbodies. "Helping to protect valuable watersheds from pollution is vital to  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: By Alexandra Pirkle Online shopping is more convenient than ever for Warfighters and their families with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service's buy online, pickup in-store service. Military shoppers can buy items at ShopMyExchange.com and pick them up at their local Exchange. The program expanded to 135 locations in July, including Aberdeen Proving Ground, Edwards Air Force Base and Fort Irw  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following fact sheet: The recent Rio Grande Valley floods resulted in flood insurance claims valued at more than $31.1 million being filed so far by Texas homeowners, business owners and renters. But some Texans who experienced losses did not have flood insurance Why do I need flood insurance? Standard homeowner's insurance policies do not cover flood. Flood is most often called an  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recognizes federal facilities for conserving resources and saving taxpayers' money as part of the Federal Green Challenge (FGC). The challenge is a national effort under EPA's Sustainable Materials Management Program, which encourages federal agencies to lead by example in reducing the federal government's environmental impact. "EPA is recognizi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: The Town of Fulton will begin rebuilding the 1,200-foot Fulton Fishing Pier this Saturday alongside the new Fulton Convention Center--Paws and Taws Building, which workers began erecting late last month. The two structures' reopening, slated for January, will mark a milestone in the recovery of a town devastated by Hurricane Harvey two years ago. Before H  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, Bobby L. Christine, issued the following news release: * * * - Career-criminal gang member will serve nearly 20 years * * * Members of two criminal street gangs are among five additional defendants sentenced to substantial federal prison terms as prosecutions continue in Operation Vanilla Gorilla. Andrew Campos, a/k/a "Chubs," 29, of San Antonio, Texas, was sentenced to 235 months in prison by United State  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Galveston District issued the following news release: In a joint statement today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, the General Land Office of the State of Texas and the Center for Severe Storm Prediction Education and Evacuation from Disasters, or SSPEED Center, at Rice University announced the compatibility of two widely-publicized concepts to enhance and protect Galveston Bay. The organizations concluded the di  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Galveston has begun replacing hundreds of thousands of cubic yards of sand that were eroded from its beaches during Hurricane Harvey, working to make the city safer from future storms and bolster its tourism industry. FEMA's Public Assistance program is providing 90% of the funding for three Galveston beach restoration projects whose combined cost exceeds  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Robyn Hunsinger The 17th Training Wing celebrated the induction of the newest senior noncommissioned officers at the Event Center here August 16. The inductees are transitioning from being technical experts and first line supervisors to operational leaders skilled in merging subordinates' talents, skills, and resources with other teams' functions to most effectively accomplish th  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Seraiah Wolf As the sun crested the West Texas horizon Thursday morning, members of the 17th Medical Group formed in front of the Ross Clinic to begin a new chapter of medical services delivery at Goodfellow AFB. Since the first medics assigned to the 62nd Squadron marched through the gate of Goodfellow AFB in 1941, Goodfellow's medical team has adapted to the ever-changing deman  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Robyn Hunsinger Congratulations to the Airmen of Class 19-F, who graduated from Airman Leadership School August 22. ALS is a four-week course designed to prepare senior airmen to assume supervisory duties by offering instruction in leadership, followership, written and oral communication skills, and the profession of arms. Students gain an understanding of their role as military   more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Abbey Rieves Flames feverishly burn through the desolate carcass of a vehicle as propane fumes overpower the air. The flames lick across the vehicle for any remaining scraps to burn, nipping and hissing along the ride. Navy, Coast Guard, Army, Marine and Air Force uniforms are specked across the joint learning environment under their fire protection gear. Billows of black smoke   more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Seraiah Wolf San Angelo once hosted the Miss Wool of America Pageant. This pageant took place every year from 1952 until 1972, celebrating and highlighting San Angelo's standing as the Wool Capital of the World. Although the pageant is no longer active, San Angelo residents found a different way to celebrate their history, through the displaying of fiberglass sheep throughout the  more

SAN ANGELO, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force (17th Training Wing) issued the following news: By Robyn Hunsinger The San Angelo Independent School District celebrated the beginning of a new school year with the annual Convocation honoring Goodfellow Air Force Base leadership at the Foster Communications Coliseum, August 15. This conference was a way to pump up the SAISD faculty and increase community relations between Goodfellow and the San Angelo population. The theme of the event was "T  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: By Abbey Rieves Flames feverishly burn through the desolate carcass of a vehicle as propane fumes overpower the air. The flames lick across the vehicle for any remaining scraps to burn, nipping and hissing along the ride. Navy, Coast Guard, Army, Marine and Air Force uniforms are specked across the joint learning environment under their fire protection gear. Billows o  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Army Special Operations Command issued the following news: By Ryan Mattox The Joint Base San Antonio community celebrated Women's Equality Day with its annual observance Aug. 22 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Theater. This year's theme, "Celebrating Women's Right to Vote," is based on the U.S. Congress designation of Aug. 26 as Women's Equality Day in 1971. The date commemorates the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the Con  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: The Justice Department announced today that American Airlines Inc. has agreed to pay approximately $22.1 million to resolve its alleged liability under the False Claims Act for falsely reporting the times it transferred possession of United States mail to foreign postal administrations or other intended recipients under contracts with the United States Postal Service (USPS). American Airlines is an internat  more

LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force (47th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Daniel Hambor Senior Airman Soribel Rodriguez, 47th Medical Group commander's support staff, was chosen by wing leadership to be the "XLer of the Week", Aug. 12, 2019, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. The "XLer" award, presented by Col. Lee Gentile, 47th Flying Training Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronald Harper, 47th Mission Support Group superintendent, is given  more

TEMPLE, Texas, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service Texas office issued the following news release: The USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Texas announces more than $262,000 in grants awarded through the Texas Urban and Rural Conservation Projects (TURCP) to 27 organizations for 32 projects. NRCS is a federal agency that works hand-in-hand with the people of Texas to improve and protect their soil, water and other natural res  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 54214) involving D&S Engineering Labs, Greenville, Texas: AGREEMENT STATE REPORT - DAMAGED MOISTURE DENSITY GAUGE The following report was received via e-mail: "On August 12, 2019, the licensee's radiation safety officer (RSO) reported to the Agency [Texas Department of State Health Services] that while one of its technician's was using a Troxler Model 3440 moisture/density gauge [device #210  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 54190) involving the South Texas power reactor in Texas: EN Revision Imported Date : 8/22/2019 EN Revision Text: DISCOVERY OF CONDITION THAT COULD HAVE PREVENTED FULFILLMENT OF A SAFETY FUNCTION "South Texas Project (STP) Unit 1 reactor head vent valve B1RCHCV0601 was declared inoperable on December 29, 2018, STP Unit 1 reactor head vent valve B1RCHCV0602 was declared inoperable on July 30, 2  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force (55th Air Wing) issued the following news: By Jacob Skovo The Offutt Football Club's men's varsity team is preparing for the 2019 Defender's Cup National Military Soccer Tournament held at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, from Aug. 30 to Sept. 2. The Defender's Cup is a military soccer tournament that is open to any base- or post-level soccer team representing a military installation. Offutt F.C. represents all of Team Offutt with   more

DENTON, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: New revised preliminary flood risk information and updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) are available for review by residents and business owners in Plaquemines Parish. Officials encourage property owners to review the latest information to learn about local flood risks and potential future flood insurance requirements. Community stakeholders can ident  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded $118, 000 to the Pueblo of Laguna in New Mexico as part of the General Assistance Program (GAP). The pueblo will use the funds to administer their environmental regulatory programs and address environmental issues on tribal lands. "EPA is pleased to provide funding that assists the Pueblo of Laguna in protecting the health of its peopl  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: The Bureau of Reclamation will provide a total of $16.98 million to five communities in California, Hawaii and Texas to help plan, design and construct congressionally authorized Title XVI Water Reclamation and Reuse Projects. Title XVI is part of Reclamation's WaterSMART Program that focuses on improving water conservation and helping water-resource managers across the West to   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $20,000 cooperative agreement to the Rio Bravo Restoration of Marfa, Texas, for technical and logistical support to other projects that will deliver data on habitat conditions, trends and updated assessments of the Rio Grande and associated watersheds within Big Bend National Park and the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. The agency description of the grant states: "The projec  more

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: By Miriam U Rodriguez Students in the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) internship program at White Sands Missile Range presented their projects to White Sands Missile Range leaders during a final project out brief Aug. 7 as part of the 10-week 2019 OSD-TRMC STEM Internship Program. This year's STEM intern program included students from New Mexico State Univer  more

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force (82nd Training Wing) issued the following news: By Tiffany Kelley Service members and their families gathered at the Madrigal Youth Center Aug. 10, 2019, for the Back to School Brigade hosted by Sheppard Spouses' Club. The free event provided military families in the local Sheppard AFB area school supplies for all grade levels. Lori Bell, a SSC advisor, said the event not only provide school supplies for families, but it also provi  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Academy issued the following news: By Jennifer Spradlin From birth, the Kuhrt twins from Wichita Falls, Texas, have been a tight pair, so much so that both were more comfortable saying 'we' than 'I.' This summer was a big milestone for the young women as each began a rigorous phase of military training at separate service academies. Aubrie chose the U.S. Air Force Academy while Emma selected the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. "A  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, John F. Bash, issued the following news release: * * * - Foreign-Based Fraudsters Stole Millions of Dollars from Mostly Elderly and Disabled Veterans * * * A 14-count indictment has been unsealed today in San Antonio, Texas, charging five individuals with coordinating an identify-theft and fraud scheme targeting servicemembers and veterans. The charged defendants, who were based both in the Philippines and th  more

MCALLEN, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Ryan K. Patrick, issued the following news release: A La Joya Housing Authority Board member has been arrested on charges of federal program bribery regarding a city public relations contract, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Sylvia Garces Valdez was taken into custody yesterday after which she made her initial appearance before U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter Ormsby. She is set for trial Oct. 8, 2019. Accord  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, Ryan K. Patrick, issued the following news release: A 21-count superseding indictment has been unsealed alleging conspiracy, witness tampering, obstruction of justice and multiple tax violations in a barratry scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Patrick. Houston personal injury attorneys Jeffrey Stern, Deborah Bradley and Richard Plezia are charged with conspiracy and tax violations along with legal-assistant   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: August 25, the second anniversary of Hurricane Harvey's landfall along the Texas coast, is a great reminder to buy or renew a policy with the National Flood Insurance Program. When Hurricane Harvey struck the Gulf Coast two years ago, it brought prolonged rain and flooding to much of southeast Texas. After the storm, about 92,000 Texans received flood ins  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: On the night of Aug. 25, 2017, Hurricane Harvey roared to shore on San Jose Island as a Category 4 hurricane leaving a path of devastation in its wake. Two years later, evidence of Harvey's destruction remains, but with sweat, courage and determination, Texas survivors and their communities have made strong progress in their recovery. Hurricane Harvey is o  more

SCHRIEVER AFB, Colorado, Aug. 16 -- The U.S. Air Force (50th Space Wing) issued the following news: By Jonathan Whitely Airmen from the 50th Operations Support Squadron donated blood in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in response to recent mass shootings in the United States. Second Lt. Charles Cooper, 50th OSS student, organized the event, which he described as a personal matter. "Recently there have been mass shootings in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio," he said. "My girlfriend and her famil  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Iram Carmona A former Vietnam War prisoner spoke about leadership and communication Aug. 17 here before an audience of 500 deployers and their loved ones. "Flattening your emotions in combat is helpful, but it's not when you come home because then how are you supposed to communicate with your 13-year-old," retired Air Force Col. Lee Ellis said at an Air Force Reserve Yellow Ribbon Reintegration Pro  more

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Abbey Rieves Flames feverishly burn through the desolate carcass of a vehicle as propane fumes overpower the air. The flames lick across the vehicle for any remaining scraps to burn, nipping and hissing along the ride. Navy, Coast Guard, Army, Marine Corps and Air Force uniforms are specked across the joint learning environment under their fire-protection gear. Billows of black smoke puffed into the  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's U.S. Mint issued the following news release: The United States Mint (Mint) opens sales for products featuring the America the Beautiful Quarters(R) Program coin honoring San Antonio Missions National Historical Park in Texas on Aug. 26. Available product options are: Click here to view the table: https://www.usmint.gov/news/press-releases/united-states-mint-places-san-antonio-missions-national-historical-park-quarters-on-sale-on-augu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service announced that it intends to award a $195,000cooperative agreement to the University of Texas at San Antonio for the investigation and documentation of apparent movement of numerous dwellings of the Cliff Palace alcove complex at the Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. The agency description of the grant states: "Cliff Palace is in the Mesa Verde National Park (MEVE) and is a designated UNESCO World Heritage cu  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following news release: As part of its commitment to ensuring fair and competitive markets for the livestock, meat and poultry industries, on Aug.12, 2019, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued a Complaint and Notice of Hearing against 7 S Packing, LLC, doing business as Texas Packing Company (7 S Packing) of San Angelo, Texas, for alleged violations of the Packers and Stockyards (P&  more

ARTESIA, New Mexico, Aug. 21 -- The White House issued the following remarks by Vice President Mike Pence at a press gaggle: THE VICE PRESIDENT: I'm pleased to be joined today by the Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross and Secretary of Interior David Bernhardt. Great to be in New Mexico, and the opportunity to come here. The Permian Basin is really the heart and soul of an American energy renaissance. I was in West Texas not long ago; I witnessed it firsthand. But to be here in New Mexico to see  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Ramin Khalili When she gets on a roll at the podium, Behavioral Health Epidemiologist Katie Nugent strikes a tone so laced with raw, vibrant energy that it's almost impossible for the audience to sit still. It's the kind of passion that can only come from a true believer -- a person who feels the weight of their work with every single statement they make. "When we talk about behavioral health we're talking abo  more