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JBSA Adaptive Sports Camp challenges recovering Soldiers
December 4, 2025 — Soldiers from the Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit competed in the JBSA Adaptive Sports Camp from Nov. 12-21, 2025... MORE

MICC command team sends message to workforce
December 4, 2025 — The Mission and Installation Contracting Command’s Command Team shared a message of congratulations to the workforce for their accomplishments in fiscal year 2025 during the December Golden Sword video message released Dec. 1, 2025... MORE

Maintenance: Keeping the fleet mission ready
December 4, 2025 — Part of the mission of the 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron maintenance shop is to ensure the operational readiness of Joint Base San Antonio fire trucks across the installation... MORE

How to file claims with TRICARE For Life
December 4, 2025 — If you have TRICARE For Life, you’ll get health care from Medicare providers. There are certain times you may need to file your own claims with WPS Government Services, the TFL contractor. Here’s what you need to know about when to file claims when you have Medicare and TFL... MORE

NMFDC welcomes new director of its Education and Training Directorate
December 4, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Capt. Laurie Chavez to the team as director of the Education and Training Directorate Sept. 12, 2025... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes Capt. Laurie Chavez to the team as director of the Education and Training Directorate Sept. 12, 2025. Chavez will oversee the educational readiness of all Navy medicine training programs and will be responsible for the essential functions of curriculum development and oversight, managing program enrollment, and ensuring institutional accreditation across Navy Medicine's many specialized courses. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon)

BAMC among 18 military hospitals to receive Leapfrog's highest Hospital Safety Grade
December 4, 2025 — The Defense Health Agency announced 18 military hospitals, including Brooke Army medical Center, received an "A" rating in the Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for fall 2025. These high grades reflect DHA’s commitment to transparency and continuous improvement in providing high-quality care to its patients. ... MORE

'Mentorship Matters' program bridges gap between college students, senior leaders
December 4, 2025 — Aspiring leaders considering a future in the Air Force or Space Force continue to have a unique opportunity to gain invaluable perspectives from the very top, thanks to the "Mentorship Matters" program... MORE

Air Force announces changes to officer developmental education
December 4, 2025 — The Air Force announced updates Dec. 2 to in-residence intermediate and senior developmental education for active duty members. ... MORE

NORAD ready to track Santa's flight for 70th anniversary year
December 3, 2025 — The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary. NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe, delivering presents to children. The NORAD Tracks Santa website (www.noradsanta.org) launched on Dec. 1... MORE

TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 9: Last chance to change your health plan for 2026
December 3, 2025 — TRICARE Open Season ends on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Now is the time to review your TRICARE coverage for 2026... MORE

TRICARE Open Season 2025 Ends Soon! Nov. 10-Dec. 9; Calendar on a phone screen

T-7A Red Hawk: A new era for pilot training begins at Randolph
December 3, 2025 — The Air Force has introduced the T-7A Red Hawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, marking a historic step in replacing the aging T-38 Talon and modernizing pilot training for fifth- and sixth-generation warfare. Named in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen, the Red Hawk integrates advanced technology, open architecture, and data-driven training to prepare future aviators for complex, multi-domain operations... MORE

The first T-7A Red Hawk arrives at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 8. The aircraft’s test campaign is being executed by the T-7A Integrated Test Force, part of the Airpower Foundations Combined Test Force in association with the 416th Flight Test Squadron. The Integrated Test Force is a partnership between the USAF and T-7A manufacturer, The Boeing Company. (Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth)

CSAF, leaders at all flying units step to the jet again
December 3, 2025 — Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach returned to the cockpit in America’s premier air supremacy platform, urging leaders to maintain the edge as the world’s greatest and most powerful Air Force... MORE

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force performs preflight checks prior to take off.

War Department asks industry to make more than 300K drones, quickly, cheaply
December 3, 2025 — The War Department requested information to gauge industry's willingness and ability to make some 300,000 drones quickly and inexpensively — a concrete effort by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to directly meet the "drone dominance" goals laid out by the president... MORE

A Marine in tactical gear reaches up towards a drone flying above a forest setting during the day.

Department of the Air Force provides updates on recent efforts
December 2, 2025 — In a memorandum to commanders, Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.” In March 2024, several initiatives were announced to prepare the Air Force for competition. Since that announcement, fluctuations in priorities, resources, and methods have led to significant changes in those efforts... MORE

U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command activated
December 2, 2025 — The U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command was officially activated during a ceremony held at Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 2. This new command brings together key efforts into a unified headquarters responsible for force generation, force design, and force development... MORE

Dozens of federal agencies initiate counter-UAS collaboration
December 2, 2025 — More than 180 experts from the War Department and other agencies in the federal government met for a summit to begin a planned three-year effort to deliver counter-small unmanned aircraft system capabilities to warfighters... MORE

A soldier in a camouflage military uniform stands outdoors near a truck. A device that looks like a missile attached to a pole is mounted in the back of the truck.

JBSA senior leaders serve holiday spirit with a side of turkey at Wingman Café
December 1, 2025 — It's a time-honored tradition for senior leaders to serve holiday meals at the dining facilities on base as a way to show their respect and spend time with the service members who live on the installation... MORE

902d Security Forces Squadron Airmen complete ATV course
December 1, 2025 — During the recent all-terrain vehicle training course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, 902d Security Forces Squadron defenders learned safety guidelines and proper vehicle operation tactics, enabling them to use ATVs while on duty. ... MORE

Prescribed burns scheduled for JBSA-Camp Bullis Dec. 8-19
December 1, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services, and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn at JBSA-Camp Bullis from Dec. 8-19... MORE

Operation Home Cooking celebrates 50 years of bringing trainees, families together
December 1, 2025 — Operation Home Cooking celebrated its 50th year as more than 700 Air Force trainees spent Thanksgiving with 289 host families from San Antonio and surrounding communities across the region.Trainees... MORE

A local community member picks up Air Force Basic Military Trainees for Operation Home Cooking, at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 27, 2025.