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Space Force outlines acquisition wins amid ongoing department-wide transformation at Air and Space Summit
August 3, 2026 — Thomas Ainsworth, acting assistant secretary of the Air Force for Space Acquisition and Integration, highlighted the Space Force's sweeping acquisition reforms successes amid the ongoing acquisition transformation, including enhanced commercial partnerships and the delivery of warfighter capabilities designed to maintain U.S. superiority in space... MORE

Space Force selects technical direction agent for SBI program
August 3, 2026 — The U.S. Space Force has selected Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory to serve as technical direction agent for the Space Force’s Space-Based Interceptor program in support of Golden Dome for America... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service welcomes new commander, command chief at JBSA-Randolph
August 3, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Col. Lacresha A. Merkle assumed command of the Air Force Recruiting Service on July 30, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio- Randolph, marking a pivotal moment for the Air Force Accessions Center... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Lacresha A. Merkle (right) renders her first salute to Brig. Gen. Jeffrey W. Nelson (left), outgoing commander of the Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS), during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, July 30, 2026. Chief Master Sgt. Jake Fason (center), the new AFRS command chief, served as the guidon bearer for the ceremony, where Merkle formally took leadership of the service from Nelson. (U.S. Air Force photo by A1C Amanda Yastrzab)

Hegseth: Department success buoyed by courage, spirit, leadership
August 3, 2026 — The War Department has had a lot of success in the past 19 months, in no small part due to the men and women of the U.S. military, but also because of presidential leadership, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said during a cabinet meeting at Camp David, Maryland... MORE

Three men in business attire sit next to each other at a table; behind them are an American flag and another flag.

Unlock your health by understanding the TRICARE Prime referral process
July 31, 2026 — Do you have TRICARE Prime? If so, you likely get most of your routine healthcare from your primary care manager. But sometimes, you may need specialty care that your PCM can’t provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. Having a referral can reduce your out-of-pocket expenses. Referrals can also help reduce the time you need to wait to get specialty care... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force’s 688th Cyberspace Wing boosts network security to block fast-moving threats
July 31, 2026 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing, part of the Sixteenth Air Force, is strengthening the Department of the Air Force's computer networks to block cyber threat actors who are launching attacks faster than ever... MORE

AF Week in Photos
July 31, 2026 — This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force... MORE

An LC-130H Skibird assigned to the 109th Airlift Wing sits on the flightline during EAA AirVenture Oshkosh at Oshkosh, Wis., July 23, 2026. The Experimental Aircraft Association’s annual fly-in convention showcases military, commercial and general aviation through aircraft displays, educational programs and aerial demonstrations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jamie Spaulding)

Sixteenth Air Force, Cyber Mission Force partners lean forward to protect critical infrastructure
July 31, 2026 — The U.S. electrical power grid system supports all aspects of modern American life, supplying continuous power to homes, financial markets, healthcare, and national defense. Sixteenth Air Force cyber warriors continuously secure these networks against hostile actors who target systems... MORE

16th Air Force leaders provides opening remarks.

Army Chaplain Corps celebrates 251 years
July 31, 2026 — For 251 years, the Army Chaplain Corps provided faith-based, intentional support aimed at serving each soldier wholly, helping them find strength during difficult circumstances, build resilience for the challenges of battle and prepare to thrive in life beyond military service... MORE

A man in a camouflage military uniform speaks to four other men in similar attire as they bow their heads outside.

Joint Base San Antonio welcomes new commander
July 31, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio and the 502d Air Base Wing entered a new chapter of leadership as Brig. Gen. David J. Wilson assumed command from retiring Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland during a July 31, 2026, ceremony at JBSA-Randolph... MORE

Freedom Haulers initiative to help veterans get commercial driver's licenses, better jobs
July 31, 2026 — President Donald J. Trump announced the kickoff of the Freedom Haulers campaign, a new effort to help military veterans find good-paying jobs as commercial drivers following their military service by establishing a military-to-commercial driver's license pipeline... MORE

A convoy of military trucks in motion along a dirt highway during daytime.

Service members, civilians see mileage reimbursement rate increases
July 31, 2026 — Service members and civilian employees must use new, higher mileage reimbursement rates when planning upcoming official travel in the Defense Travel System (DTS). The rate increases took effect on July 1, 2026, to reflect the rising cost of driving personal vehicles... MORE

IPPS-A login is transitioning to MyAuth
July 29, 2026 — Starting Aug. 17, 2026, a simpler and faster IPPS-A login process for personal devices will require a myAuth account... MORE

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BAMC earns Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group
July 29, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital's commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey... MORE

Mission Driven-People Powered: Dr. Barry Yates
July 29, 2026 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission-driven and most importantly, people-powered! Today we highlight Dr. Barry Yates, an instructional systems specialist who plays a central role in ensuring Navy medical personnel are trained with the most current, life-saving knowledge available... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is Mission-Driven and most importantly People-Powered! Dr. Barry Yates, an Instructional Systems Specialist with NMFDC's Education and Training directorate, plays a central role in ensuring Navy medical personnel are trained with the most current, life-saving knowledge available. NMFDC is the headquarters element designated within the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery as a direct subordinate to the Surgeon General of the Navy, charged with leading and managing all medical training, education, professional development, and instruction to produce highly trained and ready medical personnel. Photo taken and graphic created at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, July 17, 2026 (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

AFOSI civilian coaches DAF women to inaugural flag football title
July 29, 2026 — An Air Force Office of Special Investigations civilian helped make Armed Forces Sports history after coaching the Air Force women’s flag football team during the inaugural Armed Forces Flag Football Championship... MORE

U.S. Armed Forces Sports Air Force Men and Womens Flag Football teams celebrate during the Armed Forces Flag Football Championships at Cougar Stadium on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, July 25, 2026.

Airman earns a uniform and a nation
July 29, 2026 — Coming to the United States to play baseball, Airman 1st Class Anthony Tejeda, 59th Medical Wing command support staff technician, never imagined he would one day raise his right hand in service to his adoptive country... MORE

Service member compensation more competitive than many realize, War Department says
July 28, 2026 — The War Department kicked off the yearlong Military Compensation Educational Campaign to help service members and their families learn about the total value of their compensation, so they can better achieve and maintain financial readiness... MORE

More than a dozen people wearing camouflage military uniforms stand in line at a dining facility with trays of food.

MICC support enables U.S. Marines operations along southern border
July 28, 2026 — Contracting officers from the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command Southern Border Contract Team provided contract support to U.S. Marines from Animal Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment stationed along the U.S. southern border for Operation Ardent Vanguard... MORE

MICC support enables Marine operations along Southern Border

MICC leaders outline campaign plan, transformation priorities during 3rd Quarter Town Hall
July 28, 2026 — The Mission and Installation Contracting Command leadership team reinforced its commitment to transparency, communication, the Army’s contracting mission, and organizational transformation during the command’s Fiscal Year 2026 third quarter town hall July 13 at MICC headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE