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US Army unveils early Abrams prototype at North American International Auto Show
January 23, 2026 — The U.S. Army unveiled the first M1E3 Abrams early prototype at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit recently... MORE

Retirement changes your TRICARE coverage: Learn what to do if you’re retiring in 2026
January 23, 2026 — Are you getting ready to retire from active duty or the National Guard or Reserve? You should know there are some steps to take to ensure your TRICARE coverage continues as you make the transition to civilian life. This article explains what you need to do to keep your TRICARE benefit in retirement... MORE

Joint Task Force-Bravo receives Denton Delivery in Honduras
January 23, 2026 — A C-5M Super Galaxy from the 433rd Airlift Wing Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, delivered 90,000 pounds of humanitarian cargo to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 12, 2026... MORE

Service members offload cargo from a military airplane using heavy equipment machinery.

Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency uses AI to predict Air Force’s future
January 23, 2026 — Manpower professionals assigned to the Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency are utilizing artificial intelligence to predict how today’s decisions could affect the lethality and effectiveness of tomorrow’s Air Force... MORE

AFMAA uses AI to predict Air Force’s future

AFMEDCOM formalizes MRC-Alpha, MRC-Bravo stand up at annual Senior Leadership Workshop
January 22, 2026 — Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a consolidated standup ceremony for its medical readiness commands, MRC-Alpha and MRC-Bravo, Jan. 15, 2026, during the Air Force Medical Service’s 2025 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia... MORE

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What are my 2026 TRICARE For Life costs?
January 22, 2026 — Did you know that Medicare Part A and Part B costs change each year on Jan. 1? If you have TRICARE For Life or you’ll become eligible for Medicare this year, now is a good time to review these costs... MORE

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Your safety, your comfort, your choice: Requesting chaperones at military hospitals and clinics
January 22, 2026 — When you get care at a military hospital or clinic, your safety, comfort, and privacy are top priorities. The Defense Health Agency recently published its chaperone policy across all military hospitals and clinics worldwide. You can request a chaperone for any physical exam or medical or dental visit... MORE

Airminded Warriors wanted: Forging the next generation of Airmen
January 22, 2026 — The call is clear: the Air Force needs talented Airmen to transform civilians into Airminded Warriors. The Chief of Staff of the Air Force has called on us to remain a capable, credible, and ready force... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio enters Partnership Intermediary Agreement with VelocityTX
January 21, 2026 — Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development, has entered into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with VelocityTX, a San Antonio-based bioscience innovation hub and economic development agency... MORE

SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 20, 2026) – Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development, works alongside research partners in the civilian sphere, academia, industry, and other government agencies to drive support of the Department of War’s objectives for a lethal fighting force and ensures U.S. service members have access to the latest scientific advances. NAMRU San Antonio conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo illustration by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Inspired by stranger, North African-born Airman now inspires others
January 21, 2026 — A U.S. Air Force contracting specialist who joined as a foreign-born resident from North Africa during the COVID-19 pandemic credits a chance encounter with a stranger for launching her military career... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Amal Djezzar, 99th Contracting Squadron contract specialist stands outside the Contracting Squadron building at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 22, 2025

WCAP Airmen qualify for Winter Olympics
January 21, 2026 — Two Airmen from the World Class Athlete Program will represent Team USA and the Air Force at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games next month. ... MORE

Team USA Bobsled Skeleton 2026 Olympic Team Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis and Senior Airman Jasmine Jones (U.S. Air Force illustration by Craig Z. Rodarte)

433rd Mission Support Group welcomes new commander
January 20, 2026 — Lt. Col. Cindy N. Storoy assumed command of the 433rd Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony Jan. 10, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Lt. Col. Cindy N. Storoy Assumes Command of 433rd Mission Support Group

433rd AW leaders, Air Force Cross recipient recognize readiness, excellence
January 20, 2026 — The 433rd Airlift Wing celebrated its 15th Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 10 at the Courtyard Marriott’s Mission Ballroom... MORE

433rd AW Leaders, Air Force Cross Recipient Recognize Readiness and Excellence

BAMC conducts combined Best Medic, Best Squad competition
January 20, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center conducted a combined Best Medic and Best Squad Competition from Jan. 9-12, 2026, at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis, Texas... MORE

Get your health results faster in 2026: Lab and test results immediately available in your MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
January 20, 2026 — Do you get care at a military hospital or clinic? You’ll now be able to access lab results, radiology reports, pathology reports, and clinical notes immediately through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal... MORE

Empowering innovation: A research look at SASW 2025’s impact on business development
January 20, 2026 — Dr. Scott Walter, the Director of Technology Transition/Transfer for the 59th Medical Wing's Office of the Chief Scientist, along with Michael "Mic" Borcherding, Director of Innovation for VelocityTx, co-chaired a panel session titled “Leveraging SBIR, CDMRP, and MTEC to Accelerate Dual-Use Solutions” at the San Antonio Startup Week, held Oct. 20-24, 2025... MORE

$1,776 'Warrior Dividend' tax-free, IRS confirms
January 20, 2026 — The Internal Revenue Service confirmed that the $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" more than 1.5 million service members received last year, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, would be tax-free. ... MORE

Soldiers, shown from behind in silhouette, look over arid, hilly terrain against a sunny, blue sky.

Representatives of Japan’s National Defense Medical College revisit NAMRU San Antonio
January 15, 2026 — To enhance each other’s capabilities to counteract emerging threats, benefiting military health as well as global health security, representatives of Japan’s National Defense Medical College met with leadership and research scientists of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Jan. 13, 2026) – Representatives of Japan’s National Defense Medical College (NDMC) toured facilities of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute. The visit, led by Dr. Manabu Kinoshita, NDMC’s chairman professor, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, continues a sustained partnership between NAMRU San Antonio and NDMC to enhance each other’s capabilities to counteract emerging threats, benefiting military health as well as global health security. Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) contributes directly to positive working relationships with partner nation militaries, keeping the scope of Department of War capabilities wide, and at the ready, to address emerging threats aboard. NAMRU San Antonio, part of NMR&D, conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Air Force Safety Center announces Unit Risk Forecasting tool
January 15, 2026 — On Jan. 14, 2026, the Air Force Safety Center announced the Unit Risk Forecasting tool would be available for commanders and unit safety professionals. Unit Risk Forecasting is a machine learning-fueled forecast of squadron risk and the factors influencing increased risk... MORE

Unit Risk Forecasting demonstration slide depicts some of the information provided to commanders. Charts and graphs depicting squadron's risk history, top risk drivers and reducers, at-a-glance risk metrics, and additional risk mitigation suggestions.

US Space Force defines new service dress uniform, sets transition policies
January 15, 2026 — The U.S. Space Force released updated dress and appearance guidance Jan. 13, formally introducing the design of its new service dress uniform and outlining the transition plan for the force. The policy, detailed in SPFI 36-2903, is a significant step in establishing the service's unique culture and visual identity... MORE

An image of a Space Force chief master sergeant rank insignia.