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Hegseth directs task force to oversee department-wide barracks improvement
December 5, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth directed in a memorandum that a barracks task force be stood up to develop a departmentwide investment plan for barracks improvements and report its progress to him within 30 days. ... MORE

Five troops in camouflage uniforms and white hardhats smile as they hold shovels of dirt.

Rescheduled JBSA civilian workforce reduction townhall meetings Dec. 9 & 10
December 5, 2025 — The 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio Commander will host two town hall meetings to discuss the most recent Workforce Optimization efforts on Dec. 9 and 10... MORE

JBSA–Fort Sam Houston road closures for San Antonio Marathon Dec. 7
December 5, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio–Fort Sam Houston will support the San Antonio Marathon on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, with multiple road closures, detours and traffic delays throughout the installation to ensure runner safety... MORE

AF Week in Photos
December 5, 2025 — 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

Defense Finance Accounting Service announces 2025 tax statement release schedule
December 5, 2025 — The 2025 tax statements for military, retiree, annuitant and federal civilian employee customers serviced by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service will be distributed online via the myPay pay management system mid-December 2025 through January 2026... MORE

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