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Special Warfare Training Wing welcomes new commander
July 22, 2025 — Col. Kaveri T. Crum assumed command of the Special Warfare Training Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on July 11, 2025. Crum previously served as the deputy commander of the 1st Special Operations Wing, Hurlburt Field, Florida.  ... MORE

Army retires legacy equipment in new push for accountability and modernization
July 22, 2025 — In a sweeping modernization effort, the Army issued new guidance on the removal and disposal of legacy Organizational Clothing and Individual Equipment, or OCIE items deemed to have no economic value, as outlined in previous guidance. Soldiers across all components will see legacy OCIE automatically cleared from their records and given clear procedures for responsibility disposing of outdated gear... MORE

Hegseth, Philippine president meet to advance deterrence in Indo-Pacific
July 22, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the Pentagon, where the two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the U.S.-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty and discussed security concerns in the Asia-Pacific region... MORE

Two people wearing formal attire shake hands outside a building with steps and columns. Service members from each U.S. military branch stand in formation behind them; some hold ceremonial weapons, and one holds the American flag.

Army replaces howitzers with HIMARS to boost Soldier lethality
July 21, 2025 — The Army will bolster its lethality in the Pacific region, where the 25th Infantry Division has started the transition from howitzer battalions to smaller, more agile High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, units... MORE

Army scales down Military Working Equid program for warfighting priorities
July 21, 2025 — Starting in July 2025, the Army will sunset ownership, operation and materiel support of MWE programs at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Huachuca, Arizona; Fort Riley, Kansas; Fort Sill, Oklahoma; and Fort Hood, Texas. However, MWE programs will continue with The Old Guard caisson units at the Military District of Washington and Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

An expanding force: Aeromedical Nurse Practitioners elevate flight medicine readiness
July 21, 2025 — Five years after the Air Force officially welcomed ANPs to the flight medicine community, the career field has grown to become a vital force in ensuring pilots are fit to fly, fight, and WIN... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
July 21, 2025 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards

Mission Monday: Jessie Chisolm, Human Resources Specialist, Air Force Reserve Command, NAF Human Resources
July 21, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Elvira “Jessie” Chisolm, team lead and human resources specialist for the Air Force Services Center’s Non-Appropriated Fund Human Resources Office, servicing all Air Force Reserve Command installations... MORE

Mission Monday: Meet Elvira “Jessie” Chisolm, team lead and human resources specialist for the Air Force Services Center’s Non-Appropriated Fund Human Resources Office, servicing all Air Force Reserve Command installations.

National Guard leaders see heroism, partnership in Central Texas
July 21, 2025 — Early on July 4, 2025, almost 30 inches of rain fell within hours across central Texas's Hill Country, surging the Guadalupe River and triggering catastrophic flash flooding. Within hours, Texas National Guardsmen sprang into action... MORE

Air Force Gen. Steve Nordhaus, 30th Chief of the National Guard Bureau, and Senior Enlisted Advisor John Raines, SEA to the CNGB, join Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Air Force Maj. Gen. Thomas Suelzer, the adjutant general of Texas, for an aerial assessment of flood-affected areas in Central Texas and to visit Guardsmen on duty supporting civil authorities with response efforts, Kerrville, Texas, July 15, 2025.

Historic flyover: 433rd AW C-5M becomes first military aircraft to ceremonially pass over Toyota Field
July 18, 2025 — Fans at Toyota Field turned their eyes to the sky on July 12 as a C-5M Super Galaxy from the 433rd Airlift Wing soared overhead in a powerful display of airpower and patriotism, kicking off San Antonio FC’s Military Appreciation Night matchup against the Tampa Bay Rowdies... MORE

A 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy soars over Toyota Field during the first flyover by a military aircraft at a San Antonio FC soccer match in San Antonio, Texas, July 12, 2025.

Around the Air Force: Resolute Force Pacific, Resolute Space 2025, Autonomous Collaborative Platforms
July 18, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, PACAF conducts its largest contingency-response exercise with REFORPAC, Guardians prepare to demonstrate Space Force capabilities with Resolute Space 2025 and the Air Force advances human machine teaming by flying ACPs alongside crewed fighter aircraft... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing revives Jeep Chief tradition with mentorship and legacy at the forefront
July 18, 2025 — Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing’s senior enlisted corps gathered in the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron building on July 12 to revive a time-honored Air Force tradition — the minting of a “Jeep Chief.”... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Jonathan Birk (left), 433rd Airlift Wing command chief, presents the items associated with the Jeep Chief tradition to Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Everly (right), 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron senior enlisted leader, during an informal ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 12, 2025.

Unlock your health by getting virtual health care at home with TRICARE
July 17, 2025 — Did you know that TRICARE beneficiaries can receive a variety of health care services via virtual health? These services take place through secure video calls, phone appointments, and other technology platforms. TRICARE virtual health coverage includes primary care, urgent care, mental health, and specialty services... MORE

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Dunn Dental Clinic reaches construction milestone with topping out ceremony
July 17, 2025 — The 59th Medical Wing celebrated a major milestone in the construction of the new Dunn Dental Clinic with a topping-out ceremony July 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The $88 million facility will enhance dental care and training for Airmen, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, expanded capacity, and improved patient flow... MORE

Contractors raise the final steel beam into place at the future Dunn Dental Clinic during a topping-out ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 16, 2025.

Space Force releases master sergeant, technical sergeant and sergeant promotion cycle statistics
July 17, 2025 — Department of the Air Force officials have selected 90 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, 274 sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant and 459 Space Force specialist 4s for promotion to sergeant in the 25S7, 25S6 and 25S5 promotion cycles... MORE

‘Legend’ retires after four decades of service
July 17, 2025 — Forty-four years, seven months and five days. Anita Conder devoted more than half her life to civil service. Dozens of people filled the auditorium for her official retirement serving as a testament to her impact across the 37th Training Wing... MORE

Anita Conder smiles while sitting on stage during her retirement ceremony.

Comprehensive Airman Fitness promotes total well-being, resilient Airmen
July 17, 2025 — The Air Force’s Comprehensive Airman Fitness framework, outlined in AFI 90-506, is a proactive, holistic approach designed to build resilient, well-rounded Airmen ready to face the challenges of both military service and daily life... MORE

DOD Launching New Authentication System to Replace DS Logon
July 17, 2025 — Over the next 18 months, the Defense Department will replace the legacy DS Logon system, which authenticates users onto more than 200 DOD and Veterans Affairs websites, with a more modern and flexible system called myAuth... MORE

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688th Cyberspace Wing salutes their new commander
July 17, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Col. Chantel Booker officially took command of the nation’s first cyberspace wing, taking the reins from 688th Cyberspace Wing Commander Col. Joshua Rockhill during the 688th CW change of command ceremony July 8, 2025... MORE

16th Air Force commander passes unit guidon to new 688th CW commander.

Defense Travel System update aims to reduce unauthorized expenses
July 17, 2025 — Beginning August 5, 2025, the “Create Your Own Expense” field in the Defense Travel System will be replaced with new expense categories... MORE

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