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Warhawk Fitness Center hosts “Motivation Through Fitness” class
April 3, 2026 — The “Motivation Through Fitness” class at the Warhawk Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, promotes physical readiness and resilience supporting War Department missions... MORE

Q&A: Getting services through TRICARE’s Extended Care Health Option
April 3, 2026 — Military families can have a wide range of needs — and TRICARE has special programs to serve them. One of these programs is the Extended Care Health Option. ECHO is available to eligible active duty family members with special needs. It offers health care benefits beyond what other TRICARE plans offer... MORE

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2026 Fiesta San Antonio Military Ambassadors introduced at reception
April 3, 2026 — The Military Ambassador Reception at the Witte Museum in San Antonio on March 23 formally introduced the 2026 Fiesta San Antonio Military Ambassadors to civic, military and Fiesta communities, reinforcing those partnerships... MORE

Social engineering and what you need to know
April 3, 2026 — Tips to keep yourself safe online... MORE

Airmen from the Department of the Air Force Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Command, Control, Communications and Battle Management participate in its first iteration of a training pipeline meant to prepare them for the rigors of software development, here, Feb. 12, 2026. The Airmen are software developers C3BM’s Kessel Run division, Operational Response Team division, and Airspace Mission Planning division’s Conjure branch. The pipeline will provide them with technical knowledge in a range of subjects centered around software development mirroring industry standards and C3BM’s culture. (Official U.S. Air Force photo by Richard Blumenstein)

Understanding the TRICARE claims process
April 3, 2026 — When you receive a service, medication, or treatment as part of your TRICARE benefit, filing a claim is the way your provider gets reimbursed for their services. If you pay for services up front, filing a claim is how you get reimbursed. Read more to learn about when you need to file your own claim, how to view claim information, and how you can appeal a denied claim... MORE

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DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance
April 3, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians... MORE

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Enhances Counter-UAS Capability to Protect the Southern Border
April 3, 2026 — Joint Interagency Task Force 401 is rapidly delivering counter-unmanned aircraft systems to protect the southern border with advanced technology, an integrated system architecture and expanded authorities... MORE

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AF Week in Photos
April 3, 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

Hegseth authorizes off-duty service members to carry private firearms on installations
April 3, 2026 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing military installation commanders to allow War Department personnel to request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial duty capacity on DOW property within the United States. ... MORE

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Cultural transformation: Powered by continuous improvement & innovation, fueled by Airmen, Guardians
April 2, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force Core Values (1997) emphasize continuous improvement, stating, "We must have a passion for continuous improvement and innovation that propels America's Air Force in quantum leaps towards accomplishment and performance."... MORE

Seventy-four first-line supervisors assigned to 502d Communications Squadron, 502d Air Base Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, pose for a group photo with their certificates of completion. The group completed the Continuous Improvement and Innovation (CI2) Green Belt Training together. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)

Joint Base San Antonio completes major emergency readiness exercise
April 1, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio recently concluded a large-scale emergency preparedness drill, the ENERGY RESILIENCY Response Exercise, designed to test and strengthen its ability to respond to a regional crisis. The exercise, which ran from March 23-27, simulated a complex, multi-day catastrophic event to ensure JBSA can protect its people and continue its mission under the most challenging conditions... MORE

A CPS Energy technician shuts down power to an office building for the exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 26, 2026. The power outage exercise was to help JBSA installations prepare for real-word scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick)

Army updates retention program, rewards performance
March 31, 2026 — In an effort to retain top talent in essential positions, the Army updated its reenlistment bonus program to reward individual merit and place greater emphasis on longer reenlistment contracts... MORE

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Army adapts doctrine force-wide, integrating drone lessons to achieve ‘drone dominance'
March 31, 2026 — The U.S. Army is implementing a force-wide overhaul of its operational doctrine, integrating lessons from the widespread use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to maintain its edge in modern warfare... MORE

81st SBCT long range surveillance section trains for future transformation

Army highlights Army Food Program overhaul
March 31, 2026 — Army leaders and industry partners say the service is in the midst of a sweeping transformation of how Soldiers are fed on installations, calling the effort long overdue and essential to readiness... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio conducts Emergency Resilience Readiness Exercise
March 31, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio conducted a preplanned Emergency Resilience Readiness Exercise March 24–27 to ensure personnel are prepared to respond to a potential severe weather event and widespread power outage... MORE

Joint firefighters collaborate, compete and test their abilities
March 31, 2026 — Air Force and Army firefighters took part in the Iron Mike competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on March 18 to test and improve their aptitude in the field, which was evaluated by U.S. Air Force and Department of War firefighters... MORE

AFIMSC announces 2025 Annual Excellence Award winners
March 30, 2026 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced the winners of its 2025 Annual Excellence Awards during a banquet March 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Hegseth, VA Secretary honor Vietnam War vets
March 30, 2026 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Doug Collins, Veterans Affairs secretary, were joined by dozens of former service members, Gold Star family members and others at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington for a ceremony in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29... MORE

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Service members have options leading up to Tax Day
March 30, 2026 — With Tax Day, April 15, quickly approaching, service members have options for help filing their 2025 taxes, including assistance with navigating changes to tax rules, such as those enacted as part of last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act... MORE

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METC conducts joint service radiology training
March 27, 2026 — The radiology technology course at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, prepares students to operate digital X-ray equipment and assist with specialized imaging procedures in field and hospital environments... MORE