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487th Training Squadron ‘Knights’ welcome new commander
May 13, 2025 — Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, presided over a ceremony where Lt. Col. Christine Wagner assumed command of the 487th Training Squadron from Lt. Col. David Mitchell on May 2, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

Wagner assumes command of 487th TRS ‘Knights’

New Army publication informs force about Chinese threat
May 12, 2025 — The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command released the first in its series of new publications focusing on the United States’ key potential adversaries – China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea – and how they fight at the operational level of warfare... MORE

U.S. Army South leads regional security dialogue at FY25 engagement and coordination symposium
May 12, 2025 — U.S. Army South brought together more than 50 military and civilian leaders for the USARSOUTH Engagement and Coordination Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from April 28 to May 1... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing Inaugurates DAFIN FLAG: A Full-Scale Combat Readiness Exercise
May 12, 2025 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing (CW) culminated its inaugural DAFIN FLAG, a full-scale Combat Readiness Exercise focused on strategic competition against near-peer adversaries from late April into early May 2025. This exercise validated the wing’s readiness to provide, defend, extend and ultimately assure the Department of the Air Force Information Network in a contested environment... MORE

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WARNING: Blue Lotus Products - Risks to Your Health and Future
May 12, 2025 — The Department of the Army Criminal Investigation Division would like to warn our Army communities about the dangers of "blue lotus," also known as "blue Egyptian lotus" or "blue water lily." MORE

Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
May 9, 2025 — On May 9, 2025, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) released the memorandum Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness... MORE

Service leaders discuss budget, combat readiness
May 8, 2025 — Service leaders discussed military readiness and the budget during a House Armed Services Committee subcommittee hearing in Washington... MORE

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CMSSF discusses enlisted development, operational priorities
May 7, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna outlined key strategic, operational and personnel initiatives during the Air and Space Forces Association's Warfighters in Action event, May 5... MORE

JBSA hosts National Police Week events May 12-16
May 7, 2025 — National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others... MORE

BAMC holds grand opening for ASYMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room
May 7, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated the grand opening for the Armed Forces YMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25. The new facility, located inside the main entrance to the hospital, will provide free childcare for active duty service members and their dependents while they are attending medical appointments. ... MORE

BAMC receives ‘A’ rating in recent Leapfrog assessment
May 6, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center received an “A” rating in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for Spring 2025... MORE

479th FTG launches 'Aviator for a Day' program: Soaring beyond challenges with Ava Seymour
May 6, 2025 — The 479th Flying Training Group is known for forging elite aviators and cultivating excellence in future warfighters — but a new initiative is taking that mission beyond the cockpit and into the hearts of local families. Through the newly launched “Aviator for a Day” program, the Air Force is opening its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators, and receive honorary aviator wings... MORE

Texas, Delaware Airmen Team Up for C-5M Super Galaxy Maintenance
May 6, 2025 — Citizen Airmen from the 512th Airlift Wing worked alongside 433rd Maintenance Group maintainers from April 21 and May 3 at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. ... MORE

Lt. Col. Brandon Rodts, 433rd Maintenance Group deputy commander, shows Col. Rick Kuehn, 512th Airlift Wing deputy wing commander, a C-5M Super Galaxy engine being serviced during a tour of the maintenance facilities at the 433rd AW on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas April 25, 2025.

Hegseth says deterring China important for hemispheric security
May 5, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting, welcoming Peruvian Defense Minister Walter Astudillo and Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer to the Pentagon... MORE

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Alamo Wing C-5M Super Galaxy opens Fiesta Flambeau Parade with sky-high salute
May 5, 2025 — A 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy performs a flyover to kick off the 2025 Fiesta Flambeau Parade in downtown San Antonio, Texas, May 3, 2025... MORE

A 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy performs a flyover to kickoff the 2025 Fiesta Flambeau Parade in downtown San Antonio, Texas May 3, 2025.

Several BAMC clinics currently have enrollment availability
May 5, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center has several primary care clinics currently open to enrollment of TRICARE Prime beneficiaries... MORE

BAMC bids farewell to one exceptional leader, welcomes another
May 2, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a change of command ceremony May 1 to bid farewell to one leader and welcome another... MORE

It’s time to get ‘tick smart’ about Lyme Disease
May 1, 2025 — May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning about the risks ticks pose and how to avoid tick bites... MORE

Image of tick. Use MilTICK to get "TICK SMART" about Lyme disease

Junior maintainers lead ribbon cutting for Joint Task Force-Bravo and U.S. Southern Command’s $44M hangar
April 30, 2025 — Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, U.S. Army South commander, presided over an official ceremony dedicating a long-awaited hangar for use at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras... MORE

Members from Joint Task Force Bravo, 1-228th Aviation Regiment, Army Support Activity and Army Southern Command leadership join junior aircraft maintainers in cutting the ribbon dedicating a new hangar at Soto Cano Air Base.

Army Civilian Acquired Skill Program: turning experience into enlistment advantage
April 30, 2025 — The Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program is designed for individuals who already possess key job skills and certifications acquired through civilian education, training or work experience. The program allows qualified applicants to apply their expertise directly to specific Army career fields, enabling them to bypass portions of initial training and begin their military careers at a more advanced level. ... MORE