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METC Pharmacy Technician Course students train at JBSA-Camp Bullis
April 16, 2026 — Students with the Medical Education and Training Campus Pharmacy Technician took part in a field training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, March 4, 2026... MORE

TRICARE covers well-child care to help keep kids healthy from day one
April 16, 2026 — Taking care of your child’s health starts early — and regular checkups can make a big difference. TRICARE covers well-child care for children from birth up to the age of 6, helping families keep their kids healthy as they grow... MORE

Medical professional in uniform uses a tape measure on a baby's head while a woman holds the baby.

Counter-UAS marketplace streamlines acquisition, first purchases total $13 Million
April 16, 2026 — Joint Interagency Task Force 401 announced the first set of purchases completed through its new counter-unmanned aircraft systems marketplace, four acquisitions collectively valued at $13 million... MORE

A close-up view of a drone sitting in a grassy, dirt terrain with three people in camouflage military uniforms standing in the background, holding the controls. In the distance, people in similar attire perform similar activities.

METC Nutrition and Diet Therapy students practice therapeutic diets
April 16, 2026 — Medical Education and Training Campus Nutrition and Diet Therapy course students assigned to the 382nd Training Squadron worked on preparing specialized meals at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 18 as part of their training... MORE

METC Nutrition and Diet Students Practice Therapeutic Diets

Army surgeon general’s visit underscores critical role of medical maintenance
April 16, 2026 — Emphasizing the life-or-death importance of medical logistics, the Army's top doctor visited a critical maintenance hub operated by the U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command... MORE

Army Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Mary Izaguirre participates in a demonstration of a diagnostic medical imaging system at the Army Medical Logistics Command's Medical Maintenance Operations Division in San Joaquin, California, April 10. Izaguirre visited to gain a comprehensive understanding of the medical device sustainment and maintenance mission.

CMSAF David Wolfe visits MEPS Fort Sam Houston
April 15, 2026 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited the Military Entrance Processing Station at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on April 1, 2026... MORE

Tactical Air Control Party Airmen train at JBSA-Camp Bullis
April 15, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airman with Det. 2, 6th Combat Training Squadron, practiced target shooting with the M4 during small arms training at Joint San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, on April 8, 2026... MORE

FAA, DOW sign landmark safety agreement to protect southern border
April 15, 2026 — The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of War completed a thorough safety assessment of a high-energy laser counter-drone system. This assessment validated that proper safety controls are in place and that while these systems are at the cutting edge of counter drone technology, they do not pose undue risk to passenger aircraft... MORE

FAA and DOW Sign Landmark Safety Agreement to Protect Southern Border

B-21 Raider accelerates delivery of long-range strike capability
April 15, 2026 — The B-21 Raider program continues to accelerate the delivery of long-range strike capability, with aerial refueling via a KC-135 Stratotanker demonstrating the rapid maturation of the weapon system... MORE

A U.S. Air Force B-21 Raider conducts aerial refueling with a KC-135 Stratotanker. The B-21 program exemplifies the Department of the Air Force's warfighting-focused acquisition mindset, leveraging digital engineering and modern production to deliver a mature, highly capable system at speed. The B-21's efficiency and flexibility will provide a survivable, unpredictable deterrent force, forming the backbone of America’s future bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo)

AFIMSC Warfighter Portrait: Gary McNeal
April 15, 2026 — As an attorney advisor for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Judge Advocate office, Gary McNeal is the command’s ethics counselor, providing crucial advice on standards of conduct, administrative law, and civil law matters. His work is foundational to building a culture of integrity across the enterprise... MORE

97th Air Mobility Wing leadership attend BMT graduation
April 14, 2026 — Col. Richard K. Kind, 97th Air Mobility Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jon T. Adams, 97th Air AMW command chief, from Altus Air force Base, Oklahoma, were at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 2 to preside over the Basic Military Training graduation ceremony... MORE

Special Operations Forces Acquisitions, Technology & Logistics visits NAMRU San Antonio
April 14, 2026 — Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development, recently briefed Combat Casualty Care and Operational Medicine research capabilities within the unit to representatives from Special Operations Forces Acquisitions, Technology & Logistics, U.S. Special Operations Command at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Hegseth, Indonesian counterpart announce defense partnership
April 14, 2026 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth welcomed his Indonesian counterpart — Minister of Defense Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin — to the Pentagon, where the two men announced the establishment of the Major Defense Cooperation Partnership between the two countries. ... MORE

Two people in business attire salute as they stand outside during daytime, with service members standing at attention nearby.

How does a service, treatment, drug, or device become a TRICARE benefit?
April 14, 2026 — Have you ever wondered how a service, drug, or treatment becomes a TRICARE benefit? As drugs and technology continue to develop, TRICARE coverage evolves along with them. It’s important to know that U.S. law governs TRICARE benefits. If the law allows TRICARE to cover a treatment or drug, the Defense Health Agency reviews the proposed benefit to make sure it’s proven, safe, and effective... MORE

"Treatment," "Drug," and "Device" above graphics of two medicine containers and a blood bag. "TRICARE" in the bottom right corner.

Naval Medical Forces Development Command names FY25 Senior Sailor of the Year
April 14, 2026 — Naval Medical Forces Development Command announced the fiscal year 2025 Region Sailor of the Year during an all-hands ceremony at the headquarters building at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 26, 2026... MORE

Rear Adm. Walter Brafford, left, commander, Naval Medical Forces Development Command (NMFDC), and Master Chief Hospital Corpsman Charles Padilla, NMFDC's acting command master chief, present Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Alisha Rogers, center, with a gift in recognition of her selection as the fiscal year 2025 region Senior Sailor of the Year. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Shayla D. Hamilton)

US Space Force releases framework to forge future enlisted leaders
April 14, 2026 — The Space Force has introduced a foundational document outlining a career-long path to guide guardians as they transition from tactical-level experts to operational leaders to strategic-level thinkers. ... MORE

A guardian slaps hands with other guardians while running on a paved area with people on each side under a blue sky; vehicles are parked in the background.

Prevent injuries during physical training
April 13, 2026 — The Air Force will begin official scoring under the new standards of the Physical Fitness Readiness Program on July 1... MORE

MICC leaders highlight contracting transformation at AUSA Global Force Symposium
April 13, 2026 — Leaders from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command engaged with Army and industry partners during the AUSA Global Force Symposium & Exposition, reinforcing the command’s role in advancing contracting solutions that accelerate Army readiness... MORE

MICC delivers enterprise contracting solution to support Army construction, transformation
April 13, 2026 — The Mission and Installation Contracting Command took a major step forward in Army contracting reform with the award of its first truly enterprise-wide contract vehicle for architect-engineer, or A-E services, enabling streamlined support to installations and units across the force... MORE

Military summit considers launching prize competition to rapidly develop freeze-dried blood for battlefield, civilian use
April 13, 2026 — A one-day summit in San Antonio brought together military, academic, and industry partners to assess the current state of freeze-dried red blood cell technology and explore its potential for battlefield and civilian use. Participants also discussed using a prize competition model to accelerate development and transition the capability from research into practical, life-saving medical applications... MORE

U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Eric Adams, from Wildomar, California, performs a blood transfusion in a hangar bay onboard Marine Corps Base Kaneohe Bay, Oahu, Hawaii, in support of a joint-service medical training exercise during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 26, 2022.