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Mission readiness on the move: A runner’s guide to safety
April 9, 2026 — Running remains one of the most effective ways to maintain required fitness standards. However, whether running on or off base, during the day or in low-light conditions, personal safety must remain a priority. An injury sustained during off-duty activity can directly impact mission capability, affecting both the individual and the unit... MORE

Runners participate in the 2025 Air Force Marathon through Huffman Prairie on Sept. 20, 2025, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The marathon marks the 29th edition since its inception in 1997. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jack Gardner)

Epic Fury quelled for now, objectives accomplished, U.S. forces remain ready
April 9, 2026 — In fewer than 40 days, unrelenting military action by America's joint force has helped accomplish all the goals President Donald J. Trump set for Operation Epic Fury... MORE

An aircraft lifts off the deck of a carrier. Two individuals in yellow jackets stand on the deck. Another individual in a beige vest wears a helmet that reads QAS.

Modernized IT Storefront to replace sunsetting GSA Advantage
April 9, 2026 — The platform allows procurement officials to purchase compliant IT products and manage orders through an approval process... MORE

AFIMSC leaders recognize Detachment 6 excellence
April 9, 2026 — Maj. Gen. Thomas Sherman, commander, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, and Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods, AFIMSC command chief, visited AFIMSC Detachment 6 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, April 6, 2026, to meet with the team and recognize Airmen for their outstanding contributions to the mission... MORE

Legacy in the sky: Reflecting on the T-1A’s final flight
April 9, 2026 — The 14th Flying Training Wing closed a significant chapter in its combat history this week as the final T-1A Jayhawk departed the flight line, marking the retirement of the airframe after more than 30 years of forging elite aviators at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi... MORE

From left, Lt. Col. Richard Madden, 48th Flying Training Squadron deputy commander, Col. James J. Blech, 14th Flying Training Wing commander, Lt. Col Eddie Altizer, 48th Flying Training Squadron commander, standing in front of a T-1A Jayhawk at the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group, commonly known as the "boneyard," on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, March 25, 2026.

Former POW honored as the 2026 Freedom Flyer during reunion
April 9, 2026 — Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Daniel J. Stamaris Jr. was honored as the featured veteran during the 2026 Freedom Flyer Reunion March 26-28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, a longstanding tradition recognizing former prisoners of war and those who endured captivity in service to the nation... MORE

Air Force announces FY26 aviation bonus
April 9, 2026 — Eligible active-duty aviators have from April 1 until May 31 to apply for the fiscal year 2026 aviation bonus, Air Force officials announced April 1, 2026... MORE

An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 194th Fighter Squadron, Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif., flies over Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. during Checkered Flag 23-2 at Tyndall AFB, Fla., May 17, 2023. Eligible active-duty aviators have until Sept. 15, 2023 to apply for the fiscal year 2023 Aviation Bonus Program; Air Force officials announced the Legacy Aviation Bonus Program will open June 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Del Oso)

Primary Care Behavioral Health program brings whole-person care to JBSA clinics
April 8, 2026 — A routine visit to a primary care clinic at Joint Base San Antonio can mean more than a prescription refill or annual checkup. Through the Primary Care Behavioral Health program, service members and families can address stress, sleep concerns, chronic pain and other issues that affect overall health and readiness, all in one familiar setting... MORE

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How to manage a third-party liability claim with TRICARE
April 7, 2026 — Recently injured? Whether it was a car accident or a slip on a wet floor, if someone else is at fault, federal law allows TRICARE to seek payment of your medical costs from that third party. Checking for third-party liability after an accident ensures proper billing coordination, compliance with the law, and that medical costs are covered by whoever is responsible... MORE

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Top military surgeons general discuss future of military medicine: ‘We are ready to fight and win shoulder to shoulder together’
April 7, 2026 — The top military surgeons general stressed the role of military medicine as combat power and the need to adapt and redesign it for future warfare, in which time, distance, and contested access reshape the battlefield... MORE

Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, said the services remain focused on readiness by “organizing, training and equipping smaller medical units of action to go with the force,” with a sharper focus on “returning them to duty, getting aircrew back up in the air, and winning the fight.” He joined the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy surgeons general to speak on military medical readiness priorities at the annual meeting of The Society of Federal Health Professionals March 5.

Air University aligns education with operational demands to strengthen warfighting advantage
April 7, 2026 — Air University’s Air Force Global College is reshaping how the Air Force develops leaders by delivering on-demand professional military education aligned with operational requirements and focused on strengthening Joint Force effectiveness in war... MORE

Boardroom to flight line: USO Governors get inside look at Air Reserve mission
April 7, 2026 — Members of the United Service Organizations Board of Governors visited Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on March 4 as part of an immersion tour designed to highlight the missions and capabilities of reserve and guard forces supporting global operations and domestic response. ... MORE

Collaborative effort underway to modernize Enterprise Aircrew Management
April 7, 2026 — Answering Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink’s call for agile acquisition and mirroring Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach’s sharp focus on combat readiness, the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System, or ARES, is being designed to deliver a unified, user-friendly solution for aircrew scheduling, training, and standardization/evaluation... MORE

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Joint Task Force commits more than $600 million to procure new counter-UAS capability
April 7, 2026 — Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has committed over $600 million at a record pace to strengthen counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities in support of Operation Epic Fury, the FIFA World Cup and homeland defense... MORE

Three men and a woman wearing camouflage military uniforms examine a piece of military equipment while aboard a ship. There is additional military equipment in the background.

Trump, Hegseth, Caine laud successful rescue of downed Airmen in Iran
April 7, 2026 — During a White House press conference, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the military's success in a harrowing Easter weekend rescue of two airmen... MORE

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Eighteenth Air Force commander sees Reserve advantage firsthand at C-5 schoolhouse
April 6, 2026 — Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, Eighteenth Air Force command chief, visited the C-5 Formal Training Unit hosted by the 433rd Airlift Wing on March 4, 2026, to see how Reserve Airmen are forging the next generation of C-5M Super Galaxy aircrew... MORE

18th AF Commander Sees Reserve Advantage Firsthand at C-5 Schoolhouse

USAF implements restructure of Strategy, Design, Requirements directorate
April 6, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force marked a key milestone in its ongoing modernization and requirements reform efforts April 1, 2026, by implementing a long-planned restructure of the Strategy, Design and Requirements directorate (A5/7)... MORE

MRC-Alpha, DHN Central welcome new senior leader
April 6, 2026 — Medical Readiness Command Alpha and Defense Health Network Central marked a significant leadership transition during a ceremony held in San Antonio on April 1, 2026... MORE

MRC-A, DHN Central Welcome New Senior Leader

A hero's final flight: 'Bud' Anderson laid to rest at Arlington
April 6, 2026 — Brig. Gen. Clarence E. “Bud” Anderson, the last surviving “triple ace” pilot from World War II, received full military funeral honors at Arlington National Cemetery, March 30... MORE

CMSAF David Wolfe holds all-call at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
April 6, 2026 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe spoke to Airmen during an all-call at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 2, 2026. Wolfe emphasized the importance of Airmen and their families and maintaining mission readiness and strengthening the force... MORE