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Air Force implements T-38 Talon operational pause
May 19, 2026 — The Air Force is implementing a fleet-wide operational pause for all T-38 Talon aircraft, ensuring the continued safety of Air Force personnel and equipment during an ongoing investigation... MORE

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 awards $500 million counter-UAS contract
May 19, 2026 — JIATF 401 awarded a three-year contract with a $500 million ceiling to support enterprisewide counter-unmanned aerial system operations, ensuring that top-tier technologies can be rapidly scaled and sustained in response to evolving threats... MORE

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NAMRU San Antonio participates in 2026 ProPEL Science Symposium
May 19, 2026 — Research scientists assigned to the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, and U.S. Air Force's 59th Medical Wing participated in the Defense Health Agency’s annual Promote Professional Engagement amongst Military Laboratories (ProPEL) Science Symposium held at the VelocityTX Innovation Center in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

SAN ANTONIO – (May 18, 2026) – U.S. Navy Capt. Michael Tiller, commanding officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, speaks with John Lamberton of the DLH Corporation at the Defense Health Agency’s annual Promote Professional Engagement amongst Military Laboratories (ProPEL) Science Symposium held at the VelocityTX Innovation Center. The event brought together military medical professionals, researchers, students, and academic partners to explore the latest in defense health innovation. Attendees at ProPEL heard from several San Antonio Centers of Excellence to include research presentations on Battlefield/Point of Injury, Prolonged Field Care/Early Interventions, and Integrated Rehabilitation and Human Performance. Collaborating and working alongside a wide range of research and development partners keeps Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) abreast of best practices and advances in medical knowledge. NAMRU San Antonio, part of NMR&D conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (Photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Air Force realigns enlisted aviator training under 12th FTW, 19th Air Force
May 19, 2026 — The 12th Training Squadron activated Detachment 1 during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on May 15, 2026, marking a new chapter in the Air Force’s enlisted aviator training mission... MORE

Security cooperation enables Airman’s American Dream
May 19, 2026 — Even before she was born, Bryanna Garcia was destined to be an Airman. Her father, then-Master Sgt. Jacob Garcia of the Colombian Air Force, served at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland as a partner nation instructor at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in 2006. Early this May, almost 19 years later, she stood on the parade field near the very place she was born and swore to defend the nation her father once served with as an international partner... MORE

Airman Bryanna Garcia, stands at the parade field after graduating from Basic Military Training, May 7, 2026. Her father Jacob Garcia served as a Partner Nation Instructor at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in 2006 for two years. Garcia was born in the U.S. and was inspired to follow in her father’s footsteps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

MTI captures first place at inaugural Joint Warrior Challenge
May 19, 2026 — Against the very best from every branch of the military, individuals forged in excellence, discipline, and relentless commitment, an Air Force military training instructor stood tall and emerged victorious. Master Sgt. Jesus Cintron, assigned to the 320th Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, earned first place in the inaugural Joint Warrior Challenge on Fort Jackson, South Carolina, April 20... MORE

An Air Force military training instructor conducts the three-repetition, maximum dead lift while competing alongside drill sergeants and drill sergeant leaders during the Fort Jackson & USADSA Drill Sergeant of the Year competition as part of the Joint Warrior Competition at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, April 20, 2026. The Joint Warrior Competition provides an opportunity for drill instructors from other branches to compete against U.S. Army drill sergeants as part of a joint collaboration to share ideas.

Army advances barracks modernization efforts to improve quality of life
May 19, 2026 — The Army has accelerated efforts to strengthen quality-of-life investments across installations, showing a long-term commitment to ensuring soldiers live and work in facilities that reflect the professionalism, standards and readiness expectations of the service. ... MORE

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Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center
May 18, 2026 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on May 11, receiving briefings from AFIMSC leadership providing the command's role and responsibility in DAF-wide installation and warfighter lethality and readiness... MORE

Mission Driven, People Powered: Highlighting Petty Officer 1st Class JoAnna Bucheger
May 18, 2026 — Naval Medical Forces Development Command and Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command are mission driven and people powered. Petty Officer 1st Class JoAnna Bucheger, assistant manager for NMLPDC's enlisted commissioning programs, answered a few questions about her vital support to NMLPDC and the NMFDC region... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Development Command and Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command (NMLPDC) are mission driven and people powered. Hospital Corpsman 1st Class JoAnna Bucheger is the Enlisted Commissioning Programs Assistant Manager at NMLPDC, which creates a pathway for enlisted Sailors and Marines to earn their commissions in the Navy Nurse Corps and across 12 critical specialties in the Medical Service Corps. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon)

Owning the Cyber Battlespace: Sixteenth Air Force bolsters allied cyber defense in Poland
May 18, 2026 — As cyber warfare increasingly shapes the 21st-century battlefield, Sixteenth Air Force reaffirmed its commitment to allied security and proactive defense during the Impact’26 strategic forum and subsequent bilateral engagements May 13-14... MORE

Excellence in military medicine: ‘Your work saves lives and personifies readiness’
May 18, 2026 — Military medical leaders, professionals, and civilians who advance warfighter health were recognized at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation’s Heroes of Military Medicine Awards, including one from the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium... MORE

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101 Critical Days of Summer safety hazards
May 18, 2026 — Your safety is critical this summer and it is essential to be aware of potential dangers and take appropriate precautions to stay safe during the summer season. Remember to prioritize safety, plan for the unexpected, and always be mindful of your surroundings. Stay safe!... MORE

DAF updates religious accommodation process, eliminates Religious Resolution Teams
May 18, 2026 — The DAF has updated DAFI 52-201, modifying the religious accommodation process for Airmen and Guardians... MORE

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Pentagon marks Armed Forces Day with special flag
May 18, 2026 — The War Department celebrated Armed Forces Day May 16 with a newly unveiled America 250 version of the Betsy Ross flag, unfurled over the outside of the Pentagon... MORE

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DAF selects partner for commercialized on-base lodging
May 15, 2026 — A commercial partner has been identified that will allow the DAF to transition its on-base lodging capability across the U.S. and its territories... MORE

DAF releases data, AI strategies to accelerate military dominance

Press Release: 25-acre fire reported at JBSA-Camp Bullis
May 14, 2026 — Emergency response teams are managing a 25-acre fire at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

US Air Force reassigns combat training units to enhance readiness
May 14, 2026 — The Department of Air Force has initiated the reassignment of combat air forces formal training units from Air Education and Training Command to Air Combat Command. This includes the 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 49th Operations Group lands after completing a training sortie at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 13, 2025. The 49th OG is responsible for training the majority of the Air Force’s MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators in addition to assisting other branches, such as the U.S. Marine Corps, and NATO allies with their own Reaper training programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)

U.S. military nursing: From bedside support to combat-ready care
May 14, 2026 — Military nursing in the United States grew from wartime necessity into a permanent arm of military medicine, shifting from improvised bedside support to a profession vital to keep service members healthy and lethal... MORE

433rd AW, 960th CW induct new enlisted leaders
May 14, 2026 — The 433rd Airlift Wing and the 960th Cyberspace Wing formally recognized their newest enlisted leaders during a combined Non-Commissioned Officer and Senior NCO Induction Ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland on April 11, 2026... MORE

Space Force releases officer career development path
May 14, 2026 — The framework ensures officers develop a multidisciplinary foundation across space operations, intelligence, cyber and force modernization before advancing into more specialized tracks... MORE

U.S. Space Force Guardians assigned to Space Delta 5 conduct military planning