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Local Airmen requesting shaving waivers must make appointments at JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph
January 13, 2026 — All Joint Base San Antonio Air Force members who need a shaving waiver will need to make an in-person appointment at either Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at JBSA-Lackland or the JBSA-Randolph Clinic in the coming weeks, according to medical officials... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: The Great Texas Airshow returns to JBSA-Randolph May 2-3
January 13, 2026 — The Great Texas Airshow will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on May 2-3, 2026, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the “Golden Knights.”... MORE

'It's not just the door kickers,' Hegseth says on tour in support of defense industrial workers
January 13, 2026 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth spoke of the Pentagon's commitment to investing in a defense industrial base that is loyal to supporting America's service members and civilians who support the Constitution... MORE

A person standing in front of a fighter jet parked indoors addresses a crowd of people, with an American flag and a sign reading "The Arsenal of Freedom" in the background.

Air Force announces updates to dress and appearance regulation
January 12, 2026 — The Air Force released guidance on its dress and personal appearance policy Jan. 9 providing updated standards for Airmen... MORE

BAMC personnel assist patient during holiday event
January 12, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center personnel attending a Wreaths Across America event at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery were in the right place at the right time Dec. 13, 2025... MORE

502d LRS Fuels Flight powers mission readiness at JBSA
January 12, 2026 — Whether supporting routine flight operations or joint training missions, the 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight keeps Joint Base San Antonio aviators airborne and equipment mission-ready, one gallon at a time... MORE

AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training
January 9, 2026 — Air Education and Training Command hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9, 2026, for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot training... MORE

BAMC welcomes first baby of 2026
January 9, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center didn’t win San Antonio’s Baby New Year race this year, but one military couple received the distinction of having BAMC’s first baby of 2026... MORE

MTEAC tests video bronchoscope at BAMC, JBSA-Camp Bullis
January 9, 2026 — The U.S. Army Medical Test and Evaluation Activity successfully conducted a customer test of a disposable video bronchoscope from Oct. 21-23, 2025, at Brooke Army Medical Center and Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

DAF puts acquisition on wartime footing, implementing SECWAR's 'Warfighting Acquisition System'
January 9, 2026 — In direct support of the Secretary of War’s mandate to overhaul the defense acquisition system, the Department of the Air Force is aggressively implementing the new Warfighting Acquisition System. This generational overhaul places the entire acquisition enterprise on a wartime footing, transforming it from a compliance-based process to a dynamic, warfighter-focused model that prioritizes the speed of delivery for credible, combat-effective capabilities... MORE

BRAVE AI integrations to advance mental health care for Soldiers, families
January 9, 2026 — The next phase of the Defense Health Agency’s Behavioral Health Resources and Virtual Experience, or BRAVE, will use artificial intelligence to further eliminate barriers to mental health care for active duty Soldiers and their families... MORE

Make the most of your TRICARE pharmacy benefit in 2026
January 9, 2026 — The TRICARE Pharmacy Program helps you get the prescription drugs you need in a safe, easy, and affordable way. Express Scripts administers the TRICARE pharmacy benefit and offers tools to help you manage your prescriptions... MORE

Uniformed service member stores medications at pharmacy

Designing the future: A former AETC instructor pilot’s vision for the T-7A Red Hawk
January 9, 2026 — As the Air Force prepares to usher in a new era of pilot training, the appearance of its next-generation trainer aircraft reflects both where the service has been and where it is headed... MORE

A T-7A Red Hawk from the 416th Flight Test Squadron, F-35A from the Alabama Air National Guard and P-51D Mustang from the Palm Springs Air and Space Museum fly in formation over Edwards Air Force Base after the 2025 Red Tail Rendezvous event.

Human-machine teaming in battle management: A collaborative effort across borders
January 9, 2026 — The 2025 series of the Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming marked a significant step forward in the integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning into battle management operations... MORE

AETC to host official arrival ceremony for first T-7A Red Hawk at JBSA-Randolph
January 8, 2026 — Air Education and Training Command will host a ceremony celebrating the arrival of the T-7A Red Hawk trainer on Friday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. Central. The ceremony will be held in Hangar 41 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

The first T-7A Red Hawk sits parked on the South ramp runway December 5, 2025 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The T-7A is the Air Force's newest pilot training aircraft that will close the gap between basic pilot training and fifth generation warfare.

502d LRS Fuels Flight Powers Mission Readiness at JBSA
January 7, 2026 — Whether supporting routine flight operations or joint training missions, the 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight keeps Joint Base San Antonio aviators airborne and equipment mission-ready, one gallon at a time... MORE

Rogelio Guerrero, 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight quality assurance specialist, uses a pipette to apply a fuel sample during a fuel system icing inhibitor (FSII) test at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. Fuels personnel conduct lab-based evaluations to verify additive levels and ensure aviation fuel meets Air Force safety and performance standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Mallard)

TRICARE-allowable charges and balance billing: What you need to know
January 7, 2026 — You may have heard the terms “allowable charge” and “balance billing.” But what do these terms mean when you have TRICARE? This article explains the different types of TRICARE-authorized providers and what they’re allowed to charge you... MORE

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Operational truth and technological vision: DARPA, 59th Medical Wing shape the future of warfighter care 
January 7, 2026 — The 59th Medical Wing and the San Antonio Military Health System recently hosted the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Biological Technologies Office for a two-day strategic offsite at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, bringing together the Air Force’s oldest medical wing and one of the Department of War’s most innovative research organizations... MORE

Personnel from the 59th Medical Wing and civilian observers examine in-flight medical equipment aboard a military aircraft during a demonstration at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas, on Jan. 6, 2026.

The Next Frontier: Space Force Medicine focuses on people and policy in 2026
January 7, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate is directing its focus in 2026 on its most vital component: the medical experts who support the Guardian warfighter... MORE

Air Force updates fitness test requirements
January 7, 2026 — Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months... MORE