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Army updates retention program, rewards performance
March 31, 2026 — In an effort to retain top talent in essential positions, the Army updated its reenlistment bonus program to reward individual merit and place greater emphasis on longer reenlistment contracts... MORE

Two soldiers face each other and raise their right hands while two soldiers hold an American flag and a helicopter hovers in the background.

Army adapts doctrine force-wide, integrating drone lessons to achieve ‘drone dominance'
March 31, 2026 — The U.S. Army is implementing a force-wide overhaul of its operational doctrine, integrating lessons from the widespread use of uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS) to maintain its edge in modern warfare... MORE

81st SBCT long range surveillance section trains for future transformation

Army highlights Army Food Program overhaul
March 31, 2026 — Army leaders and industry partners say the service is in the midst of a sweeping transformation of how Soldiers are fed on installations, calling the effort long overdue and essential to readiness... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio conducts Emergency Resilience Readiness Exercise
March 31, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio conducted a preplanned Emergency Resilience Readiness Exercise March 24–27 to ensure personnel are prepared to respond to a potential severe weather event and widespread power outage... MORE

Joint firefighters collaborate, compete and test their abilities
March 31, 2026 — Air Force and Army firefighters took part in the Iron Mike competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on March 18 to test and improve their aptitude in the field, which was evaluated by U.S. Air Force and Department of War firefighters... MORE

AFIMSC announces 2025 Annual Excellence Award winners
March 30, 2026 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced the winners of its 2025 Annual Excellence Awards during a banquet March 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Hegseth, VA Secretary honor Vietnam War vets
March 30, 2026 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Doug Collins, Veterans Affairs secretary, were joined by dozens of former service members, Gold Star family members and others at the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington for a ceremony in recognition of National Vietnam War Veterans Day March 29... MORE

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stands at a lectern outdoors and speaks to a seated crowd.

Service members have options leading up to Tax Day
March 30, 2026 — With Tax Day, April 15, quickly approaching, service members have options for help filing their 2025 taxes, including assistance with navigating changes to tax rules, such as those enacted as part of last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act... MORE

A note reading "It's tax time!" is posted to a set of tax documents.

METC conducts joint service radiology training
March 27, 2026 — The radiology technology course at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, prepares students to operate digital X-ray equipment and assist with specialized imaging procedures in field and hospital environments... MORE

Know your exposure story: military to provide access to individual occupational and environmental exposure records
March 27, 2026 — In a significant move toward greater transparency and health care empowerment, the Military Health System is urging service members to "Know Your Exposure Story." As of March 23, 2026, U.S. service members and civilian employee personnel have direct access to their career-long environmental and occupational exposure data... MORE

Army approves XM8 Carbine
March 27, 2026 — On Dec. 10, 2025, the decision was made to advance the procurement of a carbine variant of the Army’s M7 Rifle, designated the XM8. While not a replacement for the M7, the carbine exemplifies the program’s commitment to rapidly incorporating Soldier feedback... MORE

U.S. Army Soldier with the Army Marksmanship Unit conducting rifle drills with the XM8 at Fort Benning, Ga, February 2026.

Utilizing risk management in spring
March 27, 2026 — As every season has its risks, spring is no different. Here is a list of items to utilize those risk management skills learned when you begin spring cleaning, outdoor activities or any spring activity. Preparation and the use of risk management if fundamental in keeping you and your loved ones safe this season... MORE

Expecting a baby? Learn about TRICARE’s maternity care options
March 27, 2026 — Pregnancy can be an exciting time. But it’s also a highly personal experience. Your maternity care choices can make a meaningful difference throughout pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum recovery. TRICARE covers a range of maternity care services and provider types. This coverage gives expecting mothers options while ensuring access to care... MORE

Pregnant woman sits in a doctor's office chair while speaking to a standing woman

Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness
March 27, 2026 — Senior enlisted leaders from across the Department of War told lawmakers on the House Committee on Appropriations, March 25, that quality of life is critical to maintaining readiness as Airmen and... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivegna, right, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, second from right, Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz, Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy John Perryman and Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer listen to opening remarks during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing about military quality of life, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., March 25, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Leaders say nuclear forces, space domain paramount to national security
March 27, 2026 — Protecting America's space systems is essential for national security because so many military capabilities rely on them — including precision navigation, global communications, missile warning and real-time intelligence, said Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander of U.S. Space Command... MORE

A man wearing a formal military uniform speaks into a microphone while seated at a table. There are three people in similar attire seated behind him.

Basura Bash brings community together to clean up San Antonio, JBSA waterways
March 26, 2026 — Volunteers from throughout the Joint Base San Antonio community gave their time and energy on a beautiful spring morning to clean up the Salado Creek Park area at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston during the 2026 edition of the annual Basura Bash March 21... MORE

The Future of Army Medicine: MEDCoE, MRDC host annual Medical Warfighting Forum
March 26, 2026 — Senior Army leaders, medical professionals, and defense industry partners convened at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from March 10-12 for the 2026 Medical Warfighting Forum... MORE

BAMC hosts National Disaster Medical System field test
March 26, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center was selected by the Defense Health Agency to host the National Disaster Medical System Modular/Convertible Capability Pilot Sept. 8-12, 2025... MORE

Hegseth announces reforms to Chaplain Corps
March 26, 2026 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced reforms to the military's Chaplain Corps, saying the department will be streamlining the number of faith code affiliations for service members and that the department will replace the rank insignia military chaplains wear on uniforms with their religious insignia... MORE

A plaque on a wall reads "Department of War."

12th FTW conducts seasonal wildlife control to reduce bird strike risk
March 24, 2026 — The 12th Flying Training Wing will implement seasonal wildlife control operations across Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from April through September as part of its ongoing commitment to flight safety and mission readiness... MORE