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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

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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

Primary Care Behavioral Health program brings whole-person care to JBSA clinics
April 6, 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

U.S. Air Force Staff Sergeant Linwood Fields, 559 Medical Squadron, noncommissioned officer in charge speaks with Jay Zemeheret, 559 Medical Squadron, licensed clinical social worker at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, March 4, 2026.

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

Guyana, U.S. ophthalmology teams restore vision, strengthen readiness during LAMAT 2026
April 6, 2026 — Inside Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation, a patient regains sight as U.S. Air Force and Guyana Ministry of Health ophthalmology teams work side by side, delivering specialized care while building something far beyond a single procedure. Members of the 59th Medical Group from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, also participated in the effort... MORE

Dr. Arlene Bobb-Semple, Guyanese ophthalmologist, performs retina surgery alongside U.S. Air Force Maj. Samuel Hobbs, 59th Medical Group Chief of Vitreoretinal Services, at the Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation in Georgetown, Guyana, March 18, 2026. During Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2026, U.S. Air Force and Ministry of Health ophthalmology teams worked side by side to deliver specialized eye care, building trust and strengthening long-term health partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Stephani Schafer)

Air University advances counter-UAS efforts through Alpha Blue
April 6, 2026 — Air University students are working through one of the more persistent challenges facing the Joint Force: how to counter small, widely available drones that don’t fit neatly into existing defense systems. As the character of warfare continues to shift, the university is connecting education more directly to real-world application... MORE

F-16 arrival enhances readiness at BMT with hands-on training
April 6, 2026 — Basic Military Training is taking a significant step in enhancing readiness with the arrival of an F-16 Fighting Falcon at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The aircraft is part of a new, immersive training environment designed to give trainees hands-on experience from day one... MORE

PCS Joint Task Force becomes Personal Property Activity
April 6, 2026 — The War Department Personal Property Activity marked a significant milestone: moving from a Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force to becoming a permanent organization dedicated to supporting military personnel, DOW civilians and their families through PCS moves... MORE

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Warhawk Fitness Center hosts “Motivation Through Fitness” class
April 3, 2026 — The “Motivation Through Fitness” class at the Warhawk Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, promotes physical readiness and resilience supporting War Department missions... MORE

Q&A: Getting services through TRICARE’s Extended Care Health Option
April 3, 2026 — Military families can have a wide range of needs — and TRICARE has special programs to serve them. One of these programs is the Extended Care Health Option. ECHO is available to eligible active duty family members with special needs. It offers health care benefits beyond what other TRICARE plans offer... MORE

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