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NORAD ready to track Santa's flight for 70th anniversary year
December 3, 2025 — The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary. NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe, delivering presents to children. The NORAD Tracks Santa website (www.noradsanta.org) launched on Dec. 1... MORE

TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 9: Last chance to change your health plan for 2026
December 3, 2025 — TRICARE Open Season ends on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Now is the time to review your TRICARE coverage for 2026... MORE

TRICARE Open Season 2025 Ends Soon! Nov. 10-Dec. 9; Calendar on a phone screen

T-7A Red Hawk: A new era for pilot training begins at Randolph
December 3, 2025 — The Air Force has introduced the T-7A Red Hawk at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, marking a historic step in replacing the aging T-38 Talon and modernizing pilot training for fifth- and sixth-generation warfare. Named in honor of the Tuskegee Airmen, the Red Hawk integrates advanced technology, open architecture, and data-driven training to prepare future aviators for complex, multi-domain operations... MORE

The first T-7A Red Hawk arrives at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Nov. 8. The aircraft’s test campaign is being executed by the T-7A Integrated Test Force, part of the Airpower Foundations Combined Test Force in association with the 416th Flight Test Squadron. The Integrated Test Force is a partnership between the USAF and T-7A manufacturer, The Boeing Company. (Air Force photo by Todd Schannuth)

CSAF, leaders at all flying units step to the jet again
December 3, 2025 — Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach returned to the cockpit in America’s premier air supremacy platform, urging leaders to maintain the edge as the world’s greatest and most powerful Air Force... MORE

The Chief of Staff of the Air Force performs preflight checks prior to take off.

War Department asks industry to make more than 300K drones, quickly, cheaply
December 3, 2025 — The War Department requested information to gauge industry's willingness and ability to make some 300,000 drones quickly and inexpensively — a concrete effort by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to directly meet the "drone dominance" goals laid out by the president... MORE

A Marine in tactical gear reaches up towards a drone flying above a forest setting during the day.

Department of the Air Force provides updates on recent efforts
December 2, 2025 — In a memorandum to commanders, Secretary of the Air Force Troy E. Meink and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach said: “The Air Force must be prepared to fly and fix so we can fight and win. We will maintain this posture through increased focus on readiness and modernization in a commander-focused service.” In March 2024, several initiatives were announced to prepare the Air Force for competition. Since that announcement, fluctuations in priorities, resources, and methods have led to significant changes in those efforts... MORE

U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command activated
December 2, 2025 — The U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command was officially activated during a ceremony held at Lady Bird Johnson Auditorium in Austin, Texas, on Oct. 2. This new command brings together key efforts into a unified headquarters responsible for force generation, force design, and force development... MORE

Dozens of federal agencies initiate counter-UAS collaboration
December 2, 2025 — More than 180 experts from the War Department and other agencies in the federal government met for a summit to begin a planned three-year effort to deliver counter-small unmanned aircraft system capabilities to warfighters... MORE

A soldier in a camouflage military uniform stands outdoors near a truck. A device that looks like a missile attached to a pole is mounted in the back of the truck.

JBSA senior leaders serve holiday spirit with a side of turkey at Wingman Café
December 1, 2025 — It's a time-honored tradition for senior leaders to serve holiday meals at the dining facilities on base as a way to show their respect and spend time with the service members who live on the installation... MORE

902d Security Forces Squadron Airmen complete ATV course
December 1, 2025 — During the recent all-terrain vehicle training course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, 902d Security Forces Squadron defenders learned safety guidelines and proper vehicle operation tactics, enabling them to use ATVs while on duty. ... MORE

Prescribed burns scheduled for JBSA-Camp Bullis Dec. 8-19
December 1, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services, and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn at JBSA-Camp Bullis from Dec. 8-19... MORE

Operation Home Cooking celebrates 50 years of bringing trainees, families together
December 1, 2025 — Operation Home Cooking celebrated its 50th year as more than 700 Air Force trainees spent Thanksgiving with 289 host families from San Antonio and surrounding communities across the region.Trainees... MORE

A local community member picks up Air Force Basic Military Trainees for Operation Home Cooking, at the Pfingston Reception Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 27, 2025.

Sixteenth Air Force leads U.S. participation in NATO Cyber Coalition 2025
December 1, 2025 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) is participating as the U.S. representative in NATO’s flagship annual Cyber Coalition exercise from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4. Cyber Coalition 2025 brings together 29 NATO allies, seven partner countries, the European Union, more than 1,300 participants, and collaborators from academia and industry to exercise and test the integration of cyberspace into Allied operations and missions. ... MORE

JBSA–Fort Sam Houston road closures for San Antonio Marathon Dec. 7
December 1, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio–Fort Sam Houston will support the San Antonio Marathon on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025, with multiple road closures, detours and traffic delays throughout the installation to ensure runner safety... MORE

During D.C. Guard visit, secretary acknowledges tragedy, conveys gratitude
December 1, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with National Guard troops at the D.C. Armory to express gratitude for the work they have done to curb violent crimes in the nation's capital and to acknowledge the tragic loss of one of their own, following a shooting in the city... MORE

Two people in civilian clothes and one person in a camouflage uniform stand in a circle with their heads bowed and hands on one another's shoulders.

U.S. Space Force trainees receive newly designed service dress uniform
November 26, 2025 — U.S. Space Force trainees received their initial issue of the new USSF Service Dress uniform during a fitting at clothing issue at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 19, 2025... MORE

Army officer once ousted by vaccine mandate now leads reintegration efforts
November 25, 2025 — On Oct. 2, 2025, U.S. Army Col. Kevin Bouren was administered the oath of office by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, formally returning Bouren to active duty. The event concluded his three-year separation from the service, a period initiated by the Department of Defense’s 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate... MORE

Army revamps direct commissioning program to accelerate recruitment of applicants with specialized skills
November 25, 2025 — The U.S. Army announced updates to its Direct Commissioning Program, DCP, aimed at attracting top-tier professionals with specialized skills directly into its officer corps. The program offers qualified civilians and former service members the opportunity to be appointed as officers, potentially entering at ranks from second lieutenant to colonel, depending on their qualifications... MORE

Review FEDVIP dental and vision coverage during Federal Benefits Open Season
November 25, 2025 — Do you want dental or vision coverage along with your TRICARE health plan? Coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program may be a good choice for you. Here’s what you need to know about FEDVIP and how to sign up during Federal Benefits Open Season, which runs through Dec. 8 this year... MORE

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Hegseth: Designating Venezuelan cartel as terrorist organization will bring 'new options' to administration
November 24, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said plans to declare Venezuela's state-embedded criminal network Cartel de los Soles a terrorist organization will bring "a whole bunch of new options" to how the U.S. deals with narco-terrorists in that region... MORE

An overhead view of a group of four Navy warships steaming across the ocean in the daytime. A handful of military aircraft fly above them.