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Hegseth: Flu vaccine now optional
April 22, 2026 — Annual influenza vaccines are no longer mandatory, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a video posted April 21 on social media. ... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Development Command prepares for key accreditation visit
April 22, 2026 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command, along with its main and branch campuses, will undergo institutional re-accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education from early June through early August 2026... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Development Command headquarters building, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is shown, on Dec. 4, 2023. NMFDC is the headquarters element designated within the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery as a direct subordinate to the Surgeon General of the Navy, charged with leading and managing all medical training, education, professional development, and instruction to produce highly trained and ready medical personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Kolmel)

US Army announces new Combat Field Test to enhance Soldier readiness
April 22, 2026 — The U.S. Army has announced the implementation of the new Combat Field Test (CFT), a major update to its physical readiness program designed to align fitness standards with the demanding realities of modern combat... MORE

USSF strengthen force readiness through CrossFit training
April 22, 2026 — Guardians, Airmen and partners from across the country gathered for an introductory CrossFit course aimed at strengthening fitness, resilience and overall readiness across the Department of the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, at the Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on April 3, 2026... MORE

Gaby Serrati, CrossFit seminar trainer, instructs U.S. Space Force Guardians on proper deadlift form during a Space Force CrossFit training seminar at the Rambler Fitness Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, April 3, 2026. Guardians rehearsed each lift multiple times to build muscle memory and confidence.

Celebrating 118 years of the U.S. Army Reserve
April 22, 2026 — Two and a half centuries after the first shots of the American revolution were fired, the Army Reserve continues to embody the spirit of those original minutemen. Like their predecessors, Citizen Soldiers stand ready to answer the nation’s call – not as a force in reserve, but as a critical, integrated component of the Total Army, in support of the Joint Force and the Nation... MORE

$1.5 trillion budget request prioritizes service members, modernization
April 22, 2026 — The president's fiscal year 2027 budget request was made public during a briefing at the Pentagon, with $1.5 trillion — the largest request in history — aimed at, among other things, supporting military families, securing the homeland, modernizing equipment, rebuilding the defense industrial base and providing a raise to service members... MORE

Two men, one in a suit and another in a military dress uniform, sit at a table. Behind them is a display screen showing a slide.

DCDC alerts military community to warning on Russian router hacking campaign
April 22, 2026 — The Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command is alerting all Department of War personnel, their families, and defense agencies to an urgent FBI Public Service Announcement encouraging defensive actions to counter a widespread cyber campaign that exploits vulnerabilities in small-office home-office routers to steal sensitive information... MORE

An infographic with a blue-grey background titled "URGENT ALERT! DEFEND YOUR DIGITAL HOMEFRONT! PROTECT YOUR ROUTERS!"

The graphic features an icon of a white wireless router with a large red padlock on its front. Below the title, the text reads: "Cyber actors trying to access home routers to get government and personal data."

Four key security recommendations are listed with bold, yellow-outlined labels:
UPDATE YOUR ROUTER: Install latest firmware. Replace old devices.
CHANGE PASSWORDS: Strong, unique passwords for administrator access.
DISABLE REMOTE ACCESS: Turn off remote management features.
HEED WARNINGS: Never ignore browser or email security alerts.

At the bottom, the text "SUSPECT COMPROMISE? REPORT IT." appears in red, followed by instructions to "Contact your local FBI field office or IC3.gov."

Former SEAC trains with the troops at JBSA-Randolph
April 21, 2026 — Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramón “CZ” Colón-López, former senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Airmen from the Air Education and Training Command, and Air Force Personnel Center, after a physical training session at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 9, 2026... MORE

BAMC volunteers recognized for their contributions
April 21, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony April 17 to honor the individuals who donate their time to serve others... MORE

T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot training system undergoes rigorous evaluation
April 21, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force’s new T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot training system undergoes rigorous evaluation during a simulated scenario, showcasing its six degrees of freedom and aircraft-identical user interface at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 2, 2026... MORE

Air Force Families Forever honors sacrifice of fallen Airmen
April 21, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force continues its commitment to honoring the families of fallen service members through the Air Force Families Forever (AFFF) program, a long-term support initiative that reinforces the Air Force’s commitment to those who have lost a loved one in the line of service... MORE

Air Force Families Forever Honor Ceremony

Department official details DOW's intelligence, security priorities
April 21, 2026 — The undersecretary of war for intelligence and security testified on the resourcing, priorities and challenges facing the intelligence enterprise for fiscal year 2027 during a hearing in Washington... MORE

A man in business attire sits at a desk and speaks into a microphone while several people in military dress uniforms and business attire are seated behind him.

DTMO provides a guide to organizational spring cleaning in DTS
April 21, 2026 — Find guidance for conducting a proactive review of your organization’s data in the Defense Travel System, or DTS... MORE

Q&A: How TRICARE covers durable medical equipment
April 20, 2026 — You may know someone who uses a wheelchair or walker to get around, or a glucose monitor for their diabetes. These items are just a few of many useful items that TRICARE covers as durable medical equipment. Durable medical equipment is a major part of managing health conditions at home, work, and in daily life, and TRICARE covers a wide range of products... MORE

The left arm of a person using a crutch to walk.

Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center sharpens warfighter vision with next-generation technology
April 20, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio Lackland enhances readiness with advanced laser vision correction capabilities... MORE

$U.S. Air Force medical personnel perform a laser vision correction procedure at the Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 15, 2026.$

Army Reserve works with Air Force to build standardized medical supply system for real-world care
April 20, 2026 — Army Reserve and Air Force personnel partnered at the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel warehouse at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex from April 6-10, 2026, to build and standardize medical supply systems in preparation for upcoming large-scale training exercises and real-world patient care operations... MORE

Air Force, Space Force meet recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule
April 20, 2026 — The Air Force and Space Force achieved annual recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule, contracting 32,000 new active duty Airmen and Guardians needed for the fiscal year... MORE

Maj. Megan Berberich, Thunderbird 9/Flight Surgeon assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” recites the oath of enlistment to future service members during the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show at Panama City Beach, Fla., April 11, 2026. The Thunderbirds represent the professionalism and precision of the U.S. Air Force while showcasing unrivaled aerial capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)

Military leaders update Congress on force readiness, quality of life programs
April 20, 2026 — Senior leaders from the Army, Navy and Marine Corps provided an update on steps their respective branches are taking to improve the quality of life for service members during a hearing in Washington before the House Armed Services Committee's readiness subcommittee... MORE

A man in a dress military uniform sits at a table and speaks into a microphone. In front of him is a card that reads "General LaNeve."

PRESS RELEASE: The Great Texas Airshow at JBSA-Randolph May 2-3
April 17, 2026 — The Great Texas Airshow will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on May 2-3, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the “Golden Knights.”... MORE

METC Pharmacy Technician Course students train at JBSA-Camp Bullis
April 16, 2026 — Students with the Medical Education and Training Campus Pharmacy Technician took part in a field training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, March 4, 2026... MORE