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Army revolutionizes acquisition process to deliver warfighting capabilities faster
November 14, 2025 — The U.S. Army is undertaking a sweeping transformation of its acquisition process, designed to dramatically accelerate the delivery of critical warfighting capabilities to Soldiers... MORE

433rd Force Support Squadron welcomes new commander
November 14, 2025 — Lt. Col. Clayton Lawrence assumed command of the 433rd Force Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 7, 2025. ... MORE

Lt. Col. Lawrence Assumes Command of the 433rd Force Support Squadron

433rd AW Commander's Call focuses on personal responsibility, combat readiness
November 14, 2025 — Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, recently addressed Reserve Airmen during an all call at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Oct. 5, 2025. ... MORE

Commander's Call: 433rd AW Focuses on Personal Responsibility, Combat Readiness

JBSA Public Affairs launches ‘Connecting JBSA’ online announcement portal
November 14, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio Public Affairs has launched a new web bulletin board to replace the “Connecting JBSA” base wide email for sharing installation events, announcements, and key information. Additionally, the “Announcements” webpage at JBSA.mil was also discontinued, as the new bulletin board will replace that as well. ... MORE

Pentagon leaders host interagency meeting to strengthen US counter-drone cooperation
November 14, 2025 — The Secretary of the Army and Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) hosted an interagency meeting Nov. 13 at the White House to strengthen cooperation across the U.S. government to counter threats posed by the nefarious use of small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS)... MORE

Department of War name set in bronze at Pentagon entrances
November 14, 2025 — Facilities personnel at the Pentagon took down outdated bronze plaques at two of the building's entrances and replaced them with recently minted plaques bearing the new name of the federal agency that leads America's fighting force: "The Department of War."... MORE

A person in business attire uses a screwdriver to secure a plaque to a concrete wall.

Preview your 2026 TRICARE pharmacy costs
November 13, 2025 — Do you get prescription drugs through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? You may have new copayments starting Jan. 1, 2026... MORE

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TRICARE Open Season began Nov. 10: Learn if you should take action
November 13, 2025 — TRICARE Open Season began Nov. 10. You now have the opportunity to make changes to your TRICARE plan. This year’s open season lasts through Tuesday, Dec. 9. This is your annual chance to sign up for a health plan or change your coverage. Any changes you make will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. ... MORE

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Emergency Department closure on Nov. 16
November 13, 2025 — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Emergency Department will be temporarily closed on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m. for critical facility repairs requiring a full water outage... MORE

Call for feedback: Help shape the future of civil affairs
November 13, 2025 — Have you ever observed a capability gap and advocated for a change, only to see your thoughts and ideas go nowhere? All too often, units develop important insights from training events and generate extensive after-action reviews, only for these products to sit at the team or company level – of little to no use to the broader enterprise... MORE

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Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
November 13, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe was selected as the 21st Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force... MORE

Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff
November 13, 2025 — Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink, left, swears in Gen. Ken Wilsbach as the new Chief of Staff of the Air Force at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2025. Wilsbach became the 24th CSAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)

Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn takes command of Air Education and Training Command
November 13, 2025 — Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn took command of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson during a ceremony Oct. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, outgoing commander, Air Education Training Command, presents the guidon to incoming commander, Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn during AETC's change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, Texas, Oct. 31, 2025. Quinn is the 36th AETC commander and is now responsible for a command that includes Air Force Accessions Center, two Numbered Air Forces, and Air University training more than 293,000 students per year with approximately 60,000 active duty, Reserve, Guard and contractor personnel.

560th Flying Training Squadron merges with 435th FTS to advance flying training
November 13, 2025 — The Air Force merged the 560th Flying Training Squadron into the 435th Fighter Training Squadron on Oct. 3, 2025, to consolidate T-38C operation and implement the new Fighter Bomber Fundamentals Pilot Instructor Training program at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Safety Awareness advisory ahead of San Antonio Concert
October 29, 2025 — The Joint Base San Antonio community's priority is the safety and well-being of all residents and visitors. This awareness article is being issued in advance of the NBA YoungBoy concert in San Antonio on October 29, 2025, based upon instances of violence at previous concerts at various cities across the US... MORE

Staying safe on Halloween: Simple precautions make for a safe, fun event
October 27, 2025 — While Halloween is a time for festive celebrations, it also presents significant fire safety hazards. As the holiday approaches, taking simple precautions can help ensure a safe and fun event for everyone. To ensure the holiday remains fire-safe, simple preventative measures should be taken as the day approaches... MORE

Turning the page: TRADOC inactivation marks new chapter in Army transformation
October 1, 2025 — The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command was officially inactivated during a ceremony at Fort Eustis on Sept. 26. The ceremony marks the beginning of the establishment of the U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command, set to officially activate Oct. 2 with a ceremony at the new headquarters in Austin, Texas... MORE

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Defend and fortify lethality through cybersecurity
October 1, 2025 — In today's cyber environment, federal, state, local governments and private industry are experiencing cyber-attacks daily. Over the past few years, adversaries such as Russia, China, and Iran, and other non-state actors have intensified their campaigns against the United States, probing for vulnerabilities and exploiting weak points wherever they are. ... MORE

Army expands program allowing Soldiers with civilian skills to bypass initial training
September 30, 2025 — The U.S. Army is adding 17 new military occupational specialties (MOSs) to its Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) effective October 1, 2025. The ACASP allows Soldiers with relevant civilian skills to bypass some initial training and start their military careers at an advanced level. This expansion brings the total number of eligible occupations to 60... MORE

A historic look back on the invention of the Bird Ventilator by Lackland's Forrest Bird
September 30, 2025 — The story of the Bird Ventilator is one of ingenuity, innovation, and a deep commitment to saving lives. At the heart of this remarkable development is Dr. Forrest Bird, a biomedical engineer whose work in both aviation and medicine transformed the treatment of respiratory failure. His time with the U.S. Air Force and at Lackland Air Force Base played a pivotal role in shaping his career and his understanding of engineering, which ultimately led to the invention of the Bird Ventilator — a device that continues to save lives around the world today... MORE

The Bird respirator Mark 7 dates from the 1950s and was once a standard piece of equipment in hospitals.