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Freedom 250: Vigilance beyond the gate
July 1, 2026 — Combat readiness doesn't stop at the gate. Airmen and Guardians should remain vigilant and stay ready, even when off duty... MORE

DAF Safety Freedom 250: Vigilance beyond the gate. U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds”, fly past Artemis II at Kennedy Space Center, Fla., Feb. 12, 2026. From precision flight overhead to astronauts bound for space, both the Thunderbirds and Artemis II are a celebration of Americans who dared to explore and push the boundaries of what is possible.

JBSA Logistics Team outfits soldiers, equips the Warfighter
July 1, 2026 — Before soldiers can train, deploy or answer the nation's call, they must first have the equipment necessary to accomplish the mission. At Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, that responsibility belongs to the Central Issue Facility, or CIF, where a small team plays a critical role in Army readiness every day. ... MORE

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Air Force Personnel Center welcomes new commander, command chief
July 1, 2026 — The Air Force Personnel Center welcomed its new commander and command chief during a joint assumption of command and change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on June 30, 2026... MORE

AFPC welcomes new commander, command chief

JBSA fire officials emphasize safety, readiness ahead of Independence Day
July 1, 2026 — As Independence Day approaches, Joint Base San Antonio fire officials are reminding service members, civilians and their families that celebrating responsibly can help prevent injuries, protect property and preserve mission readiness... MORE

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National Guard says domestic missions improving troop readiness
June 30, 2026 — Domestic missions like the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force are helping build troop readiness rather than detracting from it, Army Maj. Gen. Ronald Burkett II said during a media roundtable discussion... MORE

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Air Force senior leaders chart course for future force
June 30, 2026 — More than 60 Air Force senior leaders gathered at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base for the semiannual Corona summit, a strategic planning forum focused on policy development, force readiness and future force initiatives... MORE

US Army establishes Space Operations Branch to enable multidomain dominance
June 30, 2026 — The U.S. Army announced June 25 that it established its newest branch, the Space Operations Branch, marking an historic milestone in the service's continuous transformation to meet the challenges of modern, multidomain warfare... MORE

Army announces new Space Operations Branch

BAMC, WHASC among six military hospitals, clinics recognized as Centers of Excellence
June 30, 2026 — Specialty Care Centers of Excellence are designed to enhance warfighter medical readiness and improve healthcare quality for all... MORE

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Army updates Chaplain Corps uniforms
June 30, 2026 — The Department of the Army released implementation guidance for the Army Chaplains Corps uniform and maternity tunic emphasizing their role as religious leaders and pastoral care providers across the force... MORE

The cost of waiting: Recognizing PTSD symptoms, seeking support
June 30, 2026 — For many service members, the hardest part of post-traumatic stress disorder can be acknowledging they need to seek support, and that accepting help is a form of proactive resilience. Every June, the Air Force Medical Service brings awareness to PTSD, a mental health concern that can worsen if left untreated... MORE

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59th Medical Wing activates mental health squadron, advances warfighter readiness
June 30, 2026 — The 59th Medical Wing officially activated the Lackland Mental Health Squadron during a ceremony June 25, marking a significant milestone in the organization's continued commitment to strengthening the readiness and resilience of Airmen while positioning the unit to meet the evolving demands of military medicine... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Shawn Garcia, commander of the Lackland Medical Group, unfurls the newly activated Lackland Mental Health Squadron guidon during an activation ceremony at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 25, 2026.

Long takes helm of 12th FTW, emphasizing training as foundation of combat victory
June 30, 2026 — The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony June 26, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Col. Peter Lee relinquished command of the wing to Col. James Long II during a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Roy Collins, Air Education and Training Command deputy commander... MORE

Air University prepares leaders for challenges in the space domain
June 30, 2026 — Space supports nearly every aspect of modern military operations. Navigation, communications, missile warning and intelligence collection all rely on capabilities operating far above the Earth. As competitors expand their capabilities and commercial companies reshape the domain, military leaders are being challenged to think differently about deterrence, risk and the role space plays in future conflict... MORE

Trump Accounts lay solid financial foundation for military children
June 30, 2026 — Thanks to newly available Trump Accounts, military families can lay the foundation to ensure each of their children has a head start on a retirement plan. The program opens for financial contributions July 4... MORE

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AFMEDCOM initiates fourth inter-command transfer
June 30, 2026 — The Air Force Medical Command began its fourth inter-command transfer June 29, 2026, realigning medical Airmen currently under Air Force Global Strike Command to the 359th Medical Wing, Medical Readiness Command-Alpha, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas... MORE

Air Force Academy cadets tour military working dog facility
June 25, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Academy cadets participating in the USAFA Cadet Summer Program an opportunity to observe Military Working Dog training and learn about the capabilities MWD teams provide in support of force protection and law enforcement missions... MORE

How TRICARE For Life works with employer health coverage and Medicare
June 25, 2026 — Turning 65 means it’s time for Medicare. If you’re eligible for Medicare and TRICARE For Life, and also have employer-sponsored coverage, there are some important decisions to make... MORE

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Operation Sentinel Justice combines real-world medical support, training to strengthen AR-MEDCOM, MRTC readiness
June 25, 2026 — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers throughout the Pinellas Park, Florida-based Army Reserve Medical Command (AR-MEDCOM) and the San Antonio-based Medical Readiness and Training Command (MRTC) trained alongside more than 10,000 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, in tandem with other branches of the U.S. military as well as British and Canadian forces, during Operation Sentinel Justice and Global Medic at Camp Shelby, Mississippi, and Camp Beauregard, Louisiana, June 6–21, 2026... MORE

Air Force officially accepts T-7A Ground Based Training System delivery
June 25, 2026 — On June 12, 2026, the U.S. Air Force officially accepted the first eight T-7A Ground Based Training Systems devices into the Air Education and Training Command. The formal transfer of these highly advanced aircraft simulators represents a major milestone for the Air Force's T-7A Red Hawk Advanced Pilot Training program. ... MORE

Pilots from the 12th Flying Training Wing operate a T-7A Ground Based Training System at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. These devices are the first to be formally accepted by Air Education and Training Command for the T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot training program. (Courtesy photo)

Air Force modernizes readiness tracking to cut admin burden for Airmen
June 25, 2026 — In a move to provide streamlined training management and reduce administrative burdens, Department of the Air Force (DAF) personnel are actively migrating the Ready Airman Training (RAT) program, along with its 12 associated Ready Training Areas (RTA), from the myLearning platform to the DAF e-Learning (DAFeL) platform... MORE