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U.S. Army Medical Command honors first command chief warrant officer, welcomes successor in historic ceremony
September 9, 2026 — The U.S. Army Medical Command marked a significant milestone on Aug. 28, 2026, with its first-ever Command Chief Warrant Officer Change of Responsibility ceremony. The event honored the trailblazing service of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Deanna Hughes, the inaugural Command Chief Warrant Officer, as she relinquished her duties to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Terrence Ward...

Cryopreservation Demonstration Program launches, allowing for flexibility in warfighter family planning
September 9, 2026 — The Defense Health Agency will launch a three-year pilot on Sept. 14, 2026, to support eligible service members who want to freeze sperm or eggs through the Cryopreservation Demonstration Program — 30 days after being listed in the Federal Register...

Medical appointment coming up? Some guidance to help you prepare
September 9, 2026 — When you have a medical appointment on the calendar, it’s best to prepare ahead of time. It doesn’t take long, and the benefits will help you make the most of your healthcare appointment...

Three components, one Army: LaNeve stresses Guard’s role in Army’s new priorities
September 8, 2026 — Army Gen. Christopher LaNeve, vice chief of staff of the Army and acting chief of staff, emphasized the Guard’s indispensable, multi-domain contributions to the Joint Force at home and abroad during an annual National Guard conference in Indianapolis, Aug. 29, 2026...

TRICARE: Readiness starts at home
September 8, 2026 — TRICARE helps military families stay healthy so service members can focus on the mission. Hear directly from military families and retirees as they share how TRICARE has supported them through permanent changes of station, raising children, and major illnesses...

Sixteenth Air Force advances cyber defenses as Frontier AI reshapes the Joint Kill Chain
September 8, 2026 — The Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) continues to evolve its cyber defenses and operational capabilities to respond to accelerated threats as rapid advances in artificial intelligence reshape the global threat landscape...

JBSA commemorates 25th anniversary of 9/11
September 8, 2026 — To commemorate the 25-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is hosting a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:46 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 11 at the Main Flagpole on Stanley Road...

Schiess sworn in as the Space Force’s highest-ranking uniformed leader
September 8, 2026 — Gen. Douglas A. Schiess was formally installed as the third CSO during a change of responsibility ceremony succeeding retiring Gen. Chance Saltzman...

Lock your wallet: How to protect against personal attacks in the digital age of finance
September 3, 2026 — Today, our banks, retirement accounts and even our utility bills have all moved online. While this digital transition offers incredible speed and convenience, it also introduces an invisible threat directly into our lives. Modern pickpockets no longer need to break into our home to steal our money. Instead, they trick us into opening our front door for them...

Local rising stars of military medicine among winners at 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium
September 3, 2026 — The next generation of military medicine researchers earned recognition for their innovative studies focused on warfighter health at the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Florida, Aug. 6. Several winners are from the Joint Base San Antonio area...

No Wingman Walks Alone
September 3, 2026 — Free, confidential recovery support is available 24/7 for all Department of the Air Force civilians and military personnel...

West flight line renovation to increase T-6 traffic across South Ramp
September 3, 2026 — Drivers traveling through the South Ramp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph should expect an increase in T-6 Texan II aircraft crossing the roadway beginning Sept. 21, 2026, as the West flight line undergoes renovation...

Historic C-130s land to modernize BMT
September 2, 2026 — Two retiring U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft touched down at Kelly Field Aug. 25, closing out decades of global airlift operations to take on their new mission: shaping the next generation of Airmen...

Tick prevention begins before stepping outdoors
September 2, 2026 — For Airmen and Guardians, readiness means protecting their health wherever their day takes them, including on wooded trails, grassy training areas, field exercises and during time outdoors with family...

TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration extended through 2031
September 2, 2026 — Are you planning to give birth in the coming months? Do you have TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, or TRICARE Select? Now is a great time to explore benefits that may be available to you through the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration. The CBSD covers certain support services and providers not usually covered. The demonstration has been extended through Dec. 31, 2031...

Air Force ROTC celebrates 80 years
September 2, 2026 — Air Force ROTC marks its 80th anniversary this year, a milestone tracing back to a single order signed at the close of World War II that reshaped how the nation builds its officer corps...

Time, distance, the wingman concept: Why lethal means safety is our strongest defense
September 2, 2026 — As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, the statistics surrounding military suicides remain a sobering call to action. Suicide is a public health issue impacting our military community leaving lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, communities and military readiness...

Officials provide progress update on major operation one year after its launch
September 2, 2026 — Officials spoke to the media regarding the successful progress of Operation Southern Spear, the large-scale counter-narco-terrorism campaign in the Western Hemisphere, one year after the operation launched in September 2025...

ChatGPT, Grok Added to War Department's AI system options
September 2, 2026 — The War Department increased its artificial intelligence offerings by launching versions of Grok and ChatGPT to GenAI.mil to go alongside Google's Gemini. ...

MICC senior leaders advance transformation at annual acquisition training
September 1, 2026 — Senior contracting leaders from across the Mission and Installation Contracting Command gathered in San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 25-28 to share operational lessons that strengthen Army readiness and examine how the command will adapt and thrive as the Army transforms...