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Reserve Summer Surge bonuses heat up
August 19, 2026 — The Air Force Reserve expands financial incentives for fully qualified enlisted Airmen looking to continue their military service, making it easier for active duty Airmen, prior-service, Air National Guardsmen, and current Reserve Airmen to continue serving while earning a bonus and building financial freedom. The Fiscal Year 2026 Summer Surge Incentive Program, available through Sept. 30, 2026, offers a $10,000 lump-sum payment to eligible enlisted Airmen who commit to a three-year service commitment in the Air Force Reserve... MORE

The Fiscal Year 2026 Summer Surge Incentive Program, available May 6 through Sept. 30, 2026, offers a $10,000 lump-sum payment to eligible enlisted Airmen who commit to a three-year service commitment in the Air Force Reserve to qualified service members who hold a three-skill level or higher in individual Air Force Specialty Codes. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Master Sgt. Della Creech)

Forging Professional Airmen: The 'What' and 'Why' of the 2026 AETC Strategy
August 19, 2026 — The 2026 AETC Strategy establishes a bold roadmap to transform the command from a peacetime training organization into a warfighting-centric forge... MORE

AETC shield on blue background with words 2026 AETC Strategy

Air Force uses music to help Airmen meet physical fitness standards
August 19, 2026 — Airmen can swap their stopwatches for soundtracks, since the U.S. Air Force revealed its “2-mile Tunes” initiative to motivate service members through music to cross the finish line a little faster... MORE

Airmen listen to Tech. Sgt. Aaron Peterson, 502d Force Support Squadron Fitness Assessment Cell augmentee, rule briefing for the running portion of the physical fitness assessment at the Rambler Fitness Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Aug. 14, 2025.

STARCOM activates 320th Recruiting Squadron to prepare next generation of Guardians
August 18, 2026 — Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM) activated the U.S. Space Force’s 320th Recruiting Squadron during a ceremony Aug. 14 at the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

Space Training and Readiness Command, Space Delta 1 commander Col. Krista N. St. Romain (left) officiated the activation, formally passing the command guidon to the new U.S. Space Force’s 320th Recruiting Squadron commander Lt. Col. Jason Cano, during a ceremony Aug. 14 at the Parr Club. The moment marked a decisive step in shaping the force needed for tomorrow’s space mission.

DAF selects company to lead METC recapitalization project
August 18, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force selected Layton/Gensler to lead the Medical Education and Training Campus Recapitalization project at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, utilizing an innovative Other Transaction Authority Agreement with Progressive Design Build... MORE

Know your TRICARE pharmacy options and learn where you can fill prescriptions
August 18, 2026 — Are you looking for other ways to get your prescriptions that better fit your pharmacy needs? You’re in luck! When it comes to your prescriptions, the TRICARE Pharmacy Program gives you several options on how to fill them. Before filling your prescriptions, you can check the TRICARE Formulary to see if your prescription is covered... MORE

Service member smiles in front of pharmacy shelves

IMCOM Executive Deputy to the Commanding General ends distinguished 39-year career serving Soldiers and their families
August 18, 2026 — The beauty of Randy Robinson’s career as a civil servant, he said, was an answer to prayer... MORE

U.S. Army Installation Management Command Executive Deputy to the Commanding General

SEAC: Guard's global partnerships, people are key to future readiness
August 18, 2026 — The U.S. military’s most senior enlisted service member addressed National Guardsmen at an annual enlisted National Guard conference in Daytona Beach, Florida... MORE

535th Training Squadron, MTI earn AFA honors
August 18, 2026 — The Texas Air & Space Forces Association recognized the 535th Training Squadron, Space Delta 1, as its Unit of the Year and Tech. Sgt. Tyler J. Strauser, 535th Training Squadron as its Military Training Instructor of the Year during an awards ceremony on June 26... MORE

Military training instructor stands in uniform with cadets nearby outdoors

JBSA-Lackland celebrates completion of renovated technical training dormitories
August 17, 2026 — The renovation modernized technical training dormitories and improved critical infrastructure support the 37th Training Wing’s mission to develop mission-ready Airmen and Guardians... MORE

Registration for MEDCoE Mission Thanksgiving now open
August 17, 2026 — Interested in opening your home to host a couple of Soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner? Registration has begun for the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2026 Mission Thanksgiving event. Registration has begun and runs through Oct. 9... MORE

The Cognitive Weapon System: Under Secretary’s AFSA speech champions authentic leadership, deliberate learning
August 17, 2026 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier implored Airmen to pursue continuous personal growth, authentic leadership and intentional intellectual development during a keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference Aug. 12... MORE

Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference

Service member compensation more competitive than many realize, War Department says
August 13, 2026 — The War Department kicked off the yearlong Military Compensation Educational Campaign this summer to help service members and their families learn about the total value of their compensation, so they can better achieve and maintain financial readiness... MORE

Under pressure, under fire: Training preps medics to save lives on the battlefield
August 13, 2026 — Before military medical personnel face the chaos of a battlefield, they must learn to provide lifesaving care when conditions are anything but controlled. ... MORE

Airman train for patient transport operations

MICC develops strong sergeants through contracting professional development initiative
August 13, 2026 — The Mission and Installation Contracting Command has launched a new professional development initiative designed to strengthen and prepare contracting noncommissioned officers for long-term success across the Army acquisition enterprise... MORE

Traveling overseas? Here’s how TRICARE travels with you
August 13, 2026 — Do you have an upcoming trip overseas? Whether you’re traveling for work or for fun, TRICARE covers you worldwide. Understanding how your TRICARE plan works when you go abroad helps you be prepared if any health issues arise... MORE

Picture of a canal lined by old buildings.

Sixteenth Air Force and Netherland Defense Cyber Command accelerate cyber integration
August 13, 2026 — Modern conflict transcends traditional boundaries. To meet this challenge, leadership from the Sixteenth Air Force and the Netherlands Defence Cyber Command met during a Key Leader Engagement to accelerate bilateral cyber integration on Aug 4... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Thomas Hensley, commander, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber), and Maj. Gen. Van Den Berg, commander of the Netherlands Defence Cyber Command shake hands in greeting.

Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics
August 13, 2026 — Air Force officials selected 12,671 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 39,774 eligibles for a selection rate of 31.86 percent in the 26E5 promotion cycle... MORE

Modernizing for speed and agility: T-7A ecosystem transforms pilot training at JBSA-Randolph
August 13, 2026 — The Air Force's transition to the T-7A Redhawk ecosystem in pilot training directly delivers on Air Education and Training Command’s imperative to modernize training for speed and agility, transforming how we prepare future aviators for the high-end fight... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Phillip Bourquin, 99th Flying Training Squadron director of operations, briefs Maj. Gen. Roy Collins, Air Education and Training Command deputy commander, about the training capabilities of the T-7A Red Hawk during his tour of the 12th Training Squadrons T-7A simulators and aircraft at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, July 29, 2026. The visit allowed Collins to gain firsthand insight into how the T-7A Red Hawk GBTS will be used to prepare future Air Force pilots. During the tour, he learned how the integrated simulator and aircraft training environment will enhance undergraduate pilot training by providing students with realistic, high-fidelity instruction before they transition to flying the aircraft.

TRICARE: More than a benefit — a trusted partner for military families
August 12, 2026 — TRICARE is more than a health plan — it’s peace of mind for military families around the world. Watch this video to hear directly from TRICARE beneficiaries about what TRICARE means to them... MORE