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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

Air Force releases technical sergeant promotion cycle statistics
June 25, 2026 — Air Force officials selected 6,668 Air Force staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant... MORE

Service members find healing through Warrior Games, share recovery journey battling invisible wounds
June 24, 2026 — Long after the gunfire stopped, Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy “Mop” Mapalo continued fighting. The San Antonio native, now serving as the senior enlisted leader for the 49th Security Forces Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, spent years carrying the invisible wounds of combat after surviving multiple deployments, including the Jan. 5, 2020, terrorist attack at Manda Bay, Kenya. ... MORE

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Air Force advances future of air superiority with CCA contracts
June 24, 2026 — The DAF awarded contracts to develop and produce its first-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft, while creating a competitive marketplace for mission-autonomy software from six vendors... MORE

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes off during flight testing at a California test location. The aircraft was developed in partnership with General Atomics as part of the Air Force’s effort to accelerate delivery of affordable, semi-autonomous aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

Navigating your next PCS: Inside the DOW's Personal Property Activity
June 24, 2026 — For service members, civilians and their families, a permanent change of station is a defining and often stressful reality of military service. The most immediate impact on your relocation experience comes from the Department of War's Personal Property Activity, which acts as the centralized operational hub for the Defense Personal Property Program... MORE

Behind the medals: Team Army coaches, mentors help Soldiers rediscover what's possible
June 24, 2026 — During Warrior Games competition, spectators see medals awarded, records broken and Team Army competitors representing their service on a national stage. What many don’t see are the coaches, mentors and subject matter experts working behind the scenes to help make those moments possible... MORE

Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Greg Quarles, left, and Staff Sgt. Xavier Rodgers, right, pose for a photo after receiving gold medals for the upright tandem cycling event at the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, June 14, 2026.

Air Force selects 6,668 in the technical sergeant promotion cycle; list posts June 25
June 24, 2026 — Air Force officials selected 6,668 Air Force staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 25,080 eligibles for a selection rate of 26.59 percent in the 26E6 promotion cycle... MORE

502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Central Issue Facility gets BOLC students prepped and ready to go
June 23, 2026 — The 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron's Central Issue Facility, or CIF, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston supports more than 138 military units and distributes more than 450,000 military equipment items such as helmets, flack vests, canteens and uniforms throughout JBSA... MORE

502d Logistic Readiness Squadron: Vehicle maintenance keeps the fleet moving
June 23, 2026 — Members of the 502d Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance section at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston work on the entire 3,125-vehicle fleet for the 502d Air Base Wing, ensuring they are maintained and safe for use... MORE

Keep an eye on your vision health with TRICARE
June 23, 2026 — About 11 million Americans over age 12 need vision correction, according to the CDC. Do you know if you’re one of them? Getting routine eye exams to monitor your eyesight can help detect and prevent eye diseases early... MORE

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Trump, Hegseth praise new Medal of Honor recipients
June 23, 2026 — President Donald J. Trump and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lauded the intrepid valor of three servicemen whom the commander in chief awarded the Medal of Honor to at a White House ceremony June 19... MORE

A man in a military dress uniform and another man in a suit pose for a photo on stage while holding up a container with a flag that showcases a five-pointed star.

National Guard Counterdrug Program adapts to evolving criminal threats
June 23, 2026 — The National Guard Counterdrug Program helps law enforcement connect investigations and share intelligence to stop sophisticated drug trafficking networks across the country... MORE

Two people wearing camouflage military uniforms and one woman in a police uniform check a container full of fish for illegal drugs during a border crossing check.

DAF updates uniform guidance for Chaplain Corps, Air Force maternity uniforms
June 23, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force released implementation guidance for the Chaplain Corps uniform and the new Air Force maternity wrap dress, June 15... MORE

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Taking back what was taken: Team Army competitor finds victory beyond the medal stand
June 22, 2026 — Maj. Mandy Feindt came to the 2026 Warrior Games with more than a goal to compete. She came with more than 20 years of Army service, a lifelong athletic background and a recovery journey that has changed how she defines victory... MORE

U.S. Army Maj. Mandy Feindt displays her gold medals after the cycling event during the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio.

Find a TRICARE provider near you
June 22, 2026 — The first step in getting healthcare is to know where to go. TRICARE has many resources to help you find the right healthcare provider for you and your family. Depending on your plan, you’ll get care from a military hospital or clinic or a civilian provider... MORE

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Team Army opens 2026 Warrior Games with eight medals in powerlifting competition
June 22, 2026 — Team Army opened the first day of competition on June 13 at the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio with wins in powerlifting, earning eight medals while demonstrating that the greatest victories often extend far beyond the podium... MORE

Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Valerie Watkins participates in the powerlifting event at the 2026 Warrior Games at the Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, June 13, 2026.