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Combat casualty care technology receives FDA breakthrough designation for the 'AI-GUIDE'
January 30, 2026 — The Defense Health Agency marked a major milestone in battlefield medicine after the FDA granted Breakthrough Device Designation to the AI-GUIDE system, an AI-enabled robotic ultrasound device developed by MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The achievement reflects close collaboration among the DHA, 59th Medical Wing, 959th Medical Group, Brooke Army Medical Center, and MIT researchers to accelerate life-saving innovation for warfighters... MORE

A demonstration of the AI-GUIDE system is done during a visit to VelocityTX in San Antonio, Texas, April 2025

Check out the new TRICARE Dental Program premiums starting March 1
January 30, 2026 — Are you enrolled in the TRICARE Dental Program? You should know that new premium rates will be in effect March 1, 2026, through Feb. 28, 2027. Take a look and find the premium rate you’ll be paying in the coming coverage year... MORE

Dental provider wearing white scrubs prepares tools for cleaning of patient in dental chair.

AF Week in Photos
January 30, 2026 — This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force... MORE

Airman inspecting the radar dome of an E-3

Determined, not defeated: A leader's perspective
January 30, 2026 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program hosted the South Central Warrior CARE Event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas in January. More than 100 recovering service members and their caregivers attended the week-long event focused on introducing them to resources and skills they can use as part of their recovery... MORE

Col. Heath McKim (left) spends time with fellow recovering service members at AFW2's South Central Warrior CARE Event in and around Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Ahna Waarvik)

Air Force Marathon registration prices to increase Feb. 12
January 30, 2026 — As winter rolls by and race training picks up, Air Force Marathon participants can save on 2026 entry fees if registering by Feb. 11.  ... MORE

Travelers without REAL ID could pay $45 Fee for TSA’s ConfirmID beginning Feb. 1
January 30, 2026 — On Feb. 1, 2026, the Transportation Security Administration, or TSA, will introduce a new option to allow travelers without a REAL ID compliant license/ID or other acceptable form of identification to board commercial flights. The program requires travelers to complete an online form and pay a $45 fee to use TSA ConfirmID to attempt to verify the traveler’s identity. Verification of identity is not guaranteed... MORE

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Rebuilding the foundation: The Barracks Task Force, the future of DAF housing
January 29, 2026 — The DAF launched a Barracks Task Force to rapidly improve dormitory conditions, reinforcing its commitment to Airmen and Guardians’ quality of life and mission readiness... MORE

Air Force, Navy aircraft to fly over Super Bowl LX
January 29, 2026 — To commemorate America's 250th birthday, the Air Force and the Navy are conducting a joint flyover during Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Feb. 8, 2026... MORE

Civilians are a Navy Medicine critical force enabler
January 29, 2026 — Civilian employees across the Navy Medicine Enterprise joined in-person and virtual town halls with the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery executive director on strategic developments and new programs, engagements to strengthen the community and the future direction of the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps at the Defense Health Headquarters, Jan. 23 and 26, 2026... MORE

260123-N-CH185-1002 (Jan. 23, 2026) FALLS CHURCH, Va. Dr. Michael B. McGinnis, executive director of U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and director of the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps, speaks during a town hall at Defense Health Headquarters, Jan. 23. With a community of more than 2,000 civilian employees in over 119 different occupations across the globe, the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps play a critical and foundational role in helping the Department of the Navy meet its mission and support our warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo by Kaylon Chladek)

Modernizing the Air Force's wallet: DFAS, GBG retire 50-year-old system, boosting financial security, saving taxpayers millions
January 29, 2026 — Imagine a government financial system born in 1972, built on technology older than the internet itself, still processing millions in taxpayer dollars daily. That was the challenge faced by the Defense Finance and Accounting Service and the Business and Enterprise Systems Financial Systems Division... MORE

AFMS Senior Leadership Workshop aligns purposeful execution with unmatched readiness
January 28, 2026 — Senior medical leaders convened for the Air Force Medical Service’s 2025 Senior Leadership Workshop from Jan. 12-15 to align the enterprise around unified leadership, purposeful execution and unmatched readiness... MORE

Biomedical Science Corps Week honors Airmen, military members providing medical care to service members and families
January 28, 2026 — Jan. 26-30 is being recognized as Biomedical Sciences Corps Week honoring the men and women who make up the Corps, including hundreds of Airmen from the 937th Training Group... MORE

Students fill prescription orders during the Medical Education and Training Campus Pharmacy Technician field training exercise, Nov. 30, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Tx. During the field training exercise students had to apply interpersonal skills, including negotiating skills, conflict resolution, customer service and teamwork while demonstrating that they have the ability to effectively and professionally communicate with other healthcare professions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kara Carrier)

U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program to send sizable contingent to the 2026 Winter Olympics
January 27, 2026 — The United States Army World Class Athlete Program will be well-represented in the 2026 Winter Olympics from Feb. 6-22 in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy... MORE

NMFDC launches free online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification course for Navy personnel
January 27, 2026 — Naval Medical Forces Development Command has launched a new, fully online and asynchronous Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification course, now open for enrollment to all Department of the Navy personnel... MORE

NMFDC Launches Free, Online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course for DoN Personnel

Operation Blue Suit celebrates Air Force’s top recruiters
January 27, 2026 — The Air Force Recruiting Service annually honors the most exceptional Air Force recruiters with the Total Force Operation Blue Suit award... MORE

USAF to introduce Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0
January 27, 2026 — AEW 2.0 is an improved version of the legacy deployment construct and will be implemented in FY27... MORE

A U.S. Airman loads luggage onto an HC-130J Combat King II to prepare for a deployment at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Dec. 8, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of Operation Southern Spear, the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Army leaders seeking new nominations for AI-enabled solutions through Project ARIA
January 27, 2026 — As part of the Army's efforts to directly partner with technology experts, the Army established Project ARIA, Army Rapid Implementation of AI, led by the Deputy Under Secretary of the Army Mr. David R. Fitzgerald... MORE

Pharmacy copayments waived for TRICARE Prime Remote enrollees in the US beginning Feb. 28, 2026
January 27, 2026 — Are you an active duty family member enrolled in TRICARE Prime Remote? Do you live in the U.S.? Effective Feb. 28, 2026, you’ll no longer pay a copayment when filling covered prescriptions. This copayment wavier applies to both retail network pharmacies and TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery... MORE

Man holds white pills in his hand while he leans over a white countertop

World class athlete takes on Air Force Officer Training School
January 27, 2026 — You don't have to be an Olympic athlete to graduate from Officer Training School, but to 2nd Lt. Viva Kreis, it sure did help!... MORE

Female Air Force Servicemember poses in formation with others

Registration open for the DOW Mentor-Protege Program Summit
January 27, 2026 — Registration for the Department of War Mentor-Protégé Program Summit 2026 is officially open. Those interested should register now to secure the early-bird rate... MORE

Registration is open for the 2026 DOW Mentor-Protege Program Summit.