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Inter-American Air Forces Academy conducts first-ever course in Thailand
April 28, 2026 — Members from Inter-American Air Forces Academy recently traveled outside the Western Hemisphere nearly 9,000 miles away in a unique opportunity to train members of the Royal Thai Air Force in remote area of Thailand... MORE

Instructors from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy are shown among members of the Royal Thai Air Force in Ubon, Thailand, Feb. 25, 2026. The IAAFA team was hand selected to conduct an advanced aircraft systems maintenance course as part of a mobile training team in Thailand. It was the first time IAAFA provided training to the Royal Thai Air Force in Thailand. IAAFA is aligned under the 37th Training Wing and provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses in Spanish. (Courtesy photo)
team in Thailand. It was the first time IAAFA provided training to the Royal Thai Air Force in Thailand. IAAFA is aligned under the 37th Training Wing and provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses in Spanish. (Courtesy photo)

Army unveils FY27 budget request focused on Soldiers and transformation
April 28, 2026 — The U.S. Army unveiled a $253 billion budget request aimed at accelerating a sweeping transformation of the force, focusing on developing next-generation weapons, strengthening its industrial base, and improving quality-of-life for Soldiers, all while committing to greater fiscal responsibility... MORE

AETC Lines of Effort power the force behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy
April 28, 2026 — Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight... MORE

Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force and Space Force to meet “challenges of today and tomorrow”
April 27, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring that any threat to national security can be met and, if necessary, defeated... MORE

Senior enlisted leaders emphasize partnership as cornerstone of space superiority
April 27, 2026 — Robust partnerships with industry, allies, and technology partners are fundamental to maintaining a competitive advantage in the space domain... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna speaks during a fireside chat panel at the 41st Annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo., April 15, 2026. The Space Symposium, held by the Space Foundation, is an opportunity for Department of the Air Force and Space Force senior leaders to meet and address Guardians, allies, partners and industry leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

The Great Texas Airshow kicks off at JBSA-Randolph May 2-3
April 27, 2026 — The Great Texas Airshow will return to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on May 2-3, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the “Golden Knights.”... MORE

BAMC celebrates 30th anniversary during Invincible Spirit Festival
April 27, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a ceremony to honor the 30th anniversary of the hospital at its current location, Building 3600, as part of the Invincible Spirit Festival and organization day festivities on April 17... MORE

Traumatic Brain Injury Field Assessment Program could revolutionize treatment
April 24, 2026 — The Defense Health Agency Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office helps mature the development of traumatic brain injury detection capabilities and accelerates the successful completion of the Traumatic Brain Injury Field Assessment Program... MORE

A man in a camouflage military uniform holds a tablet in front of himself while participating in a medical study in a classroom; there are several other people in similar attire and casual attire standing in the room.

Southcom establishes Autonomous Warfare Command
April 24, 2026 — Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan directed the establishment of the Southcom Autonomous Warfare Command, which will employ autonomous, semiautonomous and unmanned platforms and systems to counter threats and challenges across the region. ... MORE

An unmanned aerial vehicle flies through a blue sky with clouds and trees below. In the foreground is the silhouette of a person with the controls.

AF Week in Photos
April 24, 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

The Navy’s Blue Angels and the Air Force’s Thunderbirds conduct a Super Delta flyover off Pensacola Beach, Fla., April 14, 2026. The Super Delta formation highlights precision, discipline and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo)

'AI scribe' technology for medical professionals reduces notetaking, provides more face time with patients
April 24, 2026 — The Defense Health Agency is rolling out ambient listening technology across the Military Health System to improve patient care. The capability acts as an “AI scribe,” analyzing conversations between patients and providers to automatically generate clinical notes. This allows providers to stay engaged during visits and focus more on the patient... MORE

As a first-class medical care center, Walter Reed continually explores the latest technology for its providers who care for military members and their families.

Personal Property Activity engages industry partners ahead of peak PCS season
April 24, 2026 — The War Department's newest special activity — the Personal Property Activity — met with moving, shipping and logistics leaders to provide an update on the accelerated reform aimed at improving one of the most critical quality-of-life issues facing military families, the permanent change of station moving process... MORE

A man in a formal military uniform stands and speaks into a microphone to a seated audience; to his left is a screen with slides projected on it.

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
April 24, 2026 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

DAF releases data, AI strategies to accelerate military dominance
April 23, 2026 — The Office of the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Department of the Air Force announced the public release of the DAF Data and AI Strategies on April 20... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service celebrates excellence at Operation Blue Suit XLVII
April 23, 2026 — Fourteen of the Air Force Recruiting Service’s top performers were recognized March 30-April 2, 2026, as fiscal year 2025 Blue Suit winners, an annual honor celebrating the service’s most outstanding recruiters worldwide. ... MORE

Group photo of fourteen outstanding performers recognized at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, March 30 – April 2, 2026, as the FY2025 Operation Blue Suit XLVII winners.

Hegseth: Flu vaccine now optional
April 22, 2026 — Annual influenza vaccines are no longer mandatory, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a video posted April 21 on social media. ... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Development Command prepares for key accreditation visit
April 22, 2026 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command, along with its main and branch campuses, will undergo institutional re-accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education from early June through early August 2026... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Development Command headquarters building, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is shown, on Dec. 4, 2023. NMFDC is the headquarters element designated within the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery as a direct subordinate to the Surgeon General of the Navy, charged with leading and managing all medical training, education, professional development, and instruction to produce highly trained and ready medical personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Kolmel)

US Army announces new Combat Field Test to enhance Soldier readiness
April 22, 2026 — The U.S. Army has announced the implementation of the new Combat Field Test (CFT), a major update to its physical readiness program designed to align fitness standards with the demanding realities of modern combat... MORE

USSF strengthen force readiness through CrossFit training
April 22, 2026 — Guardians, Airmen and partners from across the country gathered for an introductory CrossFit course aimed at strengthening fitness, resilience and overall readiness across the Department of the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, at the Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on April 3, 2026... MORE

Gaby Serrati, CrossFit seminar trainer, instructs U.S. Space Force Guardians on proper deadlift form during a Space Force CrossFit training seminar at the Rambler Fitness Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, April 3, 2026. Guardians rehearsed each lift multiple times to build muscle memory and confidence.

Celebrating 118 years of the U.S. Army Reserve
April 22, 2026 — Two and a half centuries after the first shots of the American revolution were fired, the Army Reserve continues to embody the spirit of those original minutemen. Like their predecessors, Citizen Soldiers stand ready to answer the nation’s call – not as a force in reserve, but as a critical, integrated component of the Total Army, in support of the Joint Force and the Nation... MORE