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Naval Medical Forces Development Command plugs into future of trauma care simulation at JBSA Expo
November 19, 2025 — A team from the Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s Navy Medical Modeling and Simulation Training program attended the Joint Trauma System Combat Casualty Care Simulation Expo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Nov. 13-14, 2025. ... MORE

NMMAST Attends Combat Casualty Care Simulation Expo at JBSA-Lackland

U.S. Space Force releases Vector 2025
November 19, 2025 — The U.S. Space Force has released a document to provide Guardians with a unified reference that outlines the direction and momentum that the service must maintain as it matures... MORE

Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff
November 19, 2025 — Gen. Ken Wilsbach was formally installed as the Department of the Air Force's highest ranking military leader Nov. 18... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink presides over the ceremony of Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach during his assumption of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base Andrews, Md. Nov. 18, 2025. During the ceremony, Gen. Wilsbach was sworn in as the 24th Chief of Staff of the Air Force.

AFIMSC explores virtual training to enhance combat support readiness
November 19, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is exploring a new way to better prepare combat support Airmen for future missions: the virtual Combat Support Training Range... MORE

Get your RSV and flu immunizations with TRICARE
November 18, 2025 — Respiratory illnesses like respiratory syncytial virus, or RSV, and flu can spread quickly, especially during the fall and winter months. However, there’s an easy way to reduce your risk of serious illness — get vaccinated. TRICARE covers both RSV and flu immunizations for eligible beneficiaries, helping protect you and your family this season... MORE

307thMedical Squadron Airmen train during an exercise.

You Go, We Go: Army Reserve Leaders address modernization, readiness and risk at AUSA 2025
November 18, 2025 — Senior Army Reserve leaders and partners emphasize that the U.S. Army’s success in future conflicts depend on a modern, ready, and fully integrated Reserve component... MORE

AFIMSC executes $9.4B in FY25 funding for readiness, quality-of -life programs
November 18, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center bolstered Department of the Air Force readiness and quality-of-life programs by executing $9.4 billion in operations and maintenance funds during... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
November 18, 2025 — 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

How to ensure smooth transition after extended furlough? … Minimizing risk
November 18, 2025 — The unprecedented length of the recent government shutdown may present unique safety challenges upon returning to work. Extended inactivity can lead to skill degradation, decreased productivity and increased risk of accidents. A proactive approach is essential to ensure a safe and successful transition back to work. ... MORE

Air Education and Training Command Occupational Safety Division wants to ensure a smooth and safe transition into the workplace after the unprecedented, extended furlough. The key? ... Minimizing risk.

Operation Home Cooking: Approximately 400 host families needed to share Thanksgiving Day festivities with trainees
November 17, 2025 — Basic Military Training is looking for approximately 400 host families to share Thanksgiving Day festivities with trainees who are away from home for the holiday. Volunteer families must be within one hour of the San Antonio metro area. This year’s participants are in the sixth and seventh week of basic training – including graduating Airmen without visiting family and friends for graduation. BMT is accepting volunteers requests now through Nov. 19... MORE

BAMC participates in city-wide mass casualty exercise
November 17, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center participated in the San Antonio Mass Casualty Exercise and Evaluation Oct. 15... MORE

San Antonio Mass Casualty Exercise and Evaluation

AFOSI announces exemption to hiring freeze, moves forward with multiple vacancies
November 17, 2025 — The Air Force Office of Special Investigations has secured an exemption to the ongoing federal hiring freeze and is moving forward with multiple vacancies for experienced criminal investigators... MORE

Joint effort helps service members resolve stalled claims
November 17, 2025 — The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force collaborated with U.S. Transportation Command to help service members and War Department civilians recover and resolve household goods claims that stalled after the termination of a contract with HomeSafe Alliance... MORE

A person in casual attire pushes a hand truck with a package up a ramp that leads into a moving truck. There is a house in the background.

Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group enters Caribbean Sea
November 17, 2025 — The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group, led by the world's largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), transited the Anegada Passage and entered the Caribbean Sea Nov. 16. ... MORE

Army revolutionizes acquisition process to deliver warfighting capabilities faster
November 14, 2025 — The U.S. Army is undertaking a sweeping transformation of its acquisition process, designed to dramatically accelerate the delivery of critical warfighting capabilities to Soldiers... MORE

433rd Force Support Squadron welcomes new commander
November 14, 2025 — Lt. Col. Clayton Lawrence assumed command of the 433rd Force Support Squadron during a change of command ceremony at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 7, 2025. ... MORE

Lt. Col. Lawrence Assumes Command of the 433rd Force Support Squadron

433rd AW Commander's Call focuses on personal responsibility, combat readiness
November 14, 2025 — Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, recently addressed Reserve Airmen during an all call at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Oct. 5, 2025. ... MORE

Commander's Call: 433rd AW Focuses on Personal Responsibility, Combat Readiness

JBSA Public Affairs launches ‘Connecting JBSA’ online announcement portal
November 14, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio Public Affairs has launched a new web bulletin board to replace the “Connecting JBSA” base wide email for sharing installation events, announcements, and key information. Additionally, the “Announcements” webpage at JBSA.mil was also discontinued, as the new bulletin board will replace that as well. ... MORE

Pentagon leaders host interagency meeting to strengthen US counter-drone cooperation
November 14, 2025 — The Secretary of the Army and Joint Interagency Task Force 401 (JIATF-401) hosted an interagency meeting Nov. 13 at the White House to strengthen cooperation across the U.S. government to counter threats posed by the nefarious use of small uncrewed aircraft systems (sUAS)... MORE

Department of War name set in bronze at Pentagon entrances
November 14, 2025 — Facilities personnel at the Pentagon took down outdated bronze plaques at two of the building's entrances and replaced them with recently minted plaques bearing the new name of the federal agency that leads America's fighting force: "The Department of War."... MORE

A person in business attire uses a screwdriver to secure a plaque to a concrete wall.