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Lock your wallet: How to protect against personal attacks in the digital age of finance
September 3, 2026 — Today, our banks, retirement accounts and even our utility bills have all moved online. While this digital transition offers incredible speed and convenience, it also introduces an invisible threat directly into our lives. Modern pickpockets no longer need to break into our home to steal our money. Instead, they trick us into opening our front door for them...

Local rising stars of military medicine among winners at 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium
September 3, 2026 — The next generation of military medicine researchers earned recognition for their innovative studies focused on warfighter health at the 2026 Military Health System Research Symposium in Kissimmee, Florida, Aug. 6. Several winners are from the Joint Base San Antonio area...

No Wingman Walks Alone
September 3, 2026 — Free, confidential recovery support is available 24/7 for all Department of the Air Force civilians and military personnel...

West flight line renovation to increase T-6 traffic across South Ramp
September 3, 2026 — Drivers traveling through the South Ramp at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph should expect an increase in T-6 Texan II aircraft crossing the roadway beginning Sept. 21, 2026, as the West flight line undergoes renovation...

Historic C-130s land to modernize BMT
September 2, 2026 — Two retiring U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules aircraft touched down at Kelly Field Aug. 25, closing out decades of global airlift operations to take on their new mission: shaping the next generation of Airmen...

Tick prevention begins before stepping outdoors
September 2, 2026 — For Airmen and Guardians, readiness means protecting their health wherever their day takes them, including on wooded trails, grassy training areas, field exercises and during time outdoors with family...

TRICARE Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration extended through 2031
September 2, 2026 — Are you planning to give birth in the coming months? Do you have TRICARE Prime, TRICARE Prime Remote, or TRICARE Select? Now is a great time to explore benefits that may be available to you through the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration. The CBSD covers certain support services and providers not usually covered. The demonstration has been extended through Dec. 31, 2031...

Air Force ROTC celebrates 80 years
September 2, 2026 — Air Force ROTC marks its 80th anniversary this year, a milestone tracing back to a single order signed at the close of World War II that reshaped how the nation builds its officer corps...

Time, distance, the wingman concept: Why lethal means safety is our strongest defense
September 2, 2026 — As we observe Suicide Prevention Month, the statistics surrounding military suicides remain a sobering call to action. Suicide is a public health issue impacting our military community leaving lasting harmful effects on individuals, families, communities and military readiness...

Officials provide progress update on major operation one year after its launch
September 2, 2026 — Officials spoke to the media regarding the successful progress of Operation Southern Spear, the large-scale counter-narco-terrorism campaign in the Western Hemisphere, one year after the operation launched in September 2025...

ChatGPT, Grok Added to War Department's AI system options
September 2, 2026 — The War Department increased its artificial intelligence offerings by launching versions of Grok and ChatGPT to GenAI.mil to go alongside Google's Gemini. ...

MICC senior leaders advance transformation at annual acquisition training
September 1, 2026 — Senior contracting leaders from across the Mission and Installation Contracting Command gathered in San Antonio, Texas, Aug. 25-28 to share operational lessons that strengthen Army readiness and examine how the command will adapt and thrive as the Army transforms...

Posthumous Purple Heart awarded to Korean War Army veteran
September 1, 2026 — More than seven decades after he was wounded on a Korean battlefield, U.S. Army Cpl. Daniel A. Caballero was formally awarded the Purple Heart during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 11, bringing long-overdue recognition to a Soldier whose service spanned front-line combat, medical recovery and one of the war’s most solemn missions...

State Partnership Program links global partnership to Defense priorities
September 1, 2026 — Senior leaders and security cooperation personnel from across the War Department gathered for the 2026 National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program conference in Atlanta, Aug. 13...

Smoke alarms, CO2 detectors: Key parts of any home fire escape plan
September 1, 2026 — Smoke alarms are essential for a safe home fire escape plan. Working smoke alarms provide crucial early warnings, allowing sufficient time to evacuate before smoke becomes overwhelming...

AFAS offers Road Ready grant for spouses of deployed Airmen, Guardians
September 1, 2026 — The initiative helps alleviate family burdens during deployments and ensures household transportation remains safe and operational...

A game plan for when stress affects your oral health
August 31, 2026 — In many ways, experiencing feelings of stress is a part of our everyday lives. Life in the military community often comes with its own unique stressors. While we often associate stress with mental and emotional well-being, stress also affects your entire body, including your oral health...

Army lasers blast drones, proving directed-energy weapons are future
August 31, 2026 — Service members assigned to Joint Task Force Southern Border used the Army Multipurpose High Energy Laser system to stop three hostile, unmanned aircraft systems deemed a threat. They were believed to be linked to drug cartels. ...

What your bad breath could be telling you about your oral health
August 31, 2026 — Occasional bad breath, also known as halitosis, can be a temporary problem, often caused by certain smelly foods like garlic or onions. However, persistent bad breath can be a red flag, signaling oral health issues that require attention from a dentist or medical professional...

MICC Launch Program builds elite talent, strengthens contracting force
August 31, 2026 — More than 30 of the Army’s newest contracting noncommissioned officers completed the first Mission and Installation Contracting Command Launch Program July 28-30, strengthening the technical expertise and operational understanding they will need to deliver contracting solutions for Soldiers and commanders as they progress in the contracting field...