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Four ways you can use your TRICARE benefits, stay healthy this summer
June 24, 2025 — What’s on your to-do list this summer? Maybe you’re planning to spend time at the pool, go to a barbecue, or take a vacation. But don’t take a vacation from your health this summer. Here are four suggested ways you can use your TRICARE benefits this summer... MORE

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Air Force selects 7,884 in technical sergeant promotion cycle; list posts June 26
June 24, 2025 — Air Force officials selected 7,884 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 30,776 eligibles for a selection rate of 25.62 percent in the 25E6 promotion cycle... MORE

Air Force leaders spark cyber collaboration at 2025 Cyber Symposium
June 23, 2025 — Two senior leaders from the 502d Communications Squadron at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland brought the voice of the warfighter and the power of cyber readiness to center stage during the 2025 Cyber Symposium at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas... MORE

Provide feedback for clinical practice guidelines in joint DOD, VA patient focus groups: Osteoarthritis on June 27
June 23, 2025 — Did you know you can help improve health care for service members, veterans, and their family members? The Department of Defense and Veterans Health Administration need your input... MORE

U.S. Army North hosts hurricane rehearsal of concept drill
June 23, 2025 — U.S. Army Noth (Fifth Army) hosted a hurricane rehearsal of concept drill at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from June 2-6, 2025... MORE

DOD will pass audit by 2028, comptroller confirms
June 23, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth; Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; and Bryn Woollacott MacDonnell, performing the duties of the Defense Department comptroller, testified during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on DOD's fiscal year 2026 budget in Washington... MORE

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340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders
June 23, 2025 — After the program completion of the 340th Flying Training Group’s previous honorary commanders, the group inducted four new local civic leaders during a ceremony on June 18, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, to serve as honorary commanders for the headquarters and the group’s three local Joint-Base San Antonio, Texas squadrons: the 39th Flying Training Squadron and the 433rd Training Squadron, and the recently re-activated 487th Training Squadron... MORE

Hegseth, Caine laud success of U.S. strike on Iran nuke sites
June 23, 2025 — During a press conference at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the success of the U.S. Central Command's overnight strike on three Iranian nuclear facilities. ... MORE

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Around the Air Force: AFAS expands support, DOD child care initiative, microreactor pilot project
June 23, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Air Force Aid Society announces new aid categories to support DAF families; DoD is expanding child care initiatives to provide more options to military families; and Eielson AFB reaches a groundbreaking milestone for U.S. energy security... MORE

Army plans to eliminate programs not contributing to lethality
June 18, 2025 — Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll said the Army Transformation Initiative will reexamine all requirements and eliminate unnecessary ones, prioritize initiatives that contribute to lethality and empower leaders to take risks and learn from failure during a hearing in Washington. ... MORE

A man wearing business attire sits at a desk and speaks into a microphone. A sign in front of him reads, "Hon. Daniel P. Driscoll." More people in business attire sit behind him.

Getting care while you travel: A TRICARE guide for the U.S. and overseas
June 18, 2025 — Do you have an upcoming trip? TRICARE covers you whether you travel across the country or around the world. Whether you’re heading out for business or taking a family vacation, understanding your coverage options helps you stay prepared for any health issues that might arise... MORE

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How the Navy saved one sailor, and inspired another
June 18, 2025 — For many, the uniform represents a choice, a career path, or a sense of duty. But for one sailor, who navigated a childhood marked by struggle and abuse, the U.S. Navy offered a lifeline... MORE

NMFDC celebrates the 127th anniversary of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps
June 18, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command, or NMFDC, celebrated the 127th U.S. Navy Hospital Corps birthday June 17, 2025... MORE

NMFDC celebrates the 127th anniversary of the Hospital Corps

Illinois Army National Guard's deputy assistant adjutant general selected as deputy commanding general for U.S. Army South
June 18, 2025 — The Illinois Army National Guard’s Brig. Gen. Michael Eastridge became the deputy commanding general for U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on June 16. He is simultaneously serving as the Illinois Army National Guard’s Deputy Assistant Adjutant General, a position he has held since February 2024. ... MORE

The Illinois Army National Guard’s Brig. Gen. Michael Eastridge has been selected as the next Deputy Commanding General for U.S. Army South

Army to change names of seven installations
June 17, 2025 — The U.S. Army will take all necessary actions to change the names of seven Army installations in honor of heroic Soldiers who served in conflicts ranging from the Civil War to the Battle of Mogadishu. Five of them received the Medal of Honor, three received the Distinguished Service Cross and one received the Silver Star... MORE

MEDCoE symposium highlights research on Soldier health, readiness
June 17, 2025 — Graduate students from the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence came together for the 17th Annual Graduate School Research and Education Symposium at the University of Texas San Antonio Medical School on June 6... MORE

17th annual Graduate School Research and Education Symposium

Understanding your TRICARE Dental Program Dental Explanation of Benefits
June 17, 2025 — Understanding your TRICARE Dental Program dental explanation of benefits is important because it helps you track your coverage. This allows you to avoid any unexpected costs... MORE

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NAMRU San Antonio leadership, research scientists participate in annual AIM Health R&D Summit
June 17, 2025 — Leadership and research scientists assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, joined by the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, and U.S. Air Force 59th Medical Wing, participated in the annual AIM Health R&D Summit held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center... MORE

SAN ANTONIO – (June 16, 2025) – Juan Curbelo, a research associate assigned to NAMRU San Antonio’s Cellular and Immune Based Adjuncts (CIBACC) Department, presented research titled, “In Vitro Vascular Endothelial Response to Novel Whole Blood Analogue for Resuscitation” at the annual AIM Health R&D Summit held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Designed to promote cross-sector collaboration in the development of life-saving battlefield technologies, the one-day summit brings together top innovators from academia, industry, and the military to accelerate the research, development, and commercialization of transformative medical technologies. CIBACC, a subordinate department under the Combat Casualty Care and Operational Medicine directorate, conducts research on stem cell and immune based therapeutics intended to improve war fighter outcomes and survival. Collaborating and working alongside a wide range of research and development partners keeps Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) abreast of best practices and advances in medical knowledge. NAMRU San Antonio, part of NMR&D conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

12th Flying Training Wing hosts civil fly-in
June 17, 2025 — The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed 31 civilian aviators flying 16 aircraft from across Texas to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on June 7 for a Civil Fly-In designed to enhance flight safety and strengthen ties with the local aviation community... MORE

AFPC directorate rebuilds lost military record, honors 92-year-old Airman
June 16, 2025 — After an Airman's request for a replacement set of decorations results in lost records, an Air Force Personnel Center directorate rebuilds his lost military record and honors the 92-year-old veteran... MORE