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U.S. will send more defensive military capabilities to Middle East
August 6, 2024 — More defensive military capabilities will deploy to the Middle East to bolster force protection for U.S. troops in the region and to defend Israel, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said... MORE

An aircraft approaches the landing deck of an aircraft carrier in open water during daylight.

US, Colombian armies enhance interoperability during airborne infiltration exercise HYDRA III 2024
August 5, 2024 — A U.S. Army South-led exercise, HYDRA 24, formerly known as Dynamic Force Employment, is an agreed-to-action between the partner nations and the third iteration of its kind... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Kendall delivers LCID 2024 keynote address, urges 'go faster'
August 5, 2024 — “The strategic environment we're in today is the toughest that I've ever seen,” expressed Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall during his keynote address to the Life Cycle Industry Days crowd, on July 30 in Dayton, Ohio... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force talks on stage. // Man in suit holding coffee gives speech in front of blue background.

Bauernfeind assumes role as 22nd Academy superintendent
August 5, 2024 — Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind officially assumed his role as U.S. Air Force Academy superintendent during an assumption of command ceremony on Aug. 2... MORE

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin addresses attendees at an assumption of command ceremony held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo., Aug. 2, 2024. Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind became the 22nd Academy superintendent following the retirement of Lt. Gen. Richard M. Clark June 1, 2024. (U.S Air Force photo by Trevor Cokley)

Air Force selects 12,827 in staff sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Aug. 8
August 5, 2024 — Air Force officials selected 12,827 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 56,124 eligible for a selection rate of 22.85 percent in the 24E5 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Development ecosystem lays foundation for delivering combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale
August 5, 2024 — Any future fight against a near-peer adversary will demand the U.S. Air Force deliver combat-effective, agile, and adaptive airpower at scale. This will require Airmen who can make quality decisions at the speed necessary for competition and combat timelines and developing future leaders who can do the same... MORE

JBSA to host hiring event in San Antonio
August 2, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio is hosting a free hiring event at the Norris Conference Center in San Antonio on Aug. 14, 2024... MORE

Visual flyer of the Joint Base San Antonio Hiring Event to be held at the Norris Conference Center, San Antonio, on Aug. 14, 2024. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

TRICARE coverage for your children: What you need to know
August 2, 2024 — Are you wondering if your child has TRICARE coverage? Most children of service members and retirees can get TRICARE until they turn age 21 (or 23 if they’re in college)... MORE

Inter-American Air Forces Academy students take part in Operation Jaguar exercise
August 2, 2024 — The capstone exercise in Operation Jaguar included approximately 60 students from Latin American countries and was designed to test skills the students learned while attending the Inter-American Air Forces Academy... MORE

Operation Jaguar at Inter-American Air Forces Academy

CSAF’s Integrating Risk and Readiness campaign kicks off
August 2, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force kicked off the Risk and Readiness Campaign on Aug. 1, stemming from the need to drive understanding that to win in our future fight, we must better prepare all Airmen to make risk-informed decisions, and to subsequently drive improved decision making at all levels. Active duty units will have 60 days to complete stand-up day activities and the Air Reserve Component will have 120 days... MORE

Graphic illustration kicking off the Integrating Risk and Readiness Campaign.

Pentagon official: Alliances are key to U.S. nuclear deterrence advantage
August 2, 2024 — The U.S. maintains an asymmetric strategic advantage through its global network of allies and partners amid increasing competition, a senior Pentagon official said Aug. 1... MORE

A launched missile illuminates mountainous terrain as it leaves a streak in the sky.

The Pfingston Reception Center: The heart of Basic Military Training
August 1, 2024 — One by one, novice trainees anxiously march into the Pfingston Reception Center, known as the PRC, with anticipation to begin Basic Military Training. After seven and a half weeks, they return, transformed into ambitious Airmen and Guardians... MORE

Established in 2014, the Pfingston Reception Center is home to all processing for Basic Military Training. The doors to the PRC are the first ones the trainees walk through at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, and the last doors they walk out of onto their next adventures in technical training. (U.S. Air Force by Ava Leone)

Senate confirms Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as next Air Force Surgeon General
August 1, 2024 — The U.S. Senate confirmed Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes as the U.S. Air Force Surgeon General on July 31, 2024. In this position, he will also serve as the principal advisor on all health and medical matters for the Space Force... MORE

This is the official portrait of Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes.

DOD making progress in eliminating bottlenecks to spouse employment through state-level advocacy
August 1, 2024 — Military service attracts bright, capable and ambitious people, and the Defense Department must take their needs and those of their spouses seriously, a DOD official said... MORE

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DOD provides resources to ensure holistic support for those impacted by suicide
August 1, 2024 — The Defense Department remains committed to supporting and guiding members of the military community who have been affected by suicide as part of its holistic approach to suicide prevention and intervention... MORE

Three marines walk holding lighters at twilight.

Security Forces hosts law enforcement meet and greet at JBSA
August 1, 2024 — The 502nd Security Forces Squadron hosted a law enforcement meet and greet for local agencies in the San Antonio area at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on July 30, drawing representatives from a dozen agencies including the Army’s Criminal Investigation Division, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the Air Force’s Office of Special Investigations, the Texas Department of Public Safety, and the San Antonio Police Department... MORE

Maj. Dexter Binion, 502d Security Forces Squadron commander, addresses a room of law enforcement officers from the community during a luncheon at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, July 30, 2024. The event served as a meet and greet for all attending, allowing them to build camaraderie between agencies, and served as a platform to introduce training opportunities to help each other in becoming more successful law enforcement units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Taylor Curry)

Joint Base San Antonio, 502d Air Base Wing welcomes new commander
August 1, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland took command of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 31, 2024. He assumed command from the outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio, 502nd Air Base Wing welcomes new commander

Ask Away, JBSA! Getting to Know Gen. Driggers
August 1, 2024 — ASK AWAY, JBSA! is a forum that aims to connect the 502nd Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Numerous organizations work in tandem to answer the questions and provide the community with vital information... MORE

AF Under Secretary emphasizes DAF priorities, need to modernize, on-time budgets
July 30, 2024 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton spoke at the Brookings Institution reasserting the Air Force and Space Force’s priorities to meet global challenges... MORE

Under Secretary of the Air Force Melissa Dalton speaks during a fireside chat at Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C., July 29, 2024. During her appearance, she reasserted the Air Force and Space Force’s priorities, including the need to modernize and move “holistically” in reshaping the services to meet global challenges. (Courtesy photo).

DOD releases Exceptional Family Member Program survey results
July 30, 2024 — The Defense Department's first Exceptional Family Member Program survey is part of ongoing efforts to ensure it provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs. ... MORE

Two children crouch inside of a cardboard box.