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DOD Task Force to assess progress of DEI elimination
April 8, 2025 — A task force headed by Jules W. Hurst III will visit numerous military installations, including military service academies, in April and early May and will then produce a final report on DOD's actions to terminate any DEI initiatives. ... MORE

Department of Defense announces Deferred Resignation Program, VERA
April 7, 2025 — The Department of Defense announced a Deferred Resignation Program and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority for civilian employees... MORE

Mission Monday: AFICC Enterprise Solutions Support Directorate
April 7, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Maj. Jacquelyn Stringfield, deputy director for the Air Force Installation Contracting Center’s Enterprise Solutions Support Directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday graphic with Maj. Stringfield's official photo.

REAL ID required for JBSA visitors after May 7, 2025
April 7, 2025 — Beginning May 7, 2025, Joint Base San Antonio visitors will be required to have a REAL ID to enter the base... MORE

AFIMSC celebrates 10 years of making Air Force success its mission
April 7, 2025 — On April 6, 2015, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center was activated to centralize management support and consolidate enterprise-level installation and mission support operations to help commanders focus on their primary mission areas. Ten years later, AFIMSC is celebrating its remarkable journey of growth, innovation and mission success... MORE

Air Force personnel who voluntarily left over COVID-19 vaccine mandate offered path back
April 7, 2025 — The Department of Defense is offering a path back to service for military personnel who voluntarily separated or left to avoid the COVID-19 vaccination mandate... MORE

435th Fighter Training Squadron welcomes new commander
April 7, 2025 — Lt. Col. Georges DeWilde relinquished command of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron to Lt. Col. John Lowe during a change of command ceremony held April 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

DOD improves process for former military members hired to non-foreign OCONUS civilian positions
April 7, 2025 — As of March 12, 2025, retired/separated service members are authorized to negotiate a service agreement if appointed to a civilian position at a non-foreign OCONUS duty station, reducing government travel and spending... MORE

40th iteration of exercise TRADEWINDS 25 unites 26 nations promoting security in the Western Hemisphere
April 5, 2025 — More than 1,000 service members, law enforcement professionals, government officials and other participants from 26 partner and allied nations gathered at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, on April 26 to officially commence TRADEWINDS 25, the U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, U.S. Army South-led multinational, multi-domain exercise... MORE

688th Cyberspace Wing competes in AI Challenge
April 4, 2025 — A team of Air Force personnel from the 688th Cyberspace Wing recently put their artificial intelligence skills to the test in a unique competition aimed at revolutionizing the sport of motorcycle racing. The "AI At the Edge" contest, hosted by MotoUP, Inc., challenged teams to conceive and present innovative applications of AI that could significantly enhance the racing experience for both riders and fans... MORE

The Air Force group, comprised of members from the 688th Cyberspace Wing, worked to integrate LLMs onto a quadrupedal robot, named "Spot".

688th Cyberspace Wing charters AI initiative to enhance mission effectiveness
April 4, 2025 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing has formally launched an artificial intelligence initiative, named MAAD, signing a charter to solidify its mission and objectives. The initiative earns its name by leveraging machine learning, artificial intelligence, automation, and data analytics to bolster the wing's cyberspace capabilities... MORE

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
April 4, 2025 — The Air Force selected 1,152 active-duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent P0524B central selection boards (LAF-A/C/F/I/N/X)... MORE

AFCDA explores AI-powered curriculum development to accelerate training, enhance readiness
April 4, 2025 — Seeking to revolutionize curriculum development and rapidly adapt training for Airmen and Guardians to meet evolving threats, the Air Force is exploring the power of artificial intelligence... MORE

airman and robot working in classroom and picture of RAG model on blue background

Peeling back the layers of the Joint Task Force Southern Guard medical support system
April 4, 2025 — A strong military operation relies on layers of support, each one reinforcing the next to keep the mission standing. The Joint Task Force Southern Guard medical team serves as the reinforced foundation, ensuring that service members remain fit for duty and that illegal aliens temporarily held at the Department of Homeland Security-led migrant operations center receive essential care... MORE

Removal operations led by DHS at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay

Surviving Sunday: Former Airman credits fitness, safety course for survival
April 4, 2025 — The distance between his motorcycle and the broad side of a box truck closes quicker than he can form a thought. He doesn’t think, he reacts with front brake, rear brake, no clutch and then his body and his bike slam into the stalled vehicle... MORE

Collin Cox poses with his helmet for a photograph.

Around the Air Force: Meink Confirmation Hearing, Aircrew Engagement Survey, Red Flag Expands International Collaboration
April 4, 2025 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, Dr. Troy Meink testifies before a Senate committee regarding nomination to be Air Force secretary; aircrew members can take the annual Aircrew Engagement Survey; and Red Flag 25-2 provides realistic, high-end training for Airmen and partner nations... MORE

Partner nation liaison officer enhances readiness, interoperability between U.S. and Peru
April 3, 2025 — Military readiness and lethality are essential in today’s interconnected and complex security environment. Peruvian army Col. Jose Cabrera Santa Cruz, a partner nation liaison officer at U.S. Army South, plays a key role in strengthening these capabilities... MORE

Peruvian army Col. Jose Cabrera Santa Cruz enhances readiness, interoperability between U.S. and Peru

Education benefits make stronger service members, better military
April 3, 2025 — Within the armed forces, a variety of educational benefits are available that allow service members to both improve themselves and make themselves more valuable to their service branch... MORE

Army streamlines training requirements to enhance warfighting readiness
April 3, 2025 — The U.S. Army will unveil an updated version of Army Regulation 350-1, Army Training and Leader Development, on June 1, 2025. This revision, which streamlines the regulation from over 250 pages to fewer than 100, will enable small-unit leaders and tactical formations to focus on training to fight and win on modern and future battlefields... MORE

Q&A: Your TRICARE catastrophic cap
April 3, 2025 — You can’t always predict your family’s healthcare needs. But you can know the most you could have to pay for TRICARE covered services. TRICARE calls this your catastrophic cap. Your catastrophic cap limits how much you and your family will pay for TRICARE covered healthcare services each calendar year... MORE

Smiling mother and son stand in kitchen, mixing ingredients in a mixing bowl