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New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter out now on the AETC website
April 9, 2025 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

Breaking the silence: How the 59th MDW Is transforming mental health care for military aviators
April 9, 2025 — Capt. (Dr.) William Hoffman, a neurologist and aeromedical researcher with the 59th Medical Wing, is addressing widespread healthcare avoidance among military aviators through data-driven research and policy advocacy... MORE

Air Force neurologist poses for a photo at Brooke Army Medical Center

Online group exploiting vulnerable individuals, AFOSI warns
April 9, 2025 — Special Agent Thomas Spring has spent decades investigating the darkest corners of the internet, but the longtime agent said he’s never encountered a group as insidious as a growing threat that targets children. Known by federal authorities as 764, this esoteric network has emerged as a domestic terrorism threat, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, due to their tactics of psychologically manipulating minors into self-harm acts... MORE

A combat coder writes computer code April 16, 2010, in the Combined Air and Space Operations Center. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration/Senior Airman Dillon White/released)

Tailoring generative AI: A secure Sandbox and the need for role-specific training and resources
April 9, 2025 — The effort, spearheaded by the Air Force Research Laboratory, focuses on equipping personnel with the knowledge and skills to use generative AI tools responsibly and ethically across a range of mission-critical functions... MORE

DOD leaders highlight need for increased NATO defense spending
April 9, 2025 — To ensure an effective alliance, NATO needs to generate and field forces necessary to provide credible deterrence, increase military spending and take the lead in supporting Ukraine's defense requirements, Katherine Thompson said... MORE

A group of people in business attire and military uniforms sits in a room with flags in the background and portraits hanging on the walls.

Senior enlisted leaders say lethality tied to service members' quality of life
April 9, 2025 — The Defense Department's ability to be a lethal fighting force can be linked to the quality of life for America's warfighters and their families... MORE

A group of five men in military dress uniforms are sitting at a large table speaking into microphones.

New TRICARE drive time waiver policy makes it easier to keep your primary care manager if you move
April 8, 2025 — Are you moving to a new home? Is it more than a 30-minute drive from your primary care manager? If so, TRICARE is making it simpler to keep your TRICARE Prime coverage. Now, most families who live more than 30 minutes but less than 100 miles from their PCM can continue seeing them without taking action... MORE

Picture of a rear-view mirror in traffic.

324th Training Squadron dedicates training complex to fallen Airman
April 8, 2025 — The 324th Training Squadron held a remembrance ceremony and building dedication in honor of Airman 1st Class Elizabeth N. Jacobson at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland on April 4... MORE

A military unit is in formation in front of a knight statue and memorial plaque.

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