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PRESS RELEASE: Service member assigned to Joint Base San Antonio dies in off-base vehicle crash
May 26, 2026 — A service member assigned to Joint Base San Antonio died May 25 following a traffic accident...

NAMRU San Antonio leadership, research scientists participate in annual AIM Health R&D Summit
May 26, 2026 — 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 May 19...

375th Cyberspace Operations Squadron integrates chaplain support, bolsters readiness
May 26, 2026 — More than 300 members of the 375th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, known operationally as “Task Force Falcon,” gathered in a briefing room for mission planning ahead of upcoming operations...

Hegseth tells West Point Cadets they are ready to lead
May 26, 2026 — Speaking at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York, on May 23, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth assured the 2026 U.S. Military Academy graduates that they have both his and the president's trust...

On Memorial Day, Commander in Chief, Secretary of War, honor nation's fallen
May 26, 2026 — The U.S. will soon mark its semiquincentennial — 250 years as a nation. It's a big milestone, said President Donald J. Trump, but not one that could have been achieved without more than 1 million service members having given their lives to the nation...

MICC kicks off 2026 small business engagement, offers one-on-one sessions
May 22, 2026 — The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command kicked off its 2026 Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry May 18, bringing together contracting professionals, small business representatives and industry partners for a weeklong engagement focused on transparency, innovation and Army readiness...

MICC Contracting Leader Course provides insight for future leaders
May 22, 2026 — Principals from throughout the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Command attended a recent course designed to prepare new and incoming commanders, sergeant majors, office directors, and division chiefs to effectively run a MICC contracting office and battalion...

Getting mental healthcare with TRICARE For Life: What you need to know
May 21, 2026 — Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your body—and if you have TRICARE For Life, you have coverage that helps you get the care you need, when you need it...

Print or digital: Your options for getting TRICARE benefit information
May 21, 2026 — Keeping up to date with TRICARE health information is part of making the right healthcare choices for both you and your family members. Equally important, however, is how you manage your healthcare communications so you have quick and easy access to important records and information. This includes your explanation of benefits statements, bills, claims correspondence, and more...

New host, high jungle maneuvers focus for Western Hemisphere Command infantry exercise Southern Vanguard
May 21, 2026 — Roughly 30 U.S. and 20 Peruvian Army soldiers and staff got together for the Exercise Southern Vanguard 2026 Mid-Planning Conference at the PERAR Jungle School of El Sauce on May 4-7, 2026...

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
May 21, 2026 — The Air Force selected 382 active duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent P0525B (Chaplain, Judge Advocate General, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps, Biomedical Sciences Corps) and M0525A (Dental Corps and Medical Corps) central selection boards...

Air Force chaplains build resilience through trauma response training
May 21, 2026 — Chaplains, religious affairs Airmen and medical personnel assigned to the Expeditionary Medical Support team conducted simulated trauma training May 13 at the Medical Readiness Training Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis...

DAF leaders outline readiness, modernization priorities in FY27 budget testimony
May 21, 2026 — Department of the Air Force and Department of War leaders testified before the House Armed Services Committee May 20 on the fiscal year 2027 budget request...

National Defense Strategy prioritizes America first, leader says
May 21, 2026 — The U.S. will prioritize theaters with the greatest consequence for national interests and where only American power can play a decisive role, said Daniel Zimmerman, assistant secretary of war for international security affairs, who spoke during a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee...

Senior DOW tech official says department AI use up 1,775% in past year
May 21, 2026 — Emil Michael, undersecretary of war for research and engineering and War Department chief technology officer, said that use of artificial intelligence across the department is up by roughly 1.42 million users over the past calendar year. ...

Defense Travel System payment processing system update May 21
May 21, 2026 — The Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) system used to process and disburse all Defense Travel System (DTS) payments is being updated on May 21, 2026. Monitor the status of your travel vouchers and payments during the week of this system transition. ...

Memorial Day: remain mindful of the importance of safety on and off duty
May 20, 2026 — Memorial Day is a time for us to honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. As we gather with family and friends this holiday weekend, let us also remain mindful of the importance of safety both on and off duty...

Air Force implements T-38 Talon operational pause
May 19, 2026 — The Air Force is implementing a fleet-wide operational pause for all T-38 Talon aircraft, ensuring the continued safety of Air Force personnel and equipment during an ongoing investigation...

Joint Interagency Task Force 401 awards $500 million counter-UAS contract
May 19, 2026 — JIATF 401 awarded a three-year contract with a $500 million ceiling to support enterprisewide counter-unmanned aerial system operations, ensuring that top-tier technologies can be rapidly scaled and sustained in response to evolving threats...

NAMRU San Antonio participates in 2026 ProPEL Science Symposium
May 19, 2026 — Research scientists assigned to the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, and U.S. Air Force's 59th Medical Wing participated in the Defense Health Agency’s annual Promote Professional Engagement amongst Military Laboratories (ProPEL) Science Symposium held at the VelocityTX Innovation Center in San Antonio, Texas...