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The readiness mindset: Why mental wellness is mission-critical
March 16, 2026 — Our resilience is built through a preventive maintenance model of wellness. True resilience begins with these same fundamentals. Col. Elisha P. Pippin, Air Force Director of Psychological Health, discusses why mental wellness is mission-critical... MORE

DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program
March 16, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements. ... MORE

Joint Interagency Task Force spearheads contract, unifies drone defenses
March 16, 2026 — To counter the rapidly evolving threat from hostile unmanned aircraft systems, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has championed a groundbreaking enterprise-level agreement to provide a cutting-edge command-and-control solution through a strategic action. ... MORE

A sitting soldier uses a remote control as fellow soldiers standing on a hill launch drones into a sunny, blue sky with mountains in the background.

K-9 Connection: Exploring the bond with a Military Working Dog
March 13, 2026 — At Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, the 341st Training Squadron trains and supports Military Working Dogs (MWDs) and their handlers. The squadron conducts operational training for MWD handlers and supervisors and sustains the Department of War MWD program through logistical support, veterinary care, and research and development... MORE

Senior Airman Jordon Johnson pets MWD Bulit.

DAF publishes Family Preparedness Guide, comprehensive resource for family planning
March 13, 2026 — The Department of the Air Force released the Family Preparedness Guide, Feb. 18, as a centralized resource to help Airmen and Guardians make informed decisions through all stages of family planning and readiness... MORE

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Hegseth calls for assessment, alignment of DOW legal functions, operations
March 13, 2026 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth called on the joint forces service secretaries to work through their general counsels to conduct a "ruthless, no-excuses review" of the War Department's assorted legal support functions and operations... MORE

A plaque on a wall reads "Department of War."

Eucom commander says military relationship wth NATO partners remains strong
March 13, 2026 — During a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, the commander of U.S. European Command and supreme allied commander Europe said the U.S. military's relationship with its NATO partners throughout the region remains strong... MORE

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DAF space medicine leaders, civilian partners strategize policy at inaugural Space Force Medicine Summit
March 11, 2026 — The Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate hosted more than 100 DAF leaders and civilian partners for the inaugural Space Force Medicine Stakeholder Summit to align efforts to improve Guardian medical support... MORE

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Army approves M111, first new lethal hand grenade since 1968
March 11, 2026 — The U.S. Army has cleared the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG) for Full Material Release (FMR), marking the first new lethal hand grenade to achieve FMR since 1968 when the Mk3A2 entered service... MORE

Teledentistry under the TRICARE Dental Program
March 11, 2026 — In our increasingly digital world, health care is evolving, and your dental care is no exception. Teledentistry offers a convenient and accessible way to receive dental care from the comfort of your own home. But what exactly is teledentistry, and what does it mean for you as a TRICARE Dental Program enrollee? Let's demystify teledentistry and clarify what’s covered under the TDP... MORE

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Maintainers undergo Phase 1 T-7A Red Hawk qualification training
March 10, 2026 — Aircraft maintainers assigned to the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are undergoing Phase 1 qualification training for the T-7A Red Hawk, an early step in preparing the maintenance workforce to support the Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft and its mission of training warfighters for America... MORE

Air Force, Army pharmacy students take part in field training exercise
March 10, 2026 — U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army pharmacy students participated in a field training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, March 4, 2026... MORE

Teaming up for patient safety strengthens military readiness
March 10, 2026 — Every day, care teams at military hospitals and clinics work to keep patients safe. Patient safety is everyone’s job across the Military Health System. Patient Safety Awareness Week takes place through March 14. This year’s theme, “Teaming Up for Patient Safety,” shows how teamwork helps keep patients safe and improves care. ... MORE

Navy Medical Service Corps leaders visit NAMRU San Antonio
March 10, 2026 — U.S. Navy Capt. Kris Hodapp, deputy corps chief, Medical Service Corps, and Capt. Bryan Pyle, MSC policy and practice officer, visited with leadership and MSC officers assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute and Tri-Service Research Laboratory at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 4... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (March 4, 2026) – U.S. Navy Capt. Bryan Pyle, Medical Service Corps (MSC) Policy and Practice officer, gave a State of the MSC brief to MSC officers assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory (TSRL). With an emphasis on Navy Medicine’s North Star and Lines of Effort, the briefing focused on career progression, community values, manpower, promotion trends, and maintaining accuracy of military records. Prior to the briefing, they met with NAMRU San Antonio leadership, toured the command’s research laboratories and conducted independent record reviews with each MSC officer. The MSC mission is to provide specialized healthcare, administrative, and scientific support to Naval forces, maximizing operational readiness and optimizing the "human weapon system". Comprised of professionals in clinical, scientific, and administrative fields, the MSC supports Navy Medicine’s mission to deliver manned, trained, and equipped medical units to the Fleet, Fleet Marine Force, and Joint Forces. NAMRU San Antonio, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development, 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. (Navy Photos by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

A new era begins: NCOLCoE renamed United States Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy
March 10, 2026 — In a significant move for the U.S. Army, the NCO Leadership Center of Excellence (NCOLCoE) at Fort Bliss, Texas, was officially renamed the United States Army Noncommissioned Officer Academy (USANCOA) on March 6, 2026. This event marks a strategic transformation to integrate the institution more fully into the Army's academic framework... MORE

Year of the Mentor: Going beyond training
March 10, 2026 — The 2026 Motorcycle Preseason is here! The motorcycle preseason is an opportunity for riders to ensure their bikes are ready to hit the road and that all necessary training is completed. This year’s focus is on mentorship. The mentor program will also make it easier for riders to complete training and gain skills to make them better riders... MORE

Air Force, Space Force ready for all warfighting challenges
March 9, 2026 — The Air Force's lethality depends on the professionalism of airmen and the capability of their equipment, said Air Force Gen. John D. Lamontagne, Air Force vice chief of staff, who testified March 4 at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on joint force readiness in Washington. ... MORE

Harnessing AI for the future: Army unveils Project ARIA
March 9, 2026 — The U.S. Army announced on March 5 the launch of Project ARIA, or Army Rapid Implementation of Artificial Intelligence, an Army initiative that harnesses AI to modernize Army operations and empower Soldiers... MORE

Joint Critical Care Exercise prepares Soldiers, Airmen to deploy
March 9, 2026 — Soldiers and Airmen participated in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Feb. 25-26 to enhance the clinical and tactical skills of critical care staff at Brooke Army Medical Center... MORE

Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise

Decontamination training builds readiness at JBSA-Randolph
March 9, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Lackland Medical Squadron-Randolph recently took part in a decontamination training event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE