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‘One Base, Many Missions’: Inside the team bringing the Great Texas Freedom Fest to life
April 2, 2025 — In the months and weeks ahead of the Great Texas Freedom Fest, a core team of planners met behind closed doors to hash out everything from fireworks timing to generator logistics. For Maj. Dari Moore, director of the Freedom Fest, and Kimberly Gilman, director of support staff, these moments defined the mission — organizing one of Joint Base San Antonio’s most ambitious public showcases of military readiness, unity, and capability... MORE

Defense secretary directs services to match combat arms standards to mission requirements
April 2, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed military departments to build plans that define and identify the combat arms and noncombat arms occupations within their respective military services. ... MORE

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Nominee for Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman: Military's top job is creating peace through strength
April 2, 2025 — Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan Caine, nominee for chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the military's top priority is to create peace through strength and to fight and win the nation's wars during testimony before the Senate Armed Services Committee... MORE

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The mission-critical role of occupational and physical therapy at the Medical Education and Training Campus
April 1, 2025 — As faculty and subject matter experts assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus, occupational therapy and physical therapy officers play a crucial role in preparing military healthcare paraprofessionals to support service members, veterans, and their families... MORE

Joint Field Exercise prepares Soldiers, Airmen to deploy
April 1, 2025 — Soldiers and Airmen participated in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis from March 6-7 to enhance the clinical and tactical skills of critical care staff at Brooke Army Medical Center... MORE

LAMAT 2025 health fair provides medical awareness to St. Vincent residents
April 1, 2025 — U.S. Air Force medical professionals from the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron and the 349th Medical Squadron partnered with the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and the Environment in St. Vincent and the Grenadines to host a community health fair during LAMAT 25... MORE

The U.S. Air Force St. Vincent Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) poses for a group photo before the start of a health fair at Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, March 20, 2025.

LAMAT 25 brings essential dental care, training to Union Island, St. Vincent
April 1, 2025 — Dental professionals from the 433rd Aerospace Medicine Squadron and the 349th Medical Squadron partnered with Air Forces Southern to support the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2025 mission in Union Island... MORE

U.S. Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen from the Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team (LAMAT) 2025 mission interact with local school children at Celina Clouden Smart Hospital, Union Island, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, March 20, 2025.

Hegseth orders civilian workforce realignment in DOD, reopens DRP
April 1, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing the realignment of the Defense Department's civilian workforce. ... MORE

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SAAPM raises public awareness about sexual assault, violence
April 1, 2025 — April is nationally recognized as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, or SAAPM, and is aimed at raising public awareness about sexual assault and educating communities about preventing sexual violence... MORE

Hegseth says U.S., Philippines agree on plan to reestablish deterrence in Indo-Pacific
March 28, 2025 — During a joint press conference in Manila on March 28, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the U.S. and the Philippines have come together to work toward reestablishing military deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region... MORE

Having a baby in 2025? Here’s how TRICARE covers maternity services
March 28, 2025 — Are you expecting a baby in 2025? TRICARE covers many services to help you through pregnancy, childbirth, and after your baby is born. Prenatal and postpartum care helps keep both you and your baby healthy by catching any problems early—and, recent updates to the Childbirth and Breastfeeding Support Demonstration now bring more support options to families worldwide... MORE

Below-The-Zone promotion: Selecting tomorrow’s future Air Force leaders
March 28, 2025 — A Below-The-Zone board is a highly competitive program that allows a select group of Airmen 1st Class to advance six months ahead of their peers in recognition of their outstanding performance and leadership... MORE

502nd ABW Below-the-Zone promotion board

'Lethal, Ready, Confident': AETC emphasizes Airmen development at force development summit
March 28, 2025 — Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of AETC, opened the summit by emphasizing the importance of developing Airmen who are lethal, ready, and confident by providing meaningful feedback and development opportunities to cultivate their skills and prepare them for increasingly autonomous roles... MORE

Around the Air Force: Money-Saving Microvane Tech, Total Force Pilot Retention, SPAFORGEN
March 28, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, C-17 microvane technology saves money and fuel for aircraft, Total Force Shared Service offers flexibility to active-duty pilots interested in the Reserve or Guard and SPAFORGEN ensures Guardians are ready for the high-end fight... MORE

AETC prioritizes data literacy to equip staff for digital future
March 28, 2025 — In today's increasingly data-driven landscape, the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret information effectively is paramount to developing a lethal and ready force. Recognizing this, Air Education and Training Command has launched a comprehensive initiative to enhance the data literacy of its staff, equipping them with essential skills for the digital age. ... MORE

Recognizing this, Air Education and Training Command (AETC) has launched a comprehensive initiative to enhance the data literacy of its staff, equipping them with essential skills for the digital age.

In his confirmation hearing, Secretary of the Air Force nominee stresses the need for speed, innovation
March 28, 2025 — Dr. Troy E. Meink appeard before the Senate Armed Services Committee for his nomination to be the next SecAF... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force nomination hearing.

Creating a fire safety escape plan ensures a safe exit
March 27, 2025 — When smoke comes creeping down the hallway in one’s home, it feels like the moment to panic. Don’t. A well-prepared home escape plan can ensure a safe exit in the event of a fire, according to Marcus Armstrong, fire protection inspector at the Fire Prevention Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. ... MORE

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Great Texas Freedom Fest Set for April 12 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
March 26, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will host the Great Texas Freedom Fest on April 12, 2025, from 3 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The free, public event celebrates the theme "United in Service" and invites visitors to explore the historic military installation while enjoying entertainment, demonstrations and family activities... MORE

MICC personnel make a difference supporting Central Command in Iraq
March 25, 2025 — Mission and Installation Contracting Command contracting professionals redeployed to their home stations after the successful completion of a months-long deployment to Iraq in support of the U.S. Central Command’s mission in Iraq... MORE

Gary Sinise brings Invincible Spirit Festival back to Brooke Army Medical Center
March 25, 2025 — Actor Gary Sinise and the Gary Sinise Foundation hosted the Invincible Spirit Festival at Brooke Army Medical Center on March 21, 2025, treating staff members, patients, families and the Joint Base San Antonio community to a fun-filled day of entertainment and appreciation... MORE