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Basura Bash brings community together to clean up San Antonio, JBSA waterways
March 26, 2026 — Volunteers from throughout the Joint Base San Antonio community gave their time and energy on a beautiful spring morning to clean up the Salado Creek Park area at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston during the 2026 edition of the annual Basura Bash March 21... MORE

The Future of Army Medicine: MEDCoE, MRDC host annual Medical Warfighting Forum
March 26, 2026 — Senior Army leaders, medical professionals, and defense industry partners convened at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from March 10-12 for the 2026 Medical Warfighting Forum... MORE

BAMC hosts National Disaster Medical System field test
March 26, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center was selected by the Defense Health Agency to host the National Disaster Medical System Modular/Convertible Capability Pilot Sept. 8-12, 2025... MORE

Hegseth announces reforms to Chaplain Corps
March 26, 2026 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced reforms to the military's Chaplain Corps, saying the department will be streamlining the number of faith code affiliations for service members and that the department will replace the rank insignia military chaplains wear on uniforms with their religious insignia... MORE

12th FTW conducts seasonal wildlife control to reduce bird strike risk
March 24, 2026 — The 12th Flying Training Wing will implement seasonal wildlife control operations across Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from April through September as part of its ongoing commitment to flight safety and mission readiness... MORE

Set your child up for a lifetime of healthy smiles
March 24, 2026 — Tooth decay is the most common chronic health problem affecting children in the U.S. today. When cavities aren’t treated, they create serious problems like pain and infections. Fortunately, you can prevent cavities completely through proper oral care. By following these useful strategies, you can help your child develop healthy dental habits that will benefit them throughout their life... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: JBSA conducts planned training exercise, power outages possible
March 24, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio is conducting a pre-planned Emergency Resilience Readiness Exercise from March 24 through March 27 to ensure our personnel are ready to respond to a potential severe weather event and widespread power outage... MORE

59th Medical Wing doctor wins prestigious award for excellence in aerospace behavioral health
March 24, 2026 — The Aerospace Medical Association has announced that U.S. Air Force Capt. (Dr.) William Hoffman, Medical Director, Joint Integrated Clinical Medicine Research, Office of the Chief Scientist, will be honored with the Raymond F. Longacre Award at the annual Aerospace Medical Association and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society Annual Scientific Meeting... MORE

Army Recovery Care Program announces Team Army for 2026 Warrior Games
March 24, 2026 — The Army Recovery Care Program has announced the members of Team Army who will compete at the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, June 13-20... MORE

Air Force’s new trainer jet visits Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
March 24, 2026 — A T‑7A Red Hawk test aircraft made a brief stop at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on March 9, 2026, allowing T‑7 program personnel to see the jet firsthand as it ferried from recent HERO testing at Naval Air Station Patuxent River back to Boeing’s St. Louis facility for final modifications before beginning training support later this year... MORE

59th Medical Wing to transition Wilford Hall Emergency Department to Urgent Care Center
March 23, 2026 — The 59th Medical Wing announced that the Emergency Department at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will transition to an Urgent Care Center beginning April 4, 2026, at 8 a.m., shifting services to support non-life-threatening care... MORE

Army Aviation takes major leap with delivery of first autonomous-ready Black Hawk
March 23, 2026 — The Army officially received a groundbreaking H-60Mx Black Hawk helicopter upgraded for autonomous or piloted flight, marking a pivotal moment in its push to build a safer, smarter and more versatile helicopter fleet for the future... MORE

War Department extends invitation to bring back troops separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
March 23, 2026 — Service members forced to leave the military for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine now have an extra year to return to the service, if they so choose, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said... MORE

59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office hosts VelocityTX Chief Innovation Officer to strengthen strategic innovation partnership
March 23, 2026 — The 59th Medical Wing Science and Technology Directorate recently hosted Jeremy Nelson, PhD, during a visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland following his appointment as the new Chief Innovation Officer for VelocityTX... MORE

U.S., Colombian military leaders kick off 22nd joint-service senior enlisted engagement
March 20, 2026 — U.S. and Colombian military leaders gathered at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, March 16, 2026, to open the 22nd iteration of the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía, or PISAJ. Led by U.S. Southern Command, U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command and U.S. Army South, the program has been a recurring geo-strategic event since its inception in 2015... MORE

Special Warfare Training Wing holds first Zulu course graduation
March 20, 2026 — The Special Warfare Training Wing held its first Zulu course graduation ay Joint base San Antonio-Camp Bullis on March 12... MORE

AF Week in Photos
March 20, 2026 — This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force... MORE

DAF completes records review for COVID-related separations
March 20, 2026 — The DAF recently conducted a proactive review and upgrade of personnel records, identifying 377 who were involuntarily discharged solely for declining the COVID-19 vaccination, ensuring individuals who met the eligibility requirements receive the full amount of post-service benefits... MORE

Department leader says nuclear triad must be upgraded to meet dual threat
March 20, 2026 — With soon to be two near-peer nuclear-armed competitors to deter, the U.S. must upgrade its nuclear forces, which serve as a backdrop to conventional capabilities that must also be robust, War Department leaders told lawmakers... MORE

JBSA fire safety officials stress safe evacuation over fire extinguisher use
March 19, 2026 — A portable fire extinguisher can stop a small fire from becoming a disaster, but safety officials stress it should never replace a quick and safe evacuation... MORE