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Unlock your health by getting virtual health care at home with TRICARE
April 3, 2025 — Did you know that TRICARE beneficiaries can receive a variety of healthcare services via virtual health? These services take place through secure video calls, phone appointments, and other technology platforms. TRICARE virtual health coverage includes primary care, urgent care, mental health, and specialty services... MORE

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Commander’s Key Support Program enhances readiness through connection
April 3, 2025 — The Air Force Commander’s Key Support Program connects Airmen and their families with vital resources and support through a network of trained volunteers... MORE

340th FTG conducts annual natural disaster response exercise
April 2, 2025 — The 340th Flying Training Group inspection team conducted its annual natural disaster response exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, to complement JBSA's NDREs on March 27, 2025, consisting of exercise weather messages and scenarios from 7:30-9:30 a.m... MORE

Group inspection team conduct Natural Disaster Response Exercise

Air Force Medical Command holds historic patch ceremony
April 2, 2025 — The Air Force Medical Command held its official patching ceremony April 1, 2025, symbolizing the significance of the establishment of the Department’s first-ever medical command in the 75 years of the Air Force Medical Service... MORE

Nineteenth Air Force commander observers combat systems officer training at 479th Flying Training Group
April 2, 2025 — Maj. Gen. Gregory Kreuder, Nineteenth Air Force commander, visited the 479th Flying Training Group from March 24-26 as part of a regional tour aimed at strengthening collaboration and ensuring the efficient and effective training of Combat Systems Officers for the U.S. Air Force... MORE

Five Deployable Combat Wings selected in evolution of force presentation
April 2, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force has identified the first five Regular Air Force candidate locations to build a Deployable Combat Wing Unit Type Code and is scheduling site surveys to begin in the coming weeks... MORE

‘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