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BAMC quarterly awards ceremony honors special achievement
February 12, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a special Quarterly Awards ceremony Jan. 30 to honor the achievements of military and civilian employees, which included a special recognition for one employee... MORE

Heritage lays foundation for Air Force Basic Military Training
February 12, 2025 — During the first week of training called Zero Week, Air Force Basic Military Training introduces trainees to "Airmindedness," a fundamental lesson showcasing the rich heritage and achievements that have shaped today's Air Force... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Allan Zajac, training NCOIC for the 323rd Training Squadron, facilitates guided discussion about Airmindedness to basic military trainees during Zero Week, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Anderson)

AETC, AFMC teams pioneer new flying risk app
February 12, 2025 — Air Education and Training Command is deploying a new ground-breaking web-based system to retool how aircrew members assess risk prior to every flight, while providing a clearer picture of risk for flying unit commanders... MORE

AETC and AFMC teamed up to develop a new flying risk app. By August, the app was ready for beta testing with 19th Air Force's Detachment 24 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and on Sep. 16, the 560th Flying Training Squadron at JBSA-Randolph fully transitioned all its daily flying operations to the electronic Operational Risk Management (eORM) application. By Dec. 16, eORM expanded to encompass all T-38C operations across AETC and had begun to include limited T-6 operations. T-6A operations continue to expand, and on Feb. 5, the remaining T-1 operations at Vance AFB, Okla., and Columbus AFB, Miss., were incorporated as well.

Defense secretary renames Fort Liberty as Fort Bragg, honoring WWII Soldier
February 12, 2025 — The new name honors Army Pfc. Roland L. Bragg, who served during World War II with the 513th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 17th Airborne Division, XVIII Airborne Corps... MORE

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signs a memorandum at a desk aboard an aircraft.

NAMRU San Antonio Soldiers receive recognition within Navy Medical Research and Development
February 12, 2025 — Three Soldiers assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio have been recognized for their outstanding support and leadership throughout Navy Medical Research and Development during 2024... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio Soldiers received Quarterly, Yearly Recognition within NMR&D

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
February 12, 2025 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

From the White House to the parade field: MICC Soldiers called upon to support milestones in presidential history
February 10, 2025 — Dedicated contracting officers and specialists from the U.S. Army Mission Installation Contracting Command worked to procure necessary services and supplies through efficient and effective contracting operations between Dec. 31 to Jan. 20 in support of both the state funeral of the 39th U.S. President, James Earl Carter Jr. on Jan. 6; as well as the inauguration of the 47th U.S. President, Donald J. Trump on Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C... MORE

340th Flying Training Group welcomes back, reactivates 487th Training Squadron
February 10, 2025 — The 340th Flying Training Group reactivated the historic 487th Training Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Jan. 24, 2025, during which Lt. Col. David Mitchell officially assumed command of the 487th TRS “Knights."... MORE

340th FTG reactivates 487th Training Squadron

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visits Guantanamo Bay
February 10, 2025 — Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, on Feb. 7 to assess the progress of Operation Southern Guard and meet with personnel supporting ongoing illegal alien holding operations... MORE

DHS Secretary Noem visits Guantanamo Bay

U.S. Army South leads joint task force in support of illegal alien holding operation in Guantanamo Bay
February 10, 2025 — At the direction of the President of the United States, and in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Defense, U.S. Army South has assumed responsibility as the lead Joint Task Force for ongoing illegal alien holding operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba... MORE

Registration open for 2025 Army contracting virtual outreach for industry
February 7, 2025 — Small businesses and other interested industry partners are now able to register for the fifth-annual Mission and Installation Contracting Command Advance Planning Briefing for Industry virtual contracting forecast event scheduled for May 8-10, 2025... MORE

BAMC Auxiliary grants support patients, staff
February 7, 2025 — The BAMC Auxiliary held its annual Welfare Grant Ceremony Feb. 4 at Brooke Army Medical Center. This year, the welfare committee approved 32 grant requests totaling more than $42,000 to help support patient care at BAMC... MORE

DAF launches 2025 Art and Photo Contest
February 5, 2025 — The Department of the Air Force is set to launch its 2025 Art and Photo Contest March 1, merging two prior competitions. Previously, there were separate art and photo contests with one held in the spring and the other in the fall... MORE

poster with various winter scenes using various art mediums like photography crocheting, watercolor and the words Winter Wonderland

U.S. Army South leads joint task force in support of illegal alien holding operation in Guantanamo Bay
February 4, 2025 — At the direction of the President of the United States, and in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense, U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH) has assumed responsibility as the lead Joint Task Force for ongoing illegal alien holding operations at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba... MORE

Soldiers assigned to U.S. Army South (USARSOUTH), 470th Military Intelligence Brigade and 56th Signal Battalion load a C-130 Hercules in preparation for a deployment of the USARSOUTH contingency command post at Kelly Air Base, San Antonio, Texas, Jan. 31, 2025. At the direction of the President of the United States to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Defense, U.S. military service members are supporting removal operations led by DHS at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)

Defense Secretary says full control of southern border equals 'Mission Accomplishment'
February 3, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that full control of the southern border is the goal of the current administration and all of the intergovernmental agencies working to enforce border security... MORE

Two soldiers in camouflage uniforms are standing at the edge of a road near a van labeled “U.S. Department of Homeland Security.”

TRICARE Message to West Region Beneficiaries
February 3, 2025 — A message to West Region TRICARE beneficiaries from the Defense Health Agency Director... MORE

New Combat Readiness Directorate focused on increasing readiness, reducing costs
February 3, 2025 — The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center officially stood up the Combat Readiness Directorate, as part of a larger Department of the Air Force effort to better position the Air Force and Space Force to deter and, if necessary, prevail in an era of Great Power Competition... MORE

Members of the Combat Readiness Directorate's Automatic Test Systems Division, conducting a field test at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada . (Courtesy photo)

Air Force medical leaders observe cutting-edge medical readiness training at JBSA-Camp Bullis
February 3, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Sean Collins, commander, Air Force Medical Command, and Brig. Gen. Eveline Yao, AFMEDCOM chief of staff, visited the 59th Medical Readiness Training Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, to observe medical readiness training on Jan. 31, 2025... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen participated in a field training exercise on Jan. 31, 2025, at the 59th Medical Readiness Training Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas.

12th Flying Training Wing announces fourth quarter award winners
February 3, 2025 — The 12th Flying Training Wing is proud to recognize its outstanding Airmen and civilians who have gone above and beyond to exemplify excellence, professionalism, and dedication to the mission during the fourth quarter of 2024... MORE

Air Force kicks off roadshow, prepares Airmen for ‘Units of Action’ implementation
February 3, 2025 — This structural change increases the ability for commanders to focus on their mission and enables the creation of an Air Force "Unit of Action" capable of deploying as a cohesively trained and highly effective team of warrior Airmen. ... MORE