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Department of Defense augments USCPB in removal flight efforts
January 28, 2025 — Under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, U.S. Transportation Command is supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement removal flights by providing military airlift... MORE

Illegal aliens await takeoff for a removal flight.

Hegseth arrives at Pentagon, says warfighters are 'Ready to Go'
January 28, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said improving lethality, warfighting and readiness are the main lines of effort he will pursue while in office... MORE

A man wearing business attire speaks to the press on the steps of the Pentagon.

From gridiron to cyber defense: Former NFL player enlists in the Air Force Reserve
January 28, 2025 — For most athletes, retiring from professional sports marks the culmination of a lifelong journey. For Trakeius “Tra” Battle, however, it was the beginning of a new mission. The former National Football League player from Forsyth, Georgia, recently took the Oath of Enlistment to serve in the Air Force Reserve, a decision shaped by a deep-rooted desire to serve and a commitment to excellence... MORE

Maj. Micah D. Bluto, 351st Recruiting Squadron commander, conducts the Oath of Enlistment with Trakeius Battle, a new recruit, at the Duluth, Georgia, recruiting office.

Defense Health Agency announces TRICARE West Region referral approval waiver
January 27, 2025 — Are you enrolled in TRICARE Prime? You should know that the Defense Health Agency has waived the requirement to obtain pre-authorization for referrals to outpatient specialty care for TRICARE Prime enrollees in the West region... MORE

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U.S. Army Recruiting Command Soldier thwarts suicide attempt
January 27, 2025 — A San Antonio woman is thankful to be alive after a U.S. Army recruiter’s quick thinking saved her life during a moment of crisis... MORE

Two male Soldiers in OCPs posing for a photo

Mission Monday: AFSVC Financial Management
January 27, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Brittney Brooks, lead financial management specialist for the Financial Management and Comptroller Directorate at the Air Force Services Center. ... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday graphic with Brittney Brooks' official photo with AFSVC shield

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth begins 'most important deployment of my life'
January 27, 2025 — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was sworn into his new role leading America's 3.5 million service members and civilians by Vice President JD Vance... MORE

Two men hold up their right hands at ceremony while family members look on.

PRESS RELEASE: Gate incident at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
January 27, 2025 — At approximately 5:00 a.m. this morning, a person approached security forces personnel at Luke East Gate, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, stating he had a device strapped to his person... MORE

340th FTG welcomes back, reactivates 487th Training Squadron
January 24, 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

'When in doubt, call USAMRIID:' U.S. Army North exercise tests biological threat response
January 24, 2025 — The mission of the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases is to assist field commanders in achieving that balance by shortening decision cycles, providing tools for force health protection, and training warfighters in critical biological defense skills – a message that USAMRIID was able to drive home during a recent first-of-its-kind tabletop exercise on responding to biological incidents at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from Dec. 10-12, 2024... MORE

Around the Air Force: Real ID ready, C-17 fuel-saving tech, training aircraft update
January 24, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, visitor access to military bases and some federal installations will be required to present Real ID credentials, microvane drag technology will modernize the C-17 Globemaster III fleet, and updates for the T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft... MORE

Air Force plans to add ‘science’ to the ‘art’ of war
January 23, 2025 — The Air Force continues to advance its efforts to modernize command and control systems through the development of a transformational model for decision advantage, which reveals opportunities to improve warfighters’ ability to make better decisions faster than their adversary. ... MORE

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada (June 28, 2024) – U.S. Air Force Col. Jonathan Zall, Department of the Air Force Advanced Battle Management Cross Functional Team, reviews experiment objectives during the Capstone 24B event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 28, 2024. The 805th CTS, also known as the Shadow Operations Center - Nellis (ShOC-N), executed the first of two Capstone events experimenting with and developing tactics, techniques, and procedures for integrated automation between the operational and tactical command and control including battle management levels, to create competitive advantages for the United States and its allies and partners. (Courtesy Photo by Debora Henley).

Navy to issue DD-214-1 to Reservists separating Feb. 1 or later
January 23, 2025 — The Navy is improving how it takes care of its Reserve Force as it implements the DD Form 214-1, an official summary record of career points and service for those leaving the Reserve Component. ... MORE

Sailors salute the ensign during a retirement ceremony in Pensacola, Fla.

Investing in people to enhance leadership excellence
January 23, 2025 — Leaders are not born but rather forged from experience. This simple fact is why the Army has invested so much in training and educating its future leaders. The Army leadership requirements model, or LRM, identifies core competencies and attributes that are needed by every leader regardless of rank or position... MORE

The Army leadership requirements model (LRM) identifies core competencies and attributes

Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions
January 23, 2025 — The Air Force selected 52 active-duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent P0524B central selection boards (Chaplain and Judge Advocate General)... MORE

Air Force doctrine realigns to create a more lethal, resilient force
January 23, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force has released three doctrine publications to emphasize reoptimizing for Great Power Competition efforts: Air Force Doctrine Publication 3-0, Operations; AFDP 3-0.1, Command and Control; and AFDP 5-0, Planning. ... MORE

TRICARE Online Patient Portal decommissioning: Download your health records now
January 23, 2025 — On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record — MHS GENESIS — has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. If you want to keep a copy of your legacy health records for personal use, you must download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1... MORE

DOD orders 1,500 troops, additional assets to southern border
January 23, 2025 — The Defense Department is sending 1,500 active duty service members and additional air and intelligence assets to the southern border to augment troops already conducting enforcement operations in that region, Acting Secretary of Defense Robert Salesses said... MORE

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MICC issues small business event scam alert
January 22, 2025 — Mission and Installation Contracting Command mission and industry partners are cautioned to be aware of scams posing as small business events allegedly hosted by the government. Many of these scams are asking participants to remit a fee for fake events... MORE

TRICARE payment deadline extended for West Region beneficiaries
January 22, 2025 — The Defense Health Agency has extended the payment deadline for West Region beneficiaries who pay for TRICARE coverage via bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card. You now have until Friday, Feb. 28 to provide your payment information to TriWest. ... MORE