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40,000 Miles for 40,000 Lives: 960th Cyberspace Wing helms fifth annual suicide prevention run
September 12, 2025 — Every September, the Air Force joins the nation in observing Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. For the 960th Cyberspace Wing, this year marks the fifth anniversary of a tradition that has grown from a small 5K to a wing-wide challenge with life-saving meaning... MORE

Col. Joshua Garrison, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, bumps fists with Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, before a 5K run at the Medina Chapman Fitness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Sep. 2, 2025.

Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Deployment, Explosive Ordnance Robotics, First Guardian Officer Graduates
September 12, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th Air Task Force is the first to deploy during REFORPAC, the EOD Robot Depth-Perception System improves high-stakes missions, and the inaugural class of Guardian officers graduate from the year-long OTC... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th Air Task Force is the first ATF to deploy during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot Depth-Perception System improves safety, speed and precision during high-stakes missions, and the Space Force graduates the inaugural class of Guardian officers from the year-long Officer Training Course.

Air Force Week in Photos
September 12, 2025 — 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

President Trump, senior Pentagon leaders honor 9/11 victims, first responders
September 12, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, honored victims and first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks during a ceremony in the Pentagon courtyard... MORE

A large American flag hangs off the side of a large, five-story building at sunrise. Service members in military attire face the flag and stand at attention.

Registration opens for MEDCoE 2025 Mission Thanksgiving
September 12, 2025 — Interested in opening your home to host a couple of Soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner? Registration has begun for the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2025 Mission Thanksgiving event... MORE

TRICARE: Explore available counseling and mental health services
September 11, 2025 — Are you a service member, family member, or survivor? Your TRICARE benefit covers a variety of mental health services. But did you know there are other counseling services available to you? This article explores what services you can access if you need support... MORE

Service member smiles with arms crossed in an office.

Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, are essential parts of keeping homes safe
September 11, 2025 — Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, are essential parts of keeping homes safe. When you hear the beep, get on your feet. Learn the sounds of fire safety and stay safe from harm... MORE

NMFDC welcomes new Health Professions Scholarship Program comptroller
September 11, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Juanita Pollard to the team as the Health Professions Scholarship Program comptroller with the command’s Resource Management directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Sept. 8, 2025. ... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes Juanita Pollard to the team as the Health Professions Scholarship Program comptroller with the command’s Resource Management directorate on Sept. 8, 2025. She will be focused on budgeting and executing $1.7 million for the HPSP, the Reserve Personnel and the Operations and Maintenance budgets. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Inter-command transfer of the 59th Medical Wing underway
September 11, 2025 — On Sept. 9, Air Force Medical Command advanced its phased inter-command transfer, or ICT, process with the transition of the 59th Medical Wing from Air Education and Training Command to its medical chain of command... MORE

59th Medical Wing Transitions to AFMEDCOM

Father, son share milestone at Joint Base San Antonio
September 9, 2025 — Master Sgt. Benjamin C. Bowman serves as the senior operations leader with the Readiness and Training Division (G-37) at U.S. Army Medical Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. His son, Zachary, recently graduated from training at the same installation as a combat medic... MORE

Q&A: TRICARE For Life coverage of weight loss medications
September 9, 2025 — The Defense Health Agency recently announced it will implement existing regulatory controls regarding TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications, including Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs, to ensure prescription processing aligns with federal coverage requirements... MORE

Two uniformed service members stand in military pharmacy and funnel prescriptions into a bottle.

433rd Medical Group Reserve Airmen hone mass casualty response skills
September 9, 2025 — Reserve Airmen from the 433rd Medical Group participated in a mass-casualty response training event Sept. 6, 2025, at Camp Bramble, located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

433rd Medical Group Reserve Airmen participate in a mass-casualty response training event Sep. 6, 2025, at Camp Bramble, located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

First AFMEDCOM commander departs, continues National Guard, Space Force roles
September 9, 2025 — Maj. Gen. Sean Collins concluded his assignment as the first commander of the Air Force Medical Command following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and their transfer of authority... MORE

MICC command team accepts SHARP Room Challenge
September 8, 2025 — In support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention, the MICC command team of Brig. Gen. Freddy Adams, Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright, Clay Cole, and their staff accepted the SHARP Room Challenge Training... MORE

The search is over! Defense Health Agency unveils findDHA — a dynamic, online search tool
September 8, 2025 — The Defense Health Agency launched a new online, interactive tool, findDHA, which allows users to search for DHA locations around the globe. Finding a DHA facility has never been easier... MORE

Image of person using laptop to visit findDHA tool.

960th Cyberspace Wing: Gladiators of the Grid
September 8, 2025 — In an era when global influence and national defense are contingent on cyberspace dominance, one organization stands unparalleled in readiness and scope: the 960th Cyberspace Wing, the only cyberspace wing within the Air Force Reserve Command... MORE

Graphic emblem of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, AFRC’s first and only cyberspace wing, consisting of 16 direct reporting units and 1,300 personnel. The missions of these units include defensive cyber-operations (DCO), combat communications, network operations, Initial Qualifications Training for cyber across seven weapons and dynamic support to offensive cyber operations.

Get support from the Military Health System 'at the moment you need it most'
September 8, 2025 — The Military Health System has many resources to support your mental health. Therapy is one tool proven to work. Whether it’s in-person, virtual, or group therapy, or other tools needed during a crisis - mental health support sustains military readiness... MORE

Uniformed service members hug and hold flowers standing in front of ship.

Mission Monday: Shenica Trammell, Requirements Specialist, AFCEC Business Information Systems and Mission Support Directorate
September 8, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! This week, we’re highlighting Shenica Trammell, a dedicated member of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Business Information Systems and Mission Support Directorate... MORE

Mission Monday: Shenica Trammell, requirements specialist, Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Business Information Systems and Mission Support Directorate.

Suicide Prevention Month: ‘We are Stronger Together, Connect to Protect’
September 8, 2025 — September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this year’s theme is “We are Stronger Together, Connect to Protect.” Across our Joint Base San Antonio community, we pause to reaffirm a vital truth: every life matters. ... MORE

President Trump renames DOD to Department of War
September 8, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order changing the Defense Department's name to the Department of War as a secondary title... MORE