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Sixteenth Air Force leads U.S. participation in NATO Cyber Coalition 2025
December 1, 2025 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) is participating as the U.S. representative in NATO’s flagship annual Cyber Coalition exercise from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4. Cyber Coalition 2025 brings together 29 NATO allies, seven partner countries, the European Union, more than 1,300 participants, and collaborators from academia and industry to exercise and test the integration of cyberspace into Allied operations and missions. ... MORE

During D.C. Guard visit, secretary acknowledges tragedy, conveys gratitude
December 1, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth met with National Guard troops at the D.C. Armory to express gratitude for the work they have done to curb violent crimes in the nation's capital and to acknowledge the tragic loss of one of their own, following a shooting in the city... MORE

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U.S. Space Force trainees receive newly designed service dress uniform
November 26, 2025 — U.S. Space Force trainees received their initial issue of the new USSF Service Dress uniform during a fitting at clothing issue at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Nov. 19, 2025... MORE

Army officer once ousted by vaccine mandate now leads reintegration efforts
November 25, 2025 — On Oct. 2, 2025, U.S. Army Col. Kevin Bouren was administered the oath of office by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, formally returning Bouren to active duty. The event concluded his three-year separation from the service, a period initiated by the Department of Defense’s 2021 COVID-19 vaccine mandate... MORE

Army revamps direct commissioning program to accelerate recruitment of applicants with specialized skills
November 25, 2025 — The U.S. Army announced updates to its Direct Commissioning Program, DCP, aimed at attracting top-tier professionals with specialized skills directly into its officer corps. The program offers qualified civilians and former service members the opportunity to be appointed as officers, potentially entering at ranks from second lieutenant to colonel, depending on their qualifications... MORE

Review FEDVIP dental and vision coverage during Federal Benefits Open Season
November 25, 2025 — Do you want dental or vision coverage along with your TRICARE health plan? Coverage through the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program may be a good choice for you. Here’s what you need to know about FEDVIP and how to sign up during Federal Benefits Open Season, which runs through Dec. 8 this year... MORE

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Hegseth: Designating Venezuelan cartel as terrorist organization will bring 'new options' to administration
November 24, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said plans to declare Venezuela's state-embedded criminal network Cartel de los Soles a terrorist organization will bring "a whole bunch of new options" to how the U.S. deals with narco-terrorists in that region... MORE

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Stormwater runoff: Know what's in the flow
November 24, 2025 — What does litter, such as cigarette butts, plastic water bottles, excess fertilizers and pesticides from lawn care, soaps and detergents from washing your car, motor oil and other vehicle fluids, sediment and leaves, and pet waste have in common? They are all pollutants that can be swept up by stormwater on your property and ultimately discharged into the nearest creek or stream, untreated and unfiltered... MORE

Special Warfare Training Wing launches first-ever Zulu Course
November 24, 2025 — The Special Warfare Training Wing marked a historic milestone Nov. 3 as it launched the first-ever Zulu Course, a groundbreaking common skills training program uniting Air Force Special Warfare career fields under one standardized curriculum... MORE

Air Force Special Warfare Training Wing launches Pipeline Optimization Initiative
November 24, 2025 — The Air Force Special Warfare Training Wing has launched Pipeline Optimization, an initiative designed to streamline how special warfare candidates train, progress through the pipeline, and arrive at operational readiness... MORE

MEDCoE, Army leaders, COSA honor Gold Star Mothers and families
November 24, 2025 — In a room filled with solemn pride and strength, the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, in partnership with Survivor Outreach Services, hosted a luncheon and ceremony to honor Gold Star Mothers and Families of fallen service members on Sept. 28, 2025, at the Airport Doubletree Hotel... MORE

U.S. Space Force: Ensuring readiness in a contested space domain
November 24, 2025 — The modern battlefield extends far beyond land, sea, and air. Space has become a critical domain for national defense... MORE

U.S. Space Force (USSF) Space Systems Command’s (SSC) stands up Systems Delta 81 (SYD 81) at Peterson Space Force Base, Colo. on Sept. 9, 2025. USAF Brig. Gen. Michelle Idle, mobilization assistant to the SSC commander, passes the SYD 81 guidon to USSF Col. Corey Klopstein, SYD 81 Commander. (USAF Photo by Senior Airman William Pugh)

Free Holiday In Blue concerts planned for Dec. 9-10
November 21, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force Band of the West presents the annual Holiday in Blue concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10 at the Majestic Theater in downtown San Antonio. ... MORE

TRICARE Open Season 2025: Understanding eligibility
November 20, 2025 — For many TRICARE beneficiaries, TRICARE Open Season is the annual period when you can enroll in or change your health care plan for the following year. This year, TRICARE Open Season began Nov. 10 and ends Dec. 9. Changes you make during open season are effective on Jan. 1, 2026. Keep reading to learn if you're eligible to make changes to your plan during open season... MORE

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U.S.–Italian partnership supports USAF's future of undergraduate pilot training program
November 20, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force and the Italian Air Force have partnered to execute an undergraduate flying training program Small Group Tryout at the International Flight Training School, Decimomannu Air Base, Italy. ... MORE

A T-346A Master Jet Trainer taxis on the flight line at the International Flight Training School, Decimomannu Air Base, Italy.

Embracing changes to the USAJobs application process
November 20, 2025 — Historically, applying for federal jobs and creating a USAJobs resume has been a daunting hurdle in the federal application process. Recently the USAJobs application process underwent a transformation... MORE

War Department narrows technology development focus to half dozen areas
November 20, 2025 — Directed energy, hypersonics and artificial intelligence are among the six technology focus areas for the War Department meant to ensure America's warfighters will quickly have what's needed to fight and win on the battlefield. ... MORE

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Chief season: A sacred rite of passage embraced by an Airman
November 19, 2025 — For U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Atif Siddiqui, the opportunity to walk alongside the Navy during its centuries-old rite of passage known as “chief season” was both humbling and transformative... MORE

The Corpsman Call: Navy tradition runs four generations deep
November 19, 2025 — A deep-rooted family tradition in Navy medicine gained another chapter recently at the graduation of the Navy Medicine Training Support Command’s Hospital Corpsman Basic Course Class 190-25... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Development Command plugs into future of trauma care simulation at JBSA Expo
November 19, 2025 — A team from the Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s Navy Medical Modeling and Simulation Training program attended the Joint Trauma System Combat Casualty Care Simulation Expo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Nov. 13-14, 2025. ... MORE

NMMAST Attends Combat Casualty Care Simulation Expo at JBSA-Lackland