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26th Secretary of the Army: My Share of the Task
March 3, 2025 — Earlier this week, I was sworn in as your 26th Secretary of the United States Army. My commitment to this role is rooted in my family’s lineage of Army service. My grandfather served during World War II as a decoder. My father served during Vietnam as an infantryman. And I fought as a cavalry scout in Iraq... MORE

AFIMSC delivers partnerships to benefit bases, communities
March 3, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is connecting installations with their local communities to enhance mission effectiveness and strengthen ties... MORE

Airmen lay down in prone position to prepare for shooting an M4 Carbine rifle.

Driscoll sworn in as 26th Secretary of the Army
March 3, 2025 — The Honorable Dan P. Driscoll was sworn as the 26th Secretary of the Army at the White House by Vice President JD Vance Feb. 25. In his confirmation hearing Jan. 30, Driscoll promised that he would be the Soldiers’ secretary and would prioritize readiness and modernization to make sure troops have the training, equipment and leadership they need to succeed... MORE

Air Force releases senior master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
March 3, 2025 — Air Force officials have selected 1,635 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 14,041 eligible for a selection rate of 11.64 percent in the 25E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Payment deadline extended for West Region beneficiaries
March 3, 2025 — Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1 as part of TRICARE’s new regional contracts?... MORE

Ask Away, JBSA! connects you with the command team
March 3, 2025 — Do you have a question you think only the boss can answer? ASK AWAY, JBSA! is a venue that looks to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community... MORE

341st Training Squadron commander joins elite ranks of FBI National Academy graduates
March 3, 2025 — Lt. Col. Jordan Criss, the 341st Training Squadron commander at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, has graduated from the FBI National Academy’s 292nd session, a globally recognized program for law enforcement leaders... MORE

Air Force Lt. Col. stands with a yellow brick in front of the Military Working Dogs shield.

DOD offers health care flexible spending account to service members
March 3, 2025 — Service members can sign up for the new Health Care Flexible Spending Account and put as much as $3,300 in pretax earnings into an account each year, which can be spent on qualifying health care expenses... MORE

A graphic featuring the photo of a uniformed woman explains Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts.

T-38 Maintenance Depot visit highlights program's role in extending trainer's lifespan
March 3, 2025 — The 19th Air Force commander and command chief toured the T-38 Maintenance Depot at Joint base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Feb. 10, 2025... MORE

575th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron T-38 Depot

Wilford Hall, BAMC announce temporary pharmacy closures
February 28, 2025 — After a thorough assessment of pharmacy resources and to ensure the ongoing delivery of safe, quality pharmacy care, Brooke Army Medical Center and the 59th Medical Wing will be consolidating several pharmacies to maximize existing personnel and resources... MORE

JBSA hosts Motorcycle Safety Fair at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston March 6
February 27, 2025 — Motorcycle riders heard from a variety of agencies emphasizing the importance of safety at the Joint Base San Antonio Motorcycle Safety Fair held at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Exchange parking lot from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. March 6... MORE

Settlement of Estate
February 26, 2025 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Army Private Jacob Langford, assigned to Alpha Company, 188th Medical Battalion, who passed away on Feb. 16, 2025... MORE

Air Force selects 1,635 in senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Feb. 27
February 24, 2025 — Air Force officials selected 1,635 Air Force master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 14,041 eligible for a selection rate of 11.64 percent in the 25E8 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

Mission Monday: Air Force Installation Contracting Center Contracting Officer
February 24, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Melissa Hayhurst, a contracting officer in the Air Force Installation Contracting Center... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday graphic with Ms. Melissa Hayhurst's official photo and AFICC shield embedded.

JBSA planning extensive disaster exercise with mission, community partners
February 24, 2025 — To ensure continued readiness across Joint Base San Antonio, the 502d Air Base Wing will conduct a Severe Weather, Natural Disaster Response, Continuity of Operations, and Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise/Black Start Exercise March 19-27, 2025, in coordination with JBSA mission partners and the local community... MORE

Workforce, Transition Alliance continues helping military members find new careers
February 21, 2025 — What began in 2016 with just six participants has since grown to 540 members from over 425 organizations and has helped hundreds of military service members transition into civilian careers. ... MORE

Hegseth addresses strengthening military by cutting excess, refocusing DOD budget
February 21, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed his priorities of strengthening the military by cutting fiscal fraud, waste and abuse at DOD while also finding ways to refocus the department's budget... MORE

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks while seated in an office.

New app helps leaders ensure Airman, Guardian financial readiness
February 21, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center recently unveiled a groundbreaking app that puts real-time financial data in leaders’ hands to help Airmen, Guardians and their families maintain financial readiness... MORE

Annual Basura Bash cleanup postponed until March 8 due to worsening weather conditions
February 19, 2025 — The annual Basura Bash cleanup at Salado Creek at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, originally scheduled for Feb. 22, has been postponed until March 8 because of expected worsening weather conditions... MORE

Settlement of Estate
February 19, 2025 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Army Private 2nd Class Jacob Langford, assigned to Alpha Company, 188th Medical Battalion, who passed away on Feb. 16, 2025. ... MORE