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FY25 National Defense Authorization Act provides boost for junior enlisted
January 16, 2025 — Starting in April 2025 all Department of Defense junior enlisted service members will receive a significant pay boost after the U.S. Senate approved a $895 billion dollar defense policy on Dec. 18, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force graphic illustration of 2025 National Defense Authorization Act by Airman Joseph Curzi

AFIMSC Defenders win 2024 Air Force Security Forces Awards
January 15, 2025 — Two members of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center team earned Headquarters Air Force Security Forces annual honors recently. ... MORE

Looking at the camera, Bautista poses for a photo with the AFSFC shield behind him.

Quadrennial review helps ensure troops are paid competitively
January 15, 2025 — Every four years, the Defense Department conducts a complete review of the principles and concepts of the military compensation system — the Quadrennial Review of Military Compensation. In addition to DOD, the review includes the Coast Guard, the commissioned corps of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and the Public Health Service... MORE

Check out the updated TRICARE publications suite
January 15, 2025 — Are you looking for the latest details about your TRICARE health plan? TRICARE has updated its entire publications suite with information about your health plan. The new publications now include current details like how to find your TRICARE region, how to contact your regional contractor, and what you’ll pay for care... MORE

SG appoints first civilian to the role of Air Force deputy surgeon general
January 15, 2025 — In a historic first for the Air Force Medical Service, the Air Force Surgeon General selected Stephen M. Mounts as the U.S. Air Force deputy surgeon general on Nov. 1, 2024. Mounts is the first civilian to assume the role in the organization’s 75-year history... MORE

This is the official portrait of Mr. Stephen (“Steve”) M. Mounts.

Air Force updates T-7A acquisition approach to field operational capability
January 15, 2025 — A framework to adjust aspects of the T-7A Red Hawk acquisition approach to meet Air Education and Training Command's operational needs and deliver a platform that is safe, suitable, and sustainable to replace the aging fleet of T-38C Talon has been agreed upon... MORE

A T-7A Red Hawk, piloted by Maj. Bryce Turner, 416th Flight Test Squadron, takes off from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, St. Louis, Missouri, June 28. During the flight Turner became the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A. (Photo courtesy of Boeing)

The Army’s longest, currently serving 56M reflects on nearly 30 years of service ahead of retirement
January 14, 2025 — Being the longest, currently serving, active duty enlisted member of the U.S. Army Chaplain Corps is an achievement to be proud of, but for Command Sgt. Maj. Deitra Alam, it is only one of many accomplishments during a nearly 30-year career... MORE

Women’s Equality Day 2023: HHBN, ARSOUTH All-Female Command Team Speaks on Inclusion and Equity

Strengthening Ties: Brazilian Army leaders return for second environmental exchange with USAEC
January 14, 2025 — In a dynamic exchange of environmental expertise, the U.S. Army Environmental Command team of Col. Vance Brunner and Command Sgt. Maj. Francisco Cardenas hosted representatives from the Brazilian Army Department of Real Estate and the Environment during the week of Oct. 28, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Kendall offers vision for the Air Force, Space Force of 2050
January 14, 2025 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall offers his vision for the security challenges the Air Force and Space Force could face in 2050 and what is needed to properly respond... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Prescribed burns scheduled for JBSA-Camp Bullis starting Jan. 15
January 14, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct prescribed burns at JBSA-Camp Bullis from Jan. 15-17, as weather conditions allow... MORE

CMSAF: Combat Ready
January 13, 2025 — Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi details the importance of training and maintaining a combat ready posture within the Air Force. With the threats the force is faced with today and in the future, he suggests that a holistic approach to building 21st century warfighters puts the force in a position to be lethal while minimizing unnecessary risks to Airmen... MORE

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin policy and standards update (VIDEO)
January 13, 2025 — An update on Air Force policy and standards from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David Allvin... MORE

Mission Monday: Utilities Privatization Program
January 13, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! Meet Michael Springer, program manager for the Utilities Privatization Program at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday graphic with AFCEC shield and Michael Springer's bio photo

U.S. Army South partner nation liaison officer builds the future of U.S., Brazil defense cooperation
January 13, 2025 — Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos serves as one of four U.S. Army South’s partner nation liaison officers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Since July 2023, Matos has worked to strengthen the historic partnership between Brazil and the U.S., focusing on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability. ... MORE

Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos, the Brazilian partner nation liaison officer at U.S. Army South

HHBN, U.S. Army South welcomes new leadership in change of responsibility ceremony
January 13, 2025 — Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South, conducted a change of responsibility ceremony on Jan. 10 at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, marking the transition of senior enlisted leadership within the battalion... MORE

USAISR clinical pharmacist appointed to prestigious International Burn Injury Committee
January 13, 2025 — The International Society of Burn Injuries recently announced that it has appointed Dr. Kaitlin Pruskowski, a clinical pharmacist with the Medical Research and Development Command’s Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to serve as a member of its Research Committee... MORE

USAISR’s Pruskowski Appointed to Prestigious International Burn Injury Committee

PHOTO: JBSA-Lackland renovates kennels for Military Working Dogs
January 13, 2025 — Military Working Dog handler Amie Krickhahn and Military Working Dog Jenny, 341st Training Squadron, pose in front of renovated kennels featuring newly installed weather coverings on Jan. 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter out now on the AETC website
January 13, 2025 — The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website... MORE

Deputy Defense Secretary outlines plan tied to strategic competition with China
January 13, 2025 — Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks spoke about "four lessons" she views as critical for prevailing in the U.S. strategic competition with China... MORE

A woman is standing indoors at a podium delivering remarks into a microphone. The U.S. Capitol building is outside in the background behind her.

BAMC welcomes first baby of 2025
January 10, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center rang in the New Year by welcoming the hospital’s first baby of 2025. The 8-pound, 4-ounce, 21-inch-long baby girl was born at 4:55 a.m. on Jan. 1... MORE