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Q&A: What to know as new TRICARE contracts begin in 2025
May 20, 2024 — New TRICARE managed care support contracts, known as T-5, will start on Jan. 1, 2025. The new contracts will improve health care delivery, quality, and access for beneficiaries living in the United States. ... MORE

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70th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
May 20, 2024 — Lt. Col. Christopher Rothe assumed command of the 70th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. James Morgan on May 8, 2024, during a ceremony held at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colorado. Col. Amy Lewis, 340th Flying Training Group commander, officiated the change of command ceremony... MORE

Mission Monday: Headquarters Air Force Liaison
May 20, 2024 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Debra Edwards, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s liaison to the Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment. ... MORE

Military service: Finding purpose in taking care of people
May 17, 2024 — For Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Carmona, military service was not merely a career choice; it became a journey marked by personal struggle and a profound belief in the importance of taking care of people- elevating his service to something far greater than a job... MORE

On April 12, 2024 Tech. Sgt. Nicholas Caramona, 341st Training Squadron Instructor, shadowed Chief Master Sgt. Carlos Damian as Command Chief for a Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kate Anderson)

Army transformation, multi-domain operations realization a whole-Army effort
May 17, 2024 — Deputy Under Secretary of the Army Mario Diaz said the Army must drive institutional change from multiple angles to achieve transformation and realize success in multi-domain operations, speaking to the Land Forces in the Pacific conference May 16... MORE

Deputy Under Secretary of the Army Mario Diaz presents keynote remarks at the Landpower in the Pacific conference in Waikiki, Hawaii, May 14, 2024. The conference, hosted by the Association of the U.S. Army, brings together representatives from armies from across the Indo-Pacific for leader development and professional discussion.

Around the Air Force: SECAF Flight Test, Rapid Autonomous Aircraft, JROTC Instructor Expansion
May 17, 2024 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, the SecAF experiences autonomous flight in a VISTA, researchers create and deploy sUAS in a few hours, and JROTC instructor positions are open to veterans and Guard and Reserve Airmen... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall experiences autonomous flight in the front seat of the VISTA aircraft, researchers create and deploy small unmanned aerial systems in just a few hours, and JROTC instructor positions are open to veterans and currently serving Guard and Reserve Airmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

AFCLC Culture Guide App 3.0 gives users an improved experience
May 17, 2024 — The Air Force Culture and Language Center has improved its signature Culture Guide App to optimize individual performance by transforming each user’s education experience. The new version of the app introduces more functionality and a better user experience... MORE

The Air Force Culture and Language Center has improved its signature Culture Guide App and released version 3.0 to optimize individual performance by transforming educational experience and functionality.

AETC nuclear integration team lays foundation for unit personnel reliability assurance programs
May 17, 2024 — As part of Air Education and Training Command’s support of the nation’s nuclear deterrence strategy, personnel from across the U.S. Air Force attended the 4th annual AETC Personnel Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP) Workshop in San Antonio May 14-16, 2024... MORE

Warrant officers in the Air Force have long history
May 16, 2024 — In April 2024, the U.S. Air Force announced a decision by the Secretary of the Air Force to bring back the warrant officer carrier field, which signified a pivotal moment in Air Force history, representing a strategic shift towards bolstering technical proficiency and operational effectiveness. The reintroduction of the warrant officer career path reflected the Air Force's commitment to expanding and retaining technical excellence, essential for maintaining a strategic advantage in an era defined by Great Power Competition. ... MORE

Security Forces hold 24-hour ruck march, candlelight vigil for National Police Week
May 16, 2024 — Members of the 802nd Security Forces Squadron and 343rd Training Squadron held a 24-hour ruck march and candlelight vigil in observation of National Police Week at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on May 14, 2024... MORE

DAF e-Learning adds Microsoft Teams App
May 16, 2024 — Access to industry-curated training and digital content is now available to all Airmen and Guardians with the launch of the DAF e-Learning (DAFeL) Percipio Microsoft Teams application, Air Education and Training Command officials announced on May 15. ... MORE

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JBSA named one of six Air Task Force locations in support of USAF Units of Action
May 16, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force identified six locations on May 15, including Joint Base San Antonio, to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action... MORE

The Department of the Air Force identified six locations May 15, 2024, to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action.

As part of a pilot program, the following installations are expected to receive an ATF command echelon this summer, pending the successful completion of the National Environmental Policy Act process. This is a step toward forming the new Air Force combat wings as Units of Action.

10th annual U.S.-Peru Army Staff Talks synchronize future engagements, promote continuous transformation
May 15, 2024 — U.S. Army South hosted the 10th annual Peru-U.S. Army Staff Talks on May 9 at U.S. Army South Headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where delegations from both armies reviewed 46 agreed-to-actions that outline future engagements and continuous transformation efforts that will take place over the next three years... MORE

DAF announces changes to allowances for Airmen, Guardians with dependents attending training
May 15, 2024 — Airmen and Guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate... MORE

502nd ABW Honorary Commanders tour 59th TSS at JBSA-Camp Bullis
May 15, 2024 — Honorary Commanders for the 502nd Air Base Wing toured JBSA-Camp Bullis and the 59th Training Support Squadron on May 3, 2024. ... MORE

Honorary Commanders for the 502nd Air Base Wing and servicemembers from the 59th Training Support Squadron pose in front of a C-130 transport aircraft.

Service chiefs discuss role of partnerships in meeting defense demands
May 15, 2024 — Partnerships with allies and across the services are key to maintaining the United States' edge amid an increasingly challenging national security backdrop, the military's top officers said... MORE

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Next-Gen EagleCash system enables financial readiness
May 13, 2024 — The U.S. Treasury Department combined the previous Department of Defense stored value cards, EZPay, EagleCash and NavyCash, into a single card. During this roll-out process, the Treasury Department worked with Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland officials to pilot the program, simply called “EagleCash.”... MORE

New portal streamlines field ordering officer capabilities
May 13, 2024 — A comprehensive overhaul of the field ordering officer program used in procuring micro-purchases of supplies and limited services recently transformed an outdated process heavily reliant on manual inputs into a more modern and integrated web-based framework offering greater efficiencies... MORE

U.S. Army South, joint force and multinational planners prepare for Exercise PANAMAX 2024 with crisis planning conference
May 13, 2024 — U.S. Army South hosted Joint Force planners and military representatives from five South American countries for a crisis planning conference at the Estancia del Norte San Antonio Hotel from April 22-26 in preparation for Exercise PANAMAX 2024... MORE

Army implements enhanced security measures for data
May 13, 2024 — In a strategic move to bolster data security and protect against evolving cyber threats, the U.S. Army announces significant changes to access protocols for Army 365 services. With the maturation of remote capabilities and the introduction of more secure alternatives such as Azure Virtual Desktop and Hypori, the Army is prioritizing the safeguarding of sensitive information... MORE