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Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness
May 9, 2025 — On May 9, 2025, the Department of the Air Force (DAF) released the memorandum Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness... MORE

Service leaders discuss budget, combat readiness
May 8, 2025 — Service leaders discussed military readiness and the budget during a House Armed Services Committee subcommittee hearing in Washington... MORE

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CMSSF discusses enlisted development, operational priorities
May 7, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John F. Bentivegna outlined key strategic, operational and personnel initiatives during the Air and Space Forces Association's Warfighters in Action event, May 5... MORE

JBSA hosts National Police Week events May 12-16
May 7, 2025 — National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others... MORE

BAMC holds grand opening for ASYMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room
May 7, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated the grand opening for the Armed Forces YMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25. The new facility, located inside the main entrance to the hospital, will provide free childcare for active duty service members and their dependents while they are attending medical appointments. ... MORE

BAMC receives ‘A’ rating in recent Leapfrog assessment
May 6, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center received an “A” rating in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for Spring 2025... MORE

479th FTG launches 'Aviator for a Day' program: Soaring beyond challenges with Ava Seymour
May 6, 2025 — The 479th Flying Training Group is known for forging elite aviators and cultivating excellence in future warfighters — but a new initiative is taking that mission beyond the cockpit and into the hearts of local families. Through the newly launched “Aviator for a Day” program, the Air Force is opening its hangars to children battling serious medical challenges, offering them a chance to suit up, take flight in simulators, and receive honorary aviator wings... MORE

Texas, Delaware Airmen Team Up for C-5M Super Galaxy Maintenance
May 6, 2025 — Citizen Airmen from the 512th Airlift Wing worked alongside 433rd Maintenance Group maintainers from April 21 and May 3 at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. ... MORE

Lt. Col. Brandon Rodts, 433rd Maintenance Group deputy commander, shows Col. Rick Kuehn, 512th Airlift Wing deputy wing commander, a C-5M Super Galaxy engine being serviced during a tour of the maintenance facilities at the 433rd AW on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas April 25, 2025.

Hegseth says deterring China important for hemispheric security
May 5, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted an enhanced honor cordon and meeting, welcoming Peruvian Defense Minister Walter Astudillo and Peruvian Foreign Affairs Minister Elmer Schialer to the Pentagon... MORE

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Alamo Wing C-5M Super Galaxy opens Fiesta Flambeau Parade with sky-high salute
May 5, 2025 — A 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy performs a flyover to kick off the 2025 Fiesta Flambeau Parade in downtown San Antonio, Texas, May 3, 2025... MORE

A 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy performs a flyover to kickoff the 2025 Fiesta Flambeau Parade in downtown San Antonio, Texas May 3, 2025.

Several BAMC clinics currently have enrollment availability
May 5, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center has several primary care clinics currently open to enrollment of TRICARE Prime beneficiaries... MORE

BAMC bids farewell to one exceptional leader, welcomes another
May 2, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a change of command ceremony May 1 to bid farewell to one leader and welcome another... MORE

It’s time to get ‘tick smart’ about Lyme Disease
May 1, 2025 — May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month. Spring is one of the most important times of year to become “tick smart” by learning about the risks ticks pose and how to avoid tick bites... MORE

Image of tick. Use MilTICK to get "TICK SMART" about Lyme disease

Junior maintainers lead ribbon cutting for Joint Task Force-Bravo and U.S. Southern Command’s $44M hangar
April 30, 2025 — Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, U.S. Army South commander, presided over an official ceremony dedicating a long-awaited hangar for use at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras... MORE

Members from Joint Task Force Bravo, 1-228th Aviation Regiment, Army Support Activity and Army Southern Command leadership join junior aircraft maintainers in cutting the ribbon dedicating a new hangar at Soto Cano Air Base.

Army Civilian Acquired Skill Program: turning experience into enlistment advantage
April 30, 2025 — The Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program is designed for individuals who already possess key job skills and certifications acquired through civilian education, training or work experience. The program allows qualified applicants to apply their expertise directly to specific Army career fields, enabling them to bypass portions of initial training and begin their military careers at a more advanced level. ... MORE

New Defense Travel System updates reflect changes in constructed travel policy
April 30, 2025 — The Defense Travel System has been updated to advise when a constructed travel worksheet is required, following a recent executive order that prompted a reversal in constructed travel policies... MORE

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Defense Secretary orders review of medical standards for military enlistment
April 29, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memorandum directing a comprehensive review of medical conditions that disqualify individuals from joining the military... MORE

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Disenrolled from your TRICARE plan in the West Region? Here’s how to reinstate your coverage after April 30
April 29, 2025 — Do you currently live in the TRICARE West Region? Do you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card? If you haven’t done so already, you must securely provide your payment information to the West Region contractor, TriWest Healthcare Alliance, by April 30. If you haven’t submitted payment to TriWest by April 30, you and your family members will be disenrolled from your TRICARE plan on May 1. This disenrollment is retroactive to your paid-through date... MORE

Mission Monday: AFIMSC Command Support Staff
April 28, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! This week, we shine the spotlight on Staff Sgt. Emily V. Tucker, the NCOIC for Personnel Programs in the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Command Support Staff at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

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40th iteration of exercise TRADEWINDS 25 unites 26 nations promoting security in the Western Hemisphere
April 28, 2025 — More than 1,000 service members, law enforcement professionals, government officials and other participants from 26 partner and allied nations gathered at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, on April 26 to officially commence TRADEWINDS 25, the U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, U.S. Army South-led multinational, multi-domain exercise... MORE