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TRICARE coverage for National Guard and Reserve members: Know your options
August 1, 2025 — Are you or your sponsor in the National Guard or Reserve? Your health coverage changes when activating or deactivating. Here’s what you need to know... MORE

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12th Flying Training Wing Recognizes second quarter award winners
August 1, 2025 — The 12th Flying Training Wing honored its top performers during quarterly awards, recognizing Airmen, civilians and teams for their outstanding achievements in the second quarter of 2025... MORE

Around the Air Force: Emerald Warrior Department Level Exercise, Next-Gen Command and Control, New Cyber Office
August 1, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, AFSOC hosts Emerald Warrior 25.2 as part of the DLE series, the TOC-Light capability gets an upgrade with the Major Release 2 prototype, and the DAF creates a new AF/A6 DCS office dedicated to warfighter comms. and cyber systems... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, Air Force Special Operations Command hosts Exercise Emerald Warrior 25.2 as part of the Department Level Exercise series, the Tactical Operations Center-Light capability gets an upgrade with the Major Release 2 prototype for agile command and control, and the Department of the Air Force creates a new AF/A6 Deputy Chief of Staff office dedicated to warfighter communications and cyber systems.

Coast Guard celebrates 235 years protecting nation's waterways
August 1, 2025 — The Coast Guard was established on Aug. 4, 1790, when President George Washington signed a bill authorizing the construction of 10 cutters that would be part of the Treasury Department. ... MORE

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PCS Task Force launches call center, delivering answers on military moves
August 1, 2025 — The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force launched a 24/7 call center to help service members, Defense Department civilians and their families with their government moves... MORE

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USAISR partnering on imaging technology for improving hemorrhage triage
July 31, 2025 — Uncontrolled blood loss from traumatic injury is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield, which makes prompt and accurate triage essential for maximizing warfighter survival. A new technology that builds on pioneering research conducted at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston may soon enable care givers to assess patient risk more quickly and accurately using data collected from ordinary digital cameras, thereby improving the survivability of combat casualties and increasing the combat power and effectiveness of field units... MORE

Local Defense Health Network Central clinics among 'best of the best'
July 31, 2025 — Patients have ranked 16 Defense Health Network Central clinics, providers and support staff as the "best of the best" in the Military Health System for patient experience and customer care, according to a recent Joint Outpatient Experience Survey, or JOES, quarterly report. Two local locations are among those noted... MORE

Patients rank DHN Central clinics ‘best of the best’

Managing travel cards during transitions out of DOD
July 31, 2025 — It is crucial that cardholders and agency program coordinators, or APCs, properly manage Government Travel Charge Cards, or GTCC, when employees transition out of the Department of Defense. Take these steps to help ensure a smooth transition... MORE

For USAISR Burn Flight Team, training and education are part of the mission
July 30, 2025 — Since its founding in 1951, the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Flight Team has conducted aeromedical evacuations for thousands of burn patients around the world. Renowned for its ability to deploy a fully equipped team of critical care specialists with just a few hours’ notice, the BFT relies on a rigorous training and education regimen to maintain its proficiency and readiness... MORE

It’s a new day: Pilot survives fiery crash, flies again
July 30, 2025 — On April 29, 2024, retired Army Master Sgt. Chris Hiatt was coming in for a routine landing at the Castroville Airport when something went terribly wrong... MORE

Unlock your health: Check your TRICARE information in DEERS today
July 30, 2025 — When was the last time you looked to see if your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System is up to date? If it’s been a while, it’s extremely important to take time and log in to DEERS to review or update your information... MORE

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TRICARE logins: Know how to access portals, manage your benefit
July 29, 2025 — Whether you need to make an appointment, check a claim, or download forms, knowing where to log in can make using your TRICARE benefits easier. Today’s Military Health System relies on multiple online platforms — each with a specific purpose. Understanding them, and how they’re evolving, can help you make the most of your health coverage... MORE

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Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes director for administration
July 29, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Lt. Cdr. Angel Camacho to the team as the new director for administration on July 16, 2025... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes Lt. Cdr. Angel P. Camacho to the team as the new director for administration, at their headquarters based at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, July 16, 2025. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Air Force Accessions Center welcomes new commander
July 29, 2025 — The Air Force Accessions Center held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 18, 2025, as Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Nelson assumed command from Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein... MORE

The Air Force Accessions Center (AFAC) held a change of command ceremony here July 18, 2025, as Brig. Gen. Jeffery Nelson assumed command from Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein.
Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony, which marked the first transition of leadership for the Air Force’s premier recruiting and accessions training organization, which became operational in December 2024.

U.S. Army Installation Management Command hosts relinquishment of command ceremony
July 29, 2025 — Lt. Gen. Omar J. Jones IV relinquished command of U.S. Army Installation Management Command during a ceremony July 23 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater. Maj. Gen. James M. Smith, the IMCOM deputy commanding general, will serve as the acting commanding general until Jones’ replacement is announced... MORE

Army chaplains mark 250 years of ministering to Soldiers
July 29, 2025 — On July 29, 1775, soon after the Army itself was established, the Army Chaplain Corps was created at the request of George Washington to provide ministerial support to soldiers. ... MORE

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Learning professionals tackle transformation though innovative CPI event
July 28, 2025 — From July 15–17, the Air Education and Training Command convened experts from across the Department of the Air Force for a Continuous Process Improvement event focused on mapping the Air Force’s learning ecosystem to create a shared understanding and meet the demands of the future force... MORE

Participants collaborate at the 2025 Department of the Air Force Continuous Process Improvement (CPI) event, hosted by AETC near Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, July 15-17. The event focused on mapping and transforming the Enterprise Learning Ecosystem. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Varhegyi)

Geospatial collaboration strengthens security cooperation in Western Hemisphere
July 28, 2025 — Soldiers from U.S. Army South conducted a geospatial subject matter expert exchange with members of the Colombian and Peruvian armies from July 22-24 as part of an agreed-to action with the Colombian army... MORE

Baltic States pledge to meet NATO's 5% GDP military target
July 28, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth held an enhanced honor cordon and quadrilateral meeting at the Pentagon, welcoming Estonian Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, Latvian Defense Minister Andris Sprūds and Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė... MORE

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Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announces 2025 Air Force Art and Photo contest winners
July 28, 2025 — The Air Force Services Center has announced the standout entries in the first combined Department of the Air Force Art and Photo Contest, which featured a "Winter Wonderland" theme and drew submissions from around the globe... MORE

The Air Force Services Center has announced the standout entries in the first combined Department of the Air Force Art and Photo Contest, which featured a "Winter Wonderland" theme and drew submissions from around the globe. Animated slideshow of the winners.