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59th Medical Wing explores new technology with SimX demo
September 15, 2025 — The 59th Medical Wing hosted a demonstration of SimX’s Virtual Reality Operational Medical Training at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, giving leaders and educators a chance to explore how immersive technology could support medical readiness. ... MORE

A SimX virtual reality headset rests on a table during a demonstration at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 5, 2025.

Army updates standards for appearance, grooming, uniform wear in new directive
September 15, 2025 — The U.S. Army announced an update to its appearance, grooming, and uniform wear standards policy in a new directive resulting from a force-wide review of military standards. The updated policy... MORE

Spc. Brianna Coombs, 237th Military Police Company, New Hampshire Army National Guard, stands in formation during a departure ceremony

Mission Monday: Maria Lodico, Business Systems Management Branch Chief 
September 15, 2025 — This week we’re highlighting Maria Lodico, chief of the business systems management branch for Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Business Information Systems and Mission Support Directorate... MORE

Maria Lodico, business systems management branch chief for Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Business Information Systems and Mission Support Directorate

FORSCOM leaders outline vision for transformation at Maneuver Warfighter Conference
September 15, 2025 — Senior Army leaders used the Maneuver Warfighter Conference to deliver a clear message: the U.S. Army is entering a new era of transformation, and readiness to “fight and win tonight” remains the non‑negotiable standard... MORE

JBSA firefighters complete 9/11 climb challenge
September 15, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio firefighters took part in the San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb at the Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, on Sept. 11, 2025. ... MORE

U.S., Colombian armies strengthen partnership with 2025 staff talks, signing agreed-to-actions
September 12, 2025 — U.S. Army South Commander Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan welcomed a delegation from the Colombian National Army, including Gen. Luis Cardozo Santamaría, commander of the National Army, for 16th annual U.S.-Colombian army-to-army staff talks and the signing ceremony of the 2025 agreed-to-actions from Sept. 2–4... MORE

16th annual U.S.-Colombian army-to-army staff talks

Unified in purpose: Southern Vanguard 2025 marks a milestone in regional cooperation
September 12, 2025 — As Exercise Southern Vanguard 25 concluded on Aug. 29, 2025, in the Chilean Andes, a powerful message resonates across the Americas: regional unity, military cooperation, and operational readiness are stronger than ever... MORE

Army exempts Soldiers who score 465+ on the AFT from body fat standards
September 12, 2025 — The U.S. Army has published a new directive exempting all Soldiers who score 465 points or more on the new Army Fitness Test (AFT) from body fat standards. Soldiers must score 80 points or more in each event, and no alternative events are permitted... MORE

433rd Security Forces Squadron welcomes new commander
September 12, 2025 — Capt. Scott Bean accepted command of the 433rd Security Forces Squadron during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Sept. 6. ... MORE

Col. Jeremy Patrick, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, shakes hands with Capt. Scott Bean, 433rd SFS commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 6, 2025.

40,000 Miles for 40,000 Lives: 960th Cyberspace Wing helms fifth annual suicide prevention run
September 12, 2025 — Every September, the Air Force joins the nation in observing Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. For the 960th Cyberspace Wing, this year marks the fifth anniversary of a tradition that has grown from a small 5K to a wing-wide challenge with life-saving meaning... MORE

Col. Joshua Garrison, 960th Cyberspace Wing commander, bumps fists with Col. Douglas C. Jeffrey, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, before a 5K run at the Medina Chapman Fitness Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Sep. 2, 2025.

Around the Air Force: Air Task Force Deployment, Explosive Ordnance Robotics, First Guardian Officer Graduates
September 12, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th Air Task Force is the first to deploy during REFORPAC, the EOD Robot Depth-Perception System improves high-stakes missions, and the inaugural class of Guardian officers graduate from the year-long OTC... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, the 11th Air Task Force is the first ATF to deploy during Exercise Resolute Force Pacific, the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Robot Depth-Perception System improves safety, speed and precision during high-stakes missions, and the Space Force graduates the inaugural class of Guardian officers from the year-long Officer Training Course.

Air Force Week in Photos
September 12, 2025 — This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force. ... MORE

President Trump, senior Pentagon leaders honor 9/11 victims, first responders
September 12, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, honored victims and first responders of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks during a ceremony in the Pentagon courtyard... MORE

A large American flag hangs off the side of a large, five-story building at sunrise. Service members in military attire face the flag and stand at attention.

Registration opens for MEDCoE 2025 Mission Thanksgiving
September 12, 2025 — Interested in opening your home to host a couple of Soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner? Registration has begun for the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2025 Mission Thanksgiving event... MORE

TRICARE: Explore available counseling and mental health services
September 11, 2025 — Are you a service member, family member, or survivor? Your TRICARE benefit covers a variety of mental health services. But did you know there are other counseling services available to you? This article explores what services you can access if you need support... MORE

Service member smiles with arms crossed in an office.

Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, are essential parts of keeping homes safe
September 11, 2025 — Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, are essential parts of keeping homes safe. When you hear the beep, get on your feet. Learn the sounds of fire safety and stay safe from harm... MORE

NMFDC welcomes new Health Professions Scholarship Program comptroller
September 11, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Juanita Pollard to the team as the Health Professions Scholarship Program comptroller with the command’s Resource Management directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Sept. 8, 2025. ... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes Juanita Pollard to the team as the Health Professions Scholarship Program comptroller with the command’s Resource Management directorate on Sept. 8, 2025. She will be focused on budgeting and executing $1.7 million for the HPSP, the Reserve Personnel and the Operations and Maintenance budgets. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Inter-command transfer of the 59th Medical Wing underway
September 11, 2025 — On Sept. 9, Air Force Medical Command advanced its phased inter-command transfer, or ICT, process with the transition of the 59th Medical Wing from Air Education and Training Command to its medical chain of command... MORE

59th Medical Wing Transitions to AFMEDCOM

Father, son share milestone at Joint Base San Antonio
September 9, 2025 — Master Sgt. Benjamin C. Bowman serves as the senior operations leader with the Readiness and Training Division (G-37) at U.S. Army Medical Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. His son, Zachary, recently graduated from training at the same installation as a combat medic... MORE

Q&A: TRICARE For Life coverage of weight loss medications
September 9, 2025 — The Defense Health Agency recently announced it will implement existing regulatory controls regarding TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications, including Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 (GLP-1) drugs, to ensure prescription processing aligns with federal coverage requirements... MORE

Two uniformed service members stand in military pharmacy and funnel prescriptions into a bottle.