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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.

433rd Medical Group Reserve Airmen hone mass casualty response skills
September 9, 2025 — Reserve Airmen from the 433rd Medical Group participated in a mass-casualty response training event Sept. 6, 2025, at Camp Bramble, located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

433rd Medical Group Reserve Airmen participate in a mass-casualty response training event Sep. 6, 2025, at Camp Bramble, located on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

First AFMEDCOM commander departs, continues National Guard, Space Force roles
September 9, 2025 — Maj. Gen. Sean Collins concluded his assignment as the first commander of the Air Force Medical Command following the U.S. Senate’s confirmation of Lt. Gen. John J. DeGoes, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, and their transfer of authority... MORE

MICC command team accepts SHARP Room Challenge
September 8, 2025 — In support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention, the MICC command team of Brig. Gen. Freddy Adams, Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright, Clay Cole, and their staff accepted the SHARP Room Challenge Training... MORE

The search is over! Defense Health Agency unveils findDHA — a dynamic, online search tool
September 8, 2025 — The Defense Health Agency launched a new online, interactive tool, findDHA, which allows users to search for DHA locations around the globe. Finding a DHA facility has never been easier... MORE

Image of person using laptop to visit findDHA tool.

960th Cyberspace Wing: Gladiators of the Grid
September 8, 2025 — In an era when global influence and national defense are contingent on cyberspace dominance, one organization stands unparalleled in readiness and scope: the 960th Cyberspace Wing, the only cyberspace wing within the Air Force Reserve Command... MORE

Graphic emblem of the 960th Cyberspace Wing, AFRC’s first and only cyberspace wing, consisting of 16 direct reporting units and 1,300 personnel. The missions of these units include defensive cyber-operations (DCO), combat communications, network operations, Initial Qualifications Training for cyber across seven weapons and dynamic support to offensive cyber operations.

Get support from the Military Health System 'at the moment you need it most'
September 8, 2025 — The Military Health System has many resources to support your mental health. Therapy is one tool proven to work. Whether it’s in-person, virtual, or group therapy, or other tools needed during a crisis - mental health support sustains military readiness... MORE

Uniformed service members hug and hold flowers standing in front of ship.

Mission Monday: Shenica Trammell, Requirements Specialist, AFCEC Business Information Systems and Mission Support Directorate
September 8, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! This week, we’re highlighting Shenica Trammell, a dedicated member of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Business Information Systems and Mission Support Directorate... MORE

Mission Monday: Shenica Trammell, requirements specialist, Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Business Information Systems and Mission Support Directorate.

Suicide Prevention Month: ‘We are Stronger Together, Connect to Protect’
September 8, 2025 — September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this year’s theme is “We are Stronger Together, Connect to Protect.” Across our Joint Base San Antonio community, we pause to reaffirm a vital truth: every life matters. ... MORE

President Trump renames DOD to Department of War
September 8, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order changing the Defense Department's name to the Department of War as a secondary title... MORE

Identifying warning signs of suicide on social media
September 5, 2025 — If someone you know makes comments about suicide or expresses emotional pain online, always take them seriously. Whether it's a single post or multiple, do not ignore them... MORE

Shadowy image of five soldiers standing outside next to a tank in the dark. Text reads: "Real Warriors, Real Battles, Real Strength."

NMFDC: Mission Driven-People Powered – Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre Metoyer
September 5, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission driven and most importantly people powered. This week, we highlight Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre Metoyer, a logistics specialist with the command’s Logistics and Facilities directorate... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is always mission driven and most importantly people powered! Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Andre Metoyer with the command’s Logistics and Facilities directorate, ensures medical forces are properly equipped and focused on their mission of caring for Sailors, which ultimately strengthens the Navy’s readiness. Photo taken and graphic created at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Sept. 4, 2025 (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Air Force Marathon: What you need to know
September 5, 2025 — When the calendar shifts from August to September at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, excitement begins to build. That anticipation comes from knowing the Air Force Marathon takes place on the third Saturday of September, as it has for the past 29 years... MORE

A muscular man, with heavily tattooed arms, sits tall and proud in a hand-cranked tricycle.

Getting to know the new AFIMSC command chief
September 5, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie J. Woods became the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Command Chief during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 13 at the Gateway Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Around the Air Force: Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Alternative Navigation Milestone, Testing Helicopters vs. Fighters
September 5, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, a new CCA platform takes a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests internal GPS measures, and the ANG tests helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft platform takes flight in a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests whether aircraft can use internal GPS measures without relying on outside sources in combat, and the Air National Guard conducts a first-of-its-kind test to evaluate helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets.

Nation to mark Patriot Day with tributes
September 5, 2025 — Patriot Day honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and recognizes the courage of the first responders and service members who served in the wake of the attacks... MORE

People in athletic attire run in formation with those in front holding flags.