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MICC leaders demonstrate agility during 2025 transformation training event
August 12, 2025 — The Mission and Installation Contracting Command completed a leader training and wargaming event Jul. 29 to Aug. 1 in San Antonio, Texas, as a prequel to their large-scale annual event to ensure the contracting command’s alignment with the Army Transformation Initiative and higher command guidance... MORE

How a death in the family may affect your TRICARE coverage
August 12, 2025 — When a family member passes away, it can feel overwhelming to deal with paperwork on top of the emotional burden. This article provides a few steps you should take in the weeks following your family member’s death. Taking these steps can help ensure your coverage continues without interruption... MORE

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59th Medical Wing recognizes volunteer contributions
August 11, 2025 — The 59th Medical Wing hosted its annual volunteer recognition luncheon to honor the individuals whose selfless service contributed to support across clinics and services in 2025... MORE

Volunteers with the 59th Medical Wing were recognized during the annual Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 1, 2025.

Get your child ready for the new school year: A TRICARE Parent’s Guide
August 11, 2025 — Getting your child’s health care needs taken care of before school starts helps ensure they’re ready to focus on learning. TRICARE covers the essential services that parents need to check off their back-to-school list... MORE

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NREIP, ORISE interns present research at NAMRU San Antonio
August 11, 2025 — Eight student interns enrolled in the Office of Naval Research’s Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) and Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) presented their research to mentors, scientists and staff assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on July 31... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (July 23, 2025) – Student interns assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio enrolled in the Office of Naval Research’s Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) and Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) observed Air Force Expeditionary Medical Service (EMEDS) training at Camp Bullis. Additionally, the interns had the opportunity to eat Meals, Ready-to-Eat for lunch during their trip to the camp. Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) makes use of multiple channels to recruit and retain critical U.S. Navy medical support personnel. The research commands reach out to the next generation of scientists through conferences, STEM events, internships and career days, and support recruiting efforts early in undergraduate and graduate programs. NAMRU San Antonio, part of NMR&D, conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

433rd Maintenance Group welcomes new commander
August 11, 2025 — Col. Michael H.M. Egbalic assumed command of the 433rd Maintenance Group during a ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland on Aug. 2. ... MORE

Mission Monday: Marcus Schulze, Contract Specialist, 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron
August 11, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! This week we highlight Marcus Schulze, contract specialist for the 773rd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, Air Force Installation Contracting Center... MORE

BAMC recognizes teens for volunteer service
August 11, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center recognized the contributions of their Summer Youth Volunteer Program participants during a ceremony in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Aug. 6... MORE

Joint service members participate in 'Operation Dustoff Vigilance' at JBSA-Camp Bullis
August 7, 2025 — Operation Dustoff Vigilance took place at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, on July 16, 2025. The exercise focused on improving aeromedical evacuation response in austere environments to better prepare service members for combat deployments... MORE

Senior IMCOM leader visits U.S. Army Garrison Italy
August 7, 2025 — Maj. Gen. James Smith, acting commander of U.S. Army Installation Management Command, visited U.S. Army Garrison Italy on Aug. 1 to recognize employees and assess garrison support to the Southern European Task Force and the 173rd Airborne Brigade... MORE

Air Force releases staff sergeant promotion cycle statistics, list
August 7, 2025 — Air Force officials selected 15,894 senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant out of 47,007 eligible for a selection rate of 33.81 percent in the 25E5 promotion cycle... MORE

Revolutionizing civilian career support: myCFT Portal launches for DAF workforce
August 7, 2025 — The Department of the Air Force has launched the myCFT Portal, a new digital platform designed to streamline how civilian employees connect with their Career Field Teams... MORE

The Purple Heart: America's oldest medal
August 7, 2025 — In 1782, George Washington created the Badge of Military Merit to recognize heroic acts by his troops; the badge, and its purpose, evolved into what we now know as the Purple Heart... MORE

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TRICARE coverage of weight loss medications: What to know
August 7, 2025 — Understanding the difference between TRICARE plans and coverage is key to knowing what to expect when filling your prescription. There are different rules about how TRICARE covers these drugs based on your plan... MORE

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BAMC clinics currently enrolling TRICARE Prime members
August 6, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center has several primary care clinics currently open to enrollment of TRICARE Prime retirees and family members... MORE

NMFDC: Mission Driven-People Powered - Seaman Patrizio Guzman
August 6, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is always mission driven and most importantly people powered. Today, we highlight Seaman Patrizio Guzman, a personnel specialist that makes sure Sailors’ pay and administrative needs are taken care of so that they can go and accomplish NMFDC’s mission... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is always mission driven and most importantly people powered! Today, we highlight Seaman Patrizio Guzman, a personnel specialist that makes sure Sailors’ pay and administrative needs are taken care of so that they can go and accomplish NMFDC’s mission. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Nation salutes Purple Heart veterans
August 6, 2025 — Purple Heart Day is a time to honor and remember service members who were wounded or killed by an instrument of war in the hands of an enemy or while prisoners of war. ... MORE

Team METC highlights military medic training at AMT annual meeting
August 5, 2025 — Three instructors with the Medical Education and Training Campus, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, presented a continuing education session at the American Medical Technologists Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 23. ... MORE

METC, partners get realistic dementia experience
August 5, 2025 — Thirty volunteers assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus, Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Navy Medicine Training Support Command, 32d Medical Brigade, and the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence recently had the opportunity to personally experience the daily challenges that cognitively impaired people face by participating in an innovative, immersive dementia simulation presented by a team from the Veterans Health Administration... MORE

Tree maintenance underway at JBSA-Randolph to support safety, flight operations
August 5, 2025 — Tree maintenance and removal efforts will soon begin at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The work is part of an ongoing initiative to enhance resident safety and preserve the operational readiness of the 12th Flying Training Wing... MORE