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MICC planners, 410th Contracting Support Brigade demonstrate new command relationship, synchronize support to the Army Western Hemisphere Command
February 4, 2026 — Leaders and staff of the Field Directorate Office Fort Sam Houston and the 410th Contracting Brigade held a tabletop exercise on Jan. 22, 2026, to discuss the transition of the 410th CSB from the U.S. Army Contracting Command to the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command as part of ongoing Army transformation... MORE

MICC, ACC collaborate on innovative contracting solutions
February 4, 2026 — Leaders from the 419th Contracting Support Brigade, Mission and Installation Contracting Command, attended a leader professional development session Jan. 21, 2026, hosted by the Army Research Laboratory, focused on expanding the use of innovative contracting tools to meet emerging operational requirements... MORE

MICC and ACC collaborate on innovative contracting solutions

Army seeks Soldiers to become space operations specialists
February 4, 2026 — To meet the rising threats in missile defense and the space domain, the U.S Army is now accepting applications for its newest military occupational specialty, or MOS... MORE

NMFDC exceeds Tactical Combat Casualty Care training goals, enhancing joint force medical readiness
February 4, 2026 — Navy Medicine is bolstering the operational readiness of the joint force by accelerating the implementation of Tactical Combat Casualty Care across the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, ensuring warfighters have the critical life-saving skills needed on any battlefield... MORE

NMFDC Launches Free, Online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Course for DoN Personnel

San Antonio Battalion shines at National Recruiting Awards
February 4, 2026 — The San Antonio Recruiting Battalion showcased its exceptional talent at the Top Recruiter ceremony on Jan. 22, 2026, with four of the five honored Soldiers from 5th Recruiting Brigade hailing from its unit... MORE

Photo of 5th BDE Top Recruiters by Staff Sgt. Gerald Holman

Civilians are a Navy Medicine critical force enabler
January 29, 2026 — Civilian employees across the Navy Medicine Enterprise joined in-person and virtual town halls with the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery executive director on strategic developments and new programs, engagements to strengthen the community and the future direction of the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps at the Defense Health Headquarters, Jan. 23 and 26, 2026... MORE

260123-N-CH185-1002 (Jan. 23, 2026) FALLS CHURCH, Va. Dr. Michael B. McGinnis, executive director of U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and director of the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps, speaks during a town hall at Defense Health Headquarters, Jan. 23. With a community of more than 2,000 civilian employees in over 119 different occupations across the globe, the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps play a critical and foundational role in helping the Department of the Navy meet its mission and support our warfighters. (U.S. Navy photo by Kaylon Chladek)

Biomedical Science Corps Week honors Airmen, military members providing medical care to service members and families
January 28, 2026 — Jan. 26-30 is being recognized as Biomedical Sciences Corps Week honoring the men and women who make up the Corps, including hundreds of Airmen from the 937th Training Group... MORE

Students fill prescription orders during the Medical Education and Training Campus Pharmacy Technician field training exercise, Nov. 30, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Tx. During the field training exercise students had to apply interpersonal skills, including negotiating skills, conflict resolution, customer service and teamwork while demonstrating that they have the ability to effectively and professionally communicate with other healthcare professions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kara Carrier)

U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program to send sizable contingent to the 2026 Winter Olympics
January 27, 2026 — The United States Army World Class Athlete Program will be well-represented in the 2026 Winter Olympics from Feb. 6-22 in Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy... MORE

NMFDC launches free online Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification course for Navy personnel
January 27, 2026 — Naval Medical Forces Development Command has launched a new, fully online and asynchronous Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification course, now open for enrollment to all Department of the Navy personnel... MORE

US Army unveils early Abrams prototype at North American International Auto Show
January 23, 2026 — The U.S. Army unveiled the first M1E3 Abrams early prototype at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit recently... MORE

AFMEDCOM formalizes MRC-Alpha, MRC-Bravo stand up at annual Senior Leadership Workshop
January 22, 2026 — Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a consolidated standup ceremony for its medical readiness commands, MRC-Alpha and MRC-Bravo, Jan. 15, 2026, during the Air Force Medical Service’s 2025 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia... MORE

Image of a ceremony and Airmen speaking.

What are my 2026 TRICARE For Life costs?
January 22, 2026 — Did you know that Medicare Part A and Part B costs change each year on Jan. 1? If you have TRICARE For Life or you’ll become eligible for Medicare this year, now is a good time to review these costs... MORE

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Your safety, your comfort, your choice: Requesting chaperones at military hospitals and clinics
January 22, 2026 — When you get care at a military hospital or clinic, your safety, comfort, and privacy are top priorities. The Defense Health Agency recently published its chaperone policy across all military hospitals and clinics worldwide. You can request a chaperone for any physical exam or medical or dental visit... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio enters Partnership Intermediary Agreement with VelocityTX
January 21, 2026 — Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development, has entered into a Partnership Intermediary Agreement with VelocityTX, a San Antonio-based bioscience innovation hub and economic development agency... MORE

SAN ANTONIO – (Jan. 20, 2026) – Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development, works alongside research partners in the civilian sphere, academia, industry, and other government agencies to drive support of the Department of War’s objectives for a lethal fighting force and ensures U.S. service members have access to the latest scientific advances. NAMRU San Antonio 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 illustration by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

BAMC conducts combined Best Medic, Best Squad competition
January 20, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center conducted a combined Best Medic and Best Squad Competition from Jan. 9-12, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis, Texas... MORE

Get your health results faster in 2026: Lab and test results immediately available in your MHS GENESIS Patient Portal
January 20, 2026 — Do you get care at a military hospital or clinic? You’ll now be able to access lab results, radiology reports, pathology reports, and clinical notes immediately through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal... MORE

Representatives of Japan’s National Defense Medical College revisit NAMRU San Antonio
January 15, 2026 — To enhance each other’s capabilities to counteract emerging threats, benefiting military health as well as global health security, representatives of Japan’s National Defense Medical College met with leadership and research scientists of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Jan. 13, 2026) – Representatives of Japan’s National Defense Medical College (NDMC) toured facilities of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute. The visit, led by Dr. Manabu Kinoshita, NDMC’s chairman professor, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, continues a sustained partnership between NAMRU San Antonio and NDMC to enhance each other’s capabilities to counteract emerging threats, benefiting military health as well as global health security. Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) contributes directly to positive working relationships with partner nation militaries, keeping the scope of Department of War capabilities wide, and at the ready, to address emerging threats aboard. 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)

BAMC receives highest Leapfrog grade for safe, high-quality care
January 15, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center received an “A” Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade for Fall 2025, demonstrating a commitment to continuous improvement in providing high-quality care to its patients... MORE

Air Force announces updates to dress and appearance regulation
January 12, 2026 — The Air Force released guidance on its dress and personal appearance policy Jan. 9 providing updated standards for Airmen... MORE

BAMC personnel assist patient during holiday event
January 12, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center personnel attending a Wreaths Across America event at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery were in the right place at the right time Dec. 13, 2025... MORE