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US Space Force defines new service dress uniform, sets transition policies
January 15, 2026 — The U.S. Space Force released updated dress and appearance guidance Jan. 13, formally introducing the design of its new service dress uniform and outlining the transition plan for the force. The policy, detailed in SPFI 36-2903, is a significant step in establishing the service's unique culture and visual identity... MORE

An image of a Space Force chief master sergeant rank insignia.

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

502d LRS Fuels Flight powers mission readiness at JBSA
January 12, 2026 — Whether supporting routine flight operations or joint training missions, the 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight keeps Joint Base San Antonio aviators airborne and equipment mission-ready, one gallon at a time... MORE

502d LRS Fuels Flight Powers Mission Readiness at JBSA
January 7, 2026 — Whether supporting routine flight operations or joint training missions, the 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight keeps Joint Base San Antonio aviators airborne and equipment mission-ready, one gallon at a time... MORE

Rogelio Guerrero, 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight quality assurance specialist, uses a pipette to apply a fuel sample during a fuel system icing inhibitor (FSII) test at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 6, 2026. Fuels personnel conduct lab-based evaluations to verify additive levels and ensure aviation fuel meets Air Force safety and performance standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Mallard)

Operational truth and technological vision: DARPA, 59th Medical Wing shape the future of warfighter care 
January 7, 2026 — The 59th Medical Wing and the San Antonio Military Health System recently hosted the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Biological Technologies Office for a two-day strategic offsite at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, bringing together the Air Force’s oldest medical wing and one of the Department of War’s most innovative research organizations... MORE

Personnel from the 59th Medical Wing and civilian observers examine in-flight medical equipment aboard a military aircraft during a demonstration at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas, on Jan. 6, 2026.

Air Force updates fitness test requirements
January 7, 2026 — Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months... MORE

Air Force selects 640 in the chief master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Jan. 8
January 5, 2026 — Air Force officials selected 640 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,445 eligible for a selection rate of 26.18 percent in the 25E9 promotion cycle... MORE

JBSA military trainees enjoy joint-service initiative Holiday Exodus
December 31, 2025 — Community organizations recently partnered with Joint Base San Antonio leadership to support Soldiers and Airmen traveling during holiday block leave, also known as Exodus, a joint-service initiative that allows trainees in initial entry training to travel to approved destinations during the holiday period... MORE

AETC medical groups second phase of AFMEDCOM transition
December 29, 2025 — The Air Force moved all remaining Air Education and Training Command medical groups into the newly formed Air Force Medical Command as part of the second phase of the Air Force Medical Service’s restructure, effective Dec. 2... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing transitions from Air Education and Training Command to Air Force Medical Command on Sept. 9, 2025.

DAF Trademark Licensing program delivers $510K to support MWR programs
December 23, 2025 — The Air Force Services Center recently received more than a half million dollars from the Department of the Air Force’s Trademark Licensing program to support DAF Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs... MORE

SHEF competition turns up the heat on Air Force culinary pros
December 19, 2025 — Airmen from 11 Department of the Air Force dining facilities went head-to-head in the second annual Salute Hospitality Epicurean Faceoff culinary battle Dec. 3 at the San Antonio Culinary Institute of America.  ... MORE

Holiday hours around Joint Base San Antonio
December 16, 2025 — The holiday season is here and some facilities around Joint Base San Antonio will have modified hours... MORE

New study highlights risks in en route insulin administration, calls for enhanced protocols
December 15, 2025 — A decade-long study reviewing nearly 3,000 Critical Care Air Transport patient records found significant safety concerns related to insulin administration during military aeromedical evacuations... MORE

A group of 59th Medical Wing Airmen place a simulated patient and secure their liter onto a KC-135 Stratotanker, Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex, Texas, June 18, 2024.

Sixteenth Air Force, Polish Cyber Command reaffirm commitment to collective cyber defense
December 12, 2025 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and Poland Cyber Command reinforced the strength of the strong U.S.-Poland cyber alliance during a technical exchange, key leader engagement and award ceremony, underscoring the two commands’ unified resolve to deter and defeat malicious cyber actors, from Dec. 8-10... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force commander greets Polish Cyber Commander.

Department of War releases 2026 Basic Allowance for Housing rates
December 12, 2025 — The Department of War released the 2026 basic allowance for housing rates Dec. 11. The basic allowance for housing rates will increase by an average of 4.2 percent, and an estimated $29.9 billion will be paid to approximately one million service members. The new rates will take effect Jan. 1, 2026... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force enhances ability to defend forward in NATO Cyber exercise
December 10, 2025 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) cyber warriors worked shoulder to shoulder with allies and partners executing full-spectrum defensive cyberspace operations across four time zones during NATO’s flagship multinational cyber defense exercise Cyber Coalition 2025 from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4 in Tallinn, Estonia. ... MORE

Chief Nurse of the Air Force immerses with 374th Medical Group
December 10, 2025 — U.S. Air Force Brig. gen. Gwendolyn Foster, 59th Medical Wing commander at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, and Chief Nurse of the Air Force, observed a tactical combat casualty care and evacuation simulation at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 26, 2025... MORE

Airmen perform TCCC on simulated patients.

Revamped Volunteer Services Program reinvigorates patient support at Wilford Hall
December 9, 2025 — After nearly two years of limited activity, the 59th Medical Wing’s Volunteer Services Program has staged a remarkable resurgence, more than doubling its volunteer force and significantly increasing its patient impact across the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. ... MORE

Master Sgt. Anthony Eberly, 59th Medical Wing volunteer services coordinator, introduces volunteer Seong Riopel to the PACU/Same Day Surgery clinic staff at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025.

Maintenance: Keeping the fleet mission ready
December 4, 2025 — Part of the mission of the 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron maintenance shop is to ensure the operational readiness of Joint Base San Antonio fire trucks across the installation... MORE

Air Force announces changes to officer developmental education
December 4, 2025 — The Air Force announced updates Dec. 2 to in-residence intermediate and senior developmental education for active duty members. ... MORE