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Exercising at scale: What we’re learning
September 29, 2025 — The DAF has been investing in its readiness and training with more sophisticated operational exercises, changes to enhance the rapid deployment of forces, and the regular exercise of mission command... MORE

Air Mobility Teams operate at speed and scale for Department-Level Exercise 2025

Mission Monday: Jessica Parker, Regional Restaurant Manager, Name Brand Food Program, Air Force Services Center 
September 29, 2025 — This week we’re highlighting Jessica Parker, regional restaurant manager with Air Force Services Center’s, Name Brand Food Program... MORE

‘Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home’
September 26, 2025 — This year’s National Fire Prevention Week™ campaign runs from October 5-11 with a theme of “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” which works to educate peopleabout using these batteries safely. ... MORE

Fire Prevention Week: ‘Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home’

Air Force updates physical fitness program
September 24, 2025 — In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program... MORE

Airmen perform a physical fitness assessment.

AFIMSC delivers blanket purchase agreement to streamline base IT services
September 23, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has created a new enterprise-wide blanket purchase agreement to deliver consistent, cost-effective base operations support information technology, or BOS-IT, services across Department of the Air Force installations... MORE

AFMEDCOM holds redesignation and change of command ceremony
September 19, 2025 — Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a combined redesignation and change of command ceremony, Sept. 10, 2025, marking a historic transition for the Air Force Medical Service... MORE

DAF launches Culture of Fitness initiative
September 19, 2025 — The initiative aims to reinvigorate a holistic culture of well-being that empowers Airmen and Guardians to be more dominant, agile and lethal through physical fitness... MORE

USAF Airmen participate in the wing-wide flightline run

US Space Force unveils service dress uniform implementation plan
September 18, 2025 — The United States Space Force announced when Guardians will have the opportunity to be sized for and order the new service dress uniform... MORE

New chapter for 433rd Contingency Response Flight: Flight transitions to squadron
September 18, 2025 — The 433rd Contingency Response Flight marked a historic milestone as it was officially redesignated to the 433rd Contingency Response Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Sept. 6. The redesignation, effective Sept. 1, elevates the unit from flight to squadron status, formally recognizing years of growth, transformation, and operational success... MORE

Col. Michael Medrano, 433rd Operations Group interim commander, presents the 433rd Contingency Response Squadron guidon to Major Alexander Williams, 433rd CRS commander, during a redesignation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 6, 2025.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

AF Week in Photos
September 5, 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

Aerial training empowers JBSA firefighters
September 5, 2025 — Firefighters assigned to the 902d Civil Engineer Squadron completed a Fire Apparatus Operator: Aerial course from Aug. 25-29, 2025. The aerial fire apparatus, or specialized vehicle equipped with a hydraulic, extendable ladder, can increase firefighters’ vertical reach while extinguishing fires or performing rescues. ... MORE

firefighter controls a water nozzle to extinguish a simulated fire.