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Brotherhood jump, closing ceremony mark successful end of Southern Star ‘25
June 11, 2025 — A combined parachute jump and closing ceremony marked the successful conclusion of Exercise Southern Star ’25 in Colina, Chile, on June 8, 2025. Senior leaders from participating and observing nations watched as a multinational group of airborne troops jumped from three Chilean Brigada de Aviación del Ejército aircraft... MORE

Partner nation leaders visit 433rd AW C-5M during Southern Star ’25
June 11, 2025 — As Exercise Southern Star ’25 neared its conclusion, senior military leaders from participating partner nations visited a 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy, one of the U.S. Air Force assets supporting the multinational exercise... MORE

Alamo Wing inducts eight honorary commanders, bolsters ‘Military City USA’ bond
June 11, 2025 — The 433rd Airlift Wing inducted eight new honorary commanders during an induction ceremony June 7, 2025. During the ceremony, honorary commanders received an Air Force commander’s insignia pin from their assigned unit commander... MORE

The 2025 Airlift Wing Honorary Commanders and 433rd AW Leadership assemble for a group photo after the 433rd AW 2025 Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony in San Antonio, June 7, 2025.

DOD launches child care expansion initiative, provides more options to military families
June 11, 2025 — Dependable and affordable child care is a big issue for military families, and it's a priority for the Defense Department, which has a number of programs underway to expand the available options... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio researchers continue studies on portable ozone sterilizer
June 10, 2025 — Research scientists assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio are conducting ongoing research on a portable device with the capability of sterilizing medical instruments on the battlefield or in austere environments which will help in the treatment and recovery of wounded warfighters... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (May 22, 2025) – SteriO3 CEO Dr. Steve Hughes (center) delivered the third generation of the Rugged Ozone Sterilization System Model M1 (ROSS M1) to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio principal investigator Andres Martinez Murillo and research scientist Tarea Burton at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute. NAMRU San Antonio researcher will test the flexibility, portability, and efficiency of the ROSS M1 against multiple species of harmful microorganisms helps to promote and maintain medical and military readiness, especially in austere environments. Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) employs highly qualified medical researchers and works alongside a wide range of research and development partners to keep abreast of best practices and advances in medical knowledge on behalf of Navy Medicine to increase warfighter lethality. 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)

Southern Star ‘25 enhances 433rd Airlift Wing home station training
June 10, 2025 — Exercise Southern Star ‘25 has provided 433rd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen with numerous opportunities to hone the skills they regularly train on at home station. In response to the dynamic airlift requirements of the exercise, Alamo Wing Citizen Airmen from operations and maintenance specialties have been called upon to apply their expertise in rapidly evolving conditions... MORE

Southern Star ‘25 Enhances 433rd AW Home Station Training

Keep an eye on your vision health with TRICARE
June 10, 2025 — About 11 million Americans over age 12 need vision correction, according to the CDC. Do you know if you’re one of them? Getting routine eye exams to monitor your eyesight can help detect and prevent eye diseases early... MORE

Service member stands behind optometry equipment

NREIP, ORISE interns begin research journey at NAMRU San Antonio
June 10, 2025 — Nine 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) arrived at Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio June 9 to gain valuable experience in Navy Medicine Research & Development... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (June 9, 2025) – Hope Newcomer-Neeson, of Winter Park, Colo., a graduate of Appalachian State University, has begun an internship through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) at Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio. ORISE is a U.S. Department of Energy asset that is dedicated to enabling critical scientific, research, and health initiatives of the department and its laboratory system by providing world class expertise in STEM workforce development, scientific and technical reviews, and the evaluation of radiation exposure and environmental contamination. Newcomer-Neeson, who’s earning her master’s in microbiology from Texas A&M, wishes to enhance her learning through research and connect with brilliant minds in the scientific community. 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)

PRESS RELEASE - JBSA Airman fatally injured in off-base incident
June 9, 2025 — A member of the 343rd Training Squadron assigned to Joint Base San Antonio was fatally injured in an off-base incident on Saturday, June 7, 2025. The Airman was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the 3000 block of Northeast Loop 410 in San Antonio. The driver remained at the scene... MORE

AFAS expands financial support, launches streamlined application to better serve Airmen, Guardians
June 9, 2025 — The Air Force Aid Society announced a series of bold changes aimed at better supporting the evolving needs of Airmen, Guardians, and their families... MORE

Army leaders propose bolstering lethality through transformation
June 9, 2025 — During a hearing with Congress members, the Army’s top leaders shared details on the Army Transformation Initiative, which calls for cutting spending on stagnant programs, upgrading equipment and restructuring forces... MORE

Strategic asset gets tactical: 433rd AW C-5M, Chilean F-16s team up for aerial maneuvers
June 9, 2025 — A 433rd Airlift Wing aircrew reached a historic milestone in the skies over Chile during Exercise Southern Star ’25, completing the Alamo Wing’s first-ever integrated sortie with F-16 Fighting Falcons... MORE

Army introduces new fitness test for 2025
June 9, 2025 — The U.S. Army officially adopted the Army Fitness Test as the new test of record for Soldiers on June 1, 2025. The change replaces the Army Combat Fitness Test and introduces updated scoring standards that emphasize readiness and combat effectiveness... MORE

63rd Readiness Division completes ACFT during annual training

99th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
June 9, 2025 — The 99th Flying Training Squadron, famed for its Tuskegee Airmen legacy, held a change of command ceremony on Friday, June 6, at Joint base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, marking the official transition of leadership from Lt. Col. Dominique Haig to Lt. Col. Michael Trott... MORE

Around the Air Force: U.S. Air Force Academy Commencement, Modernizing Pilot Training, Hurricane Hunters
June 9, 2025 — In this week’s look Around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink delivers a commencement address to the U.S. Air Force Academy's class of 2025, the T-7A Red Hawk is the future of pilot training, and Air Force Reserve Hurricane Hunters are ready for the Atlantic hurricane season... MORE

AFIMSC Mission Monday: Section Chief, Customer Service and Administrative Support
June 9, 2025 — It’s Mission Monday! This week, we highlight Tech. Sgt. Jean P. Ramos Rupa and his dedication to keeping Airmen and Guardians mission ready as the section chief of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Customer Service and Administrative Support... MORE

New behavioral health training program helps keep warfighters on the battlefield
June 9, 2025 — A new program teaching combat medics to handle battlefield behavioral health crises is part of the Defense Department's sweeping readiness push... MORE

Soldiers in camouflage uniforms review course material while sitting at their desks in a classroom.

BAMC takes first place in annual DECON Rodeo
June 5, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center took first place during the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council’s annual Decontamination Rodeo, May 15, 2025, at the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council facility... MORE

NMFDC strengthens medical expeditionary capabilities with new NEC
June 5, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is enhancing the Navy’s expeditionary forces’ ability to provide critical en-route medical care by establishing a new Navy Enlisted Classification – Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic... MORE

250303-N-KC192-1140 SPRING LAKE, N.C. (Mar. 3, 2025) - Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Axel Narvaez, the regional training officer assigned to Naval Medical Forces Atlantic (NMFL), checks the airway breathing of a simulated patient during a training scenario during a paramedic training scenario at Fayetteville Technical Community College, Mar. 3, 2025. The primary purpose of the 20-week joint military paramedic course at Fayetteville Technical Community College in Spring Lake, North Carolina is to expand the skills of service members, and increase survivability of those in harm’s way. Navy Medicine is enhancing Expeditionary Medical Unit (EXMED) capabilities by equipping Hospital Corpsmen with advanced trauma and pre-hospital care skills through an accelerated paramedic training program. This intensive five-month course ensures corpsmen are prepared to deliver life-sustaining care in austere environments, strengthening the Navy’s ability to support warfighters in operational settings worldwide. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Levi Decker)

Air Force releases master sergeant promotion cycle statistics
June 5, 2025 — Air Force officials have selected 6,043 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant out of 25,805 eligible for a selection rate of 23.42 percent in the 25E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE