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From Ghana’s streets to an MLS stadium: Airman finds home in football and service
August 14, 2025 — Senior Airman Ebenezer Owusu Arthur, a 59th Medical Wing central sterile processing technician, recently competed in a military-only soccer tournament hosted by Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake... MORE

Senior Airman Ebenezer Owusu Arthur, 59th Medical Wing, takes a penalty kick during a photo shoot recognizing his achievements at a military-only soccer tournament in Utah.

PCS Joint Task Force hosts Industry Day
August 14, 2025 — The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force met with movers, shippers and logistics providers during Industry Day to gather input on improving the Household Goods Relocation Program... MORE

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Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomes new command chief
August 13, 2025 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomed a new command chief during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 13 at the Gateway Club.Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods succeeded Chief... MORE

NMFDC: Mission Driven-People Powered - Christine Galliano
August 13, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission driven and most importantly people powered! We highlight Christine Galliano, an Instructional Systems Specialist that makes sure the U.S. Navy’s... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is always mission driven and most importantly people powered! Christine Galliano is an instructional systems specialist at the command and sure the U.S. Navy’s medical professionals have the best training and education possible. Photo taken and graphic created at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Aug. 12, 2025 (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Harnessing joint allied cyber capabilities: Sixteenth Air Force and Romanian Cyber Command share insights during inaugural bilateral engagement
August 13, 2025 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) hosted the Romanian Cyber Command for their first bilateral engagement at its Joint base San Antonio-Lackland headquarters July 28-29... MORE

Leadership sits at table to discuss cyber partnership.

Squadron Officer School launches new, refocused curriculum
August 13, 2025 — For the last five months, Air University refocused the Squadron Officer School curriculum to address current Department of Defense priorities and debuted the new and improved course on July 31... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Steve Ayre, Squadron Officer School commandant, speaks to new SOS students at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 31, 2025.

Educational outreach initiative: Inspiring elementary students in infectious disease research, biosafety practices
August 12, 2025 — Dr. Jesus Silvas from the 59th Medical Wing and Dr. Israel Guerrero from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute visited Mendez Elementary School in San Marcos to introduce 2nd–5th grade students to careers in infectious disease research and biosafety... MORE

Capt. Jesus Silvas, a microbiologist with the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command assigned to the 59th Medical Wing’s Office of Research and Technology Applications, shows students a Biosafety Level 4 Positive Pressure Suit Aug. 7, 2025, at Mendez Elementary School in San Marcos, Texas, as Dr. Israel Guerrero, a virologist with Texas Biomedical Research Institute, explains its use.

Army tour length changes to enhance stability, readiness in Korea
August 12, 2025 — The Department of Defense has approved changes to the length of tours for accompanied and unaccompanied Soldiers coming to South Korea... MORE

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