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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...

JBSA-Camp Bullis hosts Rehearsal of Concept for new medical Role 1 framework
December 31, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis hosted a mass casualty scenario as the culmination event for a Rehearsal of Concept testing and validating a Unit of Action’s Role 1 capability to return Airmen to action on Dec. 18, 2025...

Have TRICARE For Life? Here's what to do if you move
December 31, 2025 — Are you planning to move soon? Whether you’re moving across town or overseas, TRICARE For Life moves with you. ...

Secretary of War honors top USAF, USSF recruiters
December 31, 2025 — Six Department of the Air Force recruiting professionals, including one from Joint Base San Antonio, were recognized for outstanding performance across the recruiting enterprise during fiscal year 2025 at a senior-level Department of War event held at the Pentagon...

Program provides second lieutenants with real-world experience
December 30, 2025 — Students awaiting flight training participate in the Casual Lieutenant Program, assisting agencies across the installation with daily operations under close supervision while preparing for future leadership roles working with various mission partners...

Air Force designates Northrop Grumman’s Talon prototype as YFQ-48A
December 29, 2025 — The U.S. Air Force announces the designation of YFQ-48A as the Mission Design Series for Northrop Grumman’s Project Talon, a semi-autonomous prototype aircraft. This designation marks a key step forward in the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, underscoring the Air Force’s commitment to rapidly delivering next-generation capabilities that meet the urgent and evolving needs of the warfighter...

A promise fulfilled: A story of service, legacy and love
December 29, 2025 — U.S. Space Force 2nd Lt. Kimo Martinez, who survived the 2016 Brussels Airport bombing, tells his profound story of recovery and his journey to becoming an officer in the United States Space Force...

Getting married? Here’s what you need to know about your TRICARE benefit
December 29, 2025 — Getting married is an exciting milestone in your life! It’s also a time when many changes come along, including changes to your health coverage. Whether you’re a service member, a retiree, or marrying someone who is, it’s important to understand how marriage can affect your TRICARE eligibility and coverage...

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...

Air National Guard touts key changes after record-setting recruitment year
December 29, 2025 — The Air National Guard's most successful recruiting year, with nearly 12,000 new members in fiscal year 2025, coincides with a major restructuring of its operations to better support recruiters and adapt to a dynamic environment...

War Department ensures valuable Federal Wage System employees earn prevailing wages
December 29, 2025 — The War Department released updated pay tables for Federal Wage System employees nationwide to ensure that skilled and talented workers earn the prevailing wages they deserve, no matter where they serve. ...

2025 marks historic year for Guard members
December 29, 2025 — For many Guard members, 2025 was a busy year. Soldiers and Airmen deployed overseas. They took part in missions along the southern border. Teams responded to natural disasters and other emergencies at home, and continued tough, challenging training to remain ready for missions yet to come, all working toward achieving peace through strength...

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...

NORAD ready to track Santa's flight for 70th anniversary year
December 19, 2025 — The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary. NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe, delivering presents to children. The NORAD Tracks Santa website (www.noradsanta.org) launched on Dec. 1...

MEDCoE holds 2025 Best Medic Competition, names top team
December 19, 2025 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence announced the winners and concluded the 2025 Best Medic Competition with an awards ceremony on Dec. 4, 2025, at Blesse Auditorium...

TRICARE Dental Program orthodontic coverage: What you need to know
December 19, 2025 — Do you or your child need braces? Do you wonder if the TRICARE Dental Program covers orthodontic care? Here’s what you need to know about getting straighter teeth through the TRICARE Dental Program. ...

Just in time for Christmas, nation gifts service members $1,776 'Warrior Dividend'
December 19, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump announced Dec. 17 that nearly 1.5 million service members would receive a $1,776 bonus to both thank them for their military service and to commemorate the 250 years the U.S. military has been defending the nation...

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.  ...

BAMC provides comprehensive care for military, civilian patients
December 17, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center provides emergent and rehabilitative services for San Antonio and the south Texas community to ensure patients receive safe, quality care...

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...