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Traumatic Brain Injury Field Assessment Program could revolutionize treatment
April 24, 2026 — The Defense Health Agency Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office helps mature the development of traumatic brain injury detection capabilities and accelerates the successful completion of the Traumatic Brain Injury Field Assessment Program... MORE

A man in a camouflage military uniform holds a tablet in front of himself while participating in a medical study in a classroom; there are several other people in similar attire and casual attire standing in the room.

Southcom establishes Autonomous Warfare Command
April 24, 2026 — Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan directed the establishment of the Southcom Autonomous Warfare Command, which will employ autonomous, semiautonomous and unmanned platforms and systems to counter threats and challenges across the region. ... MORE

An unmanned aerial vehicle flies through a blue sky with clouds and trees below. In the foreground is the silhouette of a person with the controls.

AF Week in Photos
April 24, 2026 — 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

The Navy’s Blue Angels and the Air Force’s Thunderbirds conduct a Super Delta flyover off Pensacola Beach, Fla., April 14, 2026. The Super Delta formation highlights precision, discipline and teamwork. (U.S. Air Force photo)

'AI scribe' technology for medical professionals reduces notetaking, provides more face time with patients
April 24, 2026 — The Defense Health Agency is rolling out ambient listening technology across the Military Health System to improve patient care. The capability acts as an “AI scribe,” analyzing conversations between patients and providers to automatically generate clinical notes. This allows providers to stay engaged during visits and focus more on the patient... MORE

As a first-class medical care center, Walter Reed continually explores the latest technology for its providers who care for military members and their families.

Personal Property Activity engages industry partners ahead of peak PCS season
April 24, 2026 — The War Department's newest special activity — the Personal Property Activity — met with moving, shipping and logistics leaders to provide an update on the accelerated reform aimed at improving one of the most critical quality-of-life issues facing military families, the permanent change of station moving process... MORE

A man in a formal military uniform stands and speaks into a microphone to a seated audience; to his left is a screen with slides projected on it.

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
April 24, 2026 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

DAF releases data, AI strategies to accelerate military dominance
April 23, 2026 — The Office of the Chief Data and Artificial Intelligence Officer for the Department of the Air Force announced the public release of the DAF Data and AI Strategies on April 20... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service celebrates excellence at Operation Blue Suit XLVII
April 23, 2026 — Fourteen of the Air Force Recruiting Service’s top performers were recognized March 30-April 2, 2026, as fiscal year 2025 Blue Suit winners, an annual honor celebrating the service’s most outstanding recruiters worldwide. ... MORE

Group photo of fourteen outstanding performers recognized at Joint Base San Antonio–Randolph, March 30 – April 2, 2026, as the FY2025 Operation Blue Suit XLVII winners.

Hegseth: Flu vaccine now optional
April 22, 2026 — Annual influenza vaccines are no longer mandatory, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in a video posted April 21 on social media. ... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Development Command prepares for key accreditation visit
April 22, 2026 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command, along with its main and branch campuses, will undergo institutional re-accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education from early June through early August 2026... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Development Command headquarters building, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is shown, on Dec. 4, 2023. NMFDC is the headquarters element designated within the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery as a direct subordinate to the Surgeon General of the Navy, charged with leading and managing all medical training, education, professional development, and instruction to produce highly trained and ready medical personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class David Kolmel)

US Army announces new Combat Field Test to enhance Soldier readiness
April 22, 2026 — The U.S. Army has announced the implementation of the new Combat Field Test (CFT), a major update to its physical readiness program designed to align fitness standards with the demanding realities of modern combat... MORE

USSF strengthen force readiness through CrossFit training
April 22, 2026 — Guardians, Airmen and partners from across the country gathered for an introductory CrossFit course aimed at strengthening fitness, resilience and overall readiness across the Department of the Air Force and the U.S. Space Force, at the Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on April 3, 2026... MORE

Gaby Serrati, CrossFit seminar trainer, instructs U.S. Space Force Guardians on proper deadlift form during a Space Force CrossFit training seminar at the Rambler Fitness Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, April 3, 2026. Guardians rehearsed each lift multiple times to build muscle memory and confidence.

Celebrating 118 years of the U.S. Army Reserve
April 22, 2026 — Two and a half centuries after the first shots of the American revolution were fired, the Army Reserve continues to embody the spirit of those original minutemen. Like their predecessors, Citizen Soldiers stand ready to answer the nation’s call – not as a force in reserve, but as a critical, integrated component of the Total Army, in support of the Joint Force and the Nation... MORE

$1.5 trillion budget request prioritizes service members, modernization
April 22, 2026 — The president's fiscal year 2027 budget request was made public during a briefing at the Pentagon, with $1.5 trillion — the largest request in history — aimed at, among other things, supporting military families, securing the homeland, modernizing equipment, rebuilding the defense industrial base and providing a raise to service members... MORE

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DCDC alerts military community to warning on Russian router hacking campaign
April 22, 2026 — The Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command is alerting all Department of War personnel, their families, and defense agencies to an urgent FBI Public Service Announcement encouraging defensive actions to counter a widespread cyber campaign that exploits vulnerabilities in small-office home-office routers to steal sensitive information... MORE

An infographic with a blue-grey background titled "URGENT ALERT! DEFEND YOUR DIGITAL HOMEFRONT! PROTECT YOUR ROUTERS!"

The graphic features an icon of a white wireless router with a large red padlock on its front. Below the title, the text reads: "Cyber actors trying to access home routers to get government and personal data."

Four key security recommendations are listed with bold, yellow-outlined labels:
UPDATE YOUR ROUTER: Install latest firmware. Replace old devices.
CHANGE PASSWORDS: Strong, unique passwords for administrator access.
DISABLE REMOTE ACCESS: Turn off remote management features.
HEED WARNINGS: Never ignore browser or email security alerts.

At the bottom, the text "SUSPECT COMPROMISE? REPORT IT." appears in red, followed by instructions to "Contact your local FBI field office or IC3.gov."

Former SEAC trains with the troops at JBSA-Randolph
April 21, 2026 — Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramón “CZ” Colón-López, former senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Airmen from the Air Education and Training Command, and Air Force Personnel Center, after a physical training session at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 9, 2026... MORE

BAMC volunteers recognized for their contributions
April 21, 2026 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a Volunteer Recognition Ceremony April 17 to honor the individuals who donate their time to serve others... MORE

T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot training system undergoes rigorous evaluation
April 21, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force’s new T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot training system undergoes rigorous evaluation during a simulated scenario, showcasing its six degrees of freedom and aircraft-identical user interface at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 2, 2026... MORE

Air Force Families Forever honors sacrifice of fallen Airmen
April 21, 2026 — The U.S. Air Force continues its commitment to honoring the families of fallen service members through the Air Force Families Forever (AFFF) program, a long-term support initiative that reinforces the Air Force’s commitment to those who have lost a loved one in the line of service... MORE

Air Force Families Forever Honor Ceremony

Department official details DOW's intelligence, security priorities
April 21, 2026 — The undersecretary of war for intelligence and security testified on the resourcing, priorities and challenges facing the intelligence enterprise for fiscal year 2027 during a hearing in Washington... MORE

A man in business attire sits at a desk and speaks into a microphone while several people in military dress uniforms and business attire are seated behind him.