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Air Force updates fitness test requirements
January 7, 2026 — Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months... MORE

Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician alum shares experiences with METC staff, students
January 6, 2026 — Retired Senior Master Sgt. Michael Currey, a former Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician, spent the afternoon answering questions and sharing stories about his experiences from decades ago with IDMT course instructors and students on Nov. 20, 2025, at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

IDMT Alum Reminisces with Staff, Students

Space Force selects 49 Guardians for promotion in chief master sergeant, senior master sergeant cycles; lists post Jan. 8
January 5, 2026 — U.S. Space Force officials selected 12 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 25E9 promotion cycle and 37 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant in the 26E8 promotion cycle... MORE

Army establishes new AI, machine learning career path for officers
January 5, 2026 — The U.S. Army has established a new career pathway for officers to specialize in artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML), formally designating the 49B AI/ML Officer as an official area of concentration. It advances the Army's ongoing transformation into a data-centric and AI-enabled force... MORE

Air Force selects 640 in the chief master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts Jan. 8
January 5, 2026 — Air Force officials selected 640 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 2,445 eligible for a selection rate of 26.18 percent in the 25E9 promotion cycle... MORE

Army expands program that transforms how Soldiers prepare for combat
January 5, 2026 — Warfighting is at the forefront of everything we do in the Army, and over the past five years, the culture of human performance has evolved to ensure that Soldiers are prepared to fight and win our nation’s wars... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio fire officials promote winter fire safety tips
January 5, 2026 — Winter months bring an increased risk of home fires due to heating equipment, holiday decorations, candles and power outages. To address these seasonal hazards, the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration are promoting the annual “Put a Freeze on Winter Fires” campaign, which focuses on prevention and awareness... MORE

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U.S. Army standardizes drill sergeant campaign hats
January 5, 2026 — Beginning in Calendar Year 2026, all volunteers will be greeted by the iconic campaign hat, as the U.S. Army has canceled all future procurement of the women's bush hat and authorized the campaign hat to be worn by all current, and future, drill sergeants... MORE