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President Trump renames DOD to Department of War
September 8, 2025 — President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order changing the Defense Department's name to the Department of War as a secondary title... MORE

Identifying warning signs of suicide on social media
September 5, 2025 — If someone you know makes comments about suicide or expresses emotional pain online, always take them seriously. Whether it's a single post or multiple, do not ignore them... MORE

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NMFDC: Mission Driven-People Powered – Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre Metoyer
September 5, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission driven and most importantly people powered. This week, we highlight Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre Metoyer, a logistics specialist with the command’s Logistics and Facilities directorate... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is always mission driven and most importantly people powered! Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Andre Metoyer with the command’s Logistics and Facilities directorate, ensures medical forces are properly equipped and focused on their mission of caring for Sailors, which ultimately strengthens the Navy’s readiness. Photo taken and graphic created at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Sept. 4, 2025 (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Air Force Marathon: What you need to know
September 5, 2025 — When the calendar shifts from August to September at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, excitement begins to build. That anticipation comes from knowing the Air Force Marathon takes place on the third Saturday of September, as it has for the past 29 years... MORE

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Getting to know the new AFIMSC command chief
September 5, 2025 — Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie J. Woods became the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Command Chief during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 13 at the Gateway Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

Around the Air Force: Collaborative Combat Aircraft, Alternative Navigation Milestone, Testing Helicopters vs. Fighters
September 5, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, a new CCA platform takes a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests internal GPS measures, and the ANG tests helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets... MORE

In this week's look around the Air Force, a new Collaborative Combat Aircraft platform takes flight in a big step toward flying alongside manned fighter jets, alternative navigation software tests whether aircraft can use internal GPS measures without relying on outside sources in combat, and the Air National Guard conducts a first-of-its-kind test to evaluate helicopter countermeasures against fighter jets.

Nation to mark Patriot Day with tributes
September 5, 2025 — Patriot Day honors the memory of the nearly 3,000 victims who lost their lives in the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, and recognizes the courage of the first responders and service members who served in the wake of the attacks... MORE

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AF Week in Photos
September 5, 2025 — 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

Defense Health Agency unveils new online search tool
September 5, 2025 — The Defense Health Agency recently launched findDHA, an online, interactive tool on its website, that allows users to search for DHA locations around the globe... MORE

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Aerial training empowers JBSA firefighters
September 5, 2025 — Firefighters assigned to the 902d Civil Engineer Squadron completed a Fire Apparatus Operator: Aerial course, Aug. 25-29. The aerial fire apparatus, or specialized vehicle equipped with a hydraulic, extendable ladder, can increase firefighters’ vertical reach while extinguishing fires or performing rescues. ... MORE

Fire fighters are inside the fire truck chatting before beginning their training mission.

433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron member receives American Legion’s Spirit of Service Award
September 4, 2025 — Staff Sgt. Lindsey Neubauer, 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, was presented the Spirit of Service Award by the American Legion, during the 433rd Medical Group’s commander’s call, Aug. 2, 2025... MORE

Staff Sgt. Lindsey Neubauer, 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron, was presented the Spirit of Service Award by the American Legion, during the 433rd Medical Group’s commander’s call, Aug. 2, 2025.

Never Forgotten: BRAVO-12 Airmen honored 35 years after deadly C-5 crash
September 4, 2025 — On the 35th anniversary of the tragedy that claimed the lives of nine 433rd Military Airlift Wing Airmen, the 68th Airlift Squadron hosted a remembrance and wreath-laying ceremony to honor the memory of the BRAVO-12 crew... MORE

Anthony Price and his mother Susan Venuto embrace after placing a wreath at the BRAVO-12 memorial as part of a remembrance ceremony outside the 68th Airlift Squadron building on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas Aug. 29, 2025.

39th Flying Training Squadron Cobras welcome new commander
September 2, 2025 — Lt. Col. Christopher Puccia assumed command of the 39th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Phillip Johnston on Aug. 28, 2025, during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Col. Anthony Straw, 340th Flying Training Group commander, officiated the change of command ceremony... MORE

Puccia poses for photo in front of 39th FTS Cobras flagship T-6A Texan II

Badge of Honor: Defender Airmen - History of Force Protection
September 2, 2025 — "Badge of Honor" is the USAF Security Forces legacy history that chronicles Defender force protection from the inception of the U.S. Air Force to today's Global War on Terrorism... MORE

Lyndon Deboma (bottom right), chief of information protection for the 194th Wing, poses for a photo with the 1989 10th Security Police Squadron’s ‘Peacekeeper Challenge’ team on RAF Alconbury, U.K. Deboma’s team placed first in the tactics event known as the ‘Defender Challenge.’ (Courtesy photo)

Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for part-time positions
September 2, 2025 — Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply... MORE

Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes to air for flight testing
September 2, 2025 — In a major step toward a new era of airpower, the Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program... MORE

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433rd Airlift Wing Texas Air National Guardsman nationally recognized for community service
September 2, 2025 — Texas Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Lindsey Neubauer, a member of William J. Bordelon American Legion Post 300 in San Antonio, was recently honored at The American Legion National Convention with the Spirit of Service Award... MORE

Around the Air Force: DLE lessons learned, X-37B lifts off, Guardian uniform guidance
September 2, 2025 — In this week's look around the Air Force, the DLE series concludes after one month of readiness and interoperability training missions, the eighth X-37B OTV mission successfully launches, and the Space Force publishes new instruction outlining dress and appearance standards for Guardians... MORE

Hegseth calls for anti-drone task force
September 2, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Aug. 28 that he has directed Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll to formally establish a joint, interagency task force to counter hostile unmanned aerial systems, commonly referred to as drones... MORE

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City of Schertz EMS supports JBSA community
September 2, 2025 — City of Schertz Emergency Medical Services teams provide lifesaving support to military members and civilians at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and in the local community. JBSA and Schertz EMS’s formal partnership is part of a five-year intergovernmental support agreement established between the installation and the Alamo Area Council of Governments in 2021. ... MORE