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Turning the page: TRADOC inactivation marks new chapter in Army transformation
October 1, 2025 — The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command was officially inactivated during a ceremony at Fort Eustis on Sept. 26. The ceremony marks the beginning of the establishment of the U.S. Army Transformation and Training Command, set to officially activate Oct. 2 with a ceremony at the new headquarters in Austin, Texas... MORE

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025: Defend and fortify lethality through cybersecurity
October 1, 2025 — In today's cyber environment, federal, state, local governments and private industry are experiencing cyber-attacks daily. Over the past few years, adversaries such as Russia, China, and Iran, and other non-state actors have intensified their campaigns against the United States, probing for vulnerabilities and exploiting weak points wherever they are. ... MORE

Army expands program allowing Soldiers with civilian skills to bypass initial training
September 30, 2025 — The U.S. Army is adding 17 new military occupational specialties (MOSs) to its Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) effective October 1, 2025. The ACASP allows Soldiers with relevant civilian skills to bypass some initial training and start their military careers at an advanced level. This expansion brings the total number of eligible occupations to 60... MORE

A historic look back on the invention of the Bird Ventilator by Lackland's Forrest Bird
September 30, 2025 — The story of the Bird Ventilator is one of ingenuity, innovation, and a deep commitment to saving lives. At the heart of this remarkable development is Dr. Forrest Bird, a biomedical engineer whose work in both aviation and medicine transformed the treatment of respiratory failure. His time with the U.S. Air Force and at Lackland Air Force Base played a pivotal role in shaping his career and his understanding of engineering, which ultimately led to the invention of the Bird Ventilator — a device that continues to save lives around the world today... MORE

The Bird respirator Mark 7 dates from the 1950s and was once a standard piece of equipment in hospitals.

Impact of the potential government shutdown on official travel
September 30, 2025 — Impacts of the potential government shutdown on the Defense Travel Management Office... MORE

Air Force, VA preserve vital Vietnam, Korean War veteran biospecimens for future study
September 30, 2025 — The Department of Air Force transferred more than 178,000 biological samples from Vietnam and Korean War veterans to the Department of Veterans Affairs in August, concluding an 18-year effort to safeguard them for future studies... MORE

Hegseth announces series of War Department reforms in sweeping speech to top military brass
September 30, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a series of 10 new directives aimed at strengthening the War Department's people and culture during an in-person speech in Quantico, Va., to the U.S. military's most senior leaders. ... MORE

A person in a blue suit stands on stage and speaks to seated military officials, as seen from their seats.

37th Training Wing hosts first Warhawk Leadership Course
September 30, 2025 — Sixteen officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel from the 37th Training Wing participated in the initial pilot of the Warhawk Leadership Course from Sept. 16-19... MORE

Lt. Col. Burke Wilson gestures at PowerPoint slide from the Warhawk Leadership Course

Air Force broadens career development opportunities for Airmen through new developmental duties process
September 30, 2025 — The Air Force has transformed its developmental duty process to offer Airmen more flexibility and control over their career while ensuring high-quality personnel fill positions critical to the future of the force... MORE

Hegseth speaks at inaugural Gold Star Advisory Council Meeting
September 30, 2025 — Secretary of War Pete Hegseth chaired the first-ever meeting of the War Department's Gold Star Advisory Council on Sept. 29, during which he vowed to improve the process for interacting with Gold Star families, including the department's Casualty Assistance Program... MORE

Exercising at scale: What we’re learning
September 29, 2025 — The DAF has been investing in its readiness and training with more sophisticated operational exercises, changes to enhance the rapid deployment of forces, and the regular exercise of mission command... MORE

Air Mobility Teams operate at speed and scale for Department-Level Exercise 2025

Mission Monday: Jessica Parker, Regional Restaurant Manager, Name Brand Food Program, Air Force Services Center 
September 29, 2025 — This week we’re highlighting Jessica Parker, regional restaurant manager with Air Force Services Center’s, Name Brand Food Program... MORE

LEAP Scholars partner with U.S. Army Intelligence in immersive Warrior Engaged exercise
September 29, 2025 — To enhance realism in its training exercises, the U.S. Army has found that utilizing Language Enabled Airman Program (LEAP) Scholars delivers maximum mission impact while remaining cost effective. The recent Warrior Engaged exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, was another example of productive cooperation between the Army and Air Force... MORE

LEAP Scholars and U.S. Army personnel assemble for a photo during the Warrior Engaged exercise at Camp Bullis, Texas. From left to right: USAF Tech. Sgt. Carlos Marrero-Estrada (Spanish LEAP Scholar); U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 4 Dale W. Hunter II (HUMINT Readiness); U.S. Army Lt. Col. Christopher L. Bettinger (Battalion Commander); U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Paulo F. Martinez, (Spanish LEAP Scholar); U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Georges A. Yaguibou (French LEAP Scholar); and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dorothy A. Sullivan (Intelligence Analyst). (Contributed photo)

NAMRU San Antonio, Performer Teams meet to discuss support of DARPA’s RBC Factory Program
September 26, 2025 — Representatives of DesiCorp, Inc., met with leadership and research scientists assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute... MORE

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences president talks with local tri-service dental researchers
September 26, 2025 — Dr. Jonathan Woodson, president of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, visited with military dental researchers at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Aug. 19... MORE

Space Force priorities: Acquisition, partnerships, Guardian development
September 26, 2025 — Acquisitions and sustainment are not just support functions; they are a warfighting imperative, said Space Force Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, who provided the keynote address on the state of the Space Force at the Air and Space Forces Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference held at National Harbor, Maryland, on Sept. 23. ... MORE

The Army Management Staff College transforms the Civilian Education System in contact
September 26, 2025 — As part of the Army Transformation Initiative, the Army Management Staff College is realigning and reforming Army Civilian Professional education... MORE

Fort McCoy civilian supervisors go to school for first on-post session of Army CES Intermediate Course

‘Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home’
September 26, 2025 — This year’s National Fire Prevention Week™ campaign runs from October 5-11 with a theme of “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” which works to educate peopleabout using these batteries safely. ... MORE

Fire Prevention Week: ‘Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home’

National Guard or Reserve? Learn what to do if you need line of duty care
September 26, 2025 — Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve? If so, it’s important to know how TRICARE covers you if you become sick or are injured while activated for 30 days or less. This article explores how, where, and under what circumstances National Guard and Reserve members can get line of duty care... MORE

Service member presses down on another service member's arm while lying on a medical table.

Revised edition of TC 7-21.13, The Soldier’s Guide, now available
September 26, 2025 — A revised edition of TC 7-21.13, The Soldier’s Guide, is now available to all Soldiers... MORE