July 30, 2025 T-1A Jayhawk Takes Final Flight from NAS Pensacola One of the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) training fleet platforms took its final flight from Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola July 28.
July 24, 2025 Bring your smile and your camera! JBSA sets up self-help portrait stations Starting July 24, the 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs office — which serves Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph — will offer a new self-help portrait station featuring an American flag backdrop.
July 24, 2025 Air Force releases latest field grade officer promotions The Air Force selected 170 active-duty lieutenant colonels for promotion to colonel (JAG, NC, MSC, BSC, DC and MC) and 518 active-duty captains to major (BSC, DC and MC) during recent P0625B, M0625A, P0425B and M0425A central selection boards
July 17, 2025 DOD Launching New Authentication System to Replace DS Logon Over the next 18 months, the Defense Department will replace the legacy DS Logon system, which authenticates users onto more than 200 DOD and Veterans Affairs websites, with a more modern and flexible system called myAuth.
July 17, 2025 Defense Travel System update aims to reduce unauthorized expenses Beginning August 5, 2025, the “Create Your Own Expense” field in the Defense Travel System will be replaced with new expense categories.
July 16, 2025 STARR and Stripes Programs reward Airmen and Guardians referrals Airmen and Guardians are eligible for decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the Airman and Guardian Referral Program. Two programs, Stellar Talent Acquisition Recruiting Referral and Stripes for Referrals, aim to incentivize all Airmen and Guardians to inspire the next
July 16, 2025 Joint Base San Antonio Airmen bring help, hope to flood-stricken Hill Country communities In a display of service and compassion, members of the 33rd Cyberspace Operations Squadron, 59th Medical Wing and 502d Air Base Wing assisted on July 11 with flood relief operations in the Texas Hill Country, supporting efforts in the communities of Ingram and Hunt.
July 10, 2025 Air Force updates, clarifies DAFI 36-2903 guidance The Air Force updated its dress and personal appearance instruction to provide clear guidance for Airmen serving worldwide.
July 9, 2025 The hidden danger: intersections and emergency vehicles The consequences of inattention, impatience, or law violations at intersections can be catastrophic, particularly when collisions involve fire trucks and other emergency responders.
July 4, 2025 Honoring Independence Day with Focus on Service, Heritage, and Readiness As the United States celebrates its 249th Independence Day, the Airmen of the 12th Flying Training Wing reflect on the enduring values of freedom, self-governance, and service that continue to shape the nation, and guide their mission.Charged with developing the next generation of U.S. Air Force