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U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research staff members receive Military Comptroller Achievement Awards
July 21, 2017 — Two staff members from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, a subordinate institute of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, are recipients of the 2016 American Society of Military Comptrollers Achievement Awards... MORE

Julia Arthur and Maj. Kristi Morris of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are recipients of the 2016 American Society of Military Comptrollers Achievement Awards presented May 31 at the National Professional Development Institute, ASMC’s premier training event.

U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff visits 470th Military Intelligence Brigade facility
July 21, 2017 — The U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff, or G2, Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley, visited the Intelligence and Security Command Detention Training Facility, or IDTF, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis recently... MORE

The U.S. Army Deputy Chief of Staff, or G2, Lt. Gen. Robert Ashley (second from left), visited the Intelligence and Security Command Detention Training Facility, or IDTF, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis recently. The IDTF provides a multidiscipline Foundry training platform specializing in realistic training environments enabling commanders to train and certify individual on collective intelligence tasks. The IDTF provides an intelligence range, methods for integrating maneuvers, a scenario environment and facilities supporting IT architecture and other critical training enablers, such as role players and a signals intelligence environment, to create realistic live collection opportunities in accordance with training and evaluation guidelines. In the photo, from left, Col. James C. Royse, Ashley, Lt. Col. Kimberly Marquez and Mark Stanley toured the IDTF and observed an ongoing exercise.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research welcomes new deputy commander
July 21, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Erik K. Weitzel recently took over as deputy commander at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, a subordinate institute of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, or USAMRMC... MORE

Col. (Dr.) Erik K. Weitzel (left) is briefed on the Burn Navigator by Jose Salinas, Ph.D. and Maria Serio-Melvin. Weitzel took over as deputy commander of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research in May at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research gains fellowship recipients
July 21, 2017 — In 2016, the Shock Society partnered with the Department of Defense to offer two fellowships to Shock Society members to conduct research in trauma, hemorrhage shock and sepsis... MORE

Michael Wetzel, Ph.D. (left) and Tony Chao, Ph.D. (right) are the two Shock Society-Department of Defense Battlefield Health and Trauma Fellowship in San Antonio post-doctoral fellows at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research names new deputy director of combat casualty care research
July 21, 2017 — Capt. Melissa Kottke was recently named deputy director of the Combat Casualty Care Research Directorate at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The USAISR is a subordinate institute of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command... MORE

Capt. Melissa Kottke is the new Combat Casualty Care Research Directorate Deputy Director at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Your safety is in your hands when riding a motorcycle
July 21, 2017 — Riding a motorcycle can be a fun hobby and fuel-efficient way to travel. However, if riders aren’t keeping their own safety in mind, their ride might be over sooner than expected... MORE

Riding a motorcycle can be a fun hobby and fuel-efficient way to travel. However, if riders aren’t keeping their own safety in mind, their ride might be over sooner than expected.

Kids in Motion features obstacle course, healthy cooking demo
July 21, 2017 — An obstacle course and a cooking demonstration will again highlight activities as the 59th Medical Wing hosts the second annual Kids in Motion event Aug. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Heritage Park... MORE

An obstacle course and a cooking demonstration will again highlight activities as the 59th Medical Wing hosts the second annual Kids in Motion event Aug. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Heritage Park. The free event, which attracted more than 250 people last year, emphasizes the importance of physical activity and diet in combating childhood obesity, said Aracelis Gonzalez-Anderson, 359th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health promotions coordinator. September is National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.

Congratulations 2017 technical sergeants selects
July 20, 2017 — The Air Force released the 2017 technical sergeant promotion list July 20. There were 377 Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio who were selected for promotion... MORE

The Tech. Sgt. promotion selection release promotes, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, July 20, 2017.

Chaplain internship: an important part of becoming a chaplain
July 19, 2017 — As part of the Chaplain Candidate Program, the internship portion is an opportunity for seminary and other professional religious school students to evaluate their compatibility and potential for commissioning as an Air Force Chaplain... MORE

Master Sgt. Crystal Ybarra, 319th Training Squadron military training instructor, provides a tour to chaplain candidates of the Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skills Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 5, 2017. The tour was part of the Chaplain Candidate Intensive Internship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Wright)

Commentary: Proud to be a part of Army Medicine
July 18, 2017 — The Army Medical Department will soon mark its 242nd anniversary. The AMEDD has a proud history that dates back to July 27, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized a Medical Department Service for an Army of 20,000 men... MORE

Then-Army 1st Lt. John Arroyo works on strengthening his right hand while his occupational therapist, Katie Korp, looks on at the Center for the Intrepid in Brooke Army Medical Center’s rehabilitation center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Jan. 16, 2015. Arroyo is one of many warriors and civilians who have made tremendous strides in their recovery due to Army Medicine.

502nd Force Support Squadron captures Air Force-best trifecta
July 18, 2017 — Winning an Air Force-level award is a high achievement for any individual or unit, but for an organization to attain three such honors in the same year is an extra special feat... MORE

Winning an Air Force-level award is a high achievement for any individual or unit, but for an organization to attain three such honors in the same year is an extra special feat.
The 502nd Force Support Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio achieved that trifecta when its bowling, community center and information, tickets and travel programs were selected as “Best in the Air Force” for fiscal year 2016.

Air Force announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign
July 18, 2017 — Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”... MORE

Army company commander shares her personal LGBT story
July 17, 2017 — The 32nd Medical Brigade held its second annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or LGBT, Pride Month Observance June 30... MORE

Capt. Rosita Fregoso (center), commander of Company D, 232nd Medical Battalion, accepts a certificate of appreciation for being the guest speaker at the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, or LGBT, Pride Month Observance June 30, from Col. Clinton W. Schreckhise (left), 32nd Medical Brigade commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Oates (right).

Hundreds of job seekers take advantage of JBSA transition summit, job fair
July 17, 2017 — Hundreds of military members preparing to leave the service or who have already left took advantage of a free transition summit and job fair at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 12-13... MORE

Hundreds of job seekers took advantage of a transition summit and job fair at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 12-13.

Intel Airman earns top leadership awards
July 17, 2017 — A 433rd Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight Airman earns top leadership awards... MORE

Senior Airman Jonathan Francis, 433rd Operations Support Squadron intelligence flight, Maj. Wesley Lowery, 433rd OSS chief, and Lt. Col. Kari Hill, 433rd OSS commander, display Francis' Airman Leadership School awards July 5,2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Francis was awarded the Distinguished Graduate and the Commandant's Award. (Courtesy photo by Ester Francis)

Veteran support agency visits Alamo Wing
July 16, 2017 — The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted veterans from the Camino Real Community Services June 30, 2017... MORE

Staff Sgt. Cole Lance, 68th Airlift Squadron load master, shows veterans from Camino Real Community Services the aft load ramp on a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft June 30, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. CRCS is a Veteran informed agency that provides "peer to peer" outreach and support to veterans and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

Maj. Gen. Spacey leads D.C. Honor Guard in demonstration
July 15, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Honor Guard perform for Airmen from the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas July 7, 2017. The Honor Guard embodies the Air Force Core Values through their precise movements, discipline and military professionalism. They are based from Washington, D.C. and led by Maj. Gen. Bradley D. Spacy, Installation and Mission Support Center commander. MORE

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard perform for airmen with the 343rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas July 7, 2017. The honor guard embodies the Air Force Core Values through their precise movements, discipline and military professionalism. They are based from Washington, D.C. and led by Brig. Gen. Bradley D. Spacy, Installation and Mission Support Center commander.

Air Force MTI named Military Times’ Airman of the Year
July 14, 2017 — A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Megan Harper, A 326th Training Squadron military training instructor facilitator, stands with Airmen's week Airmen at the 326th TRS, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 28, 2017. Harper has been selected as the Military Times’ 2017 Airman of the Year for her exceptional service over the course of a 15-year Air Force career.

188th Medical Battalion changes leadership
July 14, 2017 — Army Lt. Col. James L. Pulliam assumed command of the 188th Medical Battalion at a ceremony held at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 13... MORE

Lt. Col. James L. Pulliam assumed command of the 188th Medical Battalion at a ceremony held at the AMEDD Museum. LTC Pulliam is only the second commander of the 188th MED BN, formally the Academy Battalion Provisional, which was renamed on June 1, 2017. Former commander LTC Amy L. Jackson took command two years ago when the battalion first was stood up as part of an AMEDDC&S reorganization.

AF rolls out phased retirement program for eligible civilians
July 14, 2017 — Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part time in a “semi-retired” status, according to new Air Force Instruction 36-817, Civilian Phased Retirement Program. The... MORE

Eligible Air Force civilian employees now have the option of working part-time in a “semi-retired” status with the new civilian phased-retirement program. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)