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2021 DOD Warrior Games canceled due to COVID-19 Delta variant
August 18, 2021 — The 2021 DOD Warrior Games have been canceled due to the requirement to ensure the safety, health and well-being of our service members and local communities as the COVID-19 Delta variant continues to affect the country... MORE

AFW2 hosted its first live in-person event since the beginning of 2020 on Sunday, July 25th, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas Rambler Fitness Center. Distinguished visitors and guest welcomed Team Air Force to the week long training event in preparation for the upcoming Department of Defense Warrior Games, September 12-22, in Orlando, Florida. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Melissa Espinales)

Monoclonal antibody treatment can help some COVID-19-positive patients
August 13, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center doctors at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are working with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council to help COVID-19 patients receive the monoclonal antibody treatment and potentially lessen the severity of the illness... MORE

Services will make call on religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccines
August 12, 2021 — For service members who have religious objections to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, the path for how they might seek an exception is defined by their individual military service's regulations, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said Aug. 10... MORE

Hands hold a COVID-19 vaccine record card.

COVID-19 vaccinations available at BAMC, WHASC
August 10, 2021 — If you haven’t received your COVID-19 vaccine yet, it’s not too late to vaccinate!... MORE

Biden to approve SECDEF's request to make COVID-19 vaccine mandatory
August 10, 2021 — By mid-September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III will request a waiver from President Joe Biden to make the COVID-19 vaccine mandatory for service members, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said. ... MORE

SECDEF seeks presidential approval for mandatory troop vaccinations by mid-September
August 9, 2021 — The COVID-19 vaccine will be mandatory for service members by mid-September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a message to the force... MORE

BAMC takes on additional trauma patients to ease COVID-19 burden
August 9, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center is taking on additional trauma patients to help ease the rapidly increasing burden on the local healthcare system. In coordination with the city’s trauma system, BAMC is now receiving all inter-facility transfers of injured patients who require a higher level of care from across the trauma region, which encompasses 22 counties across Southwest Texas. ... MORE

Members of the 555th Forward Surgical Team rush a simulated trauma patient to surgery during training

Top military medical doctor predicts Coronavirus longevity
August 5, 2021 — COVID-19 and other such coronaviruses likely will stay in the environment and continue to mutate, said Army Lt. Gen. Ronald J. Place, Defense Health Agency director. ... MORE

A soldier wearing a mask holds a syringe with the needle inserted into a small bottle.

Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson: U.S. must remain 'Partner of Choice' in Western Hemisphere
August 3, 2021 — Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, the nominee for the commander post at U.S. Southern Command, told Congress she would build upon her predecessor's efforts and work diligently with U.S. partners to ensure Southcom fully accounts for the defense challenges and opportunities in Central and South America and the Caribbean. ... MORE

A woman dressed in a military uniform stands surrounded by service members, some sitting at wooden picnic tables and some standing.

JBSA implements HPCON BRAVO PLUS, updates mask mandate
July 29, 2021 — JBSA officials have announced the implementation of Health Protection Condition BRAVO PLUS measures beginning July 30, 2021, and updated the installation mask wear policy. According to JBSA Guidance Memo No. 57, effective immediately, individuals are required to wear masks when indoors on federal installations regardless of vaccination status... MORE

METC reopens graduations to guests
July 28, 2021 — For the first time since the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Medical Education and Training Campus is re-opening graduations and class closings to limited guests, beginning with the Air Force Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice program graduation Aug. 3... MORE

Medical Education and Training Campus Air Force students at graduation ceremony, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Active duty service members needed for COVID-19 vaccine effectiveness study
July 21, 2021 — A team of researchers is conducting an observational study involving active duty service members who have received COVID-19 vaccines. The Vaccine Effectiveness and Immune Response of SARS-CoV-2 Vaccines in Active Military Personnel study aims to help the Defense Department better understand how well COVID-19 vaccines protect service members... MORE

Army Reserve couple supports COVID-19 federal response
July 19, 2021 — Soldiers from the 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command mobilized in March 2020 to provide logistical support to military medical service providers and aid in the federal response to the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

Capts. Paul and Holli Nitzsche, members of the 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Don’t stop short: Completing vaccinations vital to slowing COVID-19
July 15, 2021 — Bexar County, Texas, boasts a growing population of over one and a half million residents age 12 and up, and over 1,241,000 of those residents have been vaccinated with at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Surprisingly though, only 1,028,077 residents, or 61.9%, are fully vaccinated, according to San Antonio’s Metropolitan Health District as of July 13... MORE

Air Force nurse administers COVID-19 vaccine

Army offers helpful PCS resources as COVID-19 creates household goods shipment delays
July 14, 2021 — The COVID-19 pandemic has put strains on many aspects of normality around the world, and the large numbers of service members completing a permanent-change-of-station, or PCS, move this summer are seeing delays in household goods shipments due to private-sector shortages in labor, equipment and supplies... MORE

Photo of woman and child carrying boxes into a home.

New COVID-19 Delta Variant: What you need to know to stay safe
June 29, 2021 — A new and increasingly dangerous variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is rapidly sweeping across the globe. This new variant appears to spread faster, cause more severe disease and is more likely to result in hospitalization. Also, younger people appear to be more susceptible to the new strain, known as the Delta variant, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention... MORE

Female military member administering vaccine to patient.

National Guard Chief details contributions over past year
June 25, 2021 — National Guardsmen more than demonstrated their value to America during 2020, and the need for their service has never been greater, said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau... MORE

ARNORTH ends COVID-19 vaccination mission, leaders look back on effort
June 24, 2021 — With more than 5 million vaccinations administered, the Army has concluded its COVID-19 support mission, which found Soldiers helping others and building trust within some of the nation’s hardest-hit communities, Army leaders recently said... MORE

MICC focuses on safety, health measures for return to office
June 24, 2021 — Mission and Installation Contracting Command leaders at all levels can make a difference by becoming involved and fostering a positive safety and occupational health culture, enabling MICC Soldiers and civilians to effectively manage their personal risk as the MICC workforce begins returning to the office after working for more than a year under COVID-19 protocols... MORE

Photo of heating and air conditioning inspection.

Building COVID-19 Vaccine Trust: Myths vs. Facts
June 14, 2021 — As of today, more than 140 million people in the U.S. have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. New vaccinations are happening every day, and it’s a sign of how far we’ve come since the start of the pandemic. Still, there are those who’ve decided to hold off on getting the COVID-19 vaccine until they learn more about it... MORE