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Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander presides over BMT graduation
January 11, 2022 — In a ceremony steeped in military traditions and protocols, Defense Logistics Agency Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Jimmy Canlas presided over the graduation of the Air Force’s newest Airmen and Guardians Jan. 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

a flight of Air Force trainees marches by a one-star general

AFIMSC prioritizes diversity, inclusion for EOD physical fitness test
January 11, 2022 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading the postpartum health guidance revision efforts for the upcoming Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen-specific physical fitness test policy... MORE

Master Sgt. Andrea Rasmussen, new mother and EOD equipment section chief, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, attends the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center's postpartum policy working group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 6, 2022. The group developed postpartum policy recommendations for the career field's proposed Tier 2 physical fitness test, which AFIMSC’s EOD program will write into the final draft and present to Headquarters Air Force for approval. (U.S Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon).

DOD launches new university consortium for cybersecurity
January 11, 2022 — Senior cyber leaders from across the Defense Department, and beyond, recently gathered at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., to mark the establishment of a new effort. ... MORE

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Cervical cancer screening saves lives
January 11, 2022 — Cancer can start at any place in the body. Cervical cancer starts in the cervix. It starts when cells in the cervix grow out of control and crowd out normal cells. This makes it hard for the body to work the way it should... MORE

January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

59th Training Group initiates Orange Rope program
January 11, 2022 — The 59th Training Group initiated the Air Force’s Orange Rope program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, pinning nine Airmen during a ceremony held Jan. 7, 2022... MORE

Ask the Doc: What is the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal and what does it mean to me?
January 10, 2022 — Dear Doc: I have a few friends in the military medical community and I keep hearing them talking about this "MHS GENESIS Patient Portal" thing and how much easier it's going to make their job... MORE

Army Maj. Cynthia Anderson, chief nursing information officer for General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital, oversees the in-processing of trainees into MHS GENESIS, April 24, 2021 (Chad Ashe, General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital).

Navy extends boot camp training to 10 weeks
January 10, 2022 — Recruit Training Command, the Navy’s enlisted boot camp, has extended the duration of its basic military training program from eight to 10 weeks... MORE

A recruit chief petty officer stands at the lead of her formation before their pass-in-review graduation ceremony at Recruit Training Command.

Air Force announces IDE in-residence nomination process change
January 10, 2022 — Beginning with the 2022 developmental education designation process, the Air Force will transition away from the Definitely Attend, or DA, program that began in 2017... MORE

Department of the Air Force launches myEval in 2022
January 7, 2022 — Beginning January 2022, the Department of the Air Force will launch a new enlisted and officer evaluation system application, myEvaluation, to further support ongoing IT and talent management transformations for Total Force Airmen and Guardians... MORE

BAMC earns The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval®
January 7, 2022 — Brooke Army Medical Center recently earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for the hospital, each of its primary care medical homes, and behavioral health care and services... MORE

New director takes helm of Navy Medicine Civilian Corps
January 7, 2022 — The Navy Medical Department began 2022 by welcoming a new Director of the Medical Civilian Corps... MORE

In December 2021, Mr. Mark Boman took on collateral duty as Director of Civilian Corps

Critically ill COVID-19 patient delivers baby while on heart-lung bypass
January 7, 2022 — A Marine Corps spouse and mother of five was 28 weeks pregnant when she caught a “mild case” of COVID-19 in June 2021... MORE

Critically ill COVID patient delivers baby while on heart-lung bypass

San Antonio Market: Testing site operations
January 7, 2022 — The community is experiencing very high levels of COVID-19 transmission related to the omicron variant. Testing continues to be available at Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center and in the community; however, unprecedented demand for testing has led to congestion, long lines and some delays in processing... MORE

Due to an increase in cases, the WHASC is conducting a drive-through COVID-19 testing available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first floor of the parking garage. Since the testing site uses the polymerase chain reaction tests, the results are available to patients through TRICARE Online within 24 to 72 hours.

DOD's chief data officer discusses 'data-centric' future
January 7, 2022 — The Defense Department is focusing data on joint warfighting activities and actions put in place in the past are bearing fruit, David Spirk, the department's chief data officer, said Jan. 5... MORE

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Feedback Fridays
January 7, 2022 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

559th Flying Training Squadron continues proud heritage
January 6, 2022 — The only difference between these two photos is the aircraft and time, 78 years to be exact. The 559th Flying Training Squadron, part of the 12th Flying Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, continues the proud heritage of producing the Air Force's best instructor pilots... MORE

The only difference between these two photos is the aircraft and time, 78 years to be exact. The 559th Flying Training Squadron continues the proud heritage of producing the Air Force's best instructor pilots.

Register now for 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium
January 6, 2022 — Registration is open for the 2022 Learning Professionals' Consortium, or LPC-22, presented by the Air Force Learning Professionals Program. This virtual event, presented on Zoomgov.com, comes with an update in format for 2022... MORE

2022 Learning Professionals Consortium (LPC-22) 16 Feb Registration Now Open

Military hospital support to FEMA begins in New Hampshire, New York, continues in eight states
January 6, 2022 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 35 military medical personnel will deploy in two new teams – one 15-person team to New Hampshire, and one 20-person team to New York – to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients... MORE

Respiratory care practitioner confirms the settings on his patient’s transport ventilator

Air Force, Space Force observe National Mentoring Month in January
January 6, 2022 — Mentorship is a type of professional relationship in which a person with greater experience and wisdom guides another person to develop both personally and professionally. This relationship helps achieve mission success and motivates Airmen to achieve their goals... MORE

The Air Force and Space Force observe January as National Mentoring Month. The theme for 2022 is “Everyone Wins with Mentoring” and the Department of the Air Force will host multiple virtual events throughout the month designed to foster and promote a Total Force mentoring culture. (U.S. Air Force graphic by John Cochran)

BAMC volunteer spreads kindness through service
January 6, 2022 — Brooke Army Medical Center staff and patients look forward to a friendly greeting from someone wearing a volunteer vest on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the Garden Entrance to the hospital... MORE

John Scanlon greets staff members as they arrive at Brooke Army Medical Center