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BAMC recognized as 'meritorious' military hospital

This year, 88 hospitals reached meritorious distinction based on strong scores. Risk-adjusted data from the July 2019 ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Semiannual Report was used to show which hospitals had the best outcomes. Hospitals in the survey were recognized for “high-risk” cases, as well as “all cases.” http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2081518/bamc

SkillBridge, Career Skills Program provide transitioning members training opportunities

Service members at Joint Base San Antonio transitioning from the military have several options for assistance when preparing for a new career. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2082618/skil

U.S. Army South hosts first Joint Armies Military Proficiency Competition

A Peruvian officer competed alongside Soldiers and Airmen from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland, as U.S. Army South hosted the first Joint Armies Military Proficiency Competition Feb. 7-8. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2084247/us-a

Basura Bash brings out hundreds of volunteers to clean up Salado Creek

Hundreds of dedicated volunteers came out on a cool, crisp morning Feb. 15 to help clean up an important waterway that runs through Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston during the annual community-wide Basura Bash. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2085711/basu

AETC commander swears in newest Air Force enlistees at Daytona 500

In front of a crowd estimated at around 100,000 looking on, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, swore in 30 of the Air Force’s newest Total Force enlistees prior to the start of the Daytona 500 Feb. 16, 2020. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2085724/aetc

Commodore, Navy Recruiting Region West visits NRD San Antonio

Capt. Anthony Bayungan, commodore of Navy Recruiting Region West, Navy Recruiting Command, visited Navy Recruiting District San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 18. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2086668/comm

Women’s History Month: Firefighting women aim to protect, inspire others

Recognizing the contributions of women in the United States annually began with National Women’s History Week in 1980 and was expanded by Congress in 1986 to include the entire month of March. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/2086416/wome

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AETC names Training Support Officer of the Year

Maj. Tate Grogan, 341st Training Squadron Director of Operations, poses for a photo Feb. 13, 2020, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Grogan was named the Air Education and Training Command’s Training Support Officer of the Year, Jan. 31, 2020.

Feb. 24, 2020 - Maj. Tate Grogan, 341st Training Squadron Director of Operations, was named the Air Education and Training Command’s Training Support Officer of the Year, Jan. 31, 2020.

JBSA Employment Readiness Programs offer support to career seekers

Feb. 24, 2020 - Finding a job can be difficult, especially for transitioning military members, spouses and dependents, but the Employment Readiness Programs at Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are a good place to start.

JBSA-Lackland engineer wins national recognition

Air Force Civil Engineer Tim Sullivan was named the 2020 Federal Engineer of the Year during a ceremony, Feb. 14, at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Feb. 21, 2020 - Air Force Civil Engineer Dr. Tim Sullivan was named the 2020 Federal Engineer of the Year during a ceremony Feb. 14 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

Air Force award recognizes excellence of JBSA-Randolph physical therapist

The Air Force Medical Service recognized Jason Wheeler, 559th Medical Squadron Diagnostics and Therapeutics Flight physical therapist, as its Biomedical Clinician Civilian of the Year for 2019.

Feb. 21, 2020 - Jason Wheeler, a member of the 559th Medical Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, set his sights on a career in the health care profession when he was in his teens.

BAMC hosts tobacco cessation program for beneficiaries

An Airman vapes in an authorized smoking area during a break. As of Oct. 29, 2019, over 1,800 lung injury cases and 37 deaths have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the only commonality among all cases is the patient's use of e-cigarette or vaping products.

Feb. 21, 2020 - Brooke Army Medical Center's Pulmonary Tobacco Cessation Team is helping beneficiaries reduce and eliminate their dependence on a variety of tobacco products.

Military health system changes focus on readiness

A hospital worker prepares to draw blood at Naval Branch Health Clinic Jacksonville's laboratory in Jacksonville, Fla., Dec. 9, 2019.

Feb. 21, 2020 - The Military Health System is implementing significant reforms aimed at building a more integrated and effective system of readiness and health, the assistant secretary of defense for health affairs said Feb. 19.

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