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JBSA-Fort Sam Houston leaders, DFAC staff thank the troops during Thanksgiving
Senior leaders from the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence and other units on Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston served Thanksgiving Dinner to service members, retirees, and families at the Rocco and Slagel Dining Facility. Named Operation Thanksgiving, Mission Green Tab, the tradition gives leaders an opportunity to thank the troops and families for their service and strengthens the bond among the military community.
Dec. 5, 2024 - Senior leaders from the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence and other units on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston served Thanksgiving dinner to service members, retirees, and families at the Rocco and Slagel dining...

Royal Australian Army Medical Corps officer serves with distinction at MEDCoE
Lt. Col. Nathan Smith, a Family Medicine Specialist with the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, examines a patient at the McWethy Troop Medical Clinic on Fort Sam Houston, TX. Smith has served with the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence for two and half years participating in the U.S. Army Medical Department Exchange Program. During his time, he has worked at the Brooke Army Medical Center and the MEDCoE Fielded Force Integration Directorate. The exchange program has been running since the late 1970’s.
Dec. 5, 2024 - Lt. Col. Nathan Smith, a Family Medicine Specialist with the Royal Australian Army Medical Corps, was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal during the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence quarterly awards ceremony on Dec...

Prescribed burns scheduled at JBSA-Camp Bullis starting Dec. 9
Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct prescribed burns at JBSA-Camp Bullis Dec. 9-17 as weather conditions allow. Residents near JBSA-Camp Bullis may see or smell smoke while the burn is in progress.
Dec. 5, 2024 - Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct prescribed burns at JBSA-Camp Bullis Dec. 9-17 as weather conditions allow...

MEDCoE hosts National American Indian Heritage Month Observance
The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Medical Noncommissioned Officer Academy hosted the Joint Base San Antonio National American Indian Heritage Month Observance at Blesse Auditorium. Every November, we join the nation in recognizing and celebrating the rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of people of American Indian and Alaskan Native descent. This year’s American Indian Heritage Month theme, “Affirming Native Voices: Visibility, Leadership, and Service,” spotlights outstanding service and leadership during peace and war. Command Sgt. Maj. Deanna Carlson, Medical NCOA Commandant, opened the ceremony and was followed by a reading of the City of San Antonio proclamation signed by Mayor Ron Nirenberg. Afterwards guest speaker Drill Sergeant Cherise Smallcanyon, assigned to the 232nd Medical Battalion, spoke about growing up in a small town and her experiences in the Army. Following her remarks the audience enjoyed a series of cultural dances by the American Indians in Texas at the Spanish Colonial Mission.
Dec. 5, 2024 - The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Medical Noncommissioned Officer Academy hosted the Joint Base San Antonio National American Indian Heritage Month Observance on Nov. 20 at Blesse Auditorium at Joint Base San...

Two MEDCoE NCOs inducted into the SMA Van Autreve Sergeant Audie Murphy Club
The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence welcomed two new members into the Sergeant Major of the Army Leon L. Autreve Chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club. Inducted into the prestigious military club were Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Helgeson and Sgt. 1st Class Brandon Tucker during a ceremony at Blesse Auditorium on Nov. 22, 2024. Command Sgt. Maj. Victor J. Laragione, MEDCoE command sergeant major, officiated over the ceremony that included guest speaker Command Sgt. Maj. Steve Helton, the incoming command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Futures Command.
Dec. 5, 2024 - The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence recently welcomed two new members into the Sergeant Major of the Army Leon L. Autreve Chapter of the Sergeant Audie Murphy Club...

Sixteenth Air Force continues Poland Cyber Command partnership with first-ever malware attack exercise
U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Karl Sickendick, 90th Cyberspace Operations Squadron, commander, provides remarks during a joint cyber exercise at Shadow’s Edge software office, San Antonio, Oct. 30, 2024. Ten members of the Polish Cyber Command exchanged collaborative ideas with United States Air Force Cyber counterparts during the three-day event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Deirdre McNamara)
Dec. 5, 2024 - Poland Cyber Command and Sixteenth Air Force reinforced their commitment to defeating malicious cyber actors in the information environment during a recent Poland Cyber Command delegation visit to Joint Base San...

TRICARE Open Season ends Dec. 10: Your last chance to update health coverage for 2025
TRICARE Open Season is the annual period that gives you the opportunity to ensure your family has the right healthcare coverage for your needs in the coming year. This year, it ends Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Dec. 5, 2024 - Time is running out to review and update your TRICARE health plan for 2025. TRICARE Open Season ends Tuesday, Dec. 10, marking your last day to enroll in a new plan or make changes to your health coverage...

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