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JBSA-Camp Bullis hosts Army’s Best Squad Competition 2023
May 9, 2023 — U.S. Army Futures Command hosted squads from the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, U.S. Army North, and U.S. Army South in this year’s competition, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis May 2, 2023... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | U.S., allies identify and expose Russian intelligence-gathering “Snake” malware
May 9, 2023 — U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force, along with interagency and foreign partners, have identified infrastructure for Russian Federal Security Service’s “Snake” malware in more than 50 countries across North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, to include the U.S., and within Russia... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio hosts fifth 'Mission Possible'
May 9, 2023 — Military and support personnel assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio attended the fifth edition of “Mission Possible,” an information-sharing event held May 3 at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (May 3, 2023) – Commanding Officer Capt. Gerald DeLong of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio speaks to personnel during the fifth edition of “Mission Possible,” an information-sharing event held at the Battlefield Health and Trauma (BHT) Research Institute. The purpose of “Mission Possible” is to better inform members of the command on the tactics, techniques, and procedures of the three science directorates to include the resource acquisitions and administrative directorates. NAMRU San Antonio’s mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. It is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the DoD and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

NAMRU San Antonio attends 4th Military Medical Industry Day
May 9, 2023 — VelocityTX, a subsidiary of Texas Research & Technology Foundation, or TRTF, the City of San Antonio, and Bexar County hosted the 4th Military Medical Industry Day at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center May 2, 2023. This year’s MMID featured numerous military and civilian research and development organizations, including the Defense Health Agency, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, the U.S. Air Force's 59th Medical Wing, and the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research... MORE

SAN ANTONIO - (May 2, 2023) – Scientists and researchers assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio attended the 4th Military Medical Industry Day (MMID) hosted by VelocityTX, a subsidiary of Texas Research & Technology Foundation, the City of San Antonio, and Bexar County at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The following tri-service sessions were conducted: Blood and Shock Resuscitation/Hemorrhage and Edema Control + Organ Function Support; Combat Wound Care I (infection/sepsis: diagnosis, treatment, prevention); Combat Wound Care II (burns: assessment and treatment); Battlefield Pain Management + Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma Related; Engineering, Automation, and Technology (includes Bioengineering, 3D printing); Dental/Maxillofacial Injury/Surgery Research and Development; and Military Medical Simulation/Education/Training. The MMID provides a platform for innovators and entrepreneurs to learn about military medical requirements, available funding sources to support research and development, and ways to work with the military. NAMRU San Antonio’s mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. It is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the DoD and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) in Silver Spring, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Fiesta Flambeau lights up San Antonio sky, as DLIELC students march in annual parade
May 8, 2023 — From the Battle of Flowers to the Texas Cavaliers River Parade, Fiesta events celebrate the rich and diverse history of San Antonio over the course of 10 days each April... MORE

International Military Students and staff prepare to march at the annual Fiesta Flambeau parade in San Antonio, Texas, April 29, 2023.

DLIELC welcomes Vietnamese alumni
May 8, 2023 — More than 50 years ago, three officers from the South Vietnamese Air Force attended the Defense Language Institute English Language Center.Henry Tran, Thu Nguyen, and Phuong Nguyen studied and learned... MORE

Thu Nguyen, DLIELC alumni, and his son Lt. Col. Quoc-nam Nguyen, test the Defense Language Institute Aviation Training Center aviation lab simulator.

Victory in Europe Day pioneered Sixteenth Air Force’s missions
May 8, 2023 — May 8 marks the end of World War II in Europe, a day that is known as Victory in Europe or V-E Day. Celebrations rang out around the world following the U.S. and Allies formally accepting Nazi Germany’s surrender on May 8, 1945... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna selected as next Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Space Force
May 8, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. John F. Bentivegna was selected May 5 to become the next Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. John F. Bentivegna stands in front of the U.S. Space Force Hallway after receiving news on his selection as the next Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, Pentagon, Arlington, Va., May 5, 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Sara Keller)

New mental health care initiative improves access to care and readiness
May 8, 2023 — Air Force mental health leaders implemented a new initiative to nearly all Air Force bases to improve access to mental health, increase access to support resources, and mitigate the impact on readiness... MORE

A room plaque for the 341st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron mental health flight is pictured inside the base clinic June 23, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base Mont.

Brandon Act aims to improve mental health support
May 8, 2023 — The Brandon Act aims at improving the referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation and allowing them to seek help confidentially, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said... MORE

The Brandon Act written over a backround of green circles with patches of stars and stripes and the link text: Health.mil/BrandonAct.

NAMRU San Antonio takes part in Fiesta San Antonio activities
May 5, 2023 — Personnel assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, were joined by senior leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio, attending numerous events during Fiesta San Antonio 2023 from April 20-30... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio attends Fiesta San Antonio Activities

PHOTOS | Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installation and Environment visits JBSA
May 5, 2023 — The Honorable Brendan Owens, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installation and Environment, visited Joint Base San Antonio May 2 and toured housing, Medical Education and Training Campus, Basic Military Training dormitories and held meetings with Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center... MORE

PHOTOS | Army North conducts proficiency assessment in Indiana
May 5, 2023 — Members of the Indiana National Guard's 53rd Civil Support Team participated in a training exercise at the Tippecanoe Amphitheater April 19, 2023, in Lafayette, Indiana. This assessment, conducted by U.S. Army North, is a validation of the unit's proficiency in collective, leader and individual tasks. ... MORE

U.S. Army PaYS Program now available to all Soldiers
May 4, 2023 — The U.S. Army Partnership for Your Success Program is now available to all Soldiers. As of April 2023, every recruit is automatically assigned a PaYS code upon enlistment and are encouraged to register prior to their ship date. This process will also be retroactive so that all Soldiers currently serving are eligible for PaYS, regardless of whether they received PaYS when they initially joined... MORE

Soldiers speak to PaYS partner at a job fair.

Turning 65 soon? Sign up for May 18 TRICARE For Life webinar
May 4, 2023 — Most people become entitled to Medicare when they reach age 65. If you or a family member will turn 65 this year, join us Thursday, May 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. ET for a webinar, “Getting Started With Medicare and TRICARE.”... MORE

502nd ABW Legal Office presents new military justice preventative law tool: Beast Blotter
May 4, 2023 — The 502nd Air Base Wing Legal Office presents the “Beast Blotter,” a preventative law tool designed to help bolster our community’s awareness of military justice actions occurring within Air Force units across Joint Base San Antonio. Our hope is that increased awareness of criminal offenses and the corresponding consequences will facilitate increased deterrence. ... MORE

Technical training students gain learning connectivity through expanded Wi-Fi project
May 4, 2023 — In an effort to advance learning opportunities for Airmen, and enable training and education from any device, Air Education and Training Command officials have expanded a project installing commercial wireless internet across the command and into all training dormitories... MORE

Airman using personal device to access a website in break area

Fort Hood veterinary team ‘deploys’ to JBSA
May 4, 2023 — A veterinary team from the 43rd Medical Detachment-Veterinary Service Support, Fort Hood, Texas, convoyed to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for a week-long field training exercise simulating a forward deployment April 15, 2023... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force mentors advise Airmen during speed-style discussion
May 4, 2023 — Thirteen mentors from the Sixteenth Air Force and various other military units guided more than 60 Airmen through a speed-mentoring session at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 28... MORE

Thirteen mentors discussed several themes including personal growth, situational advice, professional development as well describing their motivations to more than 60 junior enlisted and officer attendees.

U.S. Air Force Honor Guard duty plays meaningful role in chief’s career
May 3, 2023 — A helpful suggestion from a supervisor and a well-timed visit from the Air Force Drill Team made a world of difference in a young NCO’s career... MORE