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JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Liberty Barracks cleared to reopen
June 15, 2023 — The Liberty Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is ready to reopen following extensive remediation after the discovery of legionella traces in the water system last year... MORE

JBSA, San Antonio build stronger ties through EMS support agreement
June 15, 2023 — The City of San Antonio, also known as Military City USA, has a strong bond with its military neighbors, but Intergovernmental Support Agreements, or IGSAs, are another means of strengthening that bond and saving federal dollars in the process... MORE

EMS personnel standing in front of ambulance.

U.S. Army North hosts 248th Army birthday ceremony in the historic Quadrangle
June 14, 2023 — U.S. Army North celebrated the Army’s 248th birthday with a ceremony in the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 14... MORE

U.S. Army North's 248th U.S. Army Birthday Celebration

TRICARE moves with you: 5 tips to help ease your PCS move
June 14, 2023 — If you're moving during PCS season, you don’t have to worry about losing your TRICARE coverage. Your medical, dental, and pharmacy coverage remain unchanged throughout your move... MORE

A serviceman and two young boys stand in front of a house

Allies, partner nations collaborate at military nursing conference, enhance USAFE-AFAFRICA partnerships and readiness
June 14, 2023 — Nurses and medical professionals from 24 Allied and partner nations, including the U.S., converged at the U.S. Air Forces in Europe - Air Forces Africa 2023 European-African Military Nursing Exchange conference, May 31 to June 2, to share medical knowledge and professional best practices with one another. Brig. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder, commander of the 59th Medical Wing, San Antonio Military Health System, was one of the guest speakers... MORE

USAFE-AFAFRICA European-African Military Nursing Exchange Conference

BAMC scores high marks in national healthcare survey
June 14, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center scored high marks from patients in a survey that ranks hospitals locally, regionally and nationally... MORE

Staying in line with flag etiquette for Flag Day
June 14, 2023 — This article is sure to teach you some fun facts about Old Glory and the company she’s authorized to keep during public displays or depictions of flags by Service members and civilian employees in all Department of Defense workspaces, common areas and public areas... MORE

SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Space Base Delta 1 conducted a reveille ceremony at Schriever SFB, Colorado, 12 September, 2022. During the ceremony, SBD 1 Commander, U.S. Space Force Colonel, David Hanson, spoke on the significance of service and commitment to the nation's prisoners of war and those missing in action. (U.S. Space Force Photo by Dennis Rogers)

DSE opportunities for squadron command, Wings of Blue, and software development available
June 14, 2023 — Developmental Special Experiences provide Air and Space Professionals opportunities more than just education and training opportunities, they help the service build the Airmen needed for the future high-end fight... MORE

Bug Awareness Week: Small bugs pack a pathogenic punch
June 13, 2023 — Bug Awareness Week is an annual public health campaign held June 10-17 to heighten awareness of the potential risks associated with insect-related transmissible diseases... MORE

DOD plans return to 'Defense Travel System'
June 13, 2023 — The Defense Department announced that previous directions to begin using the new MyTravel system have been repealed and agencies should return to using the existing Defense Travel System... MORE

A webpage gives information about trips to Ramstein, Germany, and Misawa, Japan.

Women’s heart attack symptoms can differ from men’s: Know the signs
June 13, 2023 — When you are having a heart attack, minutes matter. Fast action can save lives. Heart disease and heart attacks are the number one global killer of both men and women. But women often experience symptoms other than the classic crushing chest pain and left arm pain that typically afflict men having heart attacks... MORE

Women’s Heart Attacks Symptoms Can Differ from Men’s: Know the Signs

DOD expert offers tips on keeping bed bugs from hitching unwanted rides this travel season
June 13, 2023 — As summer travel picks up for many military families, due to vacations or a scheduled permanent change of station, or PCS, move, there is one passenger you don’t want hitching a ride with you or your family – bed bugs... MORE

SAUSHEC graduation ceremony celebrates 261 residents, fellows
June 12, 2023 — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium celebrated military medical professionals during a graduation ceremony June 8 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio... MORE

Remembering fallen Airmen through training
June 12, 2023 — Remembering fallen operators is an integral part of training within the Special Warfare Training Wing, a wing tasked with the critical mission of assessing, selecting and developing ground combat forces that specialize in global access, precision strike and personnel recovery, all crucial mission sets in the age of strategic competition... MORE

Special tactics operators conduct push ups to honor the fallen

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
June 12, 2023 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

ARNORTH to host Army birthday ceremony at historic Quadrangle June 14
June 12, 2023 — U.S. Army North will host a celebration for the U.S. Army’s 248th birthday at 9 a.m. June 14, 2023, at the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Biden moves to improve opportunities for military spouses
June 12, 2023 — President Joe Biden signed an executive order designed to strengthen economic opportunities for military and veteran spouses, caregivers and survivors... MORE

A man sits at a small table and signs a document. Behind him are a U.S. flag and dozens of people dressed in both military uniforms and civilian clothing.

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE: JBSA service member death
June 10, 2023 — UPDATED: Press release for a service member death on 10 June, 2023... MORE

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE: Death at Canyon Lake
June 10, 2023 — An adult male was pronounced dead by local authorities at approximately 2:30 p.m., June 10, 2023, at Canyon Lake, Texas... MORE

Leadership San Antonio class 47 visits JBSA
June 8, 2023 — The Leadership San Antonio class 47 arrived aboard U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook heavy-lift and the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters, for a visit at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas, June 7, 2023... MORE