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USAISR hosts medical science, technology innovation virtual summit
May 5, 2021 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosted a virtual Medical Science and Technology Innovation Summit on April 21 for the U.S. Army Futures Command, the University of Texas System, and the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command... MORE

Virtual Medical Science and Technology Innovation Summit

JBSA-Lackland Fisher House recovering from setbacks
May 5, 2021 — For 30 years, the Fisher House’s across the country has been a home away from home for military families whose service member is receiving care at a military treatment facility. Currently, the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Fisher House is recuperating after the double whammy of COVID-19 and February’s winter storms. ... MORE

Air Force Employee Assistance Program widens resource umbrella
May 4, 2021 — The Employee Assistance Program is expanding the level of support to members by encompassing “positive” engagements, such as lifestyle coaching, where participants can establish goals and priorities to maximize personal stability... MORE

Defense secretary: 'Integrated Deterrence' is cornerstone of U.S. defense
May 4, 2021 — "The cornerstone of America's defense is still deterrence, ensuring that our adversaries understand the folly of outright conflict," Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in Hawaii April 30 during a change of command ceremony for the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command... MORE

Defense Secretary Says 'Integrated Deterrence' Is Cornerstone of U.S. Defense

Air Force transitions from CVR Teams to more secure systems
May 4, 2021 — Beginning June 15, Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) Teams will no longer be an option within the Air Force, and all information stored in that system will go away. As the CVR environment goes away, the Air Force network version of Microsoft Teams – a separate application with slightly different capabilities – will be enhanced to be more like CVR... MORE

Graphic depicting Beginning June 15, Commercial Virtual Remote (CVR) Teams will no longer be an option within the Air Force, and all information stored in that system will go away. As the CVR environment goes away, the Air Force network version of Microsoft Teams – a separate application with slightly different capabilities – will be enhanced to be more like CVR.

12th FTW commander speaks to Air Force ROTC cadets in Austin
May 4, 2021 — Col. Scott Rowe, 12th Flying Training Wing commander at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, spoke to cadets at Air Force ROTC Detachment 825 in their leadership lab at the University of Texas at Austin April 30... MORE

Program provides legal services for survivors of interpersonal violence, sexual assault
May 4, 2021 — Survivors of interpersonal violence and sexual assault can seek legal assistance through a pilot program at Joint Base San Antonio specializing in protecting their rights and guiding them through the legal process... MORE

Interpersonal Violence Victims’ Legal Services Pilot Program

Army tests ophthalmic slit lamp at JBSA-Camp Bullis
May 4, 2021 — The Ophthalmic Slit Lamp is an instrument that consists of a high-intensity light source that can be focused to shine a thin sheet of light into the eye and is used in conjunction with a bio-microscope... MORE

59th MDW: 'To make a difference that impacts the world'
May 3, 2021 — Master Sgt. Latanceia Godfrey, 59th MDW COVID-19 vaccine clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, coordinates more than 30 Airmen and civilians for the COVID-19 vaccine operation daily... MORE

Master Sgt. Latanceia Godfrey, 59th MDW COVID-19 vaccine clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, coordinates more than 30 Airmen and civilians for the COVID-19 vaccine operation daily.
Aside from assigning manpower and personnel she also works alongside the Airmen in the vaccine clinic. Being a leader to her means guiding, mentoring and protecting her Airmen.

New household goods 7-day spread date policy gives customers greater control, certainty
May 3, 2021 — The use of spread dates was introduced to provide customers greater control and certainty when scheduling personal property shipments. This rule is applied to household goods, unaccompanied baggage, and non-temporary storage shipments with pick-ups scheduled on and/or after May 15, 2021... MORE

Department of Defense expands access to military exchanges
May 1, 2021 — The Department of Defense has announced the expansion of access to military exchanges... MORE

The customer checkout lanes are vacant at The Army & Air Force Exchange Service on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, May 12, 2020. The exchange was housed in the Carswell Field House as its previous building underwent construction. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Abbey Rieves)

40 years later, DevilCats fly their brother home
May 1, 2021 — It's been more than 40 years since then Capt. Bruce Ott flew the T-38 Talon for the 97th Flying Training Squadron, but even a hundred years can't weaken the bonds of family, and Bruce was a member of the DevilCat family... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military Tax Assistance Center extends services to June 15
April 30, 2021 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military Tax Assistance Center, or MTAC, will continue to offer free income tax preparation services for military members and retirees until June 15... MORE

ARNORTH hosts virtual annual disaster response exercise
April 30, 2021 — U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, will host approximately 750 military and civilian personnel from across the country to take part in its annual disaster response training exercise Vibrant Response from April 26 to May 8 through virtual collaborative software... MORE

U.S. Army North conducts the Vibrant Response exercise annually as part its mission to train the nation’s military CBRN response capability.

59th Medical Wing welcomes Air Force Nurse Corps chief as new commander
April 30, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder took command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 29. The outgoing commander, Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes, leaves for Washington, D.C. to serve as the next Deputy Surgeon General of the Air Force... MORE

Maj. Gen. John J. DeGoes relinquished command of the 59th Medical Wing to Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder during a change of command ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy auditorium here April 29, 2021.

Feedback Fridays
April 30, 2021 — 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

Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week.

BAMC bids farewell to commanding general
April 29, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a relinquishment of command ceremony April 28 to bid farewell to the commanding general... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center relinquishment of command ceremony April 29.

Exciting future awaits DOD medicine
April 29, 2021 — Overall, 5G is still in its infancy and almost all of the initial rollout has been focused on high-speed data for consumers, including fixed wireless access (home and enterprise broadband). However, the most transformational aspects of 5G are yet to come. ... MORE

37th TRW takes virtual approach to hosting annual drill down
April 29, 2021 — Since 2017, the 37th Training Wing hosted the Drill Down Invitational. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospects of holding an in-person invitational this year were bleak... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Since 2017, the 37th Training Wing hosted the Drill Down Invitational. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the prospects of holding an in-person invitational this year were bleak.

Organ donation: Give a gift of life to those in need
April 29, 2021 — April is National Donate Life Month and Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated Blue/Green Spirit Week April 10-16, promoting the importance of people registering as organ, eye and tissue donors... MORE

Painted rocks at Brooke Army Medical Center.