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Brooke Army Medical Center earns The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval
September 13, 2018
Sgt. Anthony Dimaio, noncommissioned officer in charge of Neuro Surgical Intensive Care unit, prepares to clean a pair of surgical scissors with a point of use kit Sept. 12 at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The kit is used to remove gross debris from instruments at patient bedside before being sent for sterilization. The pre-packaged kit saves the hospital roughly $300,000 to $500,000 annually.
Information and Resources: Hurricane Florence
September 13, 2018
As Hurricane Florence bears down on the U.S. East Coast, the Department of Defense will update this page (https://dod.defense.gov/News/Article/Article/1628035/information-and-resources-hurricane-florence/) with the latest information, including tips for preparedness and dealing with the storm’s aftermath.
Weather preparedness, better safe than sorry
September 13, 2018
While the nation observes National Preparedness Month each September, officials from the National Weather Service recommend individuals plan year-round for inclement weather.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response empowers, supports Airmen
September 13, 2018
Pilot for the day soars with Alamo Wing
September 12, 2018
The 433rd Airlift Wing hosted 8-year-old Giovanny Gallegos, who is battling high risk leukemia, as the Pilot for a Day Sept. 8, 2018 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.
September is National Preparedness Month
September 11, 2018
Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman (center), commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, signs the 2018 National Preparedness Month proclamation at the 502nd ABW conference room. The general is joined by (from left) Matthew Lucido, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Firefighter; John Patrick, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston CE Structure Superintendent; Randy Simeon, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Firefighter; Tech. Sgt. Tyler Brock, 502d SFS Flight Chief; Officer Patrick Villarreal, 502d SFS; William Vernon, 502d SFS Flight Chief; and Staff Sgt. Rhon Dawkins, 902d CES Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Leader.
2018 Patriot Day
September 11, 2018
Military service members salute as fire and rescue workers unfurl a huge American flag over the side of the Pentagon, Sept. 12, 2001, during rescue and recovery efforts following the 9/11 terrorist attack. At approximately 9:40 a.m. a hijacked commercial airliner, originating from Washington’s Dulles airport, was flown into the south side of the building. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass
Hospital Corpsman Basic students, instructor become first responders
September 11, 2018
Seaman Nicholas Earls (left), Seaman 1st Class Michael Aaron (center), an instructor with the Hospital Corpsman Basic (HCB) program, and Seaman Enea Preci (right), pose for a photo at the Medical Education and Training Campus. The three Sailors acted as first responders, assisting a patient who collapsed at the Veterans Affairs Emergency Room Aug. 27.
"Tex" Hill Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol Cadets visit Alamo Wing
September 11, 2018
AF officials select three captains for Ph.D. program
September 11, 2018
Captains
JBSA-Randolph hosts 360° Leaders Course
September 10, 2018
Col. Peter Velesky, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio vice commander, talks to NCOs Sept. 10, 2018 at the 360° Leadership Course at, JBSA-Randolph, Texas. The 360° Leadership Course is a complex, hands-on universal leadership course focused on enhancing senior leaders while providing important and necessary tools for leaders to manage and respond to issues and challenges they may face.
Lt. Col. Richard Cole, last of the 80 Doolittle Raiders, turns 103
September 10, 2018
Lt. Col. Richard Cole
470th Military Intelligence Brigade Soldiers mentor local students
September 10, 2018
Command Sgt. Major Lee Yoneyama of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base Base San Antonio-Fort San Houston speaks to a science class of eighth grade students at Bowden Academy.
‘Make a Difference Day’ service projects save JBSA thousands of dollars; now accepting applications
September 10, 2018
Air Force releases operational safety review findings
September 10, 2018
Air Force units across all levels of command are addressing the issues identified by an Air Force-wide operational safety review, initiated this spring by the Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. David L. Goldfein.
ARNORTH communications building dedicated to local World War II hero
September 10, 2018
Staff Sgt. Fred Garcia, a U.S. Army telephone and telegraph line chief who fought in World War II and was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions during the Battle of Rapido River in Italy, was honored during a building memorialization ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 7. Garcia was a San Antonio native and a direct descendent of the Padron family, one of the original 16 families who founded the city. Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan (center, left), commanding general, U.S. Army North, joins (from right) Kenneth Garcia, Wayne Garcia and Diana Garcia-Schulze, all children of the late Staff Sgt. Fred Garcia, in the unveiling of the commemorative plaque to be mounted at the entrance of the U.S. Army North (5th Army) communications building, the Staff Sgt. Fred L. Garcia building.
Researchers study factors influencing Airmen’s tobacco use during technical training
September 10, 2018
Despite strict policies on tobacco use and awareness of the risks to health, readiness, and performance, some Airmen continue to use tobacco products. Retired Col. G. Wayne Talcott, consultant, Chief of Air Force Health Promotions at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and director, Military Population Health Program at the University of Virginia, and his team are working to understand what factors contribute to Airmen’s tobacco use and improve current tobacco cessation efforts.
ER physician returns to Army service following son's lead
September 7, 2018
The Nicholes family poses following a commissioning ceremony July 20 at the Army Medicine Department Museum on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, where Army 2nd Lt. Marc A. Nicholes (center left) administered the oath of office to swear-in his father, Army Reserve Lt. Col. Andrew “Andy” Nicholes (center right). They are joined by (l. to r.) Army Sgt. 1st Class Irvin Merino, a health care recruiter with the Army Medical Recruiting Station Houston, Marc’s wife, Kelly, Andy’s wife, Lorraine, and Staff Sgt. Joel Ocasio, a health care recruiter with the Army Medical Recruiting Station Houston.
Army Medicine to test the limits, name 2018 U.S. Army Best Medic
September 7, 2018
Staff Sgt. Benjamin Campbell, combat medic with 2-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, competes for the Regional Health Command-Pacific Best Medic competition at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., Aug. 7. The competition brought the best medics across the Pacific Region - Washington, Hawaii, Alaska, Japan and Korea.
Military caregiver survey launches at four military installations
September 7, 2018
The U.S. Army Medical Command's Army Public Health Center announced the launch of a survey for military caregivers. The survey seeks to understand the social, economic and health impact of caregiving and identify gaps in services.