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Will you run to promote resiliency?
May 4, 2017 — The 59th Medical Wing will host its fifth annual 5K Run for Life event May 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Heritage Park; check-in opens at 7:30 a.m.The purpose of this event is to bring... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing will host its fifth annual JBSA 5K Run for Life event May 20 at Heritage Park on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph; check-in opens at 7:30 a.m. The event brings awareness and prevention of suicide within the military community--not only active duty, but dependents as well.

TRICARE Changes to Nexium Coverage
May 4, 2017 — Starting June 28, the drug Nexium will no longer be a TRICARE preferred, or formulary, drug. This means it will no longer be available in military pharmacies, and you will pay more if you get it... MORE

Planning, preparation increases your chances of escaping a fire
May 4, 2017 — Thousands of people are killed by fire each year. Appropriate planning and preparation could have saved their lives. Fire is fatal, however you can survive. Knowing proper escape procedures and being alerted in time people can survive fires in their homes... MORE

Plan ahead. If a fire breaks out in your home, know what your escape plan is.

Navy researchers investigate phage therapy to treat periodontal infections
May 4, 2017 — Representing mission readiness is critical to the success of the U.S. military and the health of service members is of highest importance. Almost 20 percent of all emergency department visits at a deployed expeditionary medical support facility during Operation Enduring Freedom were the result of dental disease... MORE

Navy scientist Yoon Hwang, Ph.D., Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio’s Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine Directorate, checks the expression of visual markers for the development of genetically modified bacteriophages as a novel therapeutic strategy to treat periodontal infections.

MTI mission recognized with song, music video
May 3, 2017 — Most Airmen forever remember their experiences at basic military training and the military training instructors who taught them the foundation of their Air Force career. The importance of the BMT... MORE

Senior Master Sgt. Ryan L. Carson, Superintendent and a vocalist, points into the crowd during a performance at the Air Force Basic Military Training Cadre's annual BBQ. The United States Air Force Band’s premier rock band, Max Impact and their debut of a song and video written especially for the 37th Training Wing Basic Military Training Cadre and support staffs. This was written as a recognition and thank you for their service and mission to, “Transform civilians into motivated, disciplined warrior Airmen with the foundation to serve in the world’s greatest Air Force.” The debut took place at Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, Saturday April 29, 2017. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Owen)

BAMC Facebook Town Hall
May 3, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson and other senior leaders will hold a virtual town hall meeting on the BAMC Facebook page May 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to answer questions about the recent changes in surgical services at BAMC. Questions can be submitted early by clicking on the event and going to the discussion tab at http://www.facebook.com/BrookeArmyMedicalCenter... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson and other senior leaders will hold a virtual town hall meeting on the BAMC Facebook page May 4 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. to answer questions about the recent changes in surgical services at BAMC. Questions can be submitted early by clicking on the event and going to the discussion tab at http://www.facebook.com/BrookeArmyMedicalCenter. We welcome your comments!

Army South designates new Command Senior Warrant Officer Advisor
May 3, 2017 — Chief Warrant Officer 5 Martina Robles spent the majority of her recent designation ceremony as the newly appointed U.S. Army South Command Senior Warrant Officer Advisor acknowledging the unit’s other warrant officers in attendance... MORE

Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn, U.S. Army South commanding general, presents Chief Warrant Officer 5 Martina Robles with her appointment and charge of orders certificate as the new Army South Senior Warrant Officer Advisor.

Total force development services now in a single-point center
May 3, 2017 — The Air Force has consolidated all total force development services and resources to a single-point center. All Airmen (active duty, Reserve, Guard and civilian) will now be able to fully utilize all force development resources through the virtual force development center... MORE

AMEDD Museum marks 100th anniversary of World War I
May 3, 2017 — A temporary exhibit, titled “Scientific War: Human Price,” marks the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entry into World War I and focuses on the role of the U.S. Army Medical Department during the war. The exhibit will run at the Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston until November 2018, marking the anniversary of the end of World War I... MORE

(From left) Lt. Col. Mike Williams, U.S. Army Medical Command Headquarters assistant deputy chief of staff for facilities; retired Sgt. Maj. Dave Windsor; Karl Boller and Scott Woodard, historian at the U.S. Army Medical Department, or AMEDD, Center of History and Heritage, pose in their reproduction World War I medical uniforms and clothing at a living history demonstration May 1 at the AMEDD Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston marking the opening of a temporary exhibit, “Scientific War: Human Price,” on the role of the U.S Army Medical Department in World War I.

180-day civilian hiring restriction reinstated for military retirees
May 3, 2017 — Military retirees seeking to enter civil service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they are within 180 days following their official date of retirement... MORE

The Department of Defense recently reinstated a 180-day hiring restriction for military retirees entering government service.

Air Force safety initiative targets falls on the job
May 2, 2017 — Nearly 3,500 falls on the job cost the Air Force 42,000 work days – and the lives of 13 people – during the five-year period that ended with fiscal year 2016, according to the Air Force Safety... MORE

Nearly 3,500 falls on the job cost the Air Force 42,000 work days – and the lives of 13 people – during the five-year period that ended with fiscal year 2016, according to the Air Force Safety Center. In an effort to confront this safety issue, the Air Force is sponsoring its Fall Prevention Focus May 8-19, a partnership with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration and National Institute for Occupational Safety’s National Safety Stand Down.

Top Army recruiters recognized during Fiesta San Antonio
May 2, 2017 — The U.S. Army’s top 10 recruiters from across Texas were recognized by the Army North commanding general at a Fiesta San Antonio event April 25 in front of hundreds at the Alamo in San Antonio... MORE

The area’s top Army recruiters meet the Army North commanding general April 25 at the Alamo in San Antonio. From left are Lt. Col. Kevin Bouren, San Antonio Recruiting Battalion commander; Sgt. 1st Class Marcus Henry; Staff Sgt. Billy McDonald; Staff Sgt. Jordano Hernandez; Sgt. 1st Class Edgar Olivasmonarrez; Sgt. 1st Class Armando Legaspe; Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, commanding general, U.S. Army North; Staff Sgt. Ricardo Saldana; Staff Sgt. Alvarado Moloy; Staff Sgt. Raul Nunez; Staff Sgt. Jefferson Vargas; Staff Sgt. Glenn Wendland; and Command Sgt. Maj. Juan Dozier, San Antonio Recruiting Battalion Command Sergeant Major.

BAMC takes steps to continue high quality surgical care
May 2, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center is taking a number of steps to ensure high quality surgical care for patients. An initial step taken in mid-April was to temporarily reduce the number of elective surgical procedures... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center has temporarily reduced the number of surgical procedures to ensure the best possible care for its patients. This temporary reduction will not affect trauma patients or any urgent procedures.

Air Force implements changes to joint matters, joint tour credit
May 2, 2017 — The definition of “joint matters” and the authorized length of joint tours, two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers, have recently changed... MORE

Two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers have recently changed. The definition of “joint matters” has expanded and the authorized length of a joint tour without waiver has shortened. (U.S. Air Force courtesy graphic)

IMCOM command surgeon receives national military service physician assistant award
May 1, 2017 — Army Col. Pauline V. Gross from the U.S. Army Installation Management Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston could have stayed in her comfort zone as a clinician and retired after 20 years of service, as many others in her field have done. ... MORE

Army Col. Pauline Gross is the command surgeon of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Responsible drinking a vital part of summer safety
May 1, 2017 — A vital aspect of a safe and enjoyable summer is practicing responsible drinking.“Risky drinking leads to poor judgement,” said Master Sgt. Anita Garcia-McClintock, NCO in charge of the Alcohol Drug... MORE

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The Air Force loses Airmen every year because of alcohol-related accidents – 26 in fiscal year 2015, including three from Air Education and Training Command.

Conference of American Armies talks interagency operations
May 1, 2017 — The best and brightest minds from 14 nations gathered for the Specialized Conference on Interagency Operations April 10-13 in Salvador, Bahia. The event was part of the Conference of American Armies series and hosted by the Brazilian army... MORE

(From left) Gen. Walter Souza Brago Netto, commander of the Eastern Military Command of the Brazilian Army; Maj. Gen. William Georges Felippe Abrahao, conference president and Deputy Chief of Staff of the Brazilian Army; and Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn, Secretary General of the Conference of American Armies and U.S. Army South commanding general, share a laugh during the opening ceremony of the Specialized Conference on Interagency Operations, in Salvador, Bahia April 10. The event was part of a series of conferences held by the members of the CAA.

Brooke Army Medical Center celebrates Arbor Day
May 1, 2017 — Col. Gloria Bonds (right), Brooke Army Medical Center deputy commander for inpatient services, and Spc. Ashley Abney (left), Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care chaplain assistant, help celebrate Arbor Day April 28 by helping to plant a red oak tree in front of the garden entrance to the hospital... MORE

Col. Gloria Bonds (right), Brooke Army Medical Center deputy commander for inpatient services, and Spc. Ashley Abney (left), Department of Ministry and Pastoral Care chaplain assistant, help celebrate Arbor Day April 28 by helping to plant a red oak tree in front of the garden entrance to the hospital. The first official Arbor Day was held April 10, 1872 in Nebraska. It was estimated that more than one million trees were planted on that date.

Intelligence Exploitation Analysts: Creating cyberspace warriors
May 1, 2017 — As one of Air Combat Command’s integral assets, the 70th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing is home to several cyberspace warriors, including the exploitation analysts of the 41st Intelligence Squadron... MORE

Exploitation Analyst Airmen assigned to the 41st Intelligence Squadron have begun using advanced mobile desktop training that uses an environment to challenge each individual analyst in cyberspace maneuvers to achieve mission objectives at Fort. George G. Meade. (U.S. Air Force Illustration/Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

AETC launches Strategic Management Annex, Strategic Planning Dashboard
May 1, 2017 — Air Education and Training Command officials are launching two tools May 1 for advancing the 2016 AETC Strategic Plan: the AETC Strategic Management Annex and the AETC Strategic Planning Dashboard.The... MORE