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Brooke Army Medical Center returns to baseline surgery procedure rate
July 6, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center has returned to its normal surgical procedure rate after a deliberate slowdown to review all aspects of surgical care... MORE

BAMC is now performing an average of 50 operating room procedures a day, which was the hospital’s baseline prior to a surge in fall 2016 to enhance readiness and health education.

Managing your children’s social networking habits
July 6, 2017 — Parents today can relate to the challenges of raising teenagers in a social media-driven world... MORE

Today’s teens exhibit different behaviors. They no longer hang out with friends in the real world, making face-to-face contact. They live in the world of the Internet and SNS because that is where all of their friends live. They communicate through a variety of platforms such as Facebook and Instagram.

IAAFA counter-terrorism symposium delivers crucial lesson
July 5, 2017 — More than 20 members of Colombia’s armed forces packed a classroom at the Inter-American Air Force Academy for a counter-terrorism symposium held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Juan Ipatzi, 837th Training Squadron International Force Protection Flight instructor (center right) displays an explosive vest to students of Colombia's armed forces at a counter-terrorism symposium held at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 20. The symposium taught the students how to spot and counter bombs hidden inside commonplace objects.

Power of Positivity in Leadership
July 5, 2017 — I can safely say becoming a first sergeant is something I have looked forward to for a long time. Four years ago that dream came true... MORE

Positivity in leadership is contagious. You know what's more contagious then positivity? Negativity.

Medical Service Corps celebrates 100th Anniversary with MEDEVAC demonstration
July 3, 2017 — A service member injured in combat currently has a 92 percent survival rate, due in large part to the ability of quickly treating injuries and evacuating the wounded within an hour. The U.S. Army Medical Service Corps demonstrated that capability at a ceremony honoring their 100th anniversary at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston parade field June 30, giving the public an up-close view of a medical evacuation, or MEDEVAC, in action. ... MORE

A Soldier assigned to the AMEDDC&S Training Support Activity defends while a UH-60 MEDEVAC lands to transport the wounded at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 30.

24th Air Force hosts annual Civil Air Patrol training program
July 1, 2017 — More than 80 Civil Air Patrol cadets and adult members attended the 2017 Cyber Defense Training Academy June 11-17 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, setting a new participation record for the joint 24th Air Force-Civil Air Patrol program... MORE

1st Lt Victoria Rathbone, 33rd Network Warfare Squadron, provides one-on-one training to a pair of Civil Air Patrol cadets during the 2017 Cyber Defense Training Academy June 11, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. More than 100 cadets attended the fourth iteration of the national CAP cyberspace training program.

Tactical Air Control Party memorial honors fallen Airmen
June 30, 2017 — The Tactical Air Control Party Memorial outside the 353rd Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex was rededicated during a ceremony June 23, 2017. The ceremony was held to pay special tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice as TACP Airmen, whose mission is to defeat the enemy through the use of airpower while protecting our ground forces and non-combatants from friendly air to ground attacks, and those who served in their direct support... MORE

The Tactical Air Control Party Reunion Memorial outside the 353rd Battlefield Airmen Training Squadron at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Medina Annex is rededicated June 23, 2017. The ceremony was held to pay special tribute to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice while serving as a part of TACP or in direct support of those who do.

Air Force Academy cadets consider flying Super Galaxy
June 30, 2017 — Thirty-six Air Force Academy cadets descended on the Alamo Wing as they considered what it might be like to fly a C-5M... MORE

Air Force Academy cadets toured a C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft at the 433rd Airlift Wing June 21, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The third-year cadets are visiting operational units throughout the U.S.to get a better understanding of the different careers available in the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)

METC Technology Innovation Group showcases key initiatives, products of the future at tech expo
June 30, 2017 — The Medical Education and Training Campus Technology Innovation Group, or TIG, hosted the first homegrown technology expo on the METC campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 23... MORE

Senior Airman Travis Napaepae, Medical Education and Training Campus Information Management Division call center manager, tries his hand drawing on an interactive SMART screen displaying the circulatory system.

Sun’s UV rays pose long-term threat to people’s health
June 30, 2017 — Too much exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays over time can lead to skin cancer, which is responsible for thousands of deaths each year in the United States. It is also the most common cancer in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Dermatology... MORE

Too much exposure to the sun’s ultraviolet rays over time can lead to skin cancer, which is responsible for thousands of deaths each year in the United States. It is also the most common cancer in the U.S., according to the American Academy of Dermatology.

San Antonio Recruiting Battalion Soldiers welcome new commander
June 30, 2017 — The U.S. Army San Antonio Recruiting Battalion staff welcomed their new commander in a change-of-command ceremony June 29 in front of hundreds at the historic Alamo in downtown San Antonio. Lt. Col. D’Angelo A. Blount took command of the San Antonio Recruiting Battalion from Lt. Col. Kevin D. Bouren, who will become the Chief of Army Accessions at the Pentagon. ... MORE

Col. Terance L. Huston (left), U.S. Army 5th Recruiting Brigade commander, passes the guidon to Lt. Col. D’Angelo A. Blount, the San Antonio Recruiting Battalion incoming commander, signifying the official change of command in front of the Alamo in downtown San Antonio June 29.

U.S. Army North building partnership, community relations on the border through innovative readiness training
June 30, 2017 — Training is an essential part of the Department of Defense’s mission, especially when the mission builds long-lasting community relationships and helps the American populace. That’s what the Texas A&M Colonias Joint Innovative Readiness Training, or IRT, mission is geared toward – building a better America through partnership... MORE

During the Innovative Readiness Training, or IRT, a Soldier and civilian dental hygienist examine a local resident in Laredo, Texas, at the Larga Vista Community Center June 27. The mission builds partnerships between US communities and the Department of Defense by addressing public health and infrastructure needs.

BAMC Emergency Medicine physicians culminate training with exercise
June 30, 2017 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Emergency Medicine Department recently graduated 26 Army and Air Force emergency medicine physicians after a weeklong exercise June 12-17... MORE

Emergency medicine doctors accompany 19th Special Forces Group personnel conducting a raid to seize an individual declared a high value target at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis as part of the Joint Emergency Medicine Exercise June 15. The exercise allows the doctors to observe what happens when there is a casualty and how the patient is treated and moved.

PHC-Central Soldier represents Army at Armed Forces Volleyball Tourney
June 30, 2017 — Spc. Rikki Inman, an animal care specialist at the South Texas Branch Veterinary Services at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, represented Army Medicine, Regional Health Command-Central and Public Health Command-Central on the All Army Volleyball team at the 2017 Armed Forces Women’s Volleyball Tournament where the Army placed third over the course of the four-day tournament... MORE

Spc. Rikki Inman, No. 9, poses on the volleyball court with members of the All Army Women’s Volleyball Team. Inman is an animal care specialist stationed on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Pilot for a Day fills birthday wish
June 29, 2017 — Angel Vasquez woke up June 29 on his 17th birthday not expecting the surprise of being recognized as an honorary pilot at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Angel Vasquez is the June 29, 2017 12th Flying Training Wing pilot for a day at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The Pilot for a Day program participants battle a variety of illnesses and diseases, to include terminal illnesses. For many children with severe, but not terminal illnesses, the program is a significant milestone in their recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrel)

Brooke Army Medical Center receives award for environmental sustainability efforts
June 29, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center received the 2017 Greenhealth Partner for Change award May 18 during a ceremony held in Minneapolis, Minn. This award recognizes medical facilities with superior performance in environmental sustainability... MORE

Debra Bratton hands Kartha Navya a plate during lunch in the Brooke Army Medical Center dining room June 20. BAMC Culinary and Hospitality Branch would like patrons to ask for a regular plate rather than a to-go container when eating in the dining facility.

Army North’s Army Reserve Engagement Cell medics step up to serve low-income communities
June 29, 2017 — Hearing stories of struggling families, the U.S. Army North’s Army Reserve Engagement Cell, known as AREC, visited Webb County after the Texas A&M University’s colonias program, which supports several of these border communities, identified specific needs with which the Soldiers could help... MORE

Army Maj. Jennifer Meadows, a Reserve Soldier with the 7226th Medical Support Unit, examines the eyes of Armando Corona inside the El Cenizo Community Center June 20. Nearly 200 Soldiers and five Navy opticians participated in an Innovative Readiness Training mission to provide free medical care and other services to economically distressed colonias in the Laredo area near the Texas-Mexico border.

New office opens for Army property loss claims
June 29, 2017 — The Army has created a new office at Fort Knox, Ky., to process Soldiers’ claims for personal property losses resulting from government service. The Center for Personnel Claims Support became fully operational July 5 and will process all claims of Soldiers and employees in the continental United States, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. ... MORE

A moving truck is unloaded as a family moves into their new home. The Army’s new Center for Personnel Claims Support office will help expedite claims for property damaged during such moves.

Fire station open house educates children, strengthen relations
June 29, 2017 — Firefighters of the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron at Fire Station 2 who support the installation and the local community hosted an open house for autistic children June 23... MORE

Jeffery Pardo (left), 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron firefighter, shows off his fire protection gear as Michael Martinez, 502nd CES firefighter, explains it to children from Vibrant ABA Solutions during a open house tour of Fire Station 2 June 23, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Wright)

Medical Education and Training Campus instructor brings magic into classroom
June 29, 2017 — It’s been several years since Staff Sgt. John Blaz performed his last magic show, but the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston medical instructor is still performing magic for a captive audience – his students... MORE

Staff Sgt. John Blaz, Interservice Respiratory Therapy Program instructor at the Medical Education and Training Campus, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, shows a deck of cards during a magic trick he performs for his students at the beginning of a recent class.