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59th MDW: Medical Education and Training Campus trains biomedical technicians
August 16, 2021 — The Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is home to the Biomedical Equipment Technician program that meets the unique mission of training, mentoring, professionally developing and qualifying the most proficient Air Force, Army and Navy biomedical equipment technicians... MORE

MICC contracting team supports Vibrant Response disaster exercise
August 13, 2021 — Members from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Field Directorate Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston directly supported the 2021 Vibrant Response disaster exercise in support of Joint Task Force Civil Support that came to an end Aug. 9. ... MORE

Department of Air Force offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission
August 13, 2021 — Total Force enlisted Airmen and Guardians wanting to become commissioned officers and military healthcare providers can complete their preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty... MORE

Monoclonal antibody treatment can help some COVID-19-positive patients
August 13, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center doctors at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are working with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council to help COVID-19 patients receive the monoclonal antibody treatment and potentially lessen the severity of the illness... MORE

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio welcomes new commander
August 13, 2021 — A new commanding officer took command of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio during a change of command and retirement ceremony held at the Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center Aug. 11... MORE

See something, say something: Army observes Antiterrorism Awareness Month
August 13, 2021 — August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month and an opportunity for all Soldiers, civilians, and family members to increase their understanding about extremism, terrorism, insider threats, and cybersecurity vulnerabilities, said James Crumley, the antiterrorism deputy division chief for the Office of the Provost Marshal General. ... MORE

Tough conversation: ‘The Things We Carry’ resiliency campaign
August 13, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Luke Lucas, 502nd Civil Engineer Group Senior Enlisted Leader, sat down with 10 members from the wing for their “Tough Conversation” series on the topic of “The Things We Carry” resiliency video campaign Aug. 10 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Feedback Fridays
August 13, 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

Military training instructor dons uniform for the last time
August 12, 2021 — In December 1965, R. Thomas Coons left Chesterfield County, Virginia, to join the U.S. Air Force. He didn’t know a career as a military training instructor would be his calling... MORE

The Initial Perception: Recovery Care Coordinators assist with Air Force Wounded Warrior Program
August 12, 2021 — There are many common sayings that go along with how important the first impression you leave on someone is. No matter the circumstances for someone’s behavior, on any particular day, there is no way to reverse that initial interaction, conversation, attitude, etc. For this reason, and many more, the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, or AFW2, puts some of their best people as the first stop our warriors interact with. ... MORE

DAF Gaming League season two takes off
August 12, 2021 — The Department of Air Force Gaming League is back for another season with more games and prizes while expanding the community to include Air Force veterans and Wounded Warriors. ... MORE

Air Force releases additional dress, appearance changes
August 12, 2021 — New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board... MORE

CMSAF visits AFIMSC, recognizes Airmen
August 12, 2021 — Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio Lackland Aug. 10, meeting with leaders and discussing Airmen and family quality of life programs the center executes across the Air Force enterprise... MORE

Services will make call on religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccines
August 12, 2021 — For service members who have religious objections to receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, the path for how they might seek an exception is defined by their individual military service's regulations, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said Aug. 10... MORE

ARNORTH Best Warrior leads Soldiers in becoming winners
August 12, 2021 — Army Staff Sgt. Walton, the reigning Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston NCO of the year, is a member of “Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band, and strives to motivate, mentor, and adapt to all of his Soldiers’ needs... MORE

AETC Real Talk focuses on religion in the Air Force
August 11, 2021 — Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, will host the eighth episode of AETC Real Talk: Muslims Serving in the Air Force, Aug. 19 at 3 p.m. CDT, on AETC’s Facebook page... MORE

MEDCoE’s Stimson Library operates in a time of COVID-19
August 11, 2021 — In March 2020, the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence’s Stimson Library at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston closed its doors to protect the health and safety of MEDCoE students and faculty from COVID-19. But the Stimson Library never stopped providing interlibrary loans, document delivery services and reference services to students and staff... MORE

U.S., Colombian army paratroopers successfully conclude DFE bilateral exercise
August 11, 2021 — U.S. and Colombian army paratroopers concluded a bilateral airborne training exercise July 30 with a demonstration of the tactical capabilities of the Colombian Army’s elite special forces unit, the Lanceros, at Tolemaida Air Base in Colombia... MORE

COVID-19 vaccinations available at BAMC, WHASC
August 10, 2021 — If you haven’t received your COVID-19 vaccine yet, it’s not too late to vaccinate!... MORE

Air Force names new Security Forces deputy director
August 10, 2021 — Timothy A. Gerald, a member of the Senior Executive Service, is the fourth deputy director of Air Force Security Forces, deputy chief of staff for Logistics, Engineering and Force Protection... MORE