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U.S., Colombian armies strengthen partnership with 2025 staff talks, signing agreed-to-actions
September 12, 2025 — U.S. Army South Commander Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan welcomed a delegation from the Colombian National Army, including Gen. Luis Cardozo Santamaría, commander of the National Army, for 16th annual U.S.-Colombian army-to-army staff talks and the signing ceremony of the 2025 agreed-to-actions from Sept. 2–4... MORE

16th annual U.S.-Colombian army-to-army staff talks

Unified in purpose: Southern Vanguard 2025 marks a milestone in regional cooperation
September 12, 2025 — As Exercise Southern Vanguard 25 concluded on Aug. 29, 2025, in the Chilean Andes, a powerful message resonates across the Americas: regional unity, military cooperation, and operational readiness are stronger than ever... MORE

Army exempts Soldiers who score 465+ on the AFT from body fat standards
September 12, 2025 — The U.S. Army has published a new directive exempting all Soldiers who score 465 points or more on the new Army Fitness Test (AFT) from body fat standards. Soldiers must score 80 points or more in each event, and no alternative events are permitted... MORE

Registration opens for MEDCoE 2025 Mission Thanksgiving
September 12, 2025 — Interested in opening your home to host a couple of Soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner? Registration has begun for the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2025 Mission Thanksgiving event... MORE

NMFDC welcomes new Health Professions Scholarship Program comptroller
September 11, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Juanita Pollard to the team as the Health Professions Scholarship Program comptroller with the command’s Resource Management directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Sept. 8, 2025. ... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes Juanita Pollard to the team as the Health Professions Scholarship Program comptroller with the command’s Resource Management directorate on Sept. 8, 2025. She will be focused on budgeting and executing $1.7 million for the HPSP, the Reserve Personnel and the Operations and Maintenance budgets. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Father, son share milestone at Joint Base San Antonio
September 9, 2025 — Master Sgt. Benjamin C. Bowman serves as the senior operations leader with the Readiness and Training Division (G-37) at U.S. Army Medical Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. His son, Zachary, recently graduated from training at the same installation as a combat medic... MORE

MICC command team accepts SHARP Room Challenge
September 8, 2025 — In support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention, the MICC command team of Brig. Gen. Freddy Adams, Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright, Clay Cole, and their staff accepted the SHARP Room Challenge Training... MORE

Suicide Prevention Month: ‘We are Stronger Together, Connect to Protect’
September 8, 2025 — September is Suicide Prevention Month, and this year’s theme is “We are Stronger Together, Connect to Protect.” Across our Joint Base San Antonio community, we pause to reaffirm a vital truth: every life matters. ... MORE

NMFDC: Mission Driven-People Powered – Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre Metoyer
September 5, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission driven and most importantly people powered. This week, we highlight Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre Metoyer, a logistics specialist with the command’s Logistics and Facilities directorate... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is always mission driven and most importantly people powered! Logistics Specialist 3rd Class Andre Metoyer with the command’s Logistics and Facilities directorate, ensures medical forces are properly equipped and focused on their mission of caring for Sailors, which ultimately strengthens the Navy’s readiness. Photo taken and graphic created at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Sept. 4, 2025 (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Army's NCO Guide update published
August 27, 2025 — Recently updated TC 7-22.7, The NCO Guide has been streamlined and modernized to better equip Army NCOs for current and future challenges. The NCOLCoE condensed the guide from nine to five focused chapters centered on core NCO competencies, reducing costs and improving usability... MORE

Get Real Get Better: NAMRU San Antonio goes digital with safety data sheets
August 26, 2025 — Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio maintains more than 1,500 SDSs within its Emergency Management System for all chemicals in its inventory which takes countless man-hours to review and update with the newest information... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON - (Aug. 21, 2025) – Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Nimsi Hernandez, of Lancaster, Calif., assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, utilizes a computer tablet to search for a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute. NAMRU San Antonio recently procured a digital SDS database system for use on non-networked computer tablets to replace all physical SDS binders. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication standard 1910.1200 requires SDSs to be readily accessible during each work shift for all hazardous chemicals in the workplace. NAMRU San Antonio, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D), conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

NMFDC: Mission Driven-People Powered - Ionie Pollard
August 25, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission driven and most importantly people powered! Today, we highlight Ionie Pollard, a Navy Medicine quota manager, who ensures every prospective Corpsman has a seat to attend Hospital Corpsman Basic Course and any additional specialty training they may require, preparing them to provide the best medical care for our Sailors, Marines and their families... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is always mission driven and most importantly people powered! Ionie Pollard, a Navy Medicine quota manager, ensures every prospective Corpsman has a seat to attend Hospital Corpsman Basic Course (HCB) and any additional specialty training they may require preparing them to provide the best medical care for our Sailors, Marines and their families. Photo taken and graphic created at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Aug. 20, 2025 (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

TRICARE medical vs. dental coverage: Understanding key differences
August 21, 2025 — When you need care for your mouth, jaw, or teeth, you may have questions about whether you should use your TRICARE medical or dental plan. Knowing when to use your medical or dental coverage helps avoid unnecessary costs or delays in care... MORE

Medical professional looks at dental x-rays

Thai Royal Air Force Nurses introduced to PINC at NAMRU San Antonio
August 21, 2025 — During a visit to the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute, flight nurses from the Royal Thai Air Force received an education on the Preparatory Iraqi Nursing Course. or PINC, by Dr. Darrin Frye, chief science director, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Aug. 14, 2025) – Dr. Darrin Frye, chief science director, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, gives a tour of research facilities to flight nurses from the Royal Thai Air Force at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute. The nurses visited medical commands within Joint Base San Antonio to enhance their nursing knowledge and skills to include advancing quality of nursing practice related to disease management. Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) contributes directly to positive working relationships with partner nation militaries, keeping the scope of Department of Defense capabilities wide, and at the ready, to address emerging threats aboard. NAMRU San Antonio, part of NMR&D, conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Sergeant Major of the Army underscores grit, fundamentals, and U.S.-Colombian partnership at PISAJ 21
August 20, 2025 — U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer spoke to Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía (PISAJ) 21 participants and facilitators from the U.S. and Colombian militaries at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas, on Aug. 18 about the roles and responsibilities of senior enlisted leaders at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael Weimer, center, speaks to Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía (PISAJ) 21 participants and facilitators from the U.S. and Colombian militaries about the roles and responsibilities of senior enlisted leaders at the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas, Aug. 18, 2025. PISAJ is a biannual, partner nation-funded initiative aligned with U.S. Southern Command’s Theater Campaign Plan and directly supports the Colombian army’s transformation to align its noncommissioned officer corps with globally recognized standards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)

Partnership training helps prepare firefighters for leadership roles
August 19, 2025 — More than 20 firefighters from across U.S. Army Installation Management Command came together for professional and personal development training Aug. 11-15 at the Mission Training Complex at Fort Carson, Colorado... MORE

NMFDC welcomes new instructional systems specialist
August 19, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Nicanor Galvan to the team as an Instructional Systems Specialist at the command’s Training and Education directorate on Aug. 11, 2025. ... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes Nicanor Galvan an Instructional Systems Specialist at the command’s Training and Education directorate located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Aug. 11, 2025. He will be focused on designing and developing online training solutions that are both effective and accessible and allow Navy medical personnel to learn and maintain critical skills from anywhere in the world and ensuring they are medically ready and mission capable. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Southern Vanguard 25 kicks off in Chile, strengthening regional partnerships and readiness
August 14, 2025 — Exercise Southern Vanguard 25 (ExSV25), a U.S. Army South-led multilateral training exercise with the Chilean army, officially commenced Aug. 12, 2025, in Los Ángeles, Chile... MORE

U.S., Colombian armies open PISAJ 21 to advance senior NCO professional development
August 14, 2025 — U.S. Army South, in coordination with the Colombian army, officially launched the 21st iteration of the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía, or PISAJ, the capstone event of the Colombian Sergeants Major Academy, during an opening ceremony at the South Carolina National Guard McCrady Training Center in Columbia, South Carolina, on Aug. 11, 2025... MORE

NMFDC: Mission Driven-People Powered - Christine Galliano
August 13, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission driven and most importantly people powered! We highlight Christine Galliano, an Instructional Systems Specialist that makes sure the U.S. Navy’s... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is always mission driven and most importantly people powered! Christine Galliano is an instructional systems specialist at the command and sure the U.S. Navy’s medical professionals have the best training and education possible. Photo taken and graphic created at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Aug. 12, 2025 (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).