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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).

MICC leaders demonstrate agility during 2025 transformation training event
August 12, 2025 — The Mission and Installation Contracting Command completed a leader training and wargaming event Jul. 29 to Aug. 1 in San Antonio, Texas, as a prequel to their large-scale annual event to ensure the contracting command’s alignment with the Army Transformation Initiative and higher command guidance... MORE

NREIP, ORISE interns present research at NAMRU San Antonio
August 11, 2025 — Eight student interns enrolled in the Office of Naval Research’s Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) and Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) presented their research to mentors, scientists and staff assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on July 31... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (July 23, 2025) – Student interns assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio enrolled in the Office of Naval Research’s Naval Research Enterprise Internship Program (NREIP) and Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) observed Air Force Expeditionary Medical Service (EMEDS) training at Camp Bullis. Additionally, the interns had the opportunity to eat Meals, Ready-to-Eat for lunch during their trip to the camp. Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) makes use of multiple channels to recruit and retain critical U.S. Navy medical support personnel. The research commands reach out to the next generation of scientists through conferences, STEM events, internships and career days, and support recruiting efforts early in undergraduate and graduate programs. 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)

BAMC recognizes teens for volunteer service
August 11, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center recognized the contributions of their Summer Youth Volunteer Program participants during a ceremony in the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Aug. 6... MORE

Joint service members participate in 'Operation Dustoff Vigilance' at JBSA-Camp Bullis
August 7, 2025 — Operation Dustoff Vigilance took place at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, on July 16, 2025. The exercise focused on improving aeromedical evacuation response in austere environments to better prepare service members for combat deployments... MORE

Senior IMCOM leader visits U.S. Army Garrison Italy
August 7, 2025 — Maj. Gen. James Smith, acting commander of U.S. Army Installation Management Command, visited U.S. Army Garrison Italy on Aug. 1 to recognize employees and assess garrison support to the Southern European Task Force and the 173rd Airborne Brigade... MORE

BAMC clinics currently enrolling TRICARE Prime members
August 6, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center has several primary care clinics currently open to enrollment of TRICARE Prime retirees and family members... MORE

NMFDC: Mission Driven-People Powered - Seaman Patrizio Guzman
August 6, 2025 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is always mission driven and most importantly people powered. Today, we highlight Seaman Patrizio Guzman, a personnel specialist that makes sure Sailors’ pay and administrative needs are taken care of so that they can go and accomplish NMFDC’s mission... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is always mission driven and most importantly people powered! Today, we highlight Seaman Patrizio Guzman, a personnel specialist that makes sure Sailors’ pay and administrative needs are taken care of so that they can go and accomplish NMFDC’s mission. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Team METC highlights military medic training at AMT annual meeting
August 5, 2025 — Three instructors with the Medical Education and Training Campus, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, presented a continuing education session at the American Medical Technologists Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on July 23. ... MORE

METC, partners get realistic dementia experience
August 5, 2025 — Thirty volunteers assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus, Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Navy Medicine Training Support Command, 32d Medical Brigade, and the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence recently had the opportunity to personally experience the daily challenges that cognitively impaired people face by participating in an innovative, immersive dementia simulation presented by a team from the Veterans Health Administration... MORE

Navy Tactical Combat Casualty Care program director recognized with civilian awards
August 4, 2025 — Cmdr. Thomas Sather, Director for the Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s Tactical Combat Casualty Care program, has been recognized with two prestigious awards for his pivotal role in revolutionizing life support and medical training for both military and civilian personnel... MORE

Cmdr. Thomas Sather, director of the Naval Medical Forces Development Command’s Tactical Combat Casualty Care program, displays his recent civilian awards at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Aug. 1, 2025. Sather was presented the American Red Cross Chairpersons’ Award for his significant contributions to the Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, and recognized the Aerospace Medical Association with the Aerospace Physiology Society’s Fred A. Hitchcock Award for his outstanding performance as a senior aerospace physiologist. (U.S. Navy photo by Malcolm McClendon)

'Community Connection' events strengthen community bonds, build connections
August 4, 2025 — One of the ways the Air Force encourages Airmen and families to maintain social fitness is through participation in events like "Community Connection" and local town halls... MORE