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Community Connection events focus on spring events throughout JBSA
March 1, 2024 — Got questions about what’s going on around JBSA this spring? The 502nd Air Base Wing is looking to spread the word on Joint Base San Antonio’s three upcoming Community Connection Events, which will be focused on sharing information about the major events during the spring timeframe... MORE

Eating disorders: Military youth are not immune
March 1, 2024 — According to recent articles in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, children of U.S. military members may be at increased risk for eating disorders... MORE

Settlement of Estate
March 1, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Army Staff Sgt. Joshua Baker, assigned to the 312th Military Intelligence Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, who passed away Feb. 21, 2024. ... MORE

PHOTOS | Otolaryngology Technologist students train at Medical Education and Training Campus
February 27, 2024 — The Medical Education and Training Campus Otolaryngology Technologist program provides simulated and live training in all aspects of otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat), and/or audiology services, to include invasive and non-invasive otolaryngology, procedures and diagnostic audiology services... MORE

Army medics adapt, evolve as service needs change
February 27, 2024 — Army medics must be certified as basic Emergency Medic Technicians or EMT-Bs and will likely be moving to higher levels of certification soon according to program faculty... MORE

U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence combat medic specialists train at JBSA-Camp Bullis
February 26, 2024 — U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence combat medic specialist took part in a combat medic field training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, on Jan. 25, 2024... MORE

BAMC Auxiliary grants support patients, staff
February 23, 2024 — The BAMC Auxiliary held its annual Welfare Recognition Ceremony Feb. 15 at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. This year, the welfare committee approved 28 grant requests totaling more than $45,000 to help support patient care at BAMC... MORE

BAMC Donor Day event features donor family, recipient stories
February 22, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a National Donor Day observance on Feb. 14 on the lawn outside the Garden Entrance to the hospital... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston commuters, pedestrians need to exercise caution near active construction zone
February 22, 2024 — The much-needed reconstruction of Wilson Way is underway. As construction progresses on Wilson Way, safety remains our top priority. It is asked that pedestrians and commuters please refrain from cutting across the construction zone, especially near the Commissary parking lot to Military Clothing Sales. Jumping barricades and cutting safety fences pose serious safety risks and disrupt construction efforts... MORE

U.S. Army South hosts Black History Month observance
February 21, 2024 — As Soldiers, civilians, and family members gathered into the Blesse Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 13, the vibrant stains of jazz music filled the air. Glancing around the auditorium, attendees were met with displays honoring the profound influence of many African American including Louis Armstrong, Bessie Smith, and the late, great Jimi Hendrix during the Black History Month observance hosted by U.S. Army South... MORE

U.S. Army South Black History Month Observance

All Rise: Married Army JAG officers promoted together during joint ceremony
February 21, 2024 — It's not every day that a courthouse is the site for a promotion ceremony. But today, the Fort Sam Houston Courthouse served as the perfect backdrop for the advancement of two distinguished Judge Advocate General's Corps officers, marking a significant milestone in the careers of a couple who have served their nation together with distinction for two decades... MORE

ARSOUTH makes inaugural appearance at the Polyglot Games
February 21, 2024 — Two teams of seven linguists from U.S. Army South and 470th Military Intelligence Brigade from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston competed at the 6th annual Polyglot Games at the Salt Palace Convention Center at Salt Lake City, Utah, on Feb. 3, 2024... MORE

Programs aim to develop MICC workforce members
February 21, 2024 — The application cutoff dates are quickly approaching for two leadership programs developing Mission and Installation Contracting Command workforce members to reduce skills gaps and promote personal and professional growth. The MICC is accepting applications from eligible civilian employees in select grades as well as military members through Feb. 22 for its job shadowing program and through Feb. 28 for its mentoring program... MORE

Borden Institute releases 68W Combat Medic Specialist Fieldcraft II Textbook
February 21, 2024 — The Borden Institute, an agency of the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, officially released Combat Medic Specialist Fieldcraft-Fieldcraft II, as a part of institute’s Specialty Titles classification on Jan. 31... MORE

Combat Medic Specialist Fieldcraft-Fieldcraft II

Community Connection events focus on spring events throughout JBSA
February 20, 2024 — Got questions about what’s going on around JBSA this spring? The 502nd Air Base Wing is looking to spread the word on Joint Base San Antonio’s three upcoming Community Connection Events, which will be focused on sharing information about the major events during the Spring timeframe. ... MORE

Basura Bash a success despite chilly conditions
February 17, 2024 — Even with temperatures in the low 40s with strong winds pushing that feeling much lower, more than 150 volunteers turned out at the Salado Creek Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston early on Feb. 17 to help clean the creek banks... MORE

Senior Army nurse says nurse corps continues to make strides
February 14, 2024 — Capt. Juliet Morah stood at a makeshift hospital bay at Abu Ghraib prison, facing a harrowing task. In 2004, the Army nurse had to treat injured U.S. troops while also caring for the insurgents who attacked them. Morah said she compartmentalized emotions while caring for the insurgents... MORE

Heart Health: BAMC incorporates lifestyle medicine into cardiac rehab program
February 14, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center Department of Cardiology has incorporated lifestyle medicine into its cardiac rehabilitation program to help improve patient outcomes after a cardiac event... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Support Command highlights Lt. Zainob Andu during Black History Month
February 14, 2024 — For the Naval Medical Forces Support Command, Lt. Zainob Andu, a regional logistician and assistant deputy chief of staff for logistics, is a representation of the highly professional and diverse active duty workforce within the Department of the Navy... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Feb. 13, 2024) – U.S. Navy Lt. Zainob Andu, of Chicago, a regional logistician and assistant deputy chief of staff for logistics, assigned to Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC), briefs Lt. Cmdr. Wesley Poirier, deputy chief of staff for logistics, on the scheduled Medical Inspector General Inspection at NNFSC headquarters. Zainob, who was commissioned through the Medical Service Corps In-service Procurement Program, is a representation of the highly professional and diverse active-duty workforce within the Department of the Navy. NMFSC develops and delivers integrated education and training that produces operational medical experts to project Medical Power in support of Naval Superiority. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, NMFSC Public Affairs/Released)

Commander, Naval Medical Research Command, holds Navy Medical R&D Enterprise All Hands at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
February 13, 2024 — Navy Capt. Franca Jones, commander, Naval Medical Research Command, held a NMRC Enterprise All Hands at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military and Family Readiness Center during her visit to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Feb. 8... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Feb. 8, 2024) – Capt. Franca Jones, commander, Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), held a NMRC Enterprise All Hands at the Military and Family Readiness Center during her visit to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio. Jones spoke on numerous topics including the National Defense Authorization Act, the recent Deputy Secretary of Defense Memorandum, and the research and development relationship with the Defense Health Agency. NAMRU San Antonio’s mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. The Naval Medical Research and Development (NMR&D) enterprise is comprised of eight commands with more than 1,330 Navy Medicine personnel. (U.S. Navy Photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Forces Support Command Public Affairs/Released)