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Exercise Tradewinds 2025 initial planning conference sets stage for regional security cooperation
November 18, 2024 — Approximately 200 military and civilian exercise planners from across the Western Hemisphere gathered this week for the Tradewinds 2025 (TW25) initial planning conference (IPC), marking a significant step in the coordination of this large-scale multinational exercise, at the University of Trinidad and Tobago Chaguaramas Campus, Nov. 4-9... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit holds 3rd annual Adaptive Sports Camp
November 15, 2024 — The Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit hosted its 3rd annual Adaptive Sports Camp and Local Trials from Oct. 15 -23, 2024, at various locations on the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston installation... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio talks NanoParticles at 10th Mission Possible
November 15, 2024 — Leadership, research scientists, and support staff of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio attended the 10th Edition of Mission Possible, an information-sharing event, held at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Nov. 13... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Nov. 13, 2024) – Capt. Jennifer Buechel, Nurse Corps, of Woodhaven, Mich., commanding officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, addresses research scientists and support staff during the 10th Edition of Mission Possible, an information-sharing event, held at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory. The purpose of Mission Possible is to better inform members of the command on the tactics, techniques, and procedures of the science directorates to include the resource acquisitions and administrative directorates. 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 (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. It is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the DoD and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Patients give BAMC high marks for care
November 13, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center scored high marks and positive feedback from patients on both inpatient and outpatient surveys... MORE

Settlement of Estate
November 11, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class David Troutman, assigned to Delta Detachment, Medical Readiness Battalion, Brooke Army Medical Center who passed away on Oct. 24, 2024. ... MORE

Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference begins in Miami, focusing on 21st century security challenges
November 6, 2024 — Representatives from 17 member armies and three special observer armies of the Conference of American Armies (CAA) gathered in Miami for the CAA Specialized Conference, taking place through Nov. 7... MORE

Army South celebrates the legacy of Doug Sanders during Hall of Honor induction ceremony
November 5, 2024 — In a heartfelt and historic ceremony, U.S. Army South inducted Doug Sanders into its prestigious Hall of Honor at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Oct. 18... MORE

US Army South hosts Hall of Honor ceremony

Settlement of Estate
November 4, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class David Troutman, assigned to Delta Detachment, Medical Readiness Battalion, Brooke Army Medical Center who passed away on Oct. 24, 2024. ... MORE

Breast cancer strikes again for one cancer survivor
November 1, 2024 — After beating breast cancer in 2022, retired Air Force Master Sgt. Danielle Griffith thought she was good – until she wasn’t... MORE

MICC surpasses small business goals for tenth consecutive year
October 31, 2024 — In fiscal 2024, small business experts within the Mission and Installation Contracting Command once again surpassed contracting objectives in every socioeconomic category, marking a decade of consistent achievement... MORE

Mission and Installation Contracting Command

NMFDC discusses innovation, technology at annual conference
October 31, 2024 — Command teams from across the Naval Medical Forces Development Command region came together to improve processes and propose innovative ideas to better develop and deliver naval medical forces to the U.S. Navy at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from Oct. 22-23, 2024. ... MORE

Capt. Lisa Gittleman, Naval Medical Forces Development Command-Reserves, addresses attendees at this year's Naval Medical Forces Development Command annual commander's conference at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Oct. 22-23, 2024. The conference brought NMFDC Region leaders together to discuss how the can leverage innovation and technology to better develop and deliver trained medical forces to the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Malcolm McClendon)

MEDCoE hosts ceremony, recognizes passing of 'Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act'
October 30, 2024 — On Sept. 26, 2024, President Joe Biden signed the “Dustoff Crews of the Vietnam War Congressional Gold Medal Act” into law. This gold medal recognizes the pilots, crew chiefs and medics who “served honorably during the Vietnam War aboard helicopter air ambulances.”... MORE

Passing the Torch: Army South's Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Graves on Leadership, Legacy, and Family
October 29, 2024 — In a career spanning three decades, Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Graves has worn many hats. From serving in leadership roles of platoons through major commands such as the U.S. Army South, and even in the distinguished halls of the Pentagon, Graves’ journey through the Army has been defined by one consistent mission — developing the next generation of leaders... MORE

410th Contracting Support Brigade celebrates legacy, future leadership in change of responsibility ceremony
October 29, 2024 — The 410th Contracting Support Brigade welcomed its new senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Deaquennette Thomas, in a change of responsibility event held at the Fort Sam Houston Theater on Oct. 24... MORE

410th CSB celebrates legacy, future leadership in change of responsibility ceremony

Stay safe on Halloween
October 28, 2024 — As Halloween approaches, everyone should prepare for a safe evening in addition to preparing to hit the streets for sweets... MORE

MEDCoE HQ Support Company welcomes new leader
October 25, 2024 — Maj. Brian Thompson assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Center Headquarters Support Company during a change of command ceremony on Oct. 10, 2024, at the McArthur Prade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray, MEDCoE commanding general, presided over the ceremony... MORE

Don't throw away medicines, bring them back Oct. 26
October 24, 2024 — The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat according to the Drug Enforcement Agency. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health. The public is encouraged to remove unneeded medications from their homes to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, on Oct. 26, 2024, reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health... MORE

BAMC tests capabilities during city-wide mass casualty exercise
October 24, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center participated in the San Antonio Mass Casualty Exercise and Evaluation on Oct. 23... MORE

MEDCoE inviting local families to host Soldiers for Mission Thanksgiving
October 24, 2024 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence is inviting local families to host soldiers for Thanksgiving. For many soldiers, this will be their first major holiday away from their homes and family. This event offers an opportunity for the community to host soldiers at their home for Thanksgiving Day... MORE

METC, armed services host Military Medicine Career Fair
October 24, 2024 — The Medical Education and Training Campus, in conjunction with the Navy Medical Training Support Center, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, and Air Force 59th Training Group, hosted the first-ever collaborative Military Medicine Career Fair/Recruiting Event at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Oct. 11... MORE

METC, Services Host Military Medicine Career Fair