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MICC commanding general pins on second star
February 6, 2024 — Family, friends and colleagues, past and present, gathered at the Fort Sam Houston Theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 2 to honor the promotion of the commanding general of U.S. Army Mission and Installation Management Command, Douglas S. Lowrey, from the rank of brigadier general to major general... MORE

AMSUS recognizes two local ‘rising stars’ from Defense Health Network Central
February 6, 2024 — Four health care professionals from Defense Health Network Central will be recognized for their extensive contributions to military health care during the Annual Meeting of AMSUS, The Society of Federal Health Professionals, on Feb. 12, 2024. Two are from Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

AMSUS recognizes four ‘rising stars’ from Defense Health Network Central

The Great Texas Airshow returns to JBSA-Randolph April 6-7
February 2, 2024 — The Great Texas Airshow will take place April 6-7 with this year’s theme of "Service in Action." This free event will showcase the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the F-35A Lightning II, the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team and more. Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. each day. The aerial acts begin at 11 a.m. on both days... MORE

Army provides financial resources to Soldiers
February 2, 2024 — Training and guidance on financial concerns is delivered worldwide in the Army through the Financial Readiness Program, which is designed to educate Soldiers and their families in support of mission readiness... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military Tax Assistance Center now open
February 1, 2024 — This year, the only tax assistance center available will be at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to provide free tax preparation and e-filing of federal and state income tax returns for eligible military taxpayers and family members. These services will focus on assisting active duty taxpayers and their families. Limited services will be available for military retirees. ... MORE

Effects of storm water runoff is one element trigger for San Antonio’s annual Basura Bash at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
February 1, 2024 — The Basura Bash is a one-day, all-volunteer event to clean the San Antonio Watershed. Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will be hosting the event beginning at 8 a.m. Feb. 17 at the Salado Creek Park. For more information on Basura Bash 2024, or to register to volunteer, visit https://basurabash.org/. For questions about this event, send an email to 802CES.CEIE.BasuraBash@us.af.mil or call 210-671-8015... MORE

Volunteers needed for Basura Bash annual Salado Creek Park cleanup Feb. 17

Senior enlisted leaders convene at the Army Medicine Sergeants Major Summit
January 29, 2024 — Sergeants major from across the Army Medicine enterprise convened at a four-day summit hosted by the U. S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from Jan. 16-19... MORE

Sparky The Fire Dog helps children through PCS hardship
January 29, 2024 — A permanent change of station can be difficult for any family. In the whirlwind of moving boxes, overseas flights, damaged household goods and living out of suitcases there are a lot of opportunities to be overwhelmed. For one family new to Joint Base San Antonio, a visit to the local fire station helped calm the swelling seas of a recent PCS... MORE

U.S. Army Medical Command welcomes 46th Army Surgeon General
January 26, 2024 — Lt. Gen. R. Scott Dingle relinquished his position as the U.S. Army Surgeon General and Commanding General, U.S. Army Medical Command to Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre in a ceremony hosted by Gen. Randy George, Army Chief of Staff, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Jan. 25... MORE

U.S. Army Surgeon General Change of Command

U.S. Congressman recognizes Navy Chiefs for taking care of one of their own
January 26, 2024 — To publicly acknowledged the appreciation of several Sailors of the Chiefs Mess assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center, U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) presented Certificates of Special Congressional Recognition to five Sailors on Jan. 25 at the Defense Health Agency’s Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Volunteers needed for Basura Bash annual Salado Creek Park cleanup Feb. 17
January 25, 2024 — Rain or shine, at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning, Feb. 17, 2024, we will once again meet up at Salado Creek Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to participate in the annual Basura Bash. The Basura Bash is a one-day all-volunteer-run event where people all around San Antonio participate in removing accumulated trash and debris from the San Antonio Watershed’s streams and tributaries. ... MORE

BUMED Force Master Chief visits Medical Education and Training Campus
January 25, 2024 — Force Master Chief PatrickPaul Mangaran, director, Hospital Corps, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, joined by Master Chiefs Hospital Corpsman Hansen LaFoucade, deputy director, Hospital Corps, and Leslie Giuy, lead hospital corpsman planner, met with leadership and academic staff of the Defense Health Agency’s Medical Training and Education Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Jan. 24... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Jan. 24, 2024) – Hospital Corpsman 2nd Class Amber Rimes, of Dubuque, Iowa, a dental laboratory instructor assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center (NMTSC), gives a tour of facilities at the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Medical Training and Education Campus (METC) to Force Master Chief PatrickPaul Mangaran, director, Hospital Corps, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED). METC is a leader in military medical education with over 48 academic programs in various medical specialties. With 48 medical programs, and 16,500 graduates a year, METC is a state-of-the-art Department of Defense (DoD) healthcare education campus that trains enlisted medical personnel. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NMFSC Public Affairs/Released)

Astros Caravan makes stop at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
January 23, 2024 — The Astros Caravan made a stop at the USO San Antonio Warrior & Family Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 19 to meet and share camaraderie with a group of service members... MORE

Astros Caravan make stop at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston

BAMC Medical Readiness Battalion welcomes new commander
January 19, 2024 — Lt. Col. Marcos Martinez assumed command of Brooke Army Medical Center's Medical Readiness Battalion during a change of command ceremony at BAMC's Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 11. Lt. Col. Melissa Kodani relinquished command after leading the battalion for the past two years... MORE

Medical Readiness Battalion Change of Command

JBSA boosts resiliency through cooking
January 17, 2024 — Entering the new year, U.S. Army leaders pledged to renew their commitment to the financial well-being of Soldiers and their families through a variety of enhanced resources and educational programs. One of these involves quick and affordable meal preparation... MORE

U.S. Army North hosts homeland defense conference, addresses current and future challenges
January 17, 2024 — Leaders from across the Department of Defense, federal agencies and research communities gathered for a homeland defense symposium hosted by U.S. Army North from Dec. 12-14, 2023, in San Antonio to discuss the future of defense operations in the continental U.S... MORE

During Operation AGILE Medic, communication is key
January 16, 2024 — During the first week of December 2023, the Air Force, Army and Marines collaborated in Operation AGILE Medic at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, providing medics with real-world experience in austere environments transporting patients and implementing hands-on MEDIC-X training... MORE

Airmen approach a UH-60 on Dec. 6, 2023, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, during Operation AGILE Medic. This joint force medical training exercise immerses medics in the seamless process of transporting patients from the Expeditionary Medical Support unit to the En Route Patient Staging System team, and onwards to Air Evacuation and Critical Care Air Transport Teams, and vice versa. The hands-on experience ensures medics gain a comprehensive understanding of communication protocols, the critical timing for patient preparation, and the intricacies of the entire process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

WEATHER UPDATE: Normal reporting in effect for 16 January, 2024
January 15, 2024 — WEATHER UPDATE: Normal reporting procedures are in effect for Joint Base San Antonio tomorrow, Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Based on current forecasts, no planned reductions to services are anticipated at this time. All JBSA personnel are advised to take appropriate individual measures to prepare for cold weather and exercise risk management. Visit https://www.jbsa.mil for guidance on cold weather preparation. Work closely through your chain of command if circumstances require deviation from normal duty reporting procedures... MORE

WEATHER UPDATE: Message from 502 ABW and Installation Commander
January 14, 2024 — WEATHER UPDATE: The 502 ABW Command team, weather team, and civil engineers continue to monitor the incoming cold weather. We will quickly inform if there are any changes to services across JBSA via JBSA social media, our website (JBSA.mil), and the JBSA Connect App. However, at this time, and based on the forecast, I do not intend to direct any planned reductions in services across JBSA. Our civil engineer professionals have established ops centers and stand at the ready to respond if there are any facility issues resulting from low temperatures. I ask that all personnel who work, train, and live at JBSA take appropriate measures to prepare for the upcoming cold, and exercise sound risk management. Read https://www.jbsa.mil/.../special-weather-statement.../ for information on how to prepare for cold weather. Please work closely through your chain of command if circumstances require a change to your normal work routine. -Brig Gen Driggers... MORE

Special Weather Statement: Possible freeze conditions forecasted for next week

AMEDD Museum at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston to close for renovations until June 2025
January 11, 2024 — The United States Army Medical Department Museum, known as the AMEDD Museum, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, will be undergoing a major renovation starting on Jan. 19, 2024. This renovation will require the Museum to cease all public operations on that date and remain closed to the public until June 2025... MORE

United States Army Medical Department Museum, or AMEDD Museum