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U.S. Army South welcomes new commanding general
July 1, 2024 — U.S. Army South witnessed a historic transition of leadership during a change of command ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas on June 28. Maj. Gen. William Thigpen relinquished command of USARSOUTH, the Army service component command of U.S. Southern Command, to Brig. Gen. Philip Ryan... MORE

From flight deck to recruiting office: aircraft carrier Sailor inspires Navy recruits in the Lone Star State
July 1, 2024 — In the heart of Texas, a former aircraft carrier Sailor has found a new mission: inspiring the next generation of Navy recruits. Petty Officer 1st Class Gabriel Arreaga is now dedicating his skills and experience to mentor and guide young men and women entering the Navy. His journey from the flight deck of one of the world’s most impressive warships to the recruiting station in Southeast San Antonio represents the spirit of dedication and service... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio hosts All Hands, recognizes personnel
July 1, 2024 — To keep the command informed on important topics, Capt. Jennifer Buechel (Nurse Corps), commanding officer of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, held an All Hands meeting at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military and Family Readiness Center on June 27... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (June 27, 2024) – Commanding Officer Capt. Jennifer Buechel (Nurse Corps), Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, spoke on the command’s support of the Navy Surgeon General’s Four Lines of Effort during an All Hands meeting held at the Military and Family Readiness Center. 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)

MTEAC conducts test of high-fidelity severe trauma female simulators at Fort Cavazos
June 26, 2024 — Currently, the U.S. Army does not have high-fidelity female simulators for tactical combat casualty care training. That may soon change pending the results of an operational field test of a severe trauma female simulator conducted by the U.S. Army Medical Evaluation Training Activity on behalf of the Army Program Executive Office for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation... MORE

A Trip to Normandy: BAMC physician participates in historic D-Day 80th anniversary parachute jump
June 26, 2024 — A prior trip to Normandy France for the 75th anniversary of D-Day inspired a Brooke Army Medical Center interventional radiologist to fulfill a longtime goal of jumping again... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio leadership, research scientists attend Inaugural AIM Health R&D Summit
June 26, 2024 — Leadership and research scientists assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio participated in the inaugural AIM Health R&D Summit held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio from June 24-25... MORE

SAN ANTONIO – (June 25, 2024) – San Antonio Mayor, the Hon. Ron Nirenberg, delivered closing remarks at the inaugural AIM Health R&D Summit held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Designed to promote cross-sector collaboration in the development of life-saving battlefield technologies, the summit combines three of San Antonio's leading life sciences events: Military Medical Industry Day (MMID), BexarBio pitch competition, and the San Antonio Military Health and Universities Research Forum (SURF). “These past few days were impactful because they brought together top tier minds from San Antonio’s multi-faceted industries through a compilation of events…,” said Nirenberg. “These events serve to support start-ups, connect medical technologies to our military, and attract presenters from around the nation to showcase the great work that is underway in the Alamo City.” 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)

USAMTEAC tests new capability of ultrasound field portable for operational use
June 25, 2024 — The U.S. Army Medical Evaluation Test Activity recently conducted an operational test of three ultrasound field portable devices... MORE

New York Army Guard medics train to become PAs, officers
June 25, 2024 — Two New York Army Guard medics are now officers and physician assistants after completing an intensive 29-month program run by the U.S Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. ... MORE

New York Army National Guard 1st Lts. Adrian Smith, left, and John Gamalski are administered the oath of office by Maj. Gen. Michel Natali, the assistant adjutant general, Army for the New York National Guard, at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point June 7, 2024. The two men were recognized for completing the Interservice Physician's Assistant Program with their degrees and promotions to first lieutenant.

Know the warrior: Army Staff Sgt. Derrick Thompson prepares to make his mark
June 24, 2024 — Athletes and their family members, volunteers, and staff assembled to kick off the start of the 2024 Department of Defense Warrior Games at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida, which began June 21, 2024. ... MORE

U.S. Army South hosts Brazilian Army delegation for 40th annual bilateral staff talks
June 24, 2024 — U.S. Army South recently hosted the 40th annual Brazil-U.S. Army Staff Talks where U.S. and Brazilian leaders assembled to reaffirm their 200-year partnership and increase interoperability in the region... MORE

U.S. Army South hosts the Brazilian Army delegation for the 40th annual bilateral staff talks

Brazil, U.S. Army public affairs leaders sharpen bilateral communication capabilities
June 24, 2024 — U.S. Army South public affairs leaders guided three senior officials of the Brazilian army’s Communication Centre, or CCOMSEx, through a multi-tiered subject matter expert exchange with the U.S. Army’s senior-most public affairs strategists and educators, June 9-14, at Fort Meade, Maryland... MORE

From RT to M.D. – A METC graduate’s journey
June 24, 2024 — After spending more time at the fraternity house than studying, then barely graduating from college with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Jared Katz realized he wanted to change who he was as a person, starting with contributing to society in a more meaningful way... MORE

Navy command saves an additional 1.3 million with DLA Disposition Services
June 18, 2024 — The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services site at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, recently issued a mobile command center to the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, Maryland... MORE

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U.S. Army South takes second place at Army Futures Command Best Squad Competition
June 18, 2024 — U.S. Army South scored big, placing second in the U.S. Army Futures Command Best Squad Competition, held June 3-7 at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Maryland... MORE

Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South welcomes incoming commander
June 18, 2024 — On the Army’s 249th birthday, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South continued a time-honored tradition as Lt. Col. Laura Hamilton took charge of the battalion during a change of command ceremony at McArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on June 14... MORE

BAMC scores high marks on patient care surveys
June 17, 2024 — Brooke Army Medical Center scored high marks and positive feedback from patients on both inpatient and outpatient surveys... MORE

Center for the Intrepid at BAMC hosts inaugural research symposium
June 17, 2024 — The Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center hosted the first Promoting Professional Engagement amongst Military Laboratories, or ProPEL, research symposium on May 30... MORE

CFI at BAMC hosts inaugural research symposium

SAUSHEC residents, fellows participate in graduation ceremony
June 17, 2024 — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium celebrated military medical professionals during a graduation ceremony on June 7 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio. The ceremony honored 250 residents and fellows from 58 diverse physicians and allied health specialty programs... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio hosts 9th edition of Mission Possible
June 17, 2024 — Leadership, researchers, and support staff of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio attended the ninth edition of Mission Possible on June 13. It is an information-sharing event, held at the Tri-Service Research Laboratory... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (June 13, 2024) – Dustin Poole, a financial management analyst, assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio’s Resource Management and Acquisitions Directorate, briefed members of the command on the procedures of submitting temporary additional duty (TAD) travel via the Defense Travel System (DTS) during the ninth 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

U.S. Army North, National Guard, FEMA train for hurricane response
June 17, 2024 — More than 150 military and civilian partners joined the U.S. Army North in person and virtually for a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept (ROC) Drill on June 4... MORE

U.S. Army North stages a practice hurricane response during the 2024 Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept drill at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, June 4, 2024. The drill prepares ARNORTH and other federal agencies to respond to such disasters and safeguard American citizens.