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BAMC bids farewell to one exceptional leader, welcomes another
May 2, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a change of command ceremony May 1 to bid farewell to one leader and welcome another... MORE

Junior maintainers lead ribbon cutting for Joint Task Force-Bravo and U.S. Southern Command’s $44M hangar
April 30, 2025 — Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, U.S. Army South commander, presided over an official ceremony dedicating a long-awaited hangar for use at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras... MORE

Members from Joint Task Force Bravo, 1-228th Aviation Regiment, Army Support Activity and Army Southern Command leadership join junior aircraft maintainers in cutting the ribbon dedicating a new hangar at Soto Cano Air Base.

40th iteration of exercise TRADEWINDS 25 unites 26 nations promoting security in the Western Hemisphere
April 28, 2025 — More than 1,000 service members, law enforcement professionals, government officials and other participants from 26 partner and allied nations gathered at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, on April 26 to officially commence TRADEWINDS 25, the U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, U.S. Army South-led multinational, multi-domain exercise... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio researchers collaborate for novel bone fracture fixation technology
April 28, 2025 — Researchers with Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio’s Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine Directorate are engaged in a range of projects looking into technology to address and treat bone fractures in U.S. service members... MORE

Army South commander highlights legacy of military courage and leadership at Fiesta San Antonio event
April 28, 2025 — Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan, commanding general of U.S. Army South, helped kick off Fiesta San Antonio 2025 by serving as a guest speaker at the San Jacinto Victory Celebration on April 26. Hosted by the Daughters of the Republic of Texas Alamo Heroes Chapter, the event honored the 189th anniversary of Texas’ independence following the pivotal Battle of San Jacinto... MORE

Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan highlights legacy of military courage and leadership at Fiesta San Antonio event

Patched In: ARSOUTH welcomes new deputy commanding general - interoperability
April 24, 2025 — U.S. Army South Soldiers, civilians, foreign partners, and family members ceremonially welcomed Chilean army Maj. Gen. Eduardo Valdivia as the new deputy commanding general-interoperability during a patching ceremony in the headquarters’ Daniel Van Voorhis Conference Room at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on April 22... MORE

Chilean army Maj. Gen. Eduardo Valdivia, the incoming deputy commanding general – interoperability

IMCOM leaders highlight installation readiness at AUSA Hot Topics event
April 24, 2025 — The U.S. Army Installation Management Command reinforced its commitment to modernizing Army installations in support of readiness, power projection, and quality of life during the Association of the United States Army’s Hot Topics forum on “Transforming Army Installations” on April 17... MORE

Army establishes new fitness test of record to strengthen readiness and lethality
April 22, 2025 — The U.S. Army announced April 21 the establishment of the Army Fitness Test (AFT) as the official physical fitness test of record for all Soldiers, replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test... MORE

63rd Readiness Division Completes ACFT During Annual Training

Spring into safety: essential fire prevention tips
April 22, 2025 — As temperatures rise, many homeowners anticipate opening screen doors and windows to welcome the fresh air. However, the arrival of spring also brings an increased risk of fire, as the dust and accumulation of items have built up inside and outside the home. Following safety guidelines from the National Fire Protection Association will significantly reduce these risks... MORE

BAMC recognizes exceptional service of volunteers
April 21, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a volunteer recognition ceremony April 16 to honor the individuals who donate their time to serve others. ... MORE

MICC commander pins on general officer rank
April 18, 2025 — The commanding officer of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command pinned the rank of brigadier general officer in a ceremony held in the Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Theater on April 17... MORE

MICC commander pins general officer rank

Chilean liaison officer promotes interoperability at U.S. Army South
April 15, 2025 — For Chilean army Col. Cristian Valenzuela, a career marked by elite military training and years of service in special forces units has led to a mission focused on partnership and collaboration. As the Chilean Partner Nation Liaison Officer to U.S. Army South, Valenzuela plays a key role in strengthening interoperability between the U.S. and Chile... MORE

Two neurologists at BAMC focus on movement disorders, Parkinson’s disease
April 15, 2025 — Two Air Force neurologists at Brooke Army Medical Center specialize in movement disorders including Parkinson’s disease.Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurologic disorder due to damage of... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Sailor recognized for lifesaving actions
April 15, 2025 — Seaman Recruit Jacob Hernandez was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal on April 7, 2025, for his actions that potentially saved someone’s life... MORE

Seaman Recruit Jacob Hernandez, a Hospital Corpsman Basic (HBC) “A” School student at the Navy Medicine Training Support Command, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal at a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, April 7, 2025. Hernandez was recognized for his actions that potentially saved someone’s life at a local business in the San Antonio area. (U.S. Navy photo by Malcolm McClendon)

Air Force Special Warfare: Elite training for elite missions
April 12, 2025 — The Air Force Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW) at JBSA-Chapman Training Annex represents the cutting edge of combat readiness, producing elite Airmen prepared for high-risk global operations. Community members can experience the capabilities of these elite warriors firsthand at the upcoming Great Texas Freedom Fest on April 12, 2025, from 3 to 9:30 p.m. at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The free event will feature live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and opportunities to engage with Special Warfare Airmen. Details are available at jbsa.mil. ... MORE

servicemember stands while students are seated on ground

BAMC cancer patient celebrates two big events in one day
April 11, 2025 — A cancer patient at Brooke Army Medical Center was able to celebrate two significant events in one day. Linda Staggers rang the bell in the Hematology/Oncology Clinic April 4, signifying the end of her chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer... MORE

'Get Real Get Better' Navy HRPP conducts site visit at NAMRU San Antonio
April 11, 2025 — Department of Defense-related research typically requires additional compliance activities, documentation, and subject protections. To provide additional oversight of human-based research, members of the Department of the Navy Human Research Protection Program conducted a site visit at Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio from April 8-9... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (April 9, 2025) – Dr. William D’Angelo, a principal investigator and director, Directed Energy Health Effects, assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, speaks with Derek English and Lt. Cmdr. Matt Shipman, military deputy director, Department of the Navy (DON) Human Research Protection Program (HRPP) during a site visit to NAMRU San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute. The DON HRPP is responsible for ensuring human subjects research conducted or supported by U.S. Navy complies with federal, DoD and Navy regulations. Its mission is to ensure the ethical treatment of human subjects in DON-conducted or supported research by promoting adherence to the ethical principles, laws, regulations, and policies that protect human subjects. NAMRU San Antonio is one of eight research commands within Navy Medicine Research and Development. Its mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of DoD personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell D. Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

40th iteration of exercise TRADEWINDS 25 unites 26 nations promoting security in the Western Hemisphere
April 5, 2025 — More than 1,000 service members, law enforcement professionals, government officials and other participants from 26 partner and allied nations gathered at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, on April 26 to officially commence TRADEWINDS 25, the U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, U.S. Army South-led multinational, multi-domain exercise... MORE

Peeling back the layers of the Joint Task Force Southern Guard medical support system
April 4, 2025 — A strong military operation relies on layers of support, each one reinforcing the next to keep the mission standing. The Joint Task Force Southern Guard medical team serves as the reinforced foundation, ensuring that service members remain fit for duty and that illegal aliens temporarily held at the Department of Homeland Security-led migrant operations center receive essential care... MORE

Removal operations led by DHS at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay

Partner nation liaison officer enhances readiness, interoperability between U.S. and Peru
April 3, 2025 — Military readiness and lethality are essential in today’s interconnected and complex security environment. Peruvian army Col. Jose Cabrera Santa Cruz, a partner nation liaison officer at U.S. Army South, plays a key role in strengthening these capabilities... MORE

Peruvian army Col. Jose Cabrera Santa Cruz enhances readiness, interoperability between U.S. and Peru