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MEDCoE hosts Vietnam Dustoff Association annual reunion
September 27, 2024 — During their annual reunion, the Vietnam Dustoff Association had the opportunity to visit the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Sept. 25, 2024. The members saw firsthand how medicine and training have changed since performing their mission of medical evacuation in Vietnam by touring the Combat Paramedic and the Critical Care Flight Paramedic programs... MORE

U.S. Army South hosts National Hispanic Heritage Month 2024 Observance
September 27, 2024 — U.S. Army South and Joint Base San Antonio came together on Sept. 23 to honor the profound impact that Hispanic Americans have made through a celebration filled with cultural music, food, laughter, stories, and most importantly, heartfelt connections with one another at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

JBSA-Randolph hosts 7th Annual Texas American Indian Heritage Day
September 27, 2024 — The Joint Base San Antonio American Indian Heritage Committee hosted the 7th Annual Texas American Indian Heritage Day dance exhibition in front of the Taj Mahal at JBSA-Randolph on Sept. 26... MORE

male tribal dancer performs in front of a building

Air Task Force up and running at JBSA
September 27, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force officially activated the 13th Air Task Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph via an assumption of command ceremony held at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, on Sept. 23, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Koscheski, deputy commander of Air Combat Command, gives remarks during an assumption of command ceremony

Military families find support at JBSA's Exceptional Family Resource Fair
September 26, 2024 — The first annual Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair took place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Randolph High School. The event brought together more than 70 vendors, including community resources, military resources, and government agencies, to support military families with exceptional needs... MORE

female vendor interacts with a female youth at a table

PISAJ’s 19th edition strengthens NCO leadership with global focus
September 26, 2024 — The U.S. Army welcomed senior noncommissioned officers from Colombia and Brazil to the Noncommissioned Officer Leadership Center of Excellence for the capstone event of the 19th Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquia (PISAJ) which kicked off Sept. 16, 2024 at Fort Bliss, Texas... MORE

JBSA Security Forces Airmen train on active shooter drills
September 26, 2024 — Members of the 343rd Training Squadron took part in the Basic Defender Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, on Aug. 20, 2024. The 343rd TRS provides the initial training for all Air Force security forces airmen. ... MORE

Make sure only rain goes down the storm drain
September 26, 2024 — Activities that allows contaminates to enter Joint Base San Antonio’s storm drainage system can affect your enjoyment of creeks and waterways flowing through our installations. By increasing awareness of what enters the storm drain system, we actively protect our creeks and waterways from manmade pollutants... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes new NMMAST program administrator
September 25, 2024 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Juan Rodriguez to the team as an administrator for the Navy Medical Modeling and Simulation Training Program on Sept. 24, 2024... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Juan Rodriguez to the team as an administrator for its Navy Medical Modeling and Simulation Training Program, September 24, 2024. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Fiber optic cable being installed at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
September 24, 2024 — A team of technicians from Tobyhanna Army Depot, Pennsylvania, have been installing new fiber optic cable at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, that runs underground, ensuring military personnel on base have efficient internet speeds... MORE

U.S. Army North highlights new concept to protect critical infrastructure
September 24, 2024 — Whether flipping a light switch or tuning into their favorite show, many Americans seldom consider the efforts required to secure the electric grid; they simply expect it to function. Cybersecurity and law enforcement experts gathered in Dallas Sept. 17-19 for a Texas Energy Security Working Group to address this important issue, focusing on measures needed to protect our nation's critical infrastructure and keep the grid running seamlessly... MORE

Colonel Brian Bettis, Force Protection director at U.S. Army North speaks to interagency and law enforcement professionals at the Texas Energy Security Working Group Sept.18, 2024 in Dallas.

502nd Civil Engineering Squadron handles heavy (equipment) work
September 23, 2024 — Routine maintenance is part of the 502nd Civil Engineering Squadron's commitment to ensuring the readiness and reliability of more than 300 pieces of heavy equipment used across Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

Free shuttles available to DOD cardholders on JBSA
September 23, 2024 — Whether going to the Commissary, a medical appointment, personnel office, or conducting other business on JBSA, a free transportation option may be available... MORE

New Army Intelligence Interoperability Course is on the horizon
September 23, 2024 — Course developers from U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command, Office of the Army Deputy Chief of Staff G2, U.S. Army Forces Command’s G2, and U.S. Army South’s G2 are working on launching an official intelligence interoperability course as part of INSCOM's Foundry Program. The purpose of the IIC will be to educate, inform and empower Army MI Soldiers to integrate more effectively with ally and partner nation intelligence forces... MORE

1st SFAB Army Advisors, Brazilian Forces strengthen bonds during combined training event with famed 101st Airborne Division
September 20, 2024 — U.S. Army advisors assigned to the 1st Security Force Assistance Brigade continued to showcase its unique capabilities and immense flexibility working with its Brazilian partners during a recent training event held at Fort Johnson, Louisiana. The joint exercise was part of an ongoing effort by U.S. Army South aimed to improve bilateral strategic readiness and enhance regional security and interoperability between the U.S. Army and its partner nation forces within the U.S. Southern Command Area of Responsibility... MORE

U.S., Colombian armies fortify partnership during 15th annual staff talks
September 20, 2024 — The U.S. and Colombian armies have a long-standing partnership built on mutual respect, trust and cooperation. This enduring relationship was reaffirmed, Sept. 16, 2024, during the 15th Annual U.S.-Colombia Staff Talks held at the Colombian National Army’s military academy in Bogota, Columbia... MORE

Former NASA CHAPEA mission member promoted to lieutenant commander
September 19, 2024 — Navy Lt. Anca Selariu, a microbiologist assigned to the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander during a promotion ceremony held at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute on Sept. 13... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Sept. 13, 2024) – Lt. Anca Selariu, a microbiologist assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, was promoted to the rank of lieutenant commander during a promotion ceremony held at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute. Selariu, a Medical Service Corps officer who has been in America’s Navy for five years, recently served as the science officer on a 4-person team that took part in the NASA Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog’s (CHAPEA) first mission from June 25, 2023, to July 6, 2024. The CHAPEA missions, simulated expeditions to the surface of Mars, aim to collect critical data which will inform future human expeditions to space. The oath of office was administered by NAMRU San Antonio Executive Officer Cmdr. Nicholas Hamlin. NAMRU San Antonio is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the Department of Defense (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. 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)

LeadershipSA group gains insight into the military during JBSA-Fort Sam Houston visit
September 19, 2024 — A group of more than 50 San Antonio community leaders gained insight into several areas of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston during a visit by LeadershipSA on Sept. 11, 2024... MORE

Community builds resilience at National Preparedness Month event
September 19, 2024 — September is National Preparedness Month, an excellent opportunity to become ready for the unexpected and learn to prepare for emergencies that could impact your home, workplace, school, and community... MORE

Six Army Medicine professionals presented with Order of Military Medical Merit
September 17, 2024 — Six Army Medicine professionals were presented with the Order of Military Medical Merit medallion on Sept. 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE