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Army South coordinates cyber defense exchange with Argentine Army
May 12, 2022 — Personnel from U.S. Army South coordinated a three-day subject matter expert exchange with U.S. Army Cyber Command and the Argentine Army Cyber Defense Directorate to share best practices in cyber defense and build cyber program interoperability... MORE

Army identifies next MICC enlisted leader
May 12, 2022 — Army officials recently identified the next command sergeant major for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

MEDCoE exchange officer earns Australian Conspicuous Service Medal
May 12, 2022 — Lt. Col. Sara Molloy, an Australian exchange officer assigned to the Fielded Force Integration Directorate, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, was awarded the Conspicuous Service Medal by the Australian Ambassador to the United States, the Honorable Arthur Sinodinos, during an investiture ceremony at the Embassy of Australia, Washington, D.C., March 31, 2022... MORE

New Braunfels Gate at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston closes May 17-June 1
May 12, 2022 — The New Braunfels Gate at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will close from May 17 to June 1 while construction takes place along Carson Road and North New Braunfels Avenue... MORE

North New Braunfels Gate at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston closes May 17-June 1

From a second chance at life to Sgt. Audie Murphy Club
May 10, 2022 — U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zoe Marie Kimbell Tompkins smiled and laughed before knife-handing her Soldiers into formation during a change of responsibility rehearsal at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 17, 2022... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Zoe Marie Kimbell Tompkins featured at U.S. Army South headquarters March 15, 2022.

Army Inspector General team visits JBSA May 18-21 as part of New Soldier Experience inspection
May 10, 2022 — The New Soldier Experience inspection will assess the Army’s ability to transform civilian volunteers into professional Soldiers with common core values, ethical reasoning, motivation and discipline... MORE

SAUSHEC Research Day highlights importance of continued learning, exploration
May 5, 2022 — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held its annual Research Day event April 28 at Brooke Army Medical Center... MORE

‘Game-changing’ SmartVoucher pays PCSing Soldiers faster
May 4, 2022 — SmartVoucher is a wave of the future, putting money into the pockets of Soldiers and their families faster than ever before. Across the Army and around the globe, the U.S. Army Financial Management Command’s Army Military Pay Offices are helping deploy the Defense Finance and Accounting Service’s SmartVoucher program to automate the Army’s permanent-change-of-station travel voucher claim process. ... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Julie Harris, U.S. Army Financial Management Command operations senior enlisted advisor, uses a table device with her myPay pin and password to access the Defense Finance and Accounting Service’s SmartVoucher at the Maj. Gen. Emmett J. Bean Federal Center March 9, 2022. In August 2022, DFAS will add responsive design to SmartVoucher, which will make it even easier to use on personal devices. (U.S. Army photo by Mark R. W. Orders-Woempner)

U.S. Army, U.S. Marines, multinational forces participate in Maple Resolve 22
May 3, 2022 — SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Approximately 680 U.S. Army Soldiers, 20 U.S. Marines and 3,200 Canadian and British forces will participate in the largest allied exercise conducted in North America from May 10-22, 2022... MORE

Army South strengthens relationships, creates training opportunities for hemispheric security
April 29, 2022 — The Brazilian Army hosted the 35th cycle of the Conference of American Armies, or CAA, with participants from 24 member, observer and special observer armies in attendance opening on the theme – "Army of the Future."... MORE

35th Cycle of the Conference of Americas Armies

Army South CG presented Brazilian Order of Military Merit medal
April 29, 2022 — Maj. Gen. William L. Thigpen is presented with the Brazilian Order of Military Merit medal by the Minister General of the Brazilian Army Gen. Luis Carlos Gomes Mattos during the Brazilian Army Day, April 19, in Brasilia, Brazil, celebrating the Army's 374th birthday. The Order of Merit is the highest honorary distinction of the Brazilian Army... MORE

JBSA-Camp Bullis receives coveted Sentinel Landscape status
April 29, 2022 — The Sentinel Landscapes Partnership recently announced the designation of the area surrounding Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis as a Sentinel Landscape, a decision that could have a major impact on the viability of the installation in the years to come... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center's C-suite’s culture of care
April 28, 2022 — It can be a balancing act, but senior leaders at Brooke Army Medical Center make it a priority to carve out time for clinical care. ... MORE

JBSA shines spotlight on volunteers at awards ceremony
April 26, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio recently shined a light on those individuals and groups who have impacted many lives through their volunteerism in the military community during the Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony April 20 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio, 59th MDW, USAISR participate in Military Medical Industry Day
April 25, 2022 — The City of San Antonio, the San Antonio Economic Development Department Corporation and VelocityTX hosted the third Military Medical Industry Day at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center April 19. This year’s MMID featured San Antonio's leading military medical research missions including the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing, and the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research. ... MORE

MEDCoE conducts casing ceremony symbolizing return to one training brigade configuration
April 22, 2022 — U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Commander Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster hosted the casing ceremony for the Medical Professional Training Brigade April 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Mission and Installation Contracting Command’s 51C Master Gunner Course wraps up
April 21, 2022 — Nine Mission and Installation Contracting Command Soldiers and civilians were recognized following 10 days of mastering their contracting proficiency in the 51C Master Gunner Course during a ceremony April 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Master Gunner Course ends, recognizes top Master Gunner

Army offers bonuses up to $10,000 for shipping in 30 days
April 21, 2022 — The U.S. Army currently is offering an enlistment bonus of up to $10,000 for individuals who agree to begin training within 30 days of signing an enlistment contract... MORE

Soldiers in uniform and helmets walk together at Basic Combat Training.

MEDCoE CG recognizes 68W Combat Medic trainee on acceptance to West Point
April 20, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence commanding general, recognized Advanced Individual Training Soldier Pfc. Samuel Olson on his acceptance to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point during a coin ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 30, 2022... MORE

MEDCoE Commanding General recognizes 68W Combat Medic Trainee on his acceptance to West Point

Army South holds change of responsibility
April 20, 2022 — Army South conducted a change of responsibility ceremony April 15 at McArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker relinquished responsibility as U.S. Army South's Senior Enlisted Advisor to Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald J. Graves... MORE

U.S. Army South holds change of responsibility