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ARNORTH provides operational command of military hospital support to FEMA in Louisiana
August 19, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 20 military medical personnel from the U.S. Navy will deploy to Louisiana as part of a Department of Defense COVID-19 response operation... MORE

U.S. Airmen from Brooke Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas and Kessler Medical Center, Biloxi, Miss., assigned to U.S. Army North Task Force 46, get a tour of Kingman Regional Medical Center as part of in-processing at KRMC, Kingman, Ariz., March 2, 2021.

MICC contracting team supports Vibrant Response disaster exercise
August 13, 2021 — Members from the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Field Directorate Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston directly supported the 2021 Vibrant Response disaster exercise in support of Joint Task Force Civil Support that came to an end Aug. 9. ... MORE

Augmentees from various Army commands collaborate in the joint operations center at Joint Task Force Civil Support headquarters

Monoclonal antibody treatment can help some COVID-19-positive patients
August 13, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center doctors at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are working with the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council to help COVID-19 patients receive the monoclonal antibody treatment and potentially lessen the severity of the illness... MORE

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio welcomes new commander
August 13, 2021 — A new commanding officer took command of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio during a change of command and retirement ceremony held at the Frank Fickett Scout Training and Service Center Aug. 11... MORE

change of command and retirement ceremony

Tough conversation: ‘The Things We Carry’ resiliency campaign
August 13, 2021 — Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Luke Lucas, 502nd Civil Engineer Group Senior Enlisted Leader, sat down with 10 members from the wing for their “Tough Conversation” series on the topic of “The Things We Carry” resiliency video campaign Aug. 10 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

ARNORTH Best Warrior leads Soldiers in becoming winners
August 12, 2021 — Army Staff Sgt. Walton, the reigning Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston NCO of the year, is a member of “Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band, and strives to motivate, mentor, and adapt to all of his Soldiers’ needs... MORE

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Corey J. Walton, member of U.S. Army North's 323d Army Band, "Fort Sam's Own", plays the tuba at Fiesta Fiesta, San Antonio, Texas, June 17, 2021.

U.S., Colombian army paratroopers successfully conclude DFE bilateral exercise
August 11, 2021 — U.S. and Colombian army paratroopers concluded a bilateral airborne training exercise July 30 with a demonstration of the tactical capabilities of the Colombian Army’s elite special forces unit, the Lanceros, at Tolemaida Air Base in Colombia... MORE

A Colombian army soldier instructs U.S. Army medics

Leader’s perspective: MICC up to task for year-end operations
August 10, 2021 — As we are in the midst of the fourth quarter of the fiscal year, which is our busiest time of year, the men and women of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command have a laser focus on delivering acquisition excellence to all of our mission partners. Know that we are all in this together as you bear down and continue to do your part to complete our vital mission... MORE

BAMC takes on additional trauma patients to ease COVID-19 burden
August 9, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center is taking on additional trauma patients to help ease the rapidly increasing burden on the local healthcare system. In coordination with the city’s trauma system, BAMC is now receiving all inter-facility transfers of injured patients who require a higher level of care from across the trauma region, which encompasses 22 counties across Southwest Texas. ... MORE

Members of the 555th Forward Surgical Team rush a simulated trauma patient to surgery during training

BAMC emergency medicine doctors ready to deploy
August 9, 2021 — Sixteen Emergency Medicine physicians recently completed their training at Brooke Army Medical Center and are now headed to their new duty assignments at units across the globe... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center COVID-19 screening and testing site open
August 6, 2021 — The Brooke Army Medical Center screening and testing site, located on the first floor of the parking garage, is operational from 8 a.m. to noon Monday-Friday. No appointment is required. However, due to the uptick in COVID throughout the area, the wait times for testing may be longer... MORE

Spec. Diego Timoteo (right), an Army Combat Medic at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, checks an incoming patient at BAMC’s drive-through COVID-19 testing area. Timoteo, a native of Brazil, recently earned his American citizenship.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston M&FRC to host ‘TAP Too’ workshop Aug. 24-25
August 6, 2021 — Spouses of transitioning servicemembers will learn about resources that will help them as they re-enter civilian life during the ‘TAP Too’ workshop at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center Aug. 24-25... MORE

MEDCoE hosts first large-scale, outdoor open graduation since pandemic
August 4, 2021 — Army Medicine soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, graduated from Advanced Individual Training, or AIT, as fully qualified 68W Combat Medics Aug. 3 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

MEDCoE hosts the first large-scale, outdoor open graduation since the pandemic

Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson: U.S. must remain 'Partner of Choice' in Western Hemisphere
August 3, 2021 — Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, the nominee for the commander post at U.S. Southern Command, told Congress she would build upon her predecessor's efforts and work diligently with U.S. partners to ensure Southcom fully accounts for the defense challenges and opportunities in Central and South America and the Caribbean. ... MORE

A woman dressed in a military uniform stands surrounded by service members, some sitting at wooden picnic tables and some standing.

Military and Family Life counselors help JBSA members cope
August 3, 2021 — Military and Family Life Counselors are just one of the resources available to help cope with reintegration after deployment, anxiety and depression, and stress management, among countless others... MORE

Army South develops medical evacuation rehearsals with Colombian combat medics
August 3, 2021 — U.S. Army South personnel and 82nd Airborne Division medics joined Colombian military partners to conduct medical evacuation rehearsals July 24, preceding a combined Dynamic Force Employment airborne exercise at Tolemaida Air Base, Colombia... MORE

combined airborne exercise July 24, 2021, at Tolemaida Air Base, Colombia

U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon Sergeant takes final ride
August 3, 2021 — The sound of nine horses' hooves clip-clopping on the roads of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 23 signaled the final post ride of Sgt. 1st Class Timothy French, U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon Sergeant... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy French, the platoon sergeant of the Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston Caisson platoon took his final ride, July 23, 2021.

SAPD, Army CID seek help with Army NCO’s unsolved murder
August 2, 2021 — The San Antonio Police Department’s Homicide Unit and the Army’s Criminal Investigations Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle possibly connected to the Jan. 1, 2021, murder of Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann Mitchell... MORE

What you should know about RSV
July 31, 2021 — Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, infections are on the rise locally and nationally. RSV is a common respiratory virus that typically causes mild “cold-like” symptoms in adults and older children. ... MORE

Distinguished Army veteran, veterinarian celebrates 100 years
July 30, 2021 — Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Charles V.L. “Chuck” Elia celebrated his 100th birthday July 27, 2021, at a ceremony hosted by U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at their Quadrangle headquarters atJoint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE