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SAUSHEC awards ceremony highlights academic achievements
June 9, 2021 — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held its annual awards ceremony June 4 at Brooke Army Medical Center... MORE

San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, June 4, 2021.

ARNORTH hosts interagency partners, prepares for all-hazards response operations and 2021 hurricane season
June 8, 2021 — U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) hosted more than 200 military and civilian partners, who gathered both in person and virtually, for a Hurricane Rehearsal of Concept Drill at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 3... MORE

ARNORTH, the Army service component command of U.S. Northern Command, hosted military and civilian leaders at the ROC drill at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas on Thursday, June 3, 2021.

Armed Services Blood Program is in urgent need of all blood types
June 8, 2021 — The Armed Services Blood Program is in urgent need of all blood types. A blood drive will be held in the Brooke Army Medical Center Medical Mall (Consolidated Tower side) from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 10... MORE

502nd ABW conducts Major Accident Response Exercise
June 8, 2021 — The 502nd Air Base Wing conducted a Major Accident Response Exercise May 26 in order to test and validate the 502nd ABW and Joint Base San Antonio mission partners’ ability to accurately assess and quickly respond to a simulated on-base aircraft crash... MORE

Photo of Major Accident Response Exercise.

Army budget request targets personnel, readiness, modernization efforts
June 7, 2021 — The Army recently released its $173 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2022, with a deliberate decision to fund people initiatives, readiness goals, and modernization efforts with a $3.6 billion reduction from last year's enacted budget... MORE

A group of soldiers gather in an open airfield under an orange-bluish sky.

Army rolls out new pay, personnel mobile app
June 4, 2021 — The U.S. Army announced June 3 that the Integrated Personnel and Pay System-Army (IPPS-A) mobile application is available for download on the Apple Store for iOS operating systems... MORE

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research welcomes new sergeant major
June 1, 2021 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research ay Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston welcomed a new Senior Enlisted Leader during a change of responsibility ceremony May 25 as Sgt. Maj. Jennifer A. Francis relinquished responsibility of the unit to Sgt. Maj. Larry D. White II... MORE

Photo of exchange of unit colors during a change of responsibility ceremony.

4th ESC supports community vaccination centers
May 30, 2021 — In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command has deployed more than 20 teams throughout the nation in support of federal vaccination efforts. ... MORE

USAISR Burn Center nurse named among top 20 nurses in Texas
May 28, 2021 — Retired Lt. Col. Maria L. Serio-Melvin, a retired Army nurse and current U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research civilian at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has been named as one of the top 20 nurses in the state of Texas by two major professional nursing organizations... MORE

Longtime BAMC volunteer leaves legacy for others to follow
May 28, 2021 — A longtime volunteer is hanging up her burgundy vest after more than 36 years of service at Brooke Army Medical Center. ... MORE

Joy Moore, volunteer, sorts books in the Patient Library at Brooke Army Medical Center.

Army South hosts U.S. Army-Peruvian Army Staff Talks
May 27, 2021 — During the Sixth Annual U.S.-Peruvian Army Staff Talks held virtually May 20, the U.S. Army and the Army of Peru strengthened the relationship between the two nations by agreeing to future military-to-military training opportunities. ... MORE

Two men, one U.S. Army, one Peruvian army, sitting at a table talking.

BAMC military health experts encourage COVID-19 vaccines for teens
May 27, 2021 — With the recent authorization of the Pfizer vaccine for youth ages 12 to 15, Air Force Col. Heather Yun, Brooke Army Medical Center’s Deputy Commander of Medical Services, is now encouraging other parents to consider the vaccine for their adolescents as well... MORE

TRADOC hosts first People First Symposium at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
May 25, 2021 — The U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command conducted its first People First Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 17-20... MORE

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio visits Nimitz Middle School Junior Cadets
May 25, 2021 — To forge relationships with young students in Military City USA, leadership of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio and members of the Central Texas Chapter of the National Naval Officers Association visited Nimitz Middle School May 20... MORE

IMCOM deputy commanding general retires from illustrious 34-year career
May 21, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Timothy P. McGuire, U.S. Army Installation Management Command deputy commanding general, is bringing a close to a decorated 34-year career in a ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre May 28... MORE

Three men standing in a cemetery. Two military members saluting.

Army policy offering up to three-year service break
May 20, 2021 — A retention policy offering Soldiers a chance to take a break in service while receiving pay and benefits for up to three years is now a permanent program... MORE

Lifetime of Service: New award recognizes BAMC civilians serving 45-plus years
May 17, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a Lifetime of Service award ceremony May 11 to honor the legacy of employees who have served 45 or more years in civil service. The new award was presented to a group of 18 individuals from across the organization whose years of service ranged from 45 to 66 years, for a combined total of 876 years of federal service... MORE

Michael Dulevitz, chief of Volunteer Services, presented with a Lifetime of Service award.

93-year-old volunteer, veteran gets satisfaction from volunteering at BAMC
May 14, 2021 — For 15 years, the friendly voice of Victor Lopez has greeted and welcomed visitors at the information desk at Brooke Army Medical Center. The 93-year-old veteran of both the Korean and Vietnam wars volunteers every Tuesday at the hospital’s information desk from 7 a.m. to noon or longer, depending on how busy it gets... MORE

Victor Lopez holds the President's Volunteer Service Award, awarded to him at the JBSA Volunteer of the Year Awards ceremony April 21.

JBSA celebrates Police Week 2021
May 14, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio has been celebrating National Police Week, May 9-15, with signs and activities across the installation. The U.S. Congress signed an executive order in 1962 making it a week “to honor our law enforcement officers and those that give their lives in the line of duty.” ... MORE

A blue light emits on the building known as the "Taj" in recognition of National Police Week at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 9.

BAMC dedicates auditorium to hospital’s longest-serving civilian
May 12, 2021 — With friends, family and a host of former bosses cheering her on, Brooke Army Medical Center dedicated its fourth-floor auditorium to Carolyn D. Putnam, the hospital’s longest-serving government civilian, during a ceremony May 11... MORE