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Strengthening Ties: Brazilian Army leaders return for second environmental exchange with USAEC
January 14, 2025 — In a dynamic exchange of environmental expertise, the U.S. Army Environmental Command team of Col. Vance Brunner and Command Sgt. Maj. Francisco Cardenas hosted representatives from the Brazilian Army Department of Real Estate and the Environment during the week of Oct. 28, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

U.S. Army South partner nation liaison officer builds the future of U.S., Brazil defense cooperation
January 13, 2025 — Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos serves as one of four U.S. Army South’s partner nation liaison officers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Since July 2023, Matos has worked to strengthen the historic partnership between Brazil and the U.S., focusing on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability. ... MORE

Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos, the Brazilian partner nation liaison officer at U.S. Army South

HHBN, U.S. Army South welcomes new leadership in change of responsibility ceremony
January 13, 2025 — Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South, conducted a change of responsibility ceremony on Jan. 10 at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, marking the transition of senior enlisted leadership within the battalion... MORE

USAISR clinical pharmacist appointed to prestigious International Burn Injury Committee
January 13, 2025 — The International Society of Burn Injuries recently announced that it has appointed Dr. Kaitlin Pruskowski, a clinical pharmacist with the Medical Research and Development Command’s Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, to serve as a member of its Research Committee... MORE

USAISR’s Pruskowski Appointed to Prestigious International Burn Injury Committee

BAMC welcomes first baby of 2025
January 10, 2025 — Brooke Army Medical Center rang in the New Year by welcoming the hospital’s first baby of 2025. The 8-pound, 4-ounce, 21-inch-long baby girl was born at 4:55 a.m. on Jan. 1... MORE

USAISR director named American Burn Association president
January 10, 2025 — The American Burn Association recently announced that Dr. Leopoldo “Lee” Cancio, director of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, has been named President-elect of the ABA for the 2026-2027 term, making him the 19th USAISR teammate to hold this prestigious position... MORE

USAISR’s Cancio Named American Burn Association President

Looking for a ‘Fresh Look’ for your federal resume?
January 10, 2025 — If you’re ready to take your federal career to the next level, there’s an upcoming event that can point you in the right direction. The 3rd Annual Fresh Look Federal Resume Event is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 29 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, located at 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797... MORE

3rd Annual Fresh Look Federal Resume Event

Life goes on with adaptive sports
January 3, 2025 — After a fall from a tactical vehicle in Kuwait, retired Army Staff Sgt. Bobby Green faced uncertainty about his future. Initially skeptical about adaptive sports, he discovered its transformative impact at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Soldier Recovery Unit... MORE

Submit requests to 502nd Air Base Wing public affairs offices through the PA Productivity Portal
January 2, 2025 — The 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs offices throughout Joint Base San Antonio now the PA Productivity Portal, or P3, to submit work orders for photographic, video, audio, graphics and editorial support. These services can now be requested at https://safpa.appianportalsgov.com/request/page/request. This replaces the submission of the Air Force Form 833, which was formerly used to request the above services. ... MORE

502d Air Base Wing public affairs offices begin use of PA Productivity Portal

4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command welcomes new commanding officer
January 2, 2025 — Army Reserve Soldiers of the 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command gathered Dec. 28 to conduct a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

San Antonio-based Army Reserve unit welcomes new commanding officer

Soldier Recovery Units: Transforming struggle into strength
December 30, 2024 — Most Soldiers don’t know that Soldier Recovery Units exist, at least not until they need one. The Army Recovery Care Program has 14 across the country, including one at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Soldiers should always know that ARCP never sleeps, and recovery includes many facets... MORE

Army approves tuition assistance increase, adjusts credentialing program
December 27, 2024 — The Army announced policy updates Dec. 20 to a pair of voluntary education programs for active duty, Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers... MORE

The Army announced policy updates Dec. 11, 2024, for the tuition assistance and credentialing assistance educational programs for active-duty, Army Reserve, and National Guard Soldiers. The changes include increased semester hour and dollar amount caps for TA and a reduction in the dollar amount cap for CA. (U.S. Army photo by Nell King)

Medical Education and Training Campus granted reaccreditation status
December 19, 2024 — The Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, was granted reaffirmation of its nationally recognized institutional accreditation status effective Dec. 12, following more than a year of intensive preparation that culminated in an on-site campus assessment that took place Aug. 6-7... MORE

Rising Star: Bryanna Lawrence’s inspirational ascent in civil engineering
December 17, 2024 — Bryanna Lawrence is blazing trails as the youngest supervisor at the 802nd Civil Engineer Squadron. Recently recognized among the Civil Engineers '30 Under 30', her achievements reflect a commitment to innovation, leadership, and hard work. ... MORE

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Dr. Stephen E. 'Wilbur' Wright: Honoring 47-year legacy of service, strategy
December 17, 2024 — Dr. Stephen E. “Wilbur” Wright will retire on Dec. 17, 2024, closing a 47-year chapter that includes a 30-year active-duty career and a significant role as a civilian strategist, professor, and mentor. His legacy is embedded in strategy, education, and operational excellence within the Air Education and Training Command, profoundly influencing countless Airmen. ... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio recognizes Civilians of the Year
December 16, 2024 — To ring in the holiday season, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio held an All Hands and Holiday Social at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Dec. 13, 2024) – Burrell Parmer (center), of Monroe, La., the command public affairs officer assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, was recognized by Commanding Officer Capt. Jennifer Buechel, Nurse Corps, and Command Senior Enlisted Leader Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Christopher Brown, as the command’s Fiscal Year 2024 “Support Staff” Civilian of the Year during an All Hands/Holiday Social held at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center. Additionally, Parmer received FY 2024 “Support Staff” Civilian of the Half Year honors. Parmer, a retired U.S. Marine and commander of Fred Brock American Legion Post No. 828, has served as a Navy civilian for three years. 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 Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

JBSA-Camp Bullis hosts Kendall County leaders to discuss military readiness, conservation
December 16, 2024 — Officials from the Hill Country Alliance, along with Kendall County engineers, project managers, and local leaders, met on Dec. 2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis to discuss the installation’s training mission, current challenges, and mutual concerns regarding military readiness and natural resources conservation... MORE

Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomes new regional security manager
December 13, 2024 — The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Teresa Coon to the team as a regional security manager on Nov. 18... MORE

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command welcomed Teresa Coon to the team as a regional security manager at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Nov. 18, 2024 . (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

DHA Research & Engineering visits NAMRU San Antonio
December 11, 2024 — Dr. Sean Biggerstaff, principal deputy director, Research and Engineering Directorate, Defense Health Agency, joined by Deputy Director Matt Gray, visited with leadership and staff of Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute on Dec. 10 to discussed prioritization of research priorities and the importance of building relationships in reference to funding of core capabilities and fiscal responsibilities... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONO-FORT SAM HOUSTON - (Dec. 10, 2024) - Dr. Sean Biggerstaff, principal deputy director, Research and Engineering Directorate, Defense Health Agency (DHA), joined by Deputy Director Matt Gray, visited with leadership and staff of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute to discussed prioritization of research priorities and the importance of building relationships in reference to funding of core capabilities and fiscal responsibilities. NAMRU San Antonio's mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. It is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the 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. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

187th Medical Battalion spreads holiday cheer at Briscoe Elementary
December 11, 2024 — Briscoe Elementary School had an early Christmas when soldiers from the 187th Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston donated holiday presents to students... MORE