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Academy students learn innovative problem solving
February 12, 2015 — The inaugural class of the 59th Medical Wing's Gateway Academy at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center graduated Jan. 14, marking a first for an organization whose quest is to bring innovative... MORE

U.S. Army South fields Global Combat Support System-Army to aid logistics
January 30, 2015 — Having the most advanced technology in today's military is the cornerstone of a strong and cohesive armed forces and the U.S. Army works relentlessly to use this technology to better serve... MORE

Monthly observance at JBSA locations addresses teen dating violence
January 27, 2015 — Joint Base San Antonio helping agencies will focus on building healthy relationships through a range of activities during Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month in February.At... MORE

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness month on Minot Air Force Base, N.D. and the staff of the 5th Medical Group Family Advocacy Program have come together to create new educational events to promote awareness.The FAP is set to host a series of get-togethers focusing on dating violence issues that affect teens and their parents. The events will be at the base’s Youth Center every Friday during the month of February at 6:30 p.m.
(Courtesy photo)

Honoring the legacy of Navy nurses worldwide
January 23, 2015 — Jan. 6 commemorated the 72nd anniversary of one of the most tragic, yet heroic and triumphant, moments in Navy Nurse Corps history.On that date in 1942, 11 Navy nurses and three civilian nurses were... MORE

Navy Nurse Corps prisoners of war pose with Vice Adm. Thomas C. Kincaid, Commander of 7th Fleet and Southwest Pacific Force, after their rescue from Los Banos, Feb. 23, 1945. They were imprisoned Jan. 6, 1942 while stationed in the Philippines.
Photo courtesy Navy Medicine Live

Texas is 'wide open' for veterans
January 23, 2015 — Military and community leaders joined the Texas Workforce Commission and the Texas Veterans Commission as they celebrated the San Antonio launch of the "Texas Wide Open for Veterans" website Jan. 14... MORE

Mission and Installation Contracting Command injects $191 million into small businesses
January 23, 2015 — More than $191 million in contracts were awarded to small businesses throughout the nation during the first quarter of this fiscal year by contracting officials with the Mission and Installation... MORE

Airfield reopens, provides more pilot training
January 22, 2015 — The day has finally arrived for instructors and students from the 560th Flying Training Squadron, to resume flying at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph's Seguin Auxiliary Airfield.The 560th FTS is one... MORE

Col. Matt Isler, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, addresses the crowd during the symbolic ribbon cutting event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Jan. 20. The event signified the reopening of the airfield following a $12.4 million repaving and construction project that included replacing and grading the entire airfield, stabilizing existing soils, and constructing a new taxiway, parking apron and emergency access road. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Tax Center opens Tuesday
January 15, 2015 — With the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military Tax Assistance Center opening Tuesday, it is important to understand who the MTAC serves and the scope of the services provided.The biggest... MORE

Museum updates design in preparation for new location
January 15, 2015 — The renovations are complete and the artifacts are being put into place in anticipation of next month's grand re-opening of the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Museum.The museum, which closed... MORE

McWethy Troop Medical Clinic opens after $13 million renovation
January 15, 2015 — The McWethy Troop Medical Clinic at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston officially reopened Jan. 6 after the 31,000-square-foot medical clinic underwent a 16-month, $13 million renovation.Brig... MORE

(From left) Curtis Aberle, McWethy Troop Medical Clinic chief; Brig. Gen. Barbara Holcomb, commander of Southern Regional Medical Command; Col. Carol Rymer, Optometry Service chief; and Col. Evan Renz, Brooke Army Medical Center commander, cut the ribbon officially reopening McWethy Troop Medical Clinic Jan. 6 after a 16-month, $13 million renovation.
Photo by Robert Shields

Air Force Medical Support Agency commander visits WHASC, SAMMC
January 8, 2015 — Brig. Gen. James McClain, Air Force Medical Support Agency commander, tried to cover as much ground as he could during his short visit to the San Antonio area.McClain started early Dec. 8, 2014, as... MORE

Thomas Kai (right), Graduate Medical Education coordinator for simulation, explains to Brig. Gen. James McClain, Air Force Medical Support Agency commander, the advanced capabilities of simulation training dummies and scenarios that were available to students; during his visit Dec. 8, 2014, at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.
Photo by Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Carwile

Senior military, VA leaders meet wounded troops at CFI
January 8, 2015 — Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr. and Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald visited with wounded service members Dec. 19, 2014, at the Center for the... MORE

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald pins Army Staff
Sgt. Steven Tessitore with a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart during
a ceremony Dec. 19 at the Center for the Intrepid on Joint
Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Tessitore, an infantryman
with Company B, 2nd Battalion, 162nd Infantry Regiment, suffered
a gunshot wound Nov. 15, 2014, while on a quick reaction
force in Afghanistan.
Photo by Robert Shields

All forms of tobacco use compromise oral health
December 17, 2014 — It is common knowledge that tobacco use has significant negative effects on the body. In fact, it is one of the leading causes of preventable illnesses and death in the United States, and now studies... MORE

59th Medical Wing gears up to recapture patient services
December 10, 2014 — While comment and feedback cards are always available for patients in every clinic of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, the 59th Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron is taking an active,... MORE

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Catherine Scholar, 59th Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron diet therapy journeyman, congratulates Airmen for answering correctly during a nutrition jeopardy game recently at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The event helped patients pass the time while waiting for their prescriptions, and provided them with nutritional information on foods we eat every day. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Kevin Iinuma)

Thrift Savings Plan limits increase for 2015
December 10, 2014 — The Internal Revenue Service has announced increased limits for 2015 Thrift Savings Plan contributions."The maximum contribution amount for traditional and/or Roth TSP will be $18,000. This is an... MORE

Exercises allow security forces members to perfect their craft
December 10, 2014 — Exercises play an important role in the Air Force, testing an organization's effectiveness in responding to contingencies such as active-shooter incidents, natural disasters and chemical... MORE

Col. Michael Gimbrone, 502nd Security Forces and Logistics Support Group commander, addresses members of the 902nd Security Forces Squadron after completing a barricaded suspect exercise Nov. 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Camp Talon. Security forces members exchanged simulated munitions fire with hostiles throughout the exercise, bringing more realism while practicing assault force maneuvers during the exercise scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Federal Employees Health Benefits open season dates set
November 26, 2014 — Open season for the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program and the Federal Flexible Spending Accounts Program runs through Dec. 8.During open season, employees and retirees will have the chance to... MORE

Army North, Canadian military talk training opportunities
November 25, 2014 — History was made during a planning conference between representatives from the U.S. and Canadian militaries Nov. 18-20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.The Canadian-U.S. Training Work Group... MORE

Wounded Soldiers learning to play musical instruments as part of their therapy
November 25, 2014 — Occupational therapy offers wounded Soldiers assigned to the Warrior Transition Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston many leisure activities as part of their recovery process, but one... MORE

Volunteer instructor Christian Lee (right) works with Spc. Hyson Largo Nov. 12 during a therapeutic music group for Soldiers at Brooke Army Medical Center

AMEDD Center and School hosts 2014 Army Best Medic Competition
November 25, 2014 — Sixty-six Soldiers from across the Army competed in a grueling, continuous 72-hour two-Soldier team competition that tested competitors physical and cognitive abilities at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp... MORE