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BAMC issues mission-essential-only order for Feb. 17
February 16, 2021 — Due to below-freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions, only mission-essential Joint Base San Antonio personnel, including BAMC staff supporting patient care, should report to work Feb. 17. To ensure the safety of patients and staff and to conserve resources, BAMC has canceled all non-emergency procedures and medical appointments scheduled for Feb. 17...

BAMC issues important weather update for patients, staff
February 16, 2021 — Due to below-freezing temperatures and hazardous road conditions, only emergency-essential BAMC personnel should report to work Feb. 16. To ensure the safety of our patients and staff, BAMC has canceled all non-emergency procedures and medical appointments scheduled for Feb. 16, with the exception of some virtual health appointments...

Former burn patient donates artwork to USAISR Burn Center
February 12, 2021 — A burn patient and local artist showed her appreciation for the care she received at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston by donating an art piece she created Feb. 10...

Army Medicine AIT marks significant milestone in fight against COVID-19
February 12, 2021 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, a part of U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, or TRADOC, marked a significant milestone Feb. 11 in their fight against COVID-19, safely transporting more than 10,000 Advanced Individual Training, or AIT, trainees into and out of the soldier training pipeline since COVID-19 mitigation measures began in early April 2020. ...

ARNORTH to oversee military COVID-19 vaccination support to FEMA in California
February 11, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, 222 Soldiers from Fort Carson, Colorado, will deploy to Los Angeles, California, to support a state-run, federally supported COVID-19 vaccination center there. U.S. Army North, the Joint Force Land Component Command of U.S Northern Command, will oversee the military COVID-19 response operation in support of state and federal vaccination efforts...

SAMHS to consolidate COVID-19 screening
February 11, 2021 — In an effort to preserve clinic access and inpatient staffing while maximally supporting FEMA, the San Antonio Military Health System is centralizing COVID-19 screening to a single location at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston...

Brazilian, U.S. military leaders emphasize partnerships at JRTC
February 10, 2021 — Senior U.S. military leaders including Adm. Craig S. Faller, U.S. Southern Command commander, Gen. Michael X. Garrett, U.S. Army Forces Command commander, Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, U.S. Army South commander, and Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, 82nd Airborne Division commander, met senior Brazilian military leaders Feb. 1-2 at the Joint Readiness Training Center and conducted key leader engagements marking the significance of the bilateral training exercise...

New leadership arrives at the 377th Theater Sustainment Command
February 10, 2021 — During a virtual ceremony, held at the historic Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, senior leadership within the U.S. Army North community gathered to honor the accomplishments of the outbound commander of the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, Maj. Gen. Greg Mosser...

NTAG San Antonio officers selected for Navy national recruiters of the year
February 5, 2021 — Petty Officer 1st Class Ryan Evans and Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Thomas, both of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio, have been selected as national recruiters of the year by Navy Recruiting Command...

JBSA flips switch on for new Smartflower solar energy devices
February 3, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio flipped the switch on for two new flower-shaped solar power devices Feb. 1, furthering the joint base's efforts in energy conservation and eco-friendly initiatives...

Local Army ROTC cadets support San Antonio Sports All-Star Football Game
February 3, 2021 — Army ROTC cadets spoke with parents, youths and community partners about ROTC opportunities and their leadership experience within the ROTC program...

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Community Pharmacy relocates to new Exchange
February 2, 2021 — The Fort Sam Houston Community Pharmacy has moved into the new Army and Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) located at 2500 Funston Road at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and the contact number remains the same at 210-295-9965...

Civilian Challenge pilot program designed to kick-start wellness journey
January 29, 2021 — In an effort to enhance wellness opportunities for Department of Defense civilian employees on Joint Base San Antonio, the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Army Wellness Center is now offering a motivational Civilian Challenge to a small group of U.S. Army North civil service personnel as part of a pilot test...

Army announces new grooming, appearance standards
January 28, 2021 — New changes to grooming and appearance standards are slated to take effect next month, as part of the Army’s commitment to improving the wellbeing of all Soldiers...

San Antonio Military Health System starts next phase of COVID vaccine rollout
January 27, 2021 — The San Antonio Military Health System is starting the next phase of the Department of Defense’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout -- expanding the scope of who is eligible to get vaccinated against the virus...

ARNORTH to oversee new military COVID-19 response in Texas, adjust support in two states
January 27, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 80 military medical personnel from across the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force, will deploy to Texas as part of a Department of Defense COVID-19 response operation. U.S. Army North, the Joint Force Land Component Command of U.S Northern Command, will oversee the military COVID-19 response in support of federal efforts and the state...

Navy recruiting assistance council looks forward to its mission in 2021
January 26, 2021 — To continue supporting the U.S. Navy’s recruitment of high-qualified men and women in Central and South Texas, San Antonio’s Navy Talent Acquisition Group Assistance Council, or NTAGAC, held its first meeting of the year via video conference Jan. 19...

Gladiator program helps ensure student medics’ readiness
January 26, 2021 — Once they complete basic training, Army medics receive an array of training to ensure they are ready to deploy around the world at a moment’s notice. The new Gladiator program, which was initiated by the Soldiers in Training Physical Therapy Clinic at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is designed to improve the physical readiness of Soldier medics throughout their training...

ARNORTH supports whole-of-government COVID-19 pandemic response
January 26, 2021 — U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, remains committed to providing flexible U.S. Department of Defense support to the whole-of-America COVID-19 response...

DHA director visits JBSA vaccination sites, discusses medical market certification
January 25, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio’s role in Operation Warp Speed, the whole-of-nation response to COVID-19, and ongoing vaccination efforts were the highlight of a visit by U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Ronald Place, director of the Defense Health Agency, last week...