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Wilford Hall updates entry points, changes COVID drive-thru screening location
July 20, 2020 — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center COVID-19 screening/testing is now taking place at the bottom level of the WHASC parking garage. Days/hours remain from Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon... MORE

Wilford Hall Updates Entry Points Amid COVID-19

JBSA recreational facilities provide safe outdoor experience for military community members
July 17, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio members who are tired of being cooped up indoors because of COVID-19 restrictions can enjoy the outdoors in a safe setting at one of several recreational facilities... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio members who are tired of being cooped up indoors because of COVID-19 restrictions can enjoy the outdoors in a safe setting at one of several recreational facilities.

U.S. Army North ready to battle COVID-19 after busy spring
July 16, 2020 — Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson, the head of U.S. Northern Command’s land forces spoke recently of the lessons learned from its ongoing battle against COVID-19, as the command prepares to send more troops to hotspots in Texas and California... MORE

Lt. Gen. Laura Richardson (second from left), commander of U.S. Army North, views the patient area of the intensive care unit at the Javits New York Medical Station, April 12, 2020.

Army offers college prep website amid pandemic
July 15, 2020 — As high school students look to continue learning in a COVID-19 environment, the Army has provided an online option to help students prepare for college... MORE

Whether or not a school chooses in-class or online learning, students can prepare for college using the Army’s college readiness website, March2Success, to augment their learning and study for entrance exams.

U.S. Army Environmental Command ensures training during COVID-19
July 14, 2020 — The U.S. Army Environmental Command, or USAEC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has been offering online courses to ensure Army environmental professionals worldwide remain trained and mission-certified during COVID-19... MORE

A screenshot of the U.S. Army Environmental Command Sharepoint page.

ARNORTH to oversee military COVID-19 operations in Texas, California
July 13, 2020 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and state officials, approximately 740 Department of Defense medical and support professionals from the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force are assigned as part of DOD’s ongoing COVID-19 operations in Texas and California. As part of the whole-of-America response, U.S. Army North, U.S. Northern Command’s Joint Forces Land Component Command, will oversee the military operation in support of federal efforts and the state... MORE

Army Capt. Stacey Johnson, critical care nurse from Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force-627, provides positioning aids to a COVID-19 patient

5th Recruiting Brigade hold virtual change of command ceremony
July 13, 2020 — The U.S. Army 5th Recruiting Brigade conducted a virtual change of command ceremony at 10:30 a.m. July 10 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Col. Roman J. Cantu (left) relinquishes command of the 5th Recruiting Brigade to Col. La'Tonya N. Jordan (right) during a ceremony at the Military & Family Readiness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 10.

Commissaries worldwide selling reusable, disposable protective masks
July 10, 2020 — Commissaries worldwide are now selling reusable and disposable protective masks, the Defense Commissary Agency’s director of sales announced... MORE

Commissaries worldwide are now selling reusable and disposable protective masks.

BAMC ‘agilely adapts’ to support community COVID-19 response
July 9, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center is continuing to aid the San Antonio community in the midst of a COVID-19 surge across the region... MORE

Army Spc. David Pyke, medical laboratory technician, loads a patient sample for rapid COVID-19 polymerase chain reaction testing at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 9.

Online tools ease COVID-19 turbulence at 12th Flying Training Wing
July 8, 2020 — For the last 20 to 30 years, staff members of the 12th Flying Training Wing’s 12th Operations Group have tackled flying operations traditionally. Then, in mid-March, the COVID-19 pandemic hit and changed everything... MORE

Maj, Marcus Mosher (left) and Maj. Nathan Moseley (right) participate in a video chat.

Water safety remains important during a pandemic
July 5, 2020 — Indeed, last summer was the last of its kind for the foreseeable future however, despite this new normal the risks associated with swimming and being around the water remain the same... MORE

Feedback Fridays
July 3, 2020 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week.

For some, working from home brings more pain than comfort
July 2, 2020 — “There’s no place like home” may be an appropriate sentiment for people who favor working from the comfort of home during the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, it doesn’t ring true for those teleworkers who are feeling more pain than comfort because their home office leaves much to be desired. ... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center welcomes new commanding general
July 1, 2020 — In the midst of a brief downpour, Army Brig. Gen. Wendy Harter, the first female commander in Brooke Army Medical Center’s history, turned over command to Army Brig. Gen. Shan Bagby, the first African American commander in BAMC’s history, during a June 26 change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center change of command

JBSA pools open, attendance limited due to coronavirus
June 26, 2020 — Swim season opened at Joint Base San Antonio June 24, but the later-than-usual start was not the only change at the installations’ pools this summer... MORE

Lifeguard Brandon Mercado looks out over an empty pool at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on June 25, the second day the JBSA pools were open for the summer.

JBSA to transition to HPCON Charlie
June 26, 2020 — To better posture Joint Base San Antonio and help reduce community spread of COVID-19, the JBSA commander is increasing the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C effective June 26... MORE

To better posture Joint Base San Antonio and help reduce community spread of COVID-19, the JBSA commander is increasing the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C effective June 26.

MEDCoE provides help to New York, New Jersey medical facilities in response to COVID-19
June 25, 2020 — During the first few months of the coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston provided resources, expertise and assistance to medical facilities in New York and New Jersey overwhelmed by COVID-19 cases... MORE

‘A Night in your Honor’ renders a virtual salute to future service members
June 23, 2020 — Although the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect many in Military City USA, it did not deter Our Community Salutes-San Antonio, or OCS-SA, from hosting its ninth annual “A Night in Your Honor” through virtual means June 17... MORE

Taking care of military medical frontline providers
June 22, 2020 — Air Force medics are on the front lines against COVID-19, and maintaining their mental well-being is critical to keeping them in the fight. One of the biggest risks for providers is burnout, or compassion fatigue... MORE

The COVID-19 pandemic can challenge the mental wellness of health workers and contribute to provider burnout. Air Force medics are cautioned to be alert for signs of numbness in themselves or colleagues, and make time for self-care and recharge.

Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio contributing to COVID-19 fight
June 18, 2020 — In early March, Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio, or NAMRU-SA, joined the fight against COVID-19 and future pandemic viruses by contributing knowledge from relevant studies and providing backup medical support at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio's chief science director Sylvain Cardin, Ph.D.