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433rd Airlift Wing units hold virtual changes of command
June 11, 2020 — Two commanders within the 433rd Mission Support Group assumed commands virtually at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 6... MORE

Col. Wayne M. Williams, 433rd Mission Support Group commander, delivers his remarks during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 6, 2020.

BAMC volunteer continues service to community during pandemic
June 11, 2020 — Dr. J. Sean Habina, a retired Army second lieutenant who volunteers at Brooke Army Medical Center, also gives her time delivering meals to military veterans across San Antonio... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing overcomes COVID-19 challenges
June 10, 2020 — The 433rd Airlift Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has spent the last three months successfully innovating new ways to accomplish the mission due to the restrictions posed by the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

433rd Civil Engineer Squadron members meet for a virtual unit training assembly May 3, 2020 using an online collaboration service.

Local Navy technicians gain practical experience from COVID-19 maintenance backlog
June 10, 2020 — The Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio, or NAMRU-SA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is giving some graduates of the Navy Medicine Training Support Center Biomedical Equipment Technician School, or BMET, practical experience that attacks one of COVID-19’s side effects, a maintenance backlog... MORE

Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option
June 10, 2020 — Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect... MORE

Fireworks go off at the start off the Air Force Marathon held on Sept. 21 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. Fireworks at the start line was added to this year’s marathon to add more excitement and entertainment to the race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Wesley Farnsworth)

BAMC personnel deploy to fight invisible enemy, COVID-19
June 10, 2020 — More than 75 military medical personnel from Brooke Army Medical Center have deployed to hard-hit areas such as New York, Washington State, Guam and other locations to help fight COVID-19, and 20 more are on standby ready to deploy... MORE

Army Public Health Center expert offers healthy housing tips
June 10, 2020 — Although COVID-19 concerns have temporarily halted many but the most essential military moves, now is a good time to think about how to keep your current or future residence healthy and minimize housing hazard risks like lead or mold exposure... MORE

Army Public Health Center industrial hygiene experts say controlling moisture is a key factor in reducing mold risk. It is important to find the source of any leak or water damage and to make repairs immediately.

DOD updates travel restrictions, releases list of 'green locations'
June 9, 2020 — The Secretary of Defense recently signed a memo, moving to a conditions-based, phased approach to personnel movement and travel... MORE

Local Army civilians help World War II veteran celebrate 94th birthday
June 4, 2020 — On a day when many San Antonians’ heads were tilted upward trying to catch of glimpse of the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds’ fly-by, one local veteran was the guest of honor at his 94th birthday drive-by... MORE

Dan Martin and Bob Shaw donned Army uniforms and displayed vintage jeeps to help Raul Garza celebrate his 94th birthday. Martin works at the U.S. Army Installation Management Command Inspector General’s office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Shaw, who retired from the Army in the 1980s as a field artillery forward observer and a friend of Martin.

Reserve Citizen Airmen return home after battling COVID-19
June 4, 2020 — Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing’s Medical Group, arrived on a C-17 Globemaster III at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 28 following a 54-day deployment to New York City... MORE

Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Medical Group celebrate after returning home from a deployment to New York City, May 28, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

'Home sweet home' leaves a sour taste for some quarantine-weary
June 2, 2020 — As physical distancing continues in efforts to avoid the spread of COVID-19, the old saying "there's no place like home" might be sounding bittersweet. Whether people live alone or with others, they may be experiencing fear, anxiety, and frustration over restricted movement... MORE

Army Col. Nathan Keller and his family have enjoyed group activities during the COVID-19 pandemic, but they also schedule solo time.

BAMC adjusts entrance hours June 1
June 1, 2020 — As part of Brooke Army Medical Center's phased re-opening, effective June 1, adjustments are being made at entry locations and hours to best accommodate patients and their access to clinics... MORE

As part of Brooke Army Medical Center's phased re-opening, effective June 1, adjustments are being made at entry locations and hours to best accommodate patients and their access to clinics.

59th MDW begins phased reopening June 1
June 1, 2020 — With an abundance of caution, the 59th Medical Wing has begun a phased reopening of primary and surgical care as of June 1. ... MORE

With an abundance of caution, the 59th Medical Wing has begun a phased reopening of primary and surgical care as of June 1.

JBSA financial counselors offer tips to keep finances in order during COVID-19
June 1, 2020 — Keeping a careful eye on spending, not getting deeper into debt and being on the lookout for scams is the advice Joint Base San Antonio financial counselors are giving installation members who are trying to manage their finances during COVID-19... MORE

JBSA facilities among those collecting 8,000 units of COVID-19 convalescent plasma
May 31, 2020 — Two Joint Base San Antonio locations are among 15 Armed Services Blood Program centers looking to collect convalescent plasma from patients who have recovered from COVID-19 and may hold the treatment in their veins that could help others who are critically ill with the respiratory infection. ... MORE

Nutrition quality key to maximizing immunity
May 30, 2020 — Proper nutrition is vital to health and wellness, but during the COVID-19 pandemic it is even more important Airmen work to support their immune system through a quality diet... MORE

A display of fruits, vegetables, nuts and water, as shown at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 10, 2020.

JBSA M&FRCs offer virtual financial services in midst of pandemic
May 29, 2020 — The Joint Base San Antonio Military and Family Readiness Centers are offering virtual financial classes on several topics, including budgeting, credit and debt management, savings and other areas of money management that are taught by a certified financial counselor... MORE

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are conducting virtual financial classes for installation members who have questions about or need help with their finances during these uncertain times.

Virtual promotion ceremony celebrates achievements in one JBSA-Lackland cyber security division
May 29, 2020 — In the midst of advised social distancing, to minimize the spread of COVID-19, service members at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland continued a time-honored tradition of holding a promotion ceremony. The catch? They did it virtually. Three enlisted Airmen were promoted April 30 in a televised ceremony that drew an audience of colleagues and family members from across the nation. ... MORE

TSP waives penalties for Coronavirus-related early withdrawals
May 29, 2020 — During the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many people may be experiencing financial burdens they had not planned for. For participants in the federal Thrift Savings Plan, there may be an early withdrawal or loan option they can utilize to help ease their financial situation and the stress that comes with it... MORE

Thrift savings plan TSP written on a piggy bank.

With safety in mind, BAMC begins phased re-opening for primary, surgical care
May 28, 2020 — With safety at the forefront, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will begin a phased re-opening of primary and surgical care starting June 1... MORE