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Nurse and Tech Week: Heroes among us
May 7, 2020 — Air Force nurses and medical technicians are answering our nation’s call, and now more than ever, during this pandemic, we know they are heroes one and all... MORE

Air Force nurses and medical technicians are answering our nation’s call, and now more than ever, during this pandemic, we know they are heroes one and all.

USAISR on frontlines of COVID-19 fight
May 7, 2020 — With all the ongoing changes, the staff at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, or USAISR, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has also made modifications in how it conducts day-to-day business while maintaining its overall research mission of “optimizing combat casualty care” and, further, providing the best quality care to patients at the only U.S. Department of Defense Burn Center... MORE

Capt. Farley Raquel and Sgt. Rebecca Hummer do a system check on ventilators in the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research “Victory” Intensive Care Unit at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Commentary: Grief and loss during COVID-19
May 6, 2020 — After national and worldwide tragedies related to COVID-19, the world faces a new challenge which they have never before – finding ways to mourn loved ones who passed while practicing social distancing and travel restrictions... MORE

Co-workers and peers are in the best position to identify when someone is struggling. Having the courage to reach out to another Airman who is having a difficult time is the first and most critical step toward suicide prevention.

Redefining 'normal' mental health care still means delivering quality patient care
May 5, 2020 — Mental Health Technicians (4Cs) in Air Education and Training Command are redefining what “normal” is during the COVID-19 pandemic, while still delivering quality patient care in various different methods and providing Disaster Mental Health services when requested. ... MORE

Soldier-athletes help the force and their families stay fit during COVID-19
May 4, 2020 — U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has teamed up with the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program to help the force and their families stay fit through social media during isolation due to COVID-19... MORE

U.S. Army Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation has teamed up with the U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program to help the force and their families stay fit through social media during isolation due to COVID-19. To find workout videos and healthy recipes, visit @FamilyMWR or @USArmyWCAP on Facebook or Instagram.

U.S. must prepare for current, future pandemics
May 4, 2020 — As the COVID-19 pandemic rages on, the United States must bolster its medical-industrial base to deal with both the current pandemic, a potential resurgence in the fall and any pandemics that may come in the future, the Defense Department's undersecretary for acquisition and sustainment said... MORE

Army finalizing plan to resume collective training
May 4, 2020 — The Army aims to soon resume collective training and hold a ceremony for graduating West Point cadets after the success of measures safeguarding new recruits at training centers... MORE

BAMC infectious disease doc aids Guam's COVID response
May 1, 2020 — An infectious diseases physician from Brooke Army Medical Center recently deployed to Guam in support of the USS Theodore Roosevelt COVID-19 response... MORE

Army Reserve chief sees COVID-19 fight during JBSA-Fort Sam Houston visit
May 1, 2020 — Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey, Chief of Army Reserve and commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, visited U.S. Army North to meet with the 228-1 Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force, or UAMTF, as well as Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, U.S. Army North commanding general, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 28... MORE

Service personnel policies help with retention during pandemic
April 30, 2020 — While the private sector suffers from social distancing and the effects of illnesses and forced shutdowns related to COVID-19, the U.S. military must continue to do its job... MORE

Air Force Basic Military Training graduation is held at the 320th Training Squadron’s Airman Training Complex at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 16.

BAMC lends research expertise to global pandemic effort
April 30, 2020 — Within weeks of the pandemic’s spread, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston drew on its deep bench of research expertise and joined the global race to find a COVID-19 treatment... MORE

Michelle Mendoza, pharmacy technician, reconstitutes the remdesivir research drug under an intravenous hood at Brooke Army Medical Center

149th Fighter Wing assists with COVID-19 testing in Texas communities
April 30, 2020 — The Air National Guard members of the 149th Fighter Wing are actively assisting communities across Texas with COVID-19 screening, most recently in Dumas, Texas, April 23, and in Friona, Texas, April 24... MORE

Second Air Force Command Chief guest hosts Airmanship 200
April 30, 2020 — The senior enlisted leader of Second Air Force guest-hosted the newly established Airmanship 200 live stream with a Special Warfare Training Support Squadron military training leader April 28 to discuss the topic of identity. The live stream was created in an effort to continue to meet mission requirements for Airmen in tech training during COVID-19... MORE

LRS installs plexiglass shields to prevent spread of COVID-19
April 29, 2020 — Back on March 17, Joint Base San Antonio logistics personnel installed plexiglass shields in the area surrounding the driver’s seat of vans transporting service members and eligible Department of Defense ID cardholders around JBSA bases. The plexiglass replaces plastic shields, forming a more protective barrier against the spread of COVID-19... MORE

Army veterinarians post FAQ for pet owners to Army Public Health Center COVID-19 website
April 29, 2020 — The Army Public Health Center has updated its COVID-19 website with a number of pet-related COVID-19 frequently asked questions... MORE

Airmen urged to maintain healthy dental habits during COVID-19 pandemic
April 27, 2020 — In March, the U.S. Air Force began deferring routine and non-urgent dental care to slow the spread of COVID-19. In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Dental Association and Department of Defense policies, most dental care has been deferred, with the exception of emergencies, cases considered medically necessary, and care for deploying and deployed personnel... MORE

Tips for maintaining healthy dental habits during COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

JBSA ground transportation adapts to fight COVID-19
April 27, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio installations have begun segregating buses by health status to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure that the JBSA community stays healthy. As of March 21, all buses on any of the bases will be labeled either green, yellow, or red, to denote who can and cannot ride in which vehicles. ... MORE

Army Chief of Staff, Sgt. Maj. of Army visit JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
April 24, 2020 — Military personnel assigned and augmenting units at Joint Base San Antonio showcased an array of capabilities around the installation to Gen. James McConville, the 40th and current U.S. Army Chief of Staff, and Sgt. Maj. Of the Army Michael A. Grinston, as they visited Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 23... MORE

JBSA ASAP adjusting to COVID-19 with virtual programs
April 24, 2020 — Through technology and social platforms, the Joint Base San Antonio Army Substance Abuse Program, or ASAP, is adjusting to the circumstances brought on by COVID-19 in providing access to programs and services that promote the well-being of active-duty and installation community members... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing deploys more Reserve Citizen Airmen to New York area
April 24, 2020 — The 433rd Airlift Wing has deployed more Reserve Citizen Airmen to the New York City area to assist with the Covid-19 pandemic response... MORE

Air Force Reserve Citizen Airmen take a moment during preparations to deploy to New York area to help battle COVID-19 April, 22, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.