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WHASC updates COVID-19 vaccine line hours, eligibility for children
November 8, 2021
Vaccines fight disease by producing an immune response within the body.

San Antonio Market vaccine and testing site closures for Veterans Day
November 4, 2021
Due to an increase in cases, the WHASC is conducting a drive-through COVID-19 testing available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on the first floor of the parking garage. Since the testing site uses the polymerase chain reaction tests, the results are available to patients through TRICARE Online within 24 to 72 hours.

Air Force nears 97% active duty vaccination rate
November 4, 2021
USECAF Gina Ortiz Jones visits 433rd Medical Squadron

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Utah, continues in four states
November 3, 2021
U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, remains committed to providing flexible Department of Defense support to the whole-of-government COVID-19 response.

DOD civilian employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by Nov. 22, official says
November 3, 2021
A woman receives a COVID-19 vaccination.

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Washington, continues in five states
October 20, 2021
COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho – U.S. Army Capt. Alexis Acuna, a critical care nurse assigned to the 627th Hospital Center, provides care to a COVID positive patient during the COVID response operations at Kootenai Health regional medical center in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, Sept. 26, 2021. U.S. Northern Command, through U.S. Army North, remains committed to providing flexible Department of Defense support to the whole-of- government COVID response. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Kaden D. Pitt)

Community participation in Mission Thanksgiving canceled amid COVID-19 concerns
October 20, 2021
Mission Thanksgiving in 2019

San Antonio Market expands Pfizer booster vaccine availability
October 7, 2021

Columbus Day weekend closures for JBSA's screening, testing and vaccine sites
October 6, 2021

COVID-19 religious accommodation requests for Air Force members: what to expect
October 5, 2021

Air Force Undersecretary receives insight into COVID-19 vaccinations at 433rd Airlift Wing
October 4, 2021
Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones speaks with Maj. Molly McCowan, 433rd Medical Squadron clinical nurse, during her visit to 433rd Airlift Wing members at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to view COVID-19 vaccination efforts, Oct. 2, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Tennessee, continues in five states
September 23, 2021
U.S. Navy Lt. Natashja Mortam, a nurse assigned to the Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command, or NMRTC, from Twentynine Palms, California, dons her personal protective equipment.

Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths
September 23, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Update: San Antonio Market COVID-19 booster shots
September 21, 2021

JBSA commander issues mandatory COVID-19 vaccine order
September 15, 2021
The graphic displays vaccination information for Brooke Army Medical Center and Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center. 

BAMC Training Support Center
Vaccination hours: Monday through Friday by appointment
Walk-in hours: Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Wednesday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
Vaccination hours: Thursday and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m
Walk-in hours: Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

After the ventilator, COVID-19 survivor advocates for vaccine
September 15, 2021
After the ventilator, COVID survivor advocates for vaccine

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Idaho, Arkansas, expands in Alabama
September 7, 2021
Soldiers provide COVID-19 care in Idaho.

Air Force announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians
September 7, 2021
DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians.

BAMC expands COVID-19 vaccine program to inpatients
September 2, 2021
Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Sep. 2, 2021. BAMC is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all hospital inpatients ages 12 and older.

HHS warns against COVID-19 scams
August 31, 2021
If you suspect COVID-19 health care fraud, report it immediately online or call 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477).