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DOD announces use of masks, other public health measures
February 5, 2021 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III signed a memo Feb. 4 that, effective immediately, directs all individuals on military installations and all individuals performing official duties on behalf of the Department from any location other than the individual’s home, including outdoor shared spaces, to wear masks in accordance with the most current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines... MORE

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III has ordered a DOD-wide stand down to discuss the problem of extremism in the ranks, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said Feb. 3.

Masks with valves or vents not permitted in SAMHS facilities
August 19, 2020 — For safety purposes, effective Aug. 24, masks with filter valves or vents will no longer be permitted for wear in all San Antonio Military Health System facilities, to include Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center and all outlying clinics... MORE

For safety purposes, effective Aug. 24, masks with filter valves or vents will no longer be permitted for wear in all San Antonio Military Health System facilities, to include Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center and all outlying clinics.

JBSA fitness centers keeping doors open to service members with safeguards in place
July 22, 2020 — Due to Health Protection Condition Charlie restrictions, fitness centers at Joint Base San Antonio installations are open to active duty, active Reserve and active Guard service members only at this time, with safeguards put into place to protect the health and safety of both customers and facility staff members during the coronavirus pandemic... MORE

Kimberly LaCour, 502nd Force Support Squadron recreation fitness specialist, cleans and sanitizes a stationary bike at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Warhawk Fitness Center.

DLIELC international students receive generosity, support during COVID-19
June 16, 2020 — When Dan Vega, American Members of International Goodwill to Others, or AMIGO, program manager sent out a notice to all AMIGO sponsors for help with providing masks for international students at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, he received several generous responses to help... MORE

Master Sgt. Jeanett Vielman displays one of the handmade masks she donated for the students at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland.

JBSA Commissaries, Exchanges require patrons to wear face covers
April 10, 2020 — Commissaries and Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities on Joint Base San Antonio now require all store employees and customers to wear some form of face covering in order to enter the store as of April 10... MORE

Commissaries and Army and Air Force Exchange Service facilities on Joint Base San Antonio now require all store employees and customers to wear some form of face covering in order to enter the store as of April 10.

Local family donates facemasks to BAMC
April 9, 2020 — Arisa and Junko Lawhon donate handmade face coverings for Brooke Army Medical Center non-clinical staff April 8, 2020... MORE

AETC implements DOD guidance of use of cloth face coverings
April 6, 2020 — In line with Secretary of Defense and Air Force guidance, Air Education and Training Command has directed, to the greatest extent practical, all individuals on AETC installations to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distancing in public areas or work centers... MORE

Local Navy recruiter produces face shields to fight against COVID-19
March 30, 2020 — Petty Officer 2nd Class Elias Grey, a recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting Station Midland, is producing 3D-printed face shields for civilian medical personnel during his off-duty time... MORE