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U.S. Army North commander relates lessons learned during 2017 hurricane season
December 19, 2017 — The most recent hurricane season was not unprecedented in terms of the number of storms, but it was unprecedented in terms of damage, the commander of U.S. Army North at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston said in a recent interview... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, speaks with civil engineer Airmen from the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., at a communication tower located in the mountains of Pugnado Adentro in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Nov. 8, 2017. Several civil engineer Airmen were assisting local contractors repair the communication tower that works as a main communication radio hub for the island.

Know the dangers of distracted driving
December 14, 2017 — According to Department of Defense Instruction 6055.0, DOD personnel are prohibited from driving any vehicle on or off installations on official government while text messaging, using cell phones, or using other hand-held electronic devices unless the vehicle is safely parked or they are using a hands free device, except for receiving or placing calls in performance of duties from tactical or emergency vehicles or other mission critical duties, to include law enforcement use of in car mobile data terminals and other in car electronic devices... MORE

According to Department of Defense Instruction 6055.0, DOD personnel are prohibited from driving any vehicle on or off installations on official government while text messaging, using cell phones, or using other hand-held electronic devices unless the vehicle is safely parked or they are using a hands free device, except for receiving or placing calls in performance of duties from tactical or emergency vehicles or other mission critical duties, to include law enforcement use of in car mobile data terminals and other in car electronic devices. Use of hands-free devices is also discouraged as creating significant distractions from safe driving performance.

Safeguarding against workplace violence
December 7, 2017 — The Department of Defense defines workplace violence as “any act of physical violence, threats of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, bullying, verbal or non-verbal threat, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at or outside the work site.”... MORE

Army Capt. John Arroyo and Army Capt. Katie Ann Blanchard are survivors of separate incidents of workplace violence. Both share their stories to encourage others who are dealing with adversity and the aftermath of violence.

Army, DOD continue to provide more response capacity to Puerto Rico
October 10, 2017 — The Department of Defense continues to deploy more response capacity to Puerto Rico to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's need for a commodities distribution network able to reach isolated communities and sustained medical support for the island's residents, said Pentagon spokesman Army Lt. Col. Jamie Davis Oct. 2... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan (right), commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Jint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, and Joint Forces Land Component Commander forward in Puerto Rico, consults with officials from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to provide logistical distribution of water, food and medical capabilities.

New commandant seeks to make IAAFA known
September 20, 2017 — The mission of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy is strengthening international partnerships through education and training and the new IAAFA commandant, Col. Isaac Davidson, wants to make sure everyone knows this about his academy... MORE

Lt. Col. Isaac Davidson, Inter-American Air Forces Academy new commandant, proudly stands in front of the circle of international flags Sept. 15 at the academy's headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Davidson says he will continue to strengthen international relationships through education and training. IAAFA is preparing to celebrate 75 years of existence in March 2018 with its western hemisphere partners.

59th MDW opens new hyperbaric medicine facility on JBSA
June 20, 2017 — Designed from the ground up to provide outstanding patient care, the 59th Medical Wing’s new, state-of-the-art facility near the San Antonio Military Medical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston expands the wing’s capability to provide hyperbaric medicine and wound care... MORE

Col. Michael Richards gives an opening speech during the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic ribbon cutting June 16, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

‘Insider threat’ causes adverse effect on mission
February 6, 2017 — The United States has been betrayed by people holding positions of trust. “Insiders” have caused more damage than trained, foreign intelligence officers working on behalf of their governments... MORE

“Insiders” have caused more damage than trained, foreign intelligence officers working on behalf of their governments.