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Army North commander talks ‘Military City USA’ to SA Chamber of Commerce
March 3, 2016 — Lt. Gen. Perry L. Wiggins, commander of United States ArmyNorth (Fifth Army) and senior commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis,addressed the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Feb. 24 at Sunset... MORE

Commentary: you don’t need to have
March 3, 2016 — Distracted driving has become the number one cause of fatalcar accidents and pedestrian deaths due to motor vehicles in the United States.In 2014, 4,223 pedestrians in the United States were killedby... MORE

Cole basketball teams surpassing expectations this season
February 26, 2016 — Basketball fever is running rampant at Robert G. Cole HighSchool with both the boys and girls varsity teams in the playoffs. Althoughthis isn’t the first year that both teams have made it this far,... MORE

ARNORTH marks 10th anniversary of Defense Support to Civil Authorities course
February 25, 2016 — U.S. Army North marked its 10th year of leading the federalgovernment’s training efforts for military support to civil authorities in theUnited States.Since February 2006, ARNORTH has trained almost... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston commemorates Black History Month
February 19, 2016 — Brooke Army Medical Center hosted the Joint Base SanAntonio-Fort Sam Houston Black History Month commemoration Feb. 10 at the FortSam Houston Theater. This year’s theme was, “Hollowed Grounds: Sites... MORE

Samuel Swofford (left) and Raquelle Bennett read their essays during
the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Black History
Month commemoration Feb. 10 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater.

U.S. Army North hosts Alaskan Command planners to discuss mission support options
February 19, 2016 — U.S. Army North hosted planners from Alaska Feb. 3-5 at FortSam Houston to explore and develop options that will allow for effectiveresponse to the “Last Frontier” state in times of need.The meeting... MORE

West assumes command of U.S. Army Medical Command
February 18, 2016 — The Army’s 44th Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Nadja West,assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Command at ceremony at Fort SamHouston Feb. 10. This past December, the U.S. Senate confirmed West to... MORE

Curbside car seat clinic reaches across Joint Base San Antonio
February 17, 2016 — A parking lot overlooking the Family Advocacy/Mental HealthClinic at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph bustled with activity Feb. 8 asparents learned how to correctly install child safety seats in their... MORE

Patricia stark, Curbside Car Seat Clinic volunteer, teaches Petty Officer 1st Class Clifton Alexander, Defense Language Institute English Language Center operations specialist, how to properly install a car seat Feb. 8, 2016, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The “Curbside Car Seat Clinic,” a monthly event presented by the 359th Medical Operations Squadron Family Advocacy’s New Parent Support Program that teaches parents how to correctly install child safety seats in their vehicles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Stormy Archer/RELEASED)

JBSA, VIA team up for new P4 community partnership initiative
February 17, 2016 — VIA Metropolitan Transit celebrated their continued supportto Joint Base San Antonio Public/Public/Public/Private Community PartnershipInitiative at VIA headquarters Feb. 8 with a new “Active Duty,... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bob LaBrutta (right), 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, thanks VIA bus and van operators (from left) Shantella Williams, Jeffery Wishert and Jesse Quintero, who were featured in the “Active Duty, Active of Thanks” campaign. VIA’s extension of their P4 will offer reduced rates, allowing all active duty members to ride VIA transportation at half-price fares throughout San Antonio or for a special monthly rate.

Leader perspective: NCOER to define tomorrow’s leaders
February 15, 2016 — Since the start of this calendar year, noncommissionedofficers across the Army have fallen under a new rating system that’s unlikeanything they’ve seen for a generation but will help ensure NCOs... MORE

Army Nurse Corps celebrates 115th anniversary
February 12, 2016 — The U.S. Army Nurse Corps celebrated 115 years of serviceand dedication to caring for America’s military Feb. 5 and have stood shoulderto shoulder with Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen,... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Soldiers judge regional JROTC drill competition
February 12, 2016 — Noncommissioned officers from U.S. Army North at Fort Sam Houstonserved as judges for the U.S. Army Cadet Command’s 5th Brigade Junior ROTCDrill Team Championships at the Henry B... MORE

Junior ROTC cadets from San Antonio’s Ronald Reagan High School conclude their winning routine in the Unarmed Regulation Drill event during the 5th Brigade JROTC Drill Competition Feb. 6. Surrounding the formation are (from L to R) Master Sgt. Angela Cafferky, Sgt. Shawn Sarver, and Staff Sgt. Christian Hubbell, all NCOs assigned to Fort Sam Houston that served as judges for the competition.

Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section rides in Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive
February 12, 2016 — A typical Saturday for Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section’shorses is not much different from most Soldiers.After a long week of helping U.S. Army North’s MilitaryFuneral Honors Platoon honor departed... MORE

The Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section participates in the annual Western Heritage Parade and Cattle Drive Saturday, showcasing the unit and the pride taken in honoring our fallen Army veterans around the South Texas Region. The parade, which started with a cattle drive through down town, kicked off the 2016 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo.

U.S. assumes Conference of the American Armies responsibility from Colombia
February 12, 2016 — With the transfer of colors and a handshake, the U.S. Armyassumed authority of the Conference of the American Armies during a ceremony onJoint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Feb. 2. During the... MORE

MICC teams with Junior Achievement, SA Works to mentor students
February 11, 2016 — Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Gabbert,commanding general of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command speaks to Fox Tech High School students as part of the San Antonio Job Shadow Day Feb. 2 at Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Effects of storm water runoff is one element trigger for San Antonio’s 22nd Annual Basura Bash on Fort Sam Houston
February 10, 2016 — The Basura Bash is a one-day, all-volunteer event to cleanthe San Antonio Watershed. Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will behosting the event beginning at 8 a.m. Feb. 20 at the Salado Creek... MORE

San Antonio’s 22nd Annual Basura Bash on Fort Sam Houston at 8 a.m. Feb. 20, Salado Creek Park.

Useful tools are available to access Army medicine from anywhere, any time
February 5, 2016 — The Army medical system offers some easy-to-use tools tohelp manage health care needs from home or while on the go.“The Military Health System has developed several programsover the last few years... MORE

Close Observation Bay fills gaps between Burn Intensive Care Unit, progressive care
February 5, 2016 — A few days after having a ribbon-cutting ceremony to openthe new Close Observation Bay at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical ResearchBurn Center Progressive Care Unit at JointBase San Antonio-Fort... MORE

Retired general who served under Fifth Army in World War II laid to rest
February 5, 2016 — Retired Army Brig. Gen. Michael E. Leeper, who served underFifth Army in World War II, was laid to rest at Fort Sam Houston NationalCemetery Jan. 19. Leeper, who retired from the Army in 1971 after 30... MORE

The Fort Sam Houston Caisson Platoon transports the remains of retired Brig. Gen. Michael E. Leeper to Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Jan. 19. Leeper passed away in December 2015 at the age of 98.

Memorial ceremony honors METC Sailor
February 5, 2016 — Service members and civilians from the Navy, Army and AirForce gathered at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base SanAntonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 25 for a celebration of life... MORE

Senior Navy and Air Force personnel bow their heads during the benediction at a celebration of life memorial ceremony Jan. 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The ceremony was held to remember Seaman Nenit Coltra, who worked at the Medical Education and Training Campus before she passed away Dec. 28, 2015, at 23 years old.