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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.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center sets new patient admittance record in 2015
February 5, 2016 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center atFort Sam Houston set a new record in 2015 with the most patients being admittedin a calendar year. In 2015, there were 819 patients admitted... MORE

IMCOM mentors, mentees seek ‘lollipop moments’
February 5, 2016 — Karen Perkins, U.S. Army Installation Management Commandhuman resources director, posed an intriguing question to 43 mentors and 36mentees as they met in-person for the first time during the... MORE

Army North personnel train for hurricane response in North Carolina
February 5, 2016 — “As natural disasters or man-made disasters become morecomplex and resources get constrained we need to come together as acollaborative group effort to provide the support necessary,” said Army... MORE

More than 50 joint military personnel that comprise the Defense Coordinating Element for Region IV work in the tactical operations
center during the Certification Exercise for Defense Coordinating Officer

New moms give high marks to SAMMC for labor, delivery care
January 29, 2016 — The San Antonio Military Medical Center Joint Base SanAntonio-Fort Sam Houston remains the Department of Defense’s highest-ratedfacility for maternal-child satisfaction, according to TRICARE Inpatient... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Tax Center opens Monday
January 28, 2016 — With the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston MilitaryTax Assistance Center opening Monday, it is important to understand where weare located, who the MTAC serves and the scope of the services... MORE

Stage 1 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
August 10, 2015 — The 10-day average of the Bexar County index well J-17 reached 657 feet mean sea level as of Aug. 3, triggering Stage 1 water restrictions for all Joint Base San Antonio locations. Stage 1 goes into effect when J-17 dips below 660 feet... MORE

Pilot for A Day program continues at 560th Flying Training Squadron
July 17, 2015 — The 560th Flying Training Squadron welcomed itsnewest pilot, as part of the “Pilot for A Day” program July 17 atJBSA-Randolph.Jared Stadler, became a pilot and joined the ranksof the 560th FTS... MORE

Jared Stadler,Cole High School student, sits in the cockpit of a T-6 Texan II while Maj. Todd Salzweder, 560th Flying Training Squadron director of staff, explains the aircraft controls July 17, 2015, during a Pilot for a Day event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Since 1994, squadron members have sponsored the “Pilot for A Day” program for children of all ages with chronic illnesses. The goal of the program is to give these children a break from the challenges they face each day because of their illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Peterson/Released)

Congratulations to the 2015 JBSA master sergeant selects
July 16, 2015 — The Air Force releasedthe 2015 master sergeant promotion list July 7. There were 23,619 Airmen eligible for promotion in the15E7 cycle. Only 5,301 were selected with a 22.44 percent selection rate... MORE

Rambler 120 returns with addition of all-military categories
July 15, 2015 — The Rambler 120 Team Challenge, Joint Base San Antonio’sadventure race, will feature two new team categories when the ninth edition ofthe competitive event takes place Sept. 19 at the JBSA Recreation... MORE

Rambler 120 participants round a turn of the 22-mile bike race portion of the annual Rambler 120 Competition Sept. 20 at Joint Base San Antonio Recreation Park at Canyon Lake. The Rambler 120, which is hosted by the 502nd Force Support Squadron, features four- and eight-person teams that engage in a friendly, but hard-fought, competition that challenges participants with a 22-mile bike race, 6-mile run, 2-mile raft race and a mystery event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

Tax relief for victims of severe weather related disasters in Texas
July 13, 2015 — Victims of the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that took place beginning on May 4, in parts of Texas may qualify for tax relief from the Internal Revenue ServiceFollowing... MORE