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U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence recognizes its centennial
May 15, 2020 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, trains the world’s premier military medical force: Army Medicine. There are many important dates in the school’s history, but May 15, 1920, is acknowledged as the date the Army formally approved the establishment of the Medical Field Service School at Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, where MEDCoE traces its origins... MORE

4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) leaders engaged in the COVID-19 fight
May 13, 2020 — The U.S. Army Reserve 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) has been engaged in the military’s COVID-19 response right from the start. Two of the 4th ESC’s top officers are not only great leaders in uniform, but out of uniform they serve as leaders in the healthcare field... MORE

Caisson Platoon honors fallen heroes
March 6, 2020 — On the quiet, narrow streets north of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, residents regularly see processions of family and friends escorting their loved ones on their journey to the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery... MORE

Gate changes at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston begin Jan. 22
January 9, 2019 — Beginning Jan. 22, major changes will occur at two gates used to access the west side of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command announces Sailor of the Year
December 10, 2018 — A Navy Cardiovascular Technician Program instructor at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was selected as the Navy Medicine Education, Training and... MORE

Quadrangle at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston a popular destination
May 25, 2018 — The Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, or the “Quad,” as it is commonly known, is an iconic structure rich in history dating back to the end of the Civil War... MORE

Drill Sergeants back at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
March 15, 2018 — Next time you see Army Soldiers marching on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston you may notice something different; Drill Sergeants, complete with campaign hats and badges... MORE

Foulois, Fort Sam Houston at the front lines developing aerial photography, reconnaissance
February 20, 2018 — Aerial photography can trace its early history to 1858, when French photographer and balloonist Gaspar Felix Tournachon took a photo of the French village of Petit-Becetre from a tethered hot-air balloon 80 meters (approximately 270 feet) above the ground. However, the roots of military aerial reconnaissance and photography are planted much closer to home, when Benjamin Foulois sowed the seeds of the idea at Fort Sam Houston in the early 20th century... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston honors World War I centennial
August 28, 2017 — Soldiers and civilians gathered Aug. 25 for Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s World War I Centennial Ceremony honoring the 90th Infantry Division inside the historic Quadrangle for an outdoor ceremony... MORE

Foulois Firsts
March 1, 2017 — While known for being the “father of U.S. military aviation” with his historic flight at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910, Benjamin D. Foulois was also the owner of many other aviation-related “firsts.”... MORE

Foulois Firsts
February 28, 2017 — While known for being the “father of U.S. military aviation” with his historic flight at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910, Benjamin D. Foulois was also the owner of many other aviation-related “firsts.”... MORE

Foulois Firsts
February 27, 2017 — While known for being the “father of U.S. military aviation” with his historic flight at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910, Benjamin D. Foulois was also the owner of many other aviation-related “firsts.”... MORE

Foulois Firsts
February 24, 2017 — While known for being the “father of U.S. military aviation” with his historic flight at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910, Benjamin D. Foulois was also the owner of many other aviation-related “firsts.”... MORE

Foulois Firsts
February 23, 2017 — While known for being the “father of U.S. military aviation” with his historic flight at Fort Sam Houston March 2, 1910, Benjamin D. Foulois was also the owner of many other aviation-related “firsts.”... MORE

Foulois Facts: Commemorating the first military flight
February 22, 2017 — March 2 marks a monumental day in the legacy of aviation. On that day, 107 years ago, a young Army lieutenant named Benjamin Foulois made history when he piloted the Army's first aircraft, Signal Corps Aircraft No. 1, over Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Lein assumes command of AMEDDC&S
August 19, 2016 — In front of a formation of a thousand Soldiers on the Fort Sam Houston MacArthur Parade Field, Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein assumed command of the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School from Maj. Gen. Steve Jones during a ceremony Aug. 9, hosted by Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West, U.S. Army Surgeon General and commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Command... MORE

‘Unlikely equestrian’ leads JBSA-FSH Caisson Section
March 9, 2016 — A cool breeze filters its way through the branches of theFort Sam Houston National Cemetery. The crisp air carries the sound of wagonwheels creaking as they churn their way down the road behind the... 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

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