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BMT murals: inspiring the next generation
August 8, 2019 — Trainees with the 321st Training Squadron volunteered to paint a series of murals through the unit. The project started July 4, 2017, with the American flag painted across the hallway of several classrooms. It took about 2 ½ months and about 12 gallons of paint. ... MORE

JBSA leaders discuss mold remediation in dorms, way forward
August 2, 2019 — As part of the 502nd Air Base Wing’s effort to address the mold situation in barracks, ships and dorms, JBSA leaders continue to ask residents to up-channel their concerns for resolution. Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, stressed the command is committed to transparency and regaining the trust of residents. “Trust and transparency are my ultimate goal and I need to rebuild the trust and ensure we have transparency so we can eradicate this issue,” she said.... MORE

Regular medical checkups vital for men’s health
June 20, 2019 — Women have long outpaced men when it comes to life expectancy, so it may come as no surprise that they are more proactive than men when it comes to taking care of their health. Studies indicate that women are much more likely than men to see a doctor for routine health checkups. ... MORE

Turn healthy New Year's resolutions into habits
January 8, 2018 — Resolutions are synonymous with the coming of a new year. However, as exciting as they may be, resolutions are like shooting stars; they fizzle out... MORE

What is xylitol?
August 10, 2016 — If you have visited a dental clinic in the last five years, you have probably heard the dentist, hygienist, or technician mention xylitol (pronounced zy-li-tawl). But what is it? Xylitol is a sugar.... MORE

National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program recognizes SAMMC
March 4, 2016 — San Antonio Military Medical Center at Joint Base SanAntonio-Fort Sam Houston was recently recognized by the National Safe SleepHospital Certification Program as a “Silver Certified Sleep Leader,” for... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center now a tobacco-free medical campus
February 12, 2016 — The news smoking restriction for Brooke Army Medical Center medical campus areas places the same restrictions on electronic cigarettes as tobacco. ... MORE

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