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410th Contracting Support Brigade returns home from Afghanistan deployment
September 6, 2019 — Leaders from the 410th Contracting Support Brigade uncased their organization colors during a ceremony Sept. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, signaling the end of their nine-month deployment to Afghanistan... MORE

(From left) Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler, Col. Robert McDonald and Command Sgt. Maj. Sol Nevarezberrios render honors during the 410th Contracting Support Brigade uncasing ceremony Sept. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston following the brigade’s return from a nine-month deployment to Afghanistan. Beeler, the commanding general for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, officiated the ceremony. McDonald is the 410th CSB commander and Nevarezberrios is the brigade command sergeant major.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston hosts Inaugural Operational Medicine Summit
September 4, 2019 — The Inaugural Operational Medicine Summit was hosted by the Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or HRCoE, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 26-28 to foster unity of effort in the development of a ready medical force throughout the Total Army enterprise, capable of succeeding in a Multi-Domain Operations, or MDO... MORE

Maj. Gen. Patrick D. Sargent, commander, Health Readiness Center of Excellence, giving opening remarks at the Operational Medicine Summit at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 26.

MICC commander welcomes all to Women’s Equality Day observance
August 9, 2019 — We are your wives, daughters, sisters and mothers. We are also your Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Coast Guardsmen. All women will be celebrated at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Women’s Equality Day Observance at 10 a.m. Aug. 22 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater, and everyone is invited. ... MORE

Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler is the commanding general for Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Former USAISR research fellow takes unique path to becoming a critical care physician
August 2, 2019 — The path Natalie Koons, a former research fellow at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, has followed in studying to become a critical care physician is a unique one... MORE

Natalie Koons exercises on a cycle ergometer at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Koons, who recently completed a research fellowship at USAISR, is going to medical school at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine, where she is working towards her doctorate in osteopathic medicine.

Army releases housing survey results
July 29, 2019 — The U.S. Army recently released the results of two housing surveys in order to better understand the overall experience of residents who live in Army housing. JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s residents’ overall satisfaction rate was 76.3 percent for 2019, just above the Army average of 74.6 percent... MORE

At Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, 308 of the 871 distributed surveys were received, a 35.4 percent response rate across eight neighborhoods.
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s residents’ overall satisfaction rate was 76.3 percent for 2019, just above the Army average of 74.6 percent. However, that reflects a decline in satisfaction from 2018 when JBSA-Fort Sam Houston scored 78.6 percent.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston M&FRC hosts ‘TAP Too’ workshop for transitioning spouses
July 26, 2019 — Spouses of transitioning service members will learn about resources and programs that can help them as they enter civilian life at the TAP Too workshop at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28... MORE

Spouses of transitioning service members will learn about resources and programs that can help them as they enter civilian life at the TAP Too workshop at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 28.

Navy Medicine commands host San Antonio educators for STEM tour
July 25, 2019 — The Navy Medicine Training Support Center cohosted Bexar County educators for a tour of the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 15... MORE

Seaman Emille Sichz and Seaman Apprentice Ciaran Braswell, students in the Surgical Technician program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston perform a mock surgery during a tour. The tour provided San Antonio educators and counselors with a general overview of the Navy in an effort to raise awareness of Navy career opportunities through a tour of the medical training campus.

Army North welcomes new deputy commanding general
July 24, 2019 — Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, U.S. Army North Commanding General, welcomed Maj. Gen. David P. Glaser, the new U.S. Army North Deputy Commanding General-Operations, during a ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 23... MORE

Maj. Gen. David P. Glaser, the new U.S. Army North Deputy Commanding General-Operations, speaks during his welcome ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 23.

JBSA Community Programs offers free school supplies at Back to School Bash
July 19, 2019 — Children and families can get ready for the start of the school year by getting free school supplies and enjoying free beverages, activities and music at the Back to School Bash from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 3 at the W. Ed Parker Youth Center, building 1630, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Children and families can get ready for the start of the school year by getting free school supplies and enjoying free beverages, activities and music at the Back to School Bash from 9 to 11 a.m. Aug. 3 at the W. Ed Parker Youth Center, building 1630, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Regional Health Command-Central holds change of command ceremony
July 16, 2019 — Regional Health Command-Central held a change of command ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 16, with Brig. Gen. Jeffrey J. Johnson passing the reins of command to Brig. Gen. George “Ned” Appenzeller... MORE

Lt. Gen. Nadja Y. West (center), Army Surgeon General and commanding general, U.S. Army Medical Command, passes the guidon to Brig. Gen. George “Ned” Appenzeller as Brig. Gen. Jeffrey J. Johnson relinquished command of the Regional Health Command-Central in a change of command ceremony today at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 16.

U.S. Army South welcomes new commander
July 15, 2019 — U.S. Army South conducted a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 15. Adm. Craig Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command, presided over the ceremony in which Maj. Gen. Mark R. Stammer relinquished command to Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath. ... MORE

Maj. Gen. Daniel R. Walrath, incoming U.S. Army South commander, accepts the Army South colors from Adm. Craig Faller, U.S. Southern Command Commander, providing him with the authority of command, and ceremonially recognizing him as the commander of U.S. Army South, during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 15.

470th Military Intelligence Brigade welcomes new leader
July 12, 2019 — The newest commander of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade, Col. Daniel Allen, took the helm of the brigade at a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 9... MORE

Col. Daniel Allen (left), 470th Military Intelligence Brigade incoming commander, accepts the brigade’s guidon from Maj. Gen. Gary Johnston, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command commanding general (right), during the brigade’s change of command ceremony at MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 9. Johnston was the presiding officer for the ceremony.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command welcomes new commander
July 11, 2019 — Military officials, civic leaders, families and friends joined members of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command in welcoming their new commander July 9 during a change-of-command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler assumed command from Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff in a ceremony officiated by Maj. Gen. Paul Pardew, commanding general of the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama... MORE

Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler receives the Mission and Installation Contracting Command colors from Maj. Gen. Paul Pardew during a change-of-command ceremony July 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Beeler assumed command from Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff, who departs for his next assignment at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Officiating the ceremony was Pardew, the commanding general for the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal. The MICC is a subordinate command to ACC.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command leader pins on brigadier general
July 11, 2019 — The new leader of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command was promoted to the rank of brigadier general during a ceremony July 9 prior to assuming command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Donald Roman Sr. (left) and Rebecca Roman add shoulder boards reflecting the new rank of Brig. Gen. Christine Beeler as Maj. Gen. Paul Pardew looks on during a promotion ceremony July 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Donald is the father of the commanding general for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, and Rebecca is her sister. Pardew, who officiated the ceremony, is the commanding general for the Army Contracting Command at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama.

Army South hosts Chilean Army during bilateral staff talks
July 3, 2019 — U.S. Army South hosted bilateral staff talks with Chilean army leaders June 24-28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to promote the professional partnership and interaction between the two armies... MORE

U.S. Army South hosted bilateral staff talks with Chilean army leaders June 24-28 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Col. Darrin Bowser (left), Army South deputy chief of staff for logistics and the U.S. head of delegation for the staff talks, and Chilean army Col. Luis Cortes, the Chilean head of delegation sign an agreed-to-actions agreement between the two armies.

Joint Base San Antonio officials host conference to establish ties with Native American tribes
July 2, 2019 — Establishing and strengthening relations between Native American tribes and Joint Base San Antonio officials was the focus of a tribal conference held at JBSA-Camp Bullis June 25-27. Representatives of three Native American tribes from New Mexico and Oklahoma attended the three-day conference. ... MORE

Dr. Bryan Howard (second from right), Fort Sam Houston Museum curator, speaks about the history of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston during a tour of the Quadrangle for attendees of a tribal conference hosted by JBSA June 25-27. Representatives of three federally recognized Native American tribes attended the conference, whose purpose was to establish relations and to discuss issues and topics of concern between the tribes and JBSA officials.

Army Futures Command study adds sense of touch, motion to medical simulation scenarios
June 28, 2019 — The U.S. Army Medical Department, Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or HRCoE, Directorate of Simulation hosted a usability study of Tactical Combat Casualty Care Simulation, or TC3Sim, medical trainer scenarios using HaptX Gloves June 19-20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

A cadre member of the 32nd Medical Brigade, Heath Readiness Center of Excellence, participates in a HaptX usability study using Tactical Combat Casualty Care Simulation, or TC3Sim, medical trainer scenarios. The study, funded by Army Futures Command, Simulation and Training Technology Center was conducted June 19-20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

METC physician assistant helps save life of man struck by lightning
June 21, 2019 — A physician assistant from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is being lauded for his efforts and quick action in helping to save a life of a man struck by lightning... MORE

A physician assistant from Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is being lauded for his efforts and quick action in helping to save a life of a man struck by lightning. Capt. Robert Blume, Medical Education and Training Campus Department of Combat Medic Training Officer in charge, Whiskey 2 training team, was on his way home from work on the evening of June 6 when he came upon a chaotic scene in his north San Antonio-area neighborhood.

METC commandant promoted to brigadier general
June 17, 2019 — Army Col. Jack Davis, commandant of the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, traded in his eagle for a star when he was promoted to brigadier general during a ceremony in METC’s Anderson Hall Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 7... MORE

Maj. Gen. Barbara Holcomb administers the oath of office to Brig. Gen. Jack Davis during his promotion ceremony in Medical Education and Training Campus’ Anderson Hall Auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 7.

German allies visit JBSA-Fort Sam Houston on 75th anniversary of D-Day
June 12, 2019 — Seventy-five years to the day of the Normandy invasion that marked the beginning of the end of Nazi occupation in Europe, the U.S. Army Medical Department, Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or HRCOE, on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, hosted a visit by German allies June 6... MORE

Maj. Gen. Gesine Kruger, commander for the German Bundeswehr Medical Academy, and her delegation observe training and tour the Critical Care Flight Paramedic Course at the Health Readiness Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 6.