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Army South Soldiers teach at multinational communications symposium
March 4, 2019 — U.S. Army South and 56th Signal Battalion Soldiers instructed nearly 20 signal officers and senior non-commissioned officers from nine countries at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 25-28 during the 2019 Junior Communications Symposium sponsored by U.S. Africa Command... MORE

Sgt. Katakoa Momoga, Togo communications non-commissioned officer, inspects radio equipment during the 2019 Junior Communications Symposium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 25. Momoga is one of 18 communicators who participated in the symposium.

Operating hours to change at two JBSA-Fort Sam Houston gates beginning in March
February 27, 2019 — Beginning in March, operating hours will change at gates used to access the west side of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Army officials name next MICC leader
February 20, 2019 — The Army chief of staff announced Feb. 19 the next commanding general for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The Army chief of staff announced Feb. 19 that Col. Christine A. Beeler will assume command of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command from Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff in a ceremony July 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Basura Bash draws hundreds out to beautify Salado Creek at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
February 16, 2019 — The ninth annual Joint Base San Antonio Basura Bash had a stellar turnout of volunteers Feb. 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s Salado Creek Park... MORE

A trio of Air Force Airmen make their way along Salado Creek in kayaks, helping clear out a year's worth of accumulated debris at the ninth annual Joint Base San Antonio Basura Bash Feb. 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s Salado Creek Park.

MICC workshop strengthens skills to assure best value in contracts
February 14, 2019 — The U.S. Army’s Mission and Installation Contracting Command is set to roll the first official offering of a cost realism analysis workshop for cost-price analysts Feb. 20-21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, following a successful training pilot in January... MORE

Raul Guerra leads discussion of a case study during a pilot training workshop for cost realism analysis Jan. 23 at Redstone Arsenal, Alabama. Guerra is the cost-price functional manager for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Army Emergency Relief wants no Soldier left behind financially
February 12, 2019 — The Army Creed of leaving no Soldier behind on the battlefield also applies to helping others in the Army family with their finances when needed, according to Army Emergency Relief, or AER... MORE

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Raymond V. Mason, director of Army Emergency Relief (left), and retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles E. Durr Jr., AER chief of assistance, review AER educational materials at U.S. Army Installation Management Command headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 23.

U.S. Army North preps for Army Combat Fitness Test
February 11, 2019 — U.S. Army North Soldiers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston participated in training for the Army Combat Fitness Test, learning techniques to better prepare for the new test Jan. 28... MORE

1st Sgt. Johnna M. Covington, Headquarters Support Company first sergeant, works on proper techniques for the Hand-Release Push-Up during training for the Army Combat Fitness Test at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 28. The ACFT is designed to provide Soldiers with a modern assessment of their physical fitness and help them maintain a high level of fitness while ensuring they are capable of handling physically demanding combat situations.

U.S. Army South hosts the Conference of the American Armies
February 11, 2019 — U.S. Army South hosted the Conference of the American Armies-specialized conference on military support to civilian authorities to counter threat networks from Feb. 5-7 Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

U.S. Army South hosted the Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference on Military Support to Civilian Authorities to Counter Threat Networks at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from Feb. 4-8. This conference allowed the partnered nations to work together as a team to develop a guide for countering threat networks.

METC student overcomes challenges to fulfill dream of joining the Navy
January 30, 2019 — Through perseverance, patience and determination, Seaman Gideon Osei is fulfilling his dream of serving in the Navy. Overcoming obstacles, challenges and doubts along the way that would have caused others to quit, Osei has persevered and is beginning his service in the Navy as a hospital corpsman after graduating from the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 28. ... MORE

Seaman Gideon Osei practices patient care by working on a mannequin in a training room at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Osei, who emigrated to the U.S. from Ghana three years ago, graduated from the METC Hospital Corpsman Basic Program Jan. 28.

AB-positive, AB-negative blood donors needed urgently
January 29, 2019 — The Akeroyd Blood Donor Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has an urgent need for AB-positive or AB-negative plasma donors... MORE

Receiving the gift of blood can mean the difference between life-or-death for those in need. In order for them to receive this life-saving substance, others must be willing to donate their blood.

Houston Astros pitchers visit U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center
January 25, 2019 — Houston Astros pitchers Dean Deetz and Rogelio Armenteros stopped by the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to visit with burn patients, sign autographs and tour the facility Jan. 24... MORE

Sgt. 1st Class Daniel Peters (left) describes the mission and capabilities of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center Burn Flight Team to Houston Astros pitchers Dean Deetz, Rogelio Armenteros and Astros broadcaster Alex Trevino during their visit to the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 24.

New AMEDD Museum exhibit honors only U.S. nurse killed by enemy fire in Vietnam
January 25, 2019 — The life of 1st Lt. Sharon Lane, the only U.S. nurse killed by enemy fire in Vietnam, and her legacy of service is the subject of a new exhibit at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

1st Lt. Sharon Lane, a U.S. Army nurse, was killed by enemy fire while trying to protect patients at the 312th Evacuation Hospital in Chu Lai, South Vietnam in June 1969. She was the only U.S. military nurse killed by enemy fire during the Vietnam War.

USAISR hosts interagency meeting on delivery of blood products
January 18, 2019 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosted a biannual meeting of the Federal Inter-Agency Task Force for Trauma and Emergency Preparedness Nov. 8-9, 2018, which focused specifically on delivery of blood products at the point of injury, where their use is most life-saving... MORE

The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosted a biannual meeting of the Federal Inter-Agency Task Force for Trauma and Emergency Preparedness Nov. 8-9, 2018, which focused specifically on delivery of blood products at the point of injury, where their use is most life-saving.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston ramps up efforts to prevent thefts
January 18, 2019 — No matter where somebody lives, theft is bound to occur, and military installations are no different. With a 48 percent increase of larcenies within the last year, it has been a big area of concern for Security Forces at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

Police Sgt. Timothy Bewley, supervisory police officer, prepares to patrol Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan 17. Directed vehicle and foot patrols have been ramped up in all areas of the installation due to the increase of larcenies at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

U.S. Army South welcomes SOUTHCOM commander
January 16, 2019 — Members of U.S. Army South welcomed Adm. Craig S. Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command and his delegation to the Army South Headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from Jan. 9-11. The purpose of the visit was to allow Faller to share his vision and command philosophy... MORE

Adm. Craig S. Faller, commander of U.S. Southern Command, speaks to the U.S. Army South personnel during a town hall at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 10.

Army acquisition executive addresses contracting workforce
January 11, 2019 — The deputy assistant secretary of the Army for procurement spoke to civilian and uniformed members of the contracting workforce on a variety of acquisition topics during a town hall Jan. 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Stuart Hazlett (right) discusses topics to include procurement support, data analytics and talent management with civilian and uniformed members of the contracting workforce during a town hall Jan. 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Taking part in the town hall were members of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command and 410th Contracting Support Brigade. Hazlett is the deputy assistant secretary of the Army for procurement.

Send thieves a clear message by securing your property
January 10, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has seen a dramatic increase in thefts of unsecured personal property across the installation... MORE

Bikes, scooters, electronics such as game consoles and smartphones should be marked and serial numbers recorded for future reference in the event of a theft.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Soldiers in training depart on annual holiday block leave exodus
December 20, 2018 — Starting in the early morning hours of Dec. 20, nearly 3,000 Soldiers training at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or AMEDDC&S HRCoE, departed Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston via the San Antonio International Airport for their Holiday Block Leave... MORE

Army Soldiers attending medical Advanced Individual Training at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School Health Readiness Center of Excellence, or AMEDDC&S HRCoE, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston show their holiday cheer before boarding an airplane at the San Antonio International Airport.

Navy scientists developing wound dressing to improve healing of battlefield injuries
December 20, 2018 — In addressing complications that hinder the ability of wounded service members to recover from their injuries, researchers at Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, or NAMRU-SA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are developing and testing a type of wound dressing that contributes to the healing process and improves patient outcomes... MORE

Dr. Tony Yuan, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio senior scientist and biomedical engineer at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, explains how the electrospinner system operates. The fully automated electrospinner, constructed in 2012, uses high voltage electricity as a force to produce a nanofibrous scaffold from biomaterials for a new type of wound dressing containing natural fibers that can be used to deliver biomolecules and drugs to heal the wounds of service members injured in combat. Advancements in electrospinning and the development of nanofibrous wound dressings made by NAMRU-SA researchers could speed up the healing process for troops wounded on the battlefield, reducing complications and scar formations and improving patient outcomes.

U.S. Army South hosts first Inter-American Legal Forum in US
December 17, 2018 — The U.S. Army South Office of the Staff Judge Advocate hosted the 6th annual Inter-American Legal Forum Dec. 11-13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The forum is a multilateral international cooperation engagement from more than 15 countries... MORE

Representatives from more than 15 countries participated in the 6th annual Inter-American Legal Forum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 11-13. During the day, the senior legal advisors gathered at U.S. Army South headquarters to discuss developments in military justice and operational law.