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BAMC maintains long-standing accreditation from Commission on Cancer
November 7, 2018 — Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston maintains multiple accreditations in an effort to ensure patients receive the safe, high-quality care they deserve. One of the longest-standing accreditations, more than 68 years, is from the Commission on Cancer, or CoC, a program of the American College of Surgeons... MORE

Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Lauren Lee examines Faunia Rodriguez at the Brooke Army Medical Center Hematology/Oncology Clinic Nov. 6.

Fort Campbell Soldiers deployed at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston for Operation Faithful Patriot
November 5, 2018 — Soldiers assigned to 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, receive briefings while deployed in support of Operation Faithful Patriot at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 1... MORE

Soldiers assigned to 101st Sustainment Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, receive briefings while deployed in support of Operation Faithful Patriot at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 1. As directed by the Department of Defense through Army headquarters, the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) and Fort Campbell are deploying Soldiers, equipment and resources to assist Department of Homeland Security along the southwest border. Military personnel will provide a range of support including planning assistance, engineering support, and logistics and transportation support.

Military beneficiaries receive information, health screenings during BAMC Retiree Appreciation Day
October 24, 2018 — More than 4,700 military retirees, retiring service members and family members received useful information about programs and benefits as well as important health information and screenings during the Joint Base San Antonio and Brooke Army Medical Center Military Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 20 in the hospital’s Medical Mall... MORE

A Brooke Army Medical Center staff member tests the grip strength of an attendee during the Joint Base San Antonio and Brooke Army Medical Center Military Retiree Appreciation Day Oct. 20 in the hospital’s Medical Mall.

Soaring Valor flight brings World War II veterans, high school students together for New Orleans trip
October 19, 2018 — They came from different services. They had different experiences serving their nation during World War II. They fought in different countries. But the 40 WWII veterans gathered at the San Antonio International Airport Oct. 17 had one thing in common: Patriotism … Honor ... Pride. ... MORE

A World War II veteran holds his hand over his heart during the Pledge of Allegiance at the conclusion of a sendoff ceremony at the San Antonio International Airport Oct. 17 which saw 40 WWII veterans take off for a trip to New Orleans to visit the National World War II Museum. The Soaring Valor program, sponsored by the Gary Sinise Foundation, helped send the veterans and 40 high school Student companions from Dallas, to the museum.

Lincoln Military Housing opens Bark Park for four-legged friends
October 18, 2018 — Lincoln Military Housing at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston now offers a place where four-legged friends can run and play. The Bark Park, located behind building 407, opened Oct. 2 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park... MORE

Lincoln Military Housing at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston now offers a place where four-legged friends can run and play. The Bark Park, located behind building 407, opened Oct. 2 during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the park.

Protect yourself, guard against mosquitos
October 18, 2018 — Due to the recent heavy rains, the amount of mosquitos has increased at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis. Brooke Army Medical Center Environmental Health Services members are conducting mosquito surveillance and request people don’t tamper with mosquito traps... MORE

Due to the recent heavy rains, the amount of mosquitos has increased at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis. Brooke Army Medical Center Environmental Health Services members are conducting mosquito surveillance and request people don’t tamper with mosquito traps.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston prepares for Command Cyber Readiness Inspection
October 11, 2018 — Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will undergo a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection, or CCRI, from Oct. 22 to Nov. 2. An inspection team from the Defense Information Systems Agency, or DISA, will conduct a thorough evaluation of all network systems for the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston area of responsibility... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will undergo a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection, or CCRI, from Oct. 22 to Nov. 2. An inspection team from the Defense Information Systems Agency, or DISA, will conduct a thorough evaluation of all network systems for the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston area of responsibility.

Gift Chapel stands out among JBSA-Fort Sam Houston landscape
October 10, 2018 — With its copper dome and unique style of architecture, the Main Post Chapel – otherwise known as the Gift Chapel – has stood out within the landscape of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston for more than a century... MORE

With its copper dome and unique style of architecture, the Main Post Chapel – otherwise known as the Gift Chapel – has stood out within the landscape of Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston for more than a century.

USAISR civilian retires after 50 years of federal service
October 3, 2018 — After 50 years of federal service, Claudia Wood, a supply technician at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, retired recently during an informal ceremony and potluck lunch... MORE

Col. (Dr.) Jerome Buller (left), commander of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, presents Claudia Wood with a command coin Sept. 26 for 50 years of federal service. Wood, a supply technician at the USAISR, retired during an informal ceremony and potluck lunch Sept. 27.

Spurs take on injured warriors in wheelchair basketball at Center for the Intrepid
October 3, 2018 — The San Antonio Spurs basketball team visited the Center for the Intrepid at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Oct. 1. This gave the crop of new players the opportunity to tour the state-of-the-art rehabilitation facility and engage in a competitive game of wheelchair basketball with a group of injured service members... MORE

Members of the San Antonio Spurs take on injured service members in a friendly game of wheelchair basketball at Brooke Army Medical Center's Center for the Intrepid, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Oct. 1. The Spurs also toured the state-of-the-art CFI rehab facility before the game. The CFI provides rehabilitation for military members who have sustained amputation, burns or functional limb loss.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center nurses compete in ‘Dressing Wars’
October 3, 2018 — Nurses at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston have a unique mission and require specialized training. The nurses who work at the Burn Intensive Care Unit, or BICU, the Department of Defense’s sole burn center, care for patients with the highest acuity level in the DOD... MORE

The nurses at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center Intensive Care Unit were divided into teams to perform specific simulated wound care techniques on a staff member from their group during a staff development day at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 14.

USAISR Headquarters and Headquarters Command Company welcomes new leader
October 3, 2018 — The newest U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, or USAISR, first sergeant took responsibility of the Headquarters and Headquarters Command Company during a change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 28... MORE

First Sgt. Brittany Graham (left) takes the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, Headquarters and Headquarters Company guidon from Capt. Cleveland Bryant Jr., USAISR company commander, during a change of responsibility ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 28.

Military community learns about career and job opportunities at Hiring Heroes Career Fair
October 3, 2018 — Several hundred transitioning service members, retirees and their families found plenty of career and job opportunities and made connections with employers at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair at the Sam Houston Community Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 19... MORE

Employers meet with military members during the Hiring Heroes Career Fair at the Sam Houston Community Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 19. More than 70 employers, from the private to the governmental sector, were present to showcase their employment opportunities, as well as scout America's best talent.

Former USS Cole command master chief visits Navy students, METC staff
September 27, 2018 — Oct. 12, 2000 was a day retired Command Master Chief James Parlier will never forget. The retired Navy hospital corpsman was serving as the command master chief, the highest enlisted crew member, of the USS Cole when it was attacked while being refueled in Yemen’s Aden harbor. Seventeen Sailors were killed and another 39 were critically wounded... MORE

Retired Master Chief James Parlier observes a student conduct mass casualty training in the Hospital Corpsman Basic program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 21. Parlier is joined by his great nephew, Petty Officer 3rd Class Shelton Carter (left), and HCB instructor Petty Officer 1st Class Renata Williams (right).

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Town Hall Sept. 13 addresses lead paint in housing areas
September 14, 2018 — Residents at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston learned about the steps the military is taking to address the issue of lead exposure hazards at military housing units across the nation at a Town Hall Sept. 13 at the Military & Family Readiness Center... MORE

U.S. Army Installation Management Command welcomes new commanding general
September 6, 2018 — Lt. Gen. Bradley A. Becker took command of U.S. Army Installation Management Command in ceremonies at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Sept. 5... MORE

Gen. Mark A. Milley (right). U.S. Army Chief of Staff, swears in Lt. Gen. Bradly A. Becker (left) as the commanding general of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command Sept. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Hiring Heroes Career Fair offers career and job opportunities for military community
September 6, 2018 — Transitioning servicemembers will find plenty of career and job opportunities and make connections with employers at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Sam Houston Community Center, 1395 Chaffee Road, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Transitioning servicemembers will find plenty of career and job opportunities and make connections with employers at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 19 at the Sam Houston Community Center, 1395 Chaffee Road, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Registration is not required to attend the Hiring Heroes Career Fair. For more information about the fair, contact the Transition Assistance Program office at 210-221-1213.

Cole High School student photos focus of Fort Sam Houston Museum exhibit
August 23, 2018 — A gallery of photos taken by Cole High School students and the stories behind those photos is the focus of a new exhibit at the Fort Sam Houston Museum... MORE

Willie White Jr., Fort Sam Houston Independent School District board of trustees president, talks to Laura DeLeon, a student at Cole High School, as he views one of DeLeon’s photos that is displayed in a gallery of photos taken by Cole students during a reception Aug. 9 at the Fort Sam Houston Museum.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston town hall meeting addresses lead in drinking water
August 21, 2018 — “The drinking water on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is safe to drink.” That was the message delivered by 502nd Force Support Group Commander Col. Samuel E. Fiol and other officials to approximately 100 base housing residents at a town hall held at Lincoln Military Housing Aug. 2. ... MORE

“The drinking water on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is safe to drink.”

502nd Security Forces Squadron welcomes new commander
August 16, 2018 — Col. Jeffrey F. Carter (left), 502nd Security Force Group commander, passes the 502nd Security Forces Squadron guidon to incoming commander Lt. Col. John D. Swift (right) during a change of command ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 15... MORE

Col. Jeffrey F. Carter (left), 502nd Security Force Group commander, passes the 502nd Security Forces Squadron guidon to incoming commander Lt. Col. John D. Swift (right) during a change of command ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 15. Swift comes to JBSA from Headquarters Seventh Air Force, Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, where he was deputy director of logistics, engineering and force protection since July 2017.