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Sergeant Major of the Army visits soldiers, tours Vogel Resiliency Center
March 26, 2018
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Daniel A. Dailey (left) speaks with Lt. Col. Christine L. Edwards (right), senior nutritionist at the Vogel Resiliency Center teaching kitchen March 23 about healthy cooking techniques and habits. Dailey visited Soldiers assigned to the US Army Medical Department Center & School going through their Advanced Individual Training to become battlefield-ready medics at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.
Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service director meets service members, veterans at Hiring Heroes Career Fair
March 26, 2018
Ronna Garrett, Department of Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service executive director, gets ready to present the opening remarks at the Hiring Heroes Career Fair in the Sam Houston Community Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 21. In her remarks, Garrett praised service members and their families for the sacrifices they have and continue to make and urged employers at the fair to look closely at the attributes and skills of transitioning service members and veterans for career opportunities. In addition, Garrett met with human resource directors who serve commands and agencies within JBSA to discuss human resource policies and priorities for military civilian employees.
JBSA welcomes Microsoft Software and Systems Academy
March 23, 2018
(From left) Jon Henry and Arnold Juvera from Microsoft; Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio; Dr. John Watret, Dr. John Watret, chancellor of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide; and Lori Ham, Microsoft sales director, U.S. South Central Education, cut the ribbon to open the newest Microsoft Software & Systems Academy. The academy will be located at nearby JBSA-Randolph, and provide service members who are leaving the military with IT-related training and certifications.
Soldier 360 Leadership Resiliency Course helps student to overcome hardship
March 15, 2018
Sgt. 1st Class Iris Autrey (middle), a combat medic specialist with Company A, 187th Medical Battalion, gathers her thoughts before addressing her fellow graduating class members after receiving her certificate March 2 from the Soldier 360 Leadership Resiliency Course at the Vogel Resiliency Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Her husband, Antonio Autrey (right), also received a certificate as a participant in the course.
Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio studies effectiveness of potential snakebite treatments
March 7, 2018
The illustration shows how therapeutic phages can be used as an antivenom in treating snakebites. Phages, which are viruses that infect bacteria, enter the body and target venom components. Once the phages stick to the venom components, they are able to inactivate the venom compounds and clear the compounds from the body. The research into the use of therapeutic phages is being conducted by Dr. Yoon Hwang, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio research scientist.
Mission and Installation Contracting Command senior acquisition leaders discuss key topics
March 7, 2018
Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff welcomes Army contracting leaders from throughout the Mission and Installation Contracting Command March 6 and sets expectations for the three-day 2018 Acquisition Leaders Training Event at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. More than 60 leaders from the MICC headquarters and its subordinate organizations throughout the country are participating in the ALTE. Boruff is the MICC commanding general.
Air Force Civil Engineer Center revives in-person Air Installations Compatible Use Zones Program training
March 5, 2018
Meg Reyes, Joint Base San Antonio Community Initiatives director, addresses attendees at the Air Installations Compatible Use Zones Program conference at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 27. The Air Force Civil Engineer Center hosted event brought AICUZ personnel from all around the Department of Defense, as well as representatives from the Office of Economic Adjustment and Department of Agriculture to discuss and share best practices with each other. The overall goal of the program is to protect the health, safety and welfare of those living and working on or near military installations while ensuring the continued flight operations.
Focusing on the future: Sutherland Springs shooting survivor works toward recovery
February 27, 2018
David Colbath completes a workout on an exercise bike Feb. 2, 2018 at the Center for the Intrepid at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as physical therapist Oluwasegun Olomojobi times him. Colbath is one of eight people who were brought to Brooke Army Medical Center with multiple gunshot wounds inflicted by a lone gunman in Sutherland Springs, Texas on Nov. 5, 2017. He is currently rehabilitating from his injuries at the CFI.
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston contracting office focuses on customer communication, service
February 22, 2018
(From left) Tracy Williams, K.A. Boles, Samuel Colton and Regina Espinosa discuss transferring contracts to another office during a meeting Jan. 31 at the Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Sam Houston contracting office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Williams is a contract specialist with the MICC-Fort Sam Houston Reserve Support Division, and Boles is system administrator at MICC-Fort Sam Houston. Colton and Espinosa are contracting officers also with the division.
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston unit hosts first-ever Marine Corps Jumpmaster course
February 13, 2018
Staff Sgt. Jack Hausmann (right), 1st Reconnaissance Battalion reconnaissance Marine, conducts an inspection of military free-fall jumping equipment worn by Army Pvt. Tran Richard during a training session in the Marine Military Free-Fall Jumpmaster Course held at the 4th Reconnaissance Battalion, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The course started Jan. 29 and runs until Feb. 16. Students who complete the course become certified Military Free-Fall Jumpmasters, who oversee every aspect of military free-fall operations, including planning, execution and recovery.
Army Emergency Relief campaign kicks off March 2
February 8, 2018
The Army Emergency Relief mission it is to provide financial assistance to Army Soldiers in times of valid emergency need. Last year, AER provided JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Soldiers and their families with more that $1 million in assistance ($1,006,972.32), a 54 percent increase locally.
Front and Center: Medical Education and Training Campus instructor a mentor to students, instructors
February 8, 2018
Master Sgt. Robert George, Medical Education & Training Campus pharmacy training senior enlisted leader, speaks with a pharmacy student Feb. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. George leads Department of Defense’s pharmacy technician program prepares students to perform both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations in both traditional and non-traditional pharmacy practice.
Brooke Army Medical Center re-verified as Level I Trauma Center
January 30, 2018
A trauma team examines a patient in the emergency department at Brooke Army Medical Center. BAMC has again been verified as a Level I trauma center by the American College of Surgeons.
Basura Bash looks to clean out waterways around JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
January 29, 2018
The Basura Bash is a one-day, all-volunteer event to clean the San Antonio Watershed. Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will be hosting an event from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 17 at the Salado Creek Park.
Sisters serve, train together in different services at METC
January 29, 2018
Sisters and service members, Navy Seaman Michelle Panchana (left) and Air Force Airman 1st Class Gisella Panchana (right) were students together at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from August 2017 to January 2018. Airman Panchana graduated from the METC Radiology Program Jan. 30, while Seaman Panchana is scheduled to complete the METC Pharmacy Program in April.
Army North’s Task Force-51 gains new commander
January 29, 2018
Maj. Gen. John F. King (left) takes the Task Force-51 colors from Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), during a change of command ceremony at the historic quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 26. King assumes command of TF-51 from Maj. Gen. Brian C. Harris. TF-51 is Army North’s contingency command post and conducts a Defense Support of Civil Authority, homeland defense and theater security cooperation in order to promote the defense and security of the United States.
U.S. Army South welcomes new command sergeant major
January 26, 2018
Maj. Gen. Mark Stammer (middle), commander, U.S. Army South, passes the colors to the new incoming Army South Command Sgt. Maj. William Rinehart (left), as outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Carlos Olvera (right) looks on at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 5.
Offsite conference brings new chapter for Army South
January 25, 2018
Lt. Col. Lucas Yoho, U.S. Army South future operations planner, gives a presentation during the annual Army South Offsite Conference, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Jan. 19.
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston prepares for Command Cyber Readiness Inspection
January 25, 2018
The main focus of the inspection will be on the Nonsecure Internet Protocol Router Network, known as the NIPRNet, and the Secret Internet Protocol Router Network, or SIPRNet, and supporting traditional security practices
Exposed ladders at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston must be identified, made safe
January 24, 2018