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USAISR leading the way in ‘Stop the Bleed’ initiative
January 23, 2018 — The “Stop the Bleed” national awareness campaign was launched in 2015 to encourage bystanders in emergency incidents to get involved and stop life threating bleeding. The campaign encourages everyone to become trained, equipped and empowered to help stop bleeding in emergencies before help arrives... MORE

Chris Bell places a tourniquet on Staff Sgt. Luis Sanchez during a training session designed to train instructors to conduct classes for U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research staff members on “Stop the Bleed.”

Construction detour at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Cunningham entrance starts Jan. 22
January 19, 2018 — Starting Jan. 22, there will be a detour for entering entrance to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston through the Cunningham Avenue Entry Control Point due to an ongoing construction project... MORE

Starting Jan. 22, there will be a detour for entering entrance to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston through the Cunningham Avenue Entry Control Point due to an ongoing construction project.

MICC remembers Martin Luther King Jr. achievements, leadership
January 18, 2018 — Nearly 50 years after his death, Martin Luther King Jr.’s message continues to challenge the nation to recognize that individuals should not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff provides opening remarks during the 2018 Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Theater Jan. 17. Boruff is the commanding general of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

New school liaison officer passionate about education, helping military families
January 18, 2018 — Since growing up in Detroit, education has played a vital role in the life and career of Quiana Abner, the newest school liaison officer at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Quiana Abner is the newest school liaison officer at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Abner works in the JBSA Military Child Education Program, where she helps provide services and resources for transitioning military families whose children are transferring to a new school in the San Antonio area.

Brooke Army Medical Center offering bleeding control course
January 17, 2018 — Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is offering Bleeding Control for the Injured, a course that teaches the basics of treating a bleeding wound, Jan. 23 from 10 to 11 a.m. in the BAMC Multi-Specialty Trauma Clinic, room 146-3... MORE

The course is part of “Stop the Bleed,” a Department of Defense initiative that raises the awareness of basic actions the public can use to stop life threatening bleeding and save lives, according to bleedingcontrol.org.

Naval medical research project could lead to better method for bone regeneration
January 11, 2018 — A research project being conducted at Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, or NAMRU-SA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, could lead to a better method for bone regeneration and improve treatment for service members and patients whose bone tissue has been damaged by a traumatic injury... MORE

Dr. Alexander Burdette, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio principal investigator, sits by a computer display in his office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston showing a process for bone regeneration. Burdette is involved in a research project to find if the use of biological therapeutics can provide a better method for bone regeneration that could improve treatment for service members and patients whose bone tissue has been damaged by a traumatic injury.

5th Medical Recruiting Battalion training conference a call to arms for medical recruiters
January 2, 2018 — Leaders from the 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston believe that good ol’ Army-issue discipline trumps the bells and whistles of today’s high-tech recruiting tools when it comes to achieving mission success... MORE

Lt. Col. Michael Peacock, 5th Medical Recruiting Battalion commander, speaks to recruiters and company leaders attending the battalion’s 2017 Annual Training Conference held Dec. 12-14 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

U.S. Army North commander relates lessons learned during 2017 hurricane season
December 19, 2017 — The most recent hurricane season was not unprecedented in terms of the number of storms, but it was unprecedented in terms of damage, the commander of U.S. Army North at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston said in a recent interview... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commander, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, speaks with civil engineer Airmen from the 85th Engineering Installation Squadron, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., at a communication tower located in the mountains of Pugnado Adentro in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, Nov. 8, 2017. Several civil engineer Airmen were assisting local contractors repair the communication tower that works as a main communication radio hub for the island.

San Antonio Police Department presents certificate of appreciation to 502nd Security Forces Squadron
December 18, 2017 — Members of the 502nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston received a certification of appreciation for their participation in National Night Out activities during the City of San Antonio National Night Out 2017 Awards Ceremony Dec. 13 at Plaza de Armas... MORE

Members of the 502nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston received a certification of appreciation for their participation in National Night Out activities during the City of San Antonio National Night Out 2017 Awards Ceremony Dec. 13 at Plaza de Armas. The certificate was awarded to the 502nd SFS by the San Antonio Police Department. Standing, from left to right, are Lt. Steven Dews, 502nd SFS crime prevention officer; Capt. James Flavin, San Antonio Police Department assistant chief; Mark Allen, 502nd SFS director; and Senior Airman Terrance Howard, 502nd SFS support staff commander.

Brooke Army Medical Center returns to full surgical capability
December 14, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has returned to full surgical capability after implementing a number of initiatives aimed at further improving surgical care... MORE

Spc. Thomas Kaithamattam, BAMC’s Sterile Processing and Distribution division technician, inspects surgical instruments as part of the sterilization process.

‘Never give up’: A personal story of resiliency, determination
December 11, 2017 — Building a resilient force is one of the Army’s top priorities. As part of the Army’s Ready and Resilient program, many guest speakers share their personal stories of adversity and triumph. In a packed theater on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Dec. 8, a Shreveport, La., native shared her story about the fateful night she became paralyzed. This was Carlana Stone’s story. ... MORE

Carlana Stone, guest speaker for the Ready and Resilient campaign, addresses Soldiers and Department of Defense civilians Dec. 8 about the adversity she has faced and the resilient path she took to help herself and others at the main theater at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Stone, a paraplegic author and motivational speaker, said she enjoys speaking to service members because they are the embodiment of the resilient spirit.

Occupational therapist fine tuning skills through AMEDDC&S graduate program
December 11, 2017 — As an Army occupational therapist, Maj. Robin Tennekoon is inspired by the strength, courage and resiliency shown by the service members she provides care for on a daily basis at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Maj. Robin Tennekoon, a graduate student and fellow in the U.S. Army-Baylor University Doctor of Science in Occupational Therapy program at the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, gives a presentation about an upper extremity orthopedic condition.

Boots To Business provides entrepreneurial education, resources to transitioning service members
December 11, 2017 — Transitioning service members who are interested in becoming entrepreneurs can sign up for the Boots to Business workshop Jan. 17-18, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

AMEDDC&S sergeant major receives award for outstanding support
December 11, 2017 — The Society of Federal Health Professionals honored Sgt. Maj. Christopher R. Marshall from the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston with the Lewis L. Seaman Enlisted Award for Outstanding Operational Support in the senior enlisted category... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Christopher R. Marshall (right) from the U.S. Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is presented the Lewis L. Seaman Enlisted Award for Outstanding Operational Support in the senior enlisted category from Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein (center), AMEDDC&S and U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence commanding general, Nov. 30 at the Potomac Ballroom of the Gaylord National Harbor Resort and Convention Center in Washington D.C. Marshall’s son-in-law, Sgt. Michael Beck (left), U.S. Marine Corps, is also pictured.

Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps visits Burn Center to thank staff
December 5, 2017 — Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green, the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps, visited the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 17 to thank the staff for their hard work and dedication... MORE

Sgt. Maj. Ronald L. Green (center) takes a group photo with staff members from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center Progressive Care Unit.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Soldiers earn prestigious German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge
December 5, 2017 — Eight Soldiers from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston earned the esteemed German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency after a three-day rigorous competition Nov. 3-5 in San Antonio... MORE

Eight U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Soldiers earned the German Armed Forces Badge for Military Proficiency during a three-day rigorous competition Nov. 3-5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis. Shown are (from left, back row) Spc. Chelsea Hornback (Gold), Spc. Sergio Rubio (Gold), Staff Sgt. Cedric Martin (Silver), Staff Sgt. Aaron Keller (Silver), Capt. Andrew Holt (Silver). In the front row, from left are Capt. Majorie Brooks (Gold), Lt. Col. (Dr.) John Decker (Gold) and Spc. Stacey Bernetskie (Bronze).

USAISR Burn Center appoints new director
December 5, 2017 — For the first time in six decades, the director of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is a federal government civilian employee. Dr. Leopoldo “Lee” Cancio, M.D., FACS, a retired Army colonel assigned to the USAISR Burn Center in 1995 until he retired in 2014, was appointed as director Nov. 17... MORE

Dr. Leopoldo “Lee” Cancio was appointed the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center director Nov. 17.

Front & Center: Master-at-Arms Sailor excels in recruiting America’s best
December 4, 2017 — Anyone who knows Petty Officer 1st Class Christopher Thomas, a recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, knows he is not afraid to talk to people, unless he has to talk about himself. This humility has served him well in both his military and civilian careers... MORE

Petty Officer First Class Christopher Thomas, Navy Recruiting District San Antonio recruiter, poses for a portrait Oct. 25, 2017. Thomas’ mission is to find officer applicants to lead naval forces in conducting operations on land, air and sea. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

BAMC stresses awareness, education to prevent patient falls
December 1, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is taking pro-active measures to prevent and reduce the number of patient falls at the hospital... MORE

AMEDDC&S leaders dish up Thanksgiving dinner at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston dining facility
November 27, 2017 — Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, Commanding General, Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, and AMEDDC&S Command Sgt. Maj. Buck O'Neal serve Thanksgiving dinner to Soldiers at the Rocco Dining Facility at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 23... MORE

Maj. Gen. Brian C. Lein, Commanding General, Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, AMEDDC&S Command Sgt. Maj. Buck O'Neal and other leaders serve Thanksgiving dinner to Soldiers at the Rocco Dining Facility at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 23.