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Acquisition roundtable focuses on small business interests
July 26, 2017 — Army small business specialists from throughout the country participated in roundtable discussions July 18-20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as federal agencies finalize their spending strategies in the government’s final quarter of the fiscal year... MORE

Victor Gallegos discusses the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration, or AcqDemo, Project appraisal system with small business specialists from throughout the Mission and Installation Contracting Command July 18 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. MICC small business specialists were at the installation July 18-20 for roundtable discussions and training as the command enters the final quarter of the federal fiscal year of contract awards.

Vietnam-era Army medic sees son promoted; receives Silver Star
July 21, 2017 — Edward Iannuccilli came to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 7 to see his son, Michael, promoted to lieutenant colonel. Little did he know that he, too, would be honored... MORE

Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, commanding general of U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), pins the Silver Star on Edward Iannuccilli during a ceremony July 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The Silver Star had been awarded to then-Spec. 4 Iannuccilli but never presented. Iannuccilli, a combat medic in Vietnam, survived a medical evacuation crash April 7, 1970, then, disregarding the flames and exploding ammunition inside the helicopter, made several attempts before successfully rescuing the pilot. The pilot, and several other members of his unit, 159th Medical Evacuation Company, or Dustoff, attended the award ceremony, which coincided with Iannuccilli’s son, Michael, being promoted to lieutenant colonel.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research staff members receive Military Comptroller Achievement Awards
July 21, 2017 — Two staff members from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, a subordinate institute of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, are recipients of the 2016 American Society of Military Comptrollers Achievement Awards... MORE

Julia Arthur and Maj. Kristi Morris of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are recipients of the 2016 American Society of Military Comptrollers Achievement Awards presented May 31 at the National Professional Development Institute, ASMC’s premier training event.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research welcomes new deputy commander
July 21, 2017 — U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Erik K. Weitzel recently took over as deputy commander at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, a subordinate institute of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command, or USAMRMC... MORE

Col. (Dr.) Erik K. Weitzel (left) is briefed on the Burn Navigator by Jose Salinas, Ph.D. and Maria Serio-Melvin. Weitzel took over as deputy commander of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research in May at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research gains fellowship recipients
July 21, 2017 — In 2016, the Shock Society partnered with the Department of Defense to offer two fellowships to Shock Society members to conduct research in trauma, hemorrhage shock and sepsis... MORE

Michael Wetzel, Ph.D. (left) and Tony Chao, Ph.D. (right) are the two Shock Society-Department of Defense Battlefield Health and Trauma Fellowship in San Antonio post-doctoral fellows at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research names new deputy director of combat casualty care research
July 21, 2017 — Capt. Melissa Kottke was recently named deputy director of the Combat Casualty Care Research Directorate at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The USAISR is a subordinate institute of the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command... MORE

Capt. Melissa Kottke is the new Combat Casualty Care Research Directorate Deputy Director at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

Commentary: Proud to be a part of Army Medicine
July 18, 2017 — The Army Medical Department will soon mark its 242nd anniversary. The AMEDD has a proud history that dates back to July 27, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized a Medical Department Service for an Army of 20,000 men... MORE

Then-Army 1st Lt. John Arroyo works on strengthening his right hand while his occupational therapist, Katie Korp, looks on at the Center for the Intrepid in Brooke Army Medical Center’s rehabilitation center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Jan. 16, 2015. Arroyo is one of many warriors and civilians who have made tremendous strides in their recovery due to Army Medicine.

188th Medical Battalion changes leadership
July 14, 2017 — Army Lt. Col. James L. Pulliam assumed command of the 188th Medical Battalion at a ceremony held at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 13... MORE

Lt. Col. James L. Pulliam assumed command of the 188th Medical Battalion at a ceremony held at the AMEDD Museum. LTC Pulliam is only the second commander of the 188th MED BN, formally the Academy Battalion Provisional, which was renamed on June 1, 2017. Former commander LTC Amy L. Jackson took command two years ago when the battalion first was stood up as part of an AMEDDC&S reorganization.

Wounded warrior brings Miss America to Brooke Army Medical Center
July 14, 2017 — Miss America Savvy Shields, the former Miss Arkansas, visited with wounded warriors, families and staff at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 12... MORE

Miss America Savvy Shields talks with Evan Poole and his grandfather, Dr. Kelly Speer, in the Medical Mall during her visit to Brooke Army Medical Center July 11. Shields signed autographs, took photos and talked with wounded service members, staff and family members.

Remains of Korean War POW finally make it home 66 years later
July 13, 2017 — Sixty-six years after he was reported missing in action and died while serving in the Korean War, Army Cpl. Frank Sandoval was laid to rest in his hometown of San Antonio July 11 with military honors at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery... MORE

Oscar Cortez (left), a former Korean War POW who served in the same unit with Army Cpl. Frank Sandoval, presents a framed photo of the unit he and Sandoval served in while they were in action to Sandoval’s sons, Frank Jr. and Alejandro, July 11. Cortez, 85, said the photo was taken three to four days before their unit was captured.

Mission and Installation Contracting Command leadership changes hands
July 12, 2017 — Command of the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command changes hands during a July 26 ceremony at the Army North Quadrangle on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Col. William Boruff (left) will assume command of the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command from Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Gabbert (right) in a July 26 ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

505th Military Intelligence Brigade change of command has historical perspective
July 10, 2017 — In a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 7, Col. Dustin Shultz completed her tour as commander of the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater), turning over command to Col. William Sears... MORE

Col. Dustin Shultz, outgoing commander of the 505th Military Intelligence Brigade (Theater) at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, speaks to those gathered for the brigade's change of command ceremony July 7. Shultz was the brigade’s first commander and turned over command to Col. William Sears.

New leader takes helm of 470th Military Intelligence Brigade
July 10, 2017 — Col. Ingrid Parker became the new commander of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade during a change of command ceremony held on the MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 7... MORE

Col. Ingrid Parker (left) accepts the colors of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade from Maj. Gen. Christopher Ballard, U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command commanding general, during a change of command ceremony held on the MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 7. Parker takes over for Col. James “Jamey” Royse (right), who was the brigade’s commander for two years. Royse is leaving the 470th MIB to become director of intelligence for U.S. Army Central at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston hosts transition summit for servicemembers, veterans July 11-13
July 10, 2017 — A transition summit for servicemembers and veterans seeking a career in the civilian job sector will be held July 11-13 at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center, building 1395, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The Joint Base San Antonio Hiring Fair and Transition Summit takes place July 12-13 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Community Center, 1395 Chaffee Road.

Navy research dentist competes for IRONMAN ‘All-World Athlete’ status
July 7, 2017 — “Always trust your training,” said Navy Lt. Noel Dickens, Biomaterials and Epidemiology Department head, Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio, or NAMRU-SA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Hosuton. Dickens, known around NAMRU-SA as “The Crusher” for his indomitable spirit, competed in an IRONMAN Texas competition April 22. ... MORE

Navy Lt. Noel Dickens, Biomaterials and Epidemiology Department head, Naval Medical Research Unit-San Antonio, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, finishes IRONMAN Texas in 11:34:28 April 22.

Medical Service Corps celebrates 100th Anniversary with MEDEVAC demonstration
July 3, 2017 — A service member injured in combat currently has a 92 percent survival rate, due in large part to the ability of quickly treating injuries and evacuating the wounded within an hour. The U.S. Army Medical Service Corps demonstrated that capability at a ceremony honoring their 100th anniversary at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston parade field June 30, giving the public an up-close view of a medical evacuation, or MEDEVAC, in action. ... MORE

A Soldier assigned to the AMEDDC&S Training Support Activity defends while a UH-60 MEDEVAC lands to transport the wounded at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 30.

METC Technology Innovation Group showcases key initiatives, products of the future at tech expo
June 30, 2017 — The Medical Education and Training Campus Technology Innovation Group, or TIG, hosted the first homegrown technology expo on the METC campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 23... MORE

Senior Airman Travis Napaepae, Medical Education and Training Campus Information Management Division call center manager, tries his hand drawing on an interactive SMART screen displaying the circulatory system.

Medical Education and Training Campus instructor brings magic into classroom
June 29, 2017 — It’s been several years since Staff Sgt. John Blaz performed his last magic show, but the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston medical instructor is still performing magic for a captive audience – his students... MORE

Staff Sgt. John Blaz, Interservice Respiratory Therapy Program instructor at the Medical Education and Training Campus, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, shows a deck of cards during a magic trick he performs for his students at the beginning of a recent class.

4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command Soldiers ‘get connected’ to prevent suicide
June 29, 2017 — The U.S. Army Reserve 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) took a stand against suicide by launching the Get Connected campaign at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston during their monthly battle assembly... MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Suicide Prevention Program Manager Brion Pinkerton with the 4th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) speaks with Soldiers at the 4th ESC about the Get Connected Campaign at Joint Base San Antonio, May 6, 2017. The Get Connected Campaign aims to prevent suicide by teaching Soldiers how to prevent feelings of isolation. (U.S. Army Reserve Photo by Spc. Kati Waxler)

BAMC honors Medal of Honor recipient with run, ceremony
June 27, 2017 — Brooke Army Medical Center’s quarterly cohesion run held a special meaning June 23 as service members and civilians ran to the McWethy Troop Medical Clinic at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to honor the 50th anniversary of the heroic actions of the clinic’s namesake... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson shakes hands with Jim Case and Christy McWethy-Case at a ceremony June 23 honoring her brother, Spc. 5 Edgar Lee McWethy Jr. at the McWethy Troop Medical Clinic on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. McWethy received the Medal of Honor posthumously for his heroic actions June 21, 1967 during the Vietnam War.