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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.

Undersea Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic opens at Brooke Army Medical Center
June 21, 2017 — A June 16 ribbon-cutting ceremony marked the official opening of the Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic at Brooke Army Medical Center. The clinic, previously located at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, uses oxygen therapy to treat a wide range of illnesses and injuries... MORE

Army Capt. Kyle Salik is the first patient to receive oxygen therapy at the new Undersea & Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 20. Hyperbaric oxygen can be used to treat 14 different indicators including wound healing.

59th MDW opens new hyperbaric medicine facility on JBSA
June 20, 2017 — Designed from the ground up to provide outstanding patient care, the 59th Medical Wing’s new, state-of-the-art facility near the San Antonio Military Medical Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston expands the wing’s capability to provide hyperbaric medicine and wound care... MORE

Col. Michael Richards gives an opening speech during the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine Clinic ribbon cutting June 16, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

470th Military Intelligence Brigade commander throws first pitch at Missions game
June 20, 2017 — Col. James C. Royse, commander of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the San Antonio Missions vs. Corpus Christi baseball game at Wolff Stadium in San Antonio June 13... MORE

Col. James C. Royse, commander of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, threw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the San Antonio Missions vs. Corpus Christi baseball game at Wolff Stadium in San Antonio June 13.

Air Force dormitories at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston declared a ‘Green Dot Zone’
June 20, 2017 — Airmen from the 59th Training Group at the enlisted Air Force Medical Service dormitory at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston gathered May 31 for a ceremony to officially declare the dormitory a “Green Dot Zone.”... MORE

Col. Mark A. Lee (left), 502nd Air Base Wing vice commander, and guest speaker Marlo Bearden (right) present Airman 1st Class Al Qaisi (middle) the first-ever 59th Training Group “Green Dot Spotlight” award during the unveiling ceremony.

New potential approach to traumatic brain injuries assessment, treatment
June 16, 2017 — Researchers at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, in collaboration with NeuroChaos, Inc., in Austin, Texas, are looking at a novel approach to assessing traumatic brain injuries which could assist in the way patients with TBI are identified, assessed and treated... MORE

Jeffrey T. Howard, Ph.D., a general health scientist and epidemiologist at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research and primary investigator at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, uses a transcranial Doppler technology called the Neurovascular Complexity Index to evaluate a new algorithm that measures cerebral blood flow velocity.

Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month Event Celebrates Diversity
June 16, 2017 — Robert Salcido speaks to military leaders, service members and civilians who came together June 13 for an observance celebrating Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Robert Salcido speaks to military leaders, service members and civilians who came together June 13 for an observance celebrating Lesbian, Gay Bisexual and Transgender Pride Month at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The event was co-hosted by the Navy Medicine Education and Training Command and Mission and Installation Contracting Command and featured speakers from JBSA, the Pride Center San Antonio as well as a Navy chief petty officer and parent who shared their personal stories. Performing during the observance were the Basic Medical Technician Corpsmen Program Choir and Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays community. Salcido is the president of the Pride Center San Antonio.