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SAM Junctional Tourniquet among exhibits at the 2017 Military Invention Day
June 15, 2017 — A researcher from the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was among several military scientists, engineers and inventors at the 2017 Military Invention Day held May 20 at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History... MORE

Michael A. Dubick, Ph.D., chief of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Damage Control Resuscitation Research Program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, explains the function and capabilities the SAM Junctional Tourniquet to Gen. Mark A. Milley, Army Chief of Staff.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research’s top NCO arrives from AMEDDC&S
June 15, 2017 — Sgt. Maj. William “Dave” Poist Jr. assumed responsibility as the senior enlisted advisor of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston recently after a tour as the U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, U.S. Army Health Readiness Center of Excellence, Operations, Plans, and Training, chief operations noncommissioned officer... MORE

Sgt. Maj. William “Dave” Poist Jr. is the senior enlisted advisor of the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

SeaPerch a huge hit at University of the Incarnate Word STEM Camp
June 13, 2017 — More than 30 middle-school girls from the San Antonio and Judson Independent School Districts participated in the SeaPerch Day, which is part of the 10-day STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics ) camp... MORE

Lt. Diana Tran-Yu, Navy City Outreach Southwest Region officer, speaks with middle school girls during SeaPerch Day held at the Ann Barshop Natatorium on the campus of the University of the Incarnate Word as a part of the miniGEMS (Girls in Engineering, Math and Sciences) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Camp. SeaPerch is an innovative underwater robotics program that equips teachers and students with the resources they need to build an underwater ROV in an in-school or out-of-school setting.

Soldiers commemorate 100th anniversary of World War I
June 12, 2017 — Members of the U.S. Army Reserve 90th Sustainment Brigade, from Little Rock, Ark., joined civilians and veterans at Hangar 9 on Brooks City Base May 20 to honor the 100th anniversary of the U.S. entering World War I and celebrate Armed Forces Day... MORE

Retired U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Juan Ayala (left) and Texas Senator Dr. Donna Campbell (right) thank retired rmy Air Force Lt. Col. Richard E. Cole (center) for his service with the Doolittle Raiders May 20 at a World War I commemoration event at Brooks City Base Hangar 9. The event was hosted by the City of San Antonio Department of Military Affairs to honor those who served in World War I.

Military leaders spur on Soldiers at Army Birthday Run
June 9, 2017 — June 14 marked the U.S. Army’s 242nd birthday. In celebration of this historic occasion, Soldiers assigned to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston participated in a three-mile run around the installation... MORE

Maj. Gen. K.K. Chinn (left), commanding general, U.S. Army South, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, congratulates runners after the U.S. Army Birthday Run at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston June 4.

West Point cadets learn about Army Environmental Command through sponsorship program
June 9, 2017 — Two cadets from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, N.Y., considering career options gained valuable experience and knowledge from members of the U.S. Army Environmental Command during a three-day visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston in early June... MORE

Cadets Naquore Davis (left) and Kimi Walker (right), from the U.S. Military Academy, gained valuable experience and knowledge from members of the U.S. Army Environmental Command during a visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 31-June 2. The cadets participated in a sponsorship program through the Army Environmental Command that allowed them to learn about the command and its environmental programs and the impact those programs have on Army operations.

Navy Medicine Training Support Center commemorates Battle of Midway 75th anniversary
June 8, 2017 — The Navy Medicine Training Support Center, or NMTSC, staff held a ceremony June 6 commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway that was attended by hundreds of staff and students at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The Basic Medical Technician and Corpsman Program Color Guard presents the colors during the singing of the national anthem at a commemoration of the Battle of Midway 75th Anniversary at the Medical Education and Training Campus June 6 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. The ceremony consisted of a guest speaker, ceremonial laying of the wreath and singing of the Navy Hymn.

Army South Partners With Local Elementary School
June 2, 2017 — Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and Booker T. Washington Elementary School are partnered through the Adopt-a-School program... MORE

Sgt. Bryant McLean, Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South, assists a student into a M1089 wrecker vehicle, during Booker T. Washington Elementary School’s Career Day May 26. Soldiers allowed the students to sit in the vehicles and honk the horn, to give them an idea of what it is like to be a U.S. Soldier. The school and unit are partnered through the Adopt-a-School program.

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Outpatient Clinic provides vital care
June 2, 2017 — The U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston recently received reverification status by the American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons for its commitment to providing quality burn care to military and civilian patients... MORE

Col. (Dr.) Booker King places the latest American Burn Association and the American College of Surgeons reverification certificate next to previous certificates at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center.

USAISR researchers ensure blood for service members is Zika-free
June 2, 2017 — Researchers at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, or USAISR, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston recently initiated a study to ensure that all blood collected at Department of Defense blood collection facilities is free from the Zika virus and are continuing to test all blood donations for the foreseeable future... MORE

Researchers at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research recently initiated a study to ensure that all blood collected at Department of Defense blood collection facilities is free from the Zika virus; they are continuing to test all blood donations for the foreseeable future.

470th Military Intelligence Brigade Announces Knowlton Award Recipients
June 1, 2017 — The 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosted the 2017 Central Texas Military Intelligence Ball at the Westin on the Riverwalk May 12... MORE

The Knowlton Award is awarded to select individuals who have demonstrated the high standards of integrity, moral character, professional competency and selflessness, and who have contributed significantly to the promotion of the Military Intelligence Corps. From left are award recipients Maj. Heather Richards, Maj. Melissa Tovar, Maj. Theodore Severn and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Frank Kuylen.

Courts-martials, crime and punishment at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston
June 1, 2017 — The U.S. Army North Staff Judge Advocate Office at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston completed two courts-martial recently. The results of a court-martial are not final until the clemency and/or appeals process is completed. Army commanders also administered several non-judicial punishment actions under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice... MORE

Medical Education and Training Campus staff celebrate Healthcare Technology Management Week
May 31, 2017 — Navy, Army and Air Force staff, instructors and students at the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC celebrated Healthcare Technology Management Week May 21-27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

D. Calvin Jackson, a retired Army master sergeant biomedical equipment technician, or BMET, speaks to staff, students and instructors from the Medical Education and Training Campus, or METC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as part of Healthcare Technology Management Week. METC instructors from the tri-service biomedical equipment technician, or BMET, program planned daily events to raise awareness during the week.

University of Texas at San Antonio students intern with 470th Military Intelligence Brigade this summer
May 30, 2017 — The 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has selected four students from the University of Texas at San Antonio to participate in a pilot internship program this summer... MORE

Col. James A. Royce, 470th Military Intelligence Brigade commander, and Dr. C. Mauli Agrawal, University of Texas at San Antonio interim provost and vice president for academic affairs, shake hands after signing the agreement for the pilot internship program at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 24.

U.S. Army veterinarians visit Colombian military working dog breeding kennels
May 26, 2017 — U.S. Army veterinarians from U.S. Army South and the Army Medical Department Center & School at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston traveled to Bogota, Colombia, May 8-11 to visit with Colombian army veterinarians as part of a subject matter expert exchange pertaining to infectious disease prevention and control and military working dog breeding programs... MORE

A Colombian military working dog handler and trainer briefs Lt. Col. Douglas Owens (black shirt), U.S. Army Medical Center & School Animal Medicine Branch chief, and Lt. Col. Troy Creason, (far right), U.S. Army South veterinarian, about demining training conducted in Tolemaida, Colombia, just before performing a demonstration.

Several JBSA-Fort Sam Houston roads close for Army Birthday Run
May 19, 2017 — The U.S. Army at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston celebrates its 242nd Birthday with a run starting at 5:30 a.m. June 9. The run necessitates the closure of roads on the installation... MORE

A Soldier gives a thumbs-up as he runs as part of the U.S. Army North-led celebration of the Army's birthday in 2013 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston hosts two-day transition summit and job fair in July
May 19, 2017 — Veterans and servicemembers seeking a career in the civilian sector can start registering for the Hiring Our Heroes transition summit and job fair July 12-13 at the Sam Houston Community Center, building 1395, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The Hiring Our Heroes job summit and fair is being put on by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the Transition Assistance Program, or TAP, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. Hiring Our Heroes is a program of the chamber foundation to help transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses to find employment opportunities. TAP provides counseling and job assistance to servicemembers who are preparing to leave the military.

BAMC nurse top finalist for Extraordinary Healer Award
May 18, 2017 — Janet Schadee, a registered nurse at Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, is one of two finalists for the CURE Magazine 2017 Extraordinary Healer Award. Schadee was honored May 4 during a ceremony in Denver, Colo... MORE

(From left) Army Maj. (Dr.) George J.S. Kallingal, Janet Schadee, actor Patrick Dempsey and Sara Sargente pose for a photo during the CURE Magazine 2017 Extraordinary Healer Award ceremony in Denver, Colo., May 4.

BAMC welcomes external input to continue its surgical care
May 16, 2017 — As a high reliability organization focused on quality and safety, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is continually searching for ways to improve the medical services provided to those entrusted to our care. Last week, BAMC hosted a team of experts from Army Medical Command to identify further improvements in the sterilization workflow process. ... MORE

As a high reliability organization focused on quality and safety, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is continually searching for ways to improve the medical services provided to those entrusted to our care.

Late AMEDDC&S Public Affairs director honored
May 16, 2017 — The late Phillip Reidinger was honored with a tree planting at the Warrior & Family Support Center located next to the Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 11. Known as "Mr. Fort Sam Houston" Phil, as he liked to be called, was the longest-serving public affairs officer at the installation before his death in September 2016... MORE

The late Phillip Reidinger was honored with a tree planting at the Warrior & Family Support Center located next to the Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 11. Known as "Mr. Fort Sam Houston," Phil, as he liked to be called, was the longest serving public affairs officer at the installation before his death in September 2016. He was instrumental in efforts to counter encroachments at JBSA-Camp Bullis and was a tireless advocate for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Army Medicine and the WFSC. Phil was also known as the "Voice of Fort Sam Houston" for the many ceremonies and events he narrated throughout the years.