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Choose to celebrate safely this Independence Day
June 27, 2024 — While the Fourth of July holiday weekend can be perfect opportunity to relax and spend time with family and friends, this extended holiday weekend also has become one of the deadliest in the United States. From increases in drinking and driving to a dramatic spike in fireworks mishaps, most of the preventable tragedies endured during the Independence Day celebration come down to poor decision-making, say Air Education and Training Command Safety experts. ... MORE

The much anticipated Fourth of July holiday is right around the corner. While it’s a perfect opportunity to relax and spend time with family and friends, this long holiday weekend has become one of the deadliest in the United States. From increases in drinking and driving to a dramatic spike in fireworks mishaps, most of the preventable tragedies endured during the Independence Day celebration come down to poor decision-making, say Air Education and Training Command Safety experts.

ARNORTH to conduct 50-round cannon salute July 4
June 28, 2022 — U.S. Army North Soldiers will fire cannons during a Salute to the Nation ceremony at the Main Flag Pole at MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston starting at noon July 4. The 50 rounds fired are a salute to each of the 50 states... MORE

Soldiers conduct 50-gun Fourth of July salute at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
July 7, 2021 — U.S. Army North Soldiers fired cannons during a Salute to the Nation ceremony at the Main Flag Pole at MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston July 4. The Soldiers fired 50 rounds as a salute to each of the 50 states... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Army Soldiers fire cannons during a Salute to the Nation ceremony, at the Joint Base San Antonio Main Flag Pole at MacArthur Parade Field at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, July 4, 2021. The Soldiers fired 50 rounds as a salute to each of the 50 United States.

59th MDW adjusts hours for 4th of July holiday
June 29, 2020 — On July 6, the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center) and JBSA-Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities will have limited services available... MORE

With an abundance of caution, the 59th Medical Wing has begun a phased reopening of primary and surgical care as of June 1.