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Brooke Army Medical Center doctors focus on healing hands and arms
October 29, 2015 — The Hippocratic Oath is viewed as a rite of passage for physicians. It is not unique to U.S. doctors, but familiar to all in the profession. As medical practitioners from the San Antonio Military Medical Center traveled to Tegucigalpa, Honduras to conduct an orthopedic medical readiness exercise Sept. 16-30, a specific element of that oath was on the forefront of their minds.... MORE

U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Joint Trauma System wins medical excellence award
October 29, 2015 — The Joint Trauma System at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research on Fort Sam Houston was selected as the winner of the eighth annual Maj. Jonathan Letterman Award for Medical Excellence, presented by the National Museum of Civil War Medicine in Bethesda, Md., Oct. 8. ... MORE

AETC commander visits BMT, JBSA-Lackland
October 28, 2015 — Lt. Gen. Darryl Roberson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, recentlycompleted a three-day visit to the 37th Training Wing at Joint BaseSan Antonio-Lackland, Oct. 21-23.The commander... MORE

Have fun, stay safe on Halloween
October 28, 2015 — Halloween is supposed to be a fun, safe and happy holidayfor you and your kids. By following a few simple safety tips, you'll lookforward to many happy years of Halloween fun. By establishing great... MORE

Ro-Hawks' football team closing in on playoff spot
October 28, 2015 — The Randolph High School Ro-Hawks football team will behoping to clinch a playoff spot when they take on rival Cole High SchoolCougars tonight at 7:30 p.m. at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston.... MORE

Lady Ro-Hawks headed to the playoffs
October 28, 2015 — This season, the Randolph High School Lady Ro-Hawksvolleyball team has met or surpassed most of its goals, including returning tothe playoffs.While Randolph is happy they are back in the postseason,... MORE

Members prepare for air show with accident response exercise
October 28, 2015 — Planning for an air show involves preparing for a variety ofscenarios, including something as catastrophic as a mass casualty event.A major accident response exercise Oct. 6 at Joint Base... MORE

MFLC program supports military families in confidential setting
October 28, 2015 — More than 10 years ago, the Army initiated a confidentialcounseling program that helps military members and their families cope with thestresses of deployment and other issues unique to the military... MORE

First responders prepare for air show with accident response exercise
October 28, 2015 — Planning for an air show involves preparing for a variety ofscenarios, including something as catastrophic as a mass casualty event.A major accident response exercise Oct. 6 at Joint Base... MORE

MFLC program supports military families in confidential setting
October 28, 2015 — More than 10 years ago, the Army initiated a confidentialcounseling program that helps military members and their families cope with thestresses of deployment and other issues unique to the military... MORE

What pet owners should know when moving/deploying
October 28, 2015 — If you have a dog, cat or other furry friend in the family,figuring out what to do with them when you deploy or move can be time consumingand complicated. Whether you’re taking them with you or... MORE

Thunderbirds touch down at JBSA-Randolph for air show
October 27, 2015 — The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds demonstration team arrivedOct. 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph in anticipation for the 2015 JBSAAir Show and Open House taking place Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.The... MORE

Pumpkin patrol protects trick-or-treaters at JBSA-Lackland
October 26, 2015 — Witches, warlocks,super heroes and singing snowmen are just a few characters that will be seen walking door-to-door Oct. 29at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, as trick-or-treating will commence that... MORE

VIA to offer express service to air show at JBSA-Randolph
October 23, 2015 — VIA Metropolitan Transit is providing express service tothe air show at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Oct. 31 and Nov. 1. VIA's JBSAExpress routes 16 and 65, which provide trips between JBSA-Fort... MORE

FORT SAM HOUSTON CELEBRATES OKTOBERFEST
October 22, 2015 — FORT SAM HOUSTON CELEBRATES OKTOBERFEST... MORE

Army Contracting Command lauds efforts by Mission and Installation Contracting Command
October 22, 2015 — The command’s mission, vision and priorities were among the topics discussed by the commanding general for the Army Contracting Command during an operational command assessment at Fort Sam Houston Oct. 1-2.... MORE

Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers training focuses on life skills
October 22, 2015 — Two weeks of mission essential fitness training in Orlando, Fla., empowering briefs from Army leaders, and life skills activities have prepared the attendees of the 2015 Better Opportunities for Single Soldiers Future Leader Training, to revitalize their BOSS programs at their duty stations. ... MORE

Army spouses get benefit of AUSA professional development from video teleconference
October 22, 2015 — The Army, Department of Defense, Congressional delegates and foreign dignitaries participated in the AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition Professional Development forums held every year in Washington D.C., to see presentations and participate in panel discussions on military, national security, health and other subjects.... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center welcomes new command sergeant major
October 22, 2015 — Brooke Army Medical Center held a change of responsibility ceremony Oct. 6 to bid farewell to Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia and welcome Command Sgt. Maj. Albert Crews.... MORE

Army to enlist robots to pull wounded Soldiers off battlefield
October 22, 2015 — Most Americans have seen at least one war movie, where at some point a fresh-faced young private is hit with some shrapnel. From the ground, he calls out for the unit medic – another young guy, from another small town, whose quick reaction and skill just may save his life.... MORE