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JBSA observes Energy Awareness Month
October 8, 2015
Egress training prepares aircrews ‘for the worst’
October 8, 2015
Ray Gutierrez (second from right), 12th Operations Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment instructor, teaches 435th Flying Training Squadron students on T-38 egress Oct. 1 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
Task Force 51 commander promoted to major general
October 2, 2015
Lt. Gen. Perry L. Wiggins (left), U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commanding general and senior Army commander of Fort Sam Houston and Camp Bullis, along with Wanda Harris, pin major general rank onto Brian C. Harris during his promotion ceremony at the Quadrangle Sept. 18.
Staff, patients celebrate grand opening of community-based Westover Medical Home
October 2, 2015
(From left) Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Col. Evan M. Renz, Southern Regional Medical Command Commander Brig. Gen. Barbara Holcomb and Dr. Darii Ann Lane, Westover Medical Home clinic officer in charge, cut the ribbon to officially open Westover Medical Home in Northwest San Antonio Sept. 18. Westover, BAMC’s newest community-based clinic, is open to all TRICARE beneficiaries in the surrounding area. The clinic provides primary care, behavioral health services, on-site laboratory capabilities and a pharmacy.
U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy director visits San Antonio
October 2, 2015
Command Master Chief Petty Officer Rich Curtis, director of the U.S. Navy Senior Enlisted Academy in Newport, R.I, speaks to San Antonio area chief petty officers at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph main auditorium as part of a 10-city, 24-day whirlwind tour of Navy fleet-concentration areas. There are more than 10,000 active duty, reserve and student Navy Sailors, civilian employees and family members in the San Antonio area.
Members of Congress see a day in the life of a Warrior Transition Battalion Soldier
October 2, 2015
Rep. Lamar Smith (right) speaks to (from left) Sgt. 1st Class Allen Armstrong, Capt. Kelly Elminger and Staff Sgt. Robert Green during the “Day in the Life of a Warrior Transition Battalion Soldier” visit at the Center for Intrepid Sept. 4.
Fort Sam Houston Navy units pin new chief petty officers
October 2, 2015
Chief Hospital Corpsman Damien Bush (center) receives his anchors during a pinning ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Navy Medicine Training Support Center and Navy Operational Support Center San Antonio came together to pin 24 chiefs following a six-week indoctrination phase.
Indianhead 2nd Infantry vets visit Fort Sam Houston during reunion
October 2, 2015
2nd (Indianhead) Infantry Division veterans gather in the Quadrangle. This is the first year the group has held a reunion at Fort Sam Houston, the home of 2nd ID from 1919-1942.
Intelligence Corps Football Club command victory over Warhawks
October 1, 2015
Armed Forces Men’s Basketball Team goes for gold
October 1, 2015
Innovative simulators improve care for military working dogs
October 1, 2015
Students from the Military Working Dog Handlers Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, treat simulated military working dog injuries Sept. 10, 2015. The innovative design of the MWD simulator is helping the 341st Training Squadron provide a realistic training course for MWD handlers and better prepare them to save the life of their canines if needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Photo by Staff Sgt. Chelsea Brownin/Released)
Biomedical Sciences Corps: Educational program application window open
October 1, 2015
Reserve weekend kicks off with promotion surprise for three Airmen
October 1, 2015
Master Sgt. Richard Popp, 733rd Training Squadron deputy operations superintendent, was recently selected for promotion to senior master sergeant under the Air Force Reserve Command Stripes for Exceptional Performers II program. He officially put on his new rank Sept.8, 2015.(U.S. Air Force photos by Tech. Sgt. Lindsey Maurice/released)
Cold War-era collection ‘goniometer’ unveiled
October 1, 2015
Mr. Gabriel Marshall, 25th Air Force directorate of history and research, explains the function of the goniometer to Maj. Gen. Bradford J. (BJ) Shwedo, 25th AF commander, and the crowd of Airmen during the unveiling ceremony September 25 in the main hallway of Bldg. 2000, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by William B. Belcher/released)
412th Contracting Support Brigade welcomes new commander
October 1, 2015
Col. Dennis McGowan addresses members of the 412th Contracting Support Brigade, guests and families during a change of command ceremony Sept. 23 at Fort Sam Houston. McGowan assumed command of the brigade from Col. Tim Strange, who will retire later this year.
BAMC’s neurology clinic, 7T inpatient unit receive honors for top patient-centered care
October 1, 2015
BAMC Commander Col. Evan Renz (far right) and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia (far left) present the Commander’s trophy to representatives from the neurology clinic for their contributions to patient satisfaction during a ceremony at San Antonio Military Medical Center Sept. 15. Neurology personnel are (from left) Air Force Maj. Wendy Chao, Esther Martinez, Tech. Sgt. Nessie Deguzman and Sgt. 1st Class Carlos Alonso.
Brooke Army Medical Center team wins regional ‘Best Medic’ competition
October 1, 2015
A medic watches his teammate climb the ladder on the obstacle course as evaluators watch during the Southern Regional Medical Command Best Medic Competition at Camp Bullis Sept. 19. The first medic must be coming down the ladder before the second medic can begin their climb. Competitors have three chances to complete an obstacle before receiving a penalty.
Fort Sam Houston Navy units pin new chief petty officers
October 1, 2015
Power the force. Fuel the fight.
September 30, 2015
No referral necessary at chiropractic, physical therapy clinics
September 30, 2015