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Legionella not detected at Brooke Army Medical Center
August 31, 2017 — After extensive testing and evaluation, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has found no indication of Legionella bacteria in or around a building adjacent to the hospital... MORE

Summer college intern aspires to care for wounded warriors
August 31, 2017 — “I believe that I was groomed to do this from a young age,” said Ryan Leone when asked about his career ambition to become an Army trauma surgeon. Leone, a student at the University of Pennsylvania, recently wrapped up a 10-week summer intern program at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Local select basketball team captures national title
August 31, 2017 — The South Texas Regulators Select basketball team, a team based out of the San Antonio area comprised of boys whose parents are currently serving in the military or retired from the services, won the 16U Bigfoot Hoops Las Vegas Classic in Nevada July 30. The Regulators defeated the IE Aces Select from California, 59-58, to claim the crown... MORE

Army supports FEMA in Tropical Storm Harvey relief efforts
August 31, 2017 — In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Harvey, many citizens along the Texas coastline are displaced and in need of basic necessities. Local, state and federal agencies are working together to support the affected areas of Southeastern Texas. One of those agencies is the Defense Coordinating Officer and Element, or DCO/E... MORE

59th Medical Wing supports Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
August 30, 2017 — A Lockheed C-5 Galaxy takes aim to Houston, Texas Aug. 30, 2017 transporting the 59th Medical Wing’s disaster relief teams. A 70-members from the Air Force’s flagship medical wing were mobilized to provide medical attention to the 6 million residents of the greater Houston area after the city suffered catastrophic flooding due to Hurricane Harvey... MORE

JBSA-Seguin ISB supports Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts
August 30, 2017 — In support of Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, the 502nd Air Base Wing, Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Defense Logistics Agency stood-up an Incident Support Base at JBSA-Seguin Auxiliary Airfield Aug. 24... MORE

Current JBSA gate hours
August 30, 2017 — Check this listing of all JBSA gate hours... MORE

JBSA-Randolph closes South Gate to normal traffic due to Harvey support
August 30, 2017 — Starting Aug. 30, 2017, only commercial vehicles, FEMA support vehicles, and emergency response vehicles will be authorized entry/exit through the South Gate/vehicle inspection area at JBSA-Randolph... MORE

JBSA joins Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts
August 29, 2017 — Several mission partners across the base have sprung into action setting up installation support bases to support Hurricane Harvey disaster relief operations across the south Texas region... MORE

Commissioning a family affair for newly minted Army social worker
August 29, 2017 — For Army 2nd Lt. Ashley Carrillo, 28, of Waco, Texas, her recent commissioning as a licensed clinical social worker is more than the fulfilment of a lifelong dream to serve her country. It is about joining a family of service... MORE

U.S. Army North provides support to Hurricane Harvey efforts
August 29, 2017 — Task Force 51, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is deploying to Kelly Annex, next to JBSA-Lackland, to provide command and control of Title 10 assets, which will also provide support to civil authority... MORE

Internship allows UTSA students to lend computer knowledge to 470th MIB
August 29, 2017 — Four University of Texas at San Antonio students who interned this summer with the Army 470th Military Intelligence Brigade at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston lent their computer science knowledge to help the unit improve its intelligence gathering capabilities... MORE

Adaptive Sports helps Airman overcome adversity
August 29, 2017 — Master Sgt. Benjamin Seekell, a 343rd Training Squadron security forces instructor, recently returned back to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland after competing in the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games where he earned eight medals. Seekell says the key to his success in adaptive sports has been balancing all the challenges that come along with military life... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston honors World War I centennial
August 28, 2017 — Soldiers and civilians gathered Aug. 25 for Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s World War I Centennial Ceremony honoring the 90th Infantry Division inside the historic Quadrangle for an outdoor ceremony... MORE

Brooke Army Medical Center invites new patients 65 and older to enroll for primary care
August 28, 2017 — Military family members and retirees over age 65 in the San Antonio area are invited to enroll for primary care at Brooke Army Medical Center. BAMC currently has openings for new patients at Westover Medical Home on the Northwest side of San Antonio and the Capt. Jennifer M. Moreno Primary Care Clinic located on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

470th MIB Soldier named Army Cyber Command’s top NCO
August 28, 2017 — A Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Soldier was named one of the U.S. Army Cyber Command’s best cyber best warriors of 2017 Aug. 25, after a week of intense competition at Fort Belvoir, Va... MORE

59th Airman named Outstanding Airman of the Year
August 28, 2017 — A 59th Medical Wing Airman's personal commitment, hard work and her dedication to her unit's success, was recognized as she was chosen as one of the Air Force's 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2017... MORE

The 24th AF mission continues to grow after eight years
August 28, 2017 — The 24th Air Force, activated at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas Aug. 18, 2009, held a celebratory cake-cutting and burger burn to celebrate eight years of Air Force Cyber... MORE

It’s important for DOD employees to report any hazards, injuries
August 27, 2017 — With Hurricane Harvey’s rains and winds, there is an increase in hazards and risk for injuries... MORE

Guy’s Family Road Trip visits JBSA-Lackland
August 25, 2017 — Guy Fieri, an American restaurateur, author, game show host, and television personality, visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 19, 2017, for filming an episode of his television show, Guy’s Family Road Trip... MORE