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BAMC Troop Command changes responsibility
February 12, 2018 — Col. Lee Freeman, commander of Brooke Army Medical Center's Troop Command, passes the guidon to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Deonn R. Cannon during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston's Army Medical Department museum amphitheater as outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Roderick Batiste looks on Feb. 9... MORE

Col. Lee Freeman, commander of Brooke Army Medical Center's Troop Command, passes the guidon to incoming Command Sgt. Maj. Deonn R. Cannon during a change of responsibility ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston's Army Medical Department museum amphitheater as outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Roderick Batiste looks on Feb. 9.

Happy Birthday Army Nurse Corps!
February 12, 2018 — Retired Maj. Gen. Jimmie O. Keenan, former deputy commanding general (operations), U.S. Army Medical Command and Chief, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, and 2nd Lt. Jorden Fitts help celebrate the U.S. Army Nurse Corps' 117th Birthday at a Brooke Army Medical Center ceremony Feb. 2. ... MORE

Retired Maj. Gen. Jimmie O. Keenan, former deputy commanding general (operations), U.S. Army Medical Command and Chief, U.S. Army Nurse Corps, and 2nd Lt. Jorden Fitts help celebrate the U.S. Army Nurse Corps' 117th Birthday at a Brooke Army Medical Center ceremony Feb. 2.

Fewer non-deployable Soldiers, less-frequent PCS moves a goal, Army secretary says
February 12, 2018 — The Army is taking a hard look at the number of Soldiers who are designated as non-deployable and also at possibly reducing the frequency of permanent-change-of-station moves, Secretary of the Army Mark Esper said at a meeting with service organizations... MORE

U.S. Army Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper, center, meets with U.S. Soldiers participating in Exercise Allied Spirit VIII in Europe Jan. 30. During a recent roundtable with MSO/VSO organizations at the Pentagon Feb. 6, Secretary Esper provided more details about the Army's efforts to reduce the number of non-deployable Soldiers and PCS moves.

MWD hospital keeps canine warriors fit for duty
February 11, 2018 — The Lt. Col. Daniel E. Holland Memorial Military Working Dog Hospital at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland provides specialty care for animals from more than 200 places around the world where military working dogs serve, while also supporting the Air Force’s 341st Training Squadron... MORE

Military Working Dog SStash stands for the first time on his new outfitted leg brace at LTC Daniel E. Holland Memorial Military Working Dog Hospital at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 2, 2015. Previously, SStash has been unable to put weight on his injured leg, so the leg brace will help speed his recovery.

Texas ANG member shares lessons learned from Hurricane Harvey
February 9, 2018 — It’s been several months since Hurricane Harvey devastated Texans residing in the Rockport region. Nathan Ward, a local police officer from the area, is now reflecting on the days leading up to the hurricane and how his training in the National Guard made a noticeable impact on his first responder duties... MORE

ABLE Flight provides wing level support
February 9, 2018 — Airmen by Leadership and Example, or ABLE, Flight is not an official military flight, but rather a mechanism for Airmen awaiting security clearances to provide support to prioritized wing level jobs... MORE

ABLE Flight Airmen conduct an official Air Force physical training test, Jan. 29, 2018 at Fort George G. Meade, Md. ABLE Flight utilizes Airmen, who are waiting on their security clearances, to support prioritized Wing level jobs such as the Chaplain’s office, Military Personnel Flight, Fitness Center, Inspector General’s office, Dental Clinic, the Meade Attic, Transportation, Legal Office, Mailroom and many more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. AJ Hyatt)

Army Emergency Relief scholarship application deadline approaching
February 9, 2018 — The Army Emergency Relief scholarship program is a secondary mission to help Army families with the cost of education. The scholarship application timeline opened Jan. 1 with the deadline for all applications and supporting documents submitted online of April 2... MORE

The Army Emergency Relief scholarship program is a secondary mission to help Army families with the cost of education. AER offers two scholarships: the Spouse Education Assistance Program and the Maj. Gen. James Ursano Scholarship Program for Dependent Children.

Joint Base San Antonio locations host transition summits Feb. 21-23
February 8, 2018 — Three separate transition summits for service members, veterans, military spouses and family members seeking a career in the civilian job sector will be held Feb. 21-23 at the at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Three separate transition summits for service members, veterans, military spouses and family members seeking a career in the civilian job sector will be held Feb. 21-23 at the at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

12th Maintenance Group Hosts Job Shadow Day 2018
February 8, 2018 — Air Force civilians with the 12th Maintenance Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph hosted 22 students from Wagner High School in the Judson Independent School District as part of the San Antonio Job Shadow Day Feb. 2... MORE

Larry Welfel, 12th Maintenance Squadron, T-1A aircraft technician, briefs Wagner high school students inside the phase inspection facility during the job shadow tour, Feb. 2, 2018, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.

59th MDW event reaches out to JBSA community, promoting healthy lifestyle
February 8, 2018 — The 59th Medical Wing Health Rally – an event that attracted some 300 participants last year – returns to Airmen’s Heritage Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph this month... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing Health Rally – an event that attracted some 300 participants last year – returns to Airmen’s Heritage Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph this month.

Army Emergency Relief campaign kicks off March 2
February 8, 2018 — The 2018 Army Emergency Relief, or AER, kick-off campaign take place from 2:45-4 p.m. March 2 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater, 2472 Stanley Road, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

The Army Emergency Relief mission it is to provide financial assistance to Army Soldiers in times of valid emergency need. Last year, AER provided JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Soldiers and their families with more that $1 million in assistance ($1,006,972.32), a 54 percent increase locally.

Oshiba assumes leadership of AFCEC
February 8, 2018 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center welcomed its third director since the organization activated in 2012, Edwin H. Oshiba, a member of the senior executive service, during an assumption of leadership ceremony here at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 5, 2018... MORE

Maj. Gen. Bradley D. Spacy, commander of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, passes the unit flag to Edwin H. Oshiba

Front and Center: Medical Education and Training Campus instructor a mentor to students, instructors
February 8, 2018 — Being selected to become a pharmacy technician turned out to be a wise career choice for Master Sgt. Robert George, the senior enlisted advisor for the Pharmacy Technician Training Program at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Master Sgt. Robert George, Medical Education & Training Campus pharmacy training senior enlisted leader, speaks with a pharmacy student Feb. 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. George leads Department of Defense’s pharmacy technician program prepares students to perform both inpatient and outpatient pharmacy operations in both traditional and non-traditional pharmacy practice.

February 2018 marks 75th anniversary of the first formal graduation of U.S. Air Force flight nurses
February 7, 2018 — Seventy-five years ago, on Feb. 18, 1943, the School of Air Evacuation held its first formal flight nurse graduation. Organized at Bowman Field, Ky., on Oct. 6, 1942, the school trained flight surgeons, flight nurses and flight technicians to care for patients during aeromedical transport. ... MORE

Members of the U.S. Army Flight Nurse Corps in 1943, displaying the various types of Army Nurse Corps uniforms. From left to right, 2nd Lt. Wilma Vinsant, in regulation blue winter uniform, Army Nurse Corps; 2nd Lt. Edith M. Roe; 2nd Lt. Ethel Guffey; 2nd Lt. Jane Orme, winter flying suit and 2nd Lt. Adela Besse, the gray flying suit with slacks.

Brooke Army Medical Center staff member confirmed with Legionella bacteria
February 7, 2018 — A Brooke Army Medical Center staff member who works in Building 15 was confirmed to have Legionella bacteria Feb 6... MORE

A Brooke Army Medical Center staff member who works in Building 15 was confirmed to have Legionella bacteria Feb 6.

IRS tax tips help people guard against identity theft
February 7, 2018 — Tax season is here and so is the increased risk of identity theft... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Elementary School class bugs out during entomologist visit
February 6, 2018 — A group of second graders in the gifted and talented program at Fort Sam Houston Elementary School learned about insects from Dr. William Miller, U.S. Army Environmental Command entomologist, Jan. 31... MORE

Second-grade students at Fort Sam Houston Elementary School observe a tarantula being handled by Dr. William Miller, U.S. Army Environmental Command entomologist, Jan. 31. Miller came to the gifted and talented program class of Laura Lamoureux to talk to the children about insects and arachnids, including their characteristics and how they can grow from an immature form to an adult.

Army North helps kick off rodeo season at Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive
February 5, 2018 — The Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section marched in the 11th annual Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive in downtown San Antonio Feb. 3... MORE

The Fort Sam Houston Caisson Section marched in the 11th annual Western Heritage Parade & Cattle Drive in downtown San Antonio Feb. 3.

Retiree News: Defense Finance and Accounting Service must know when life changes occur
February 5, 2018 — Retirees must keep the Defense Finance and Accounting Service informed whenever changes happen that could affect retired pay... MORE

Retirees must keep the Defense Finance and Accounting Service informed whenever changes happen that could affect retired pay.

African-American History Month: World War I World War I ‘Hell Fighters of Harlem’ proved their mettle, patriotism in combat
February 5, 2018 — When the African American National Guard Soldiers of New York's 15th Infantry Regiment arrived in France in December 1917, they expected to conduct combat training and enter the trenches of the Western Front right away. They could not have been more wrong. ... MORE

African American stevedores in an undated photo during World War I. African American supply and services units provided a great amount of labor for the arriving American Expeditionary Forces in France in 1917-18. They would be joined by the African American 369th Infantry Regiment, formerly the National Guard's 15th New York Infantry. The 369th arrived in France in December 1917 and initially served as a labor force to improve the port of St. Nazaire, France for follow on forces. The infantry regiment would not move on to prepare for combat operations until March 1918.