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Project WOOF underway at USAISR Burn Center
January 23, 2018 — Kaitlin Pruskowski was told her pet Sammy, a seven-year-old Collie-mix, would be a good candidate to be a therapy dog. The doctor of pharmacy at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston didn’t give it much thought until Col. (Dr.) Jennifer Gurney, a critical care trauma surgeon, came up with the idea to establish a therapy dog program at the Burn Center. ... MORE

Dr. Kaitlin Pruskowski, Leah Trefz, U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Center occupational therapist, and Staff Sgt. Christopher Guerrero take Sammy for a walk throughout Brooke Army Medical Center as part of his rehab program.

USAISR leading the way in ‘Stop the Bleed’ initiative
January 23, 2018 — The “Stop the Bleed” national awareness campaign was launched in 2015 to encourage bystanders in emergency incidents to get involved and stop life threating bleeding. The campaign encourages everyone to become trained, equipped and empowered to help stop bleeding in emergencies before help arrives... MORE

Chris Bell places a tourniquet on Staff Sgt. Luis Sanchez during a training session designed to train instructors to conduct classes for U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research staff members on “Stop the Bleed.”

Individual protective equipment training prepares Airmen medics
January 23, 2018 — With support from Air Education and Training Command and various major commands, the AETC surgeon general has implemented new scenarios for Airmen to use individual protective equipment during the Expeditionary Medical Support Course and Aeromedical Evacuation & Patient Staging Course at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis... MORE

Airmen medics wearing mission oriented protective posture gear load a mannequin on to a transport vehicle during nighttime training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. The training is comprised of scenarios focused on helping Airmen medics understand challenges that might occur during a chemical or biological event.

Peacocks a tradition at U.S. Army North Quadrangle
January 23, 2018 — No matter the time of day or what event is taking place at the historic location, the piercing squawk from the Fort Sam Houston’s Quadrangle can be heard from over a mile radius and is commonly referred to by visitors as a built-in alarm clock. But, what animal is making all of that commotion? It’s the vibrantly colored peacocks. ... MORE

No matter the time of day or what event is taking place at the historic location, the piercing squawk from the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle can be heard from over a mile radius and is commonly referred to by visitors as a built-in alarm clock. But, what animal is making all of that commotion? It’s the vibrantly colored peacocks.

Growth of Army's virtual health technology improves readiness
January 23, 2018 — In 2017, there were approximately 40,000 virtual health encounters across the Army in both deployed and garrison settings, said Dr. Colleen Rye, chief of Army Virtual Health. That's a big increase over previous years and the increases are expected to continue, she said. ... MORE

In a demonstration of the Telehealth process at Fort Campbell's Blanchfield Army Community Hospital, clinical staff nurse Lt. Maxx P. Mamula examines patient Master Sgt. Jason H. Alexander using a digital external ocular camera. The image is immediately available to Lt. Col. Kevin A. Horde, a provider at Fort Gordon's Eisenhower Medical Center, offering remote consultation.

NORAD commander visits U.S. Army North
January 23, 2018 — U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) hosted a town hall meeting at the historic Quadrangle Jan. 16 with Gen. Lori J. Robinson, commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command... MORE

U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) hosted a town hall meeting with Gen. Lori J. Robinson (left), commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command and United States Northern Command at the quadrangle Jan. 16. The general presented challenge coins to selected members of ARNORTH for their key roles during the hurricane season.

Government is reopened
January 22, 2018 — Government is reopened. The POTUS has signed a CR extension through Thursday, February 8, 2018. The office of personnel management is directing federal employees to return to work Tuesday, January 23rd... MORE

Furlough assistance available
January 22, 2018 — As we continue to struggle through these difficult times, we've consolidated a few programs that your furloughed employees may be use to ease their financial burden. ... MORE

Updated JBSA Installation Support and Services - Impacts of Shutdown
January 20, 2018 — Only operations and activities essential to life, health and safety - as well as the protection of our national security - are exempted from shutting down. You can expect that some installation services may be limited, reduced or closed beginning as early as today. Below is a current list of impacts; however, these may change as different guidance and exemptions becomes available. ... MORE

IAAFA students benefit from opportunity to learn English
January 20, 2018 — The Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently completed its English language course taught to students interested in expanding their knowledge that will assist them in future international endeavors... MORE

Airman Laura Mendez Murcia (right) displays her English class certification of completion during an Inter-American Air Force Academy ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in December 2017. The Colombian aircraft technician student was accompanied by her English class instructor Staff Sgt. Emanuel Martinez Gomez, a volunteer instructor for the course.

25th AF releases revised mission, vision, priorities statements
January 19, 2018 — Twenty-Fifth Air Force officials released new mission, vision and priorities statements today, highlighting the capabilities 25th Air Force Airmen provide the Air Force and Joint teams and how 25th Air Force is postured to adapt to a dynamically-changing national security environment... MORE

Twenty-Fifth Air Force officials released new mission, vision and priorities statements Jan. 18, highlighting the capabilities 25th Air Force Airmen provide the Air Force and Joint teams and how 25th Air Force is postured to adapt to a dynamically-changing national security environment.

Construction detour at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Cunningham entrance starts Jan. 22
January 19, 2018 — Starting Jan. 22, there will be a detour for entering entrance to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston through the Cunningham Avenue Entry Control Point due to an ongoing construction project... MORE

Starting Jan. 22, there will be a detour for entering entrance to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston through the Cunningham Avenue Entry Control Point due to an ongoing construction project.

Navy offers new online options for continuing education units
January 18, 2018 — Continuing Education Units, or CEUs, may now be earned online via the Veterans Health Administration, or VHA, “Train,” said Capt. Ethan Josiah, head of the Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, or NMETLC, Staff Education and Training Program Management Office, or SEAT PMO, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Cmdr. David A. Deike, NMETLC Staff Education and Training (SEAT) east region liaison (right), and Thomas B. Doke, NMETLC SEAT west region liaison, discuss the web-based Veterans Health Administration (VHA) “Train” system. Navy Medicine personnel may now earn required Continuing Education Units (CEU) at no cost to them, their command or Navy Medicine via Train, the VHA's online learning management system (LMS).

MICC remembers Martin Luther King Jr. achievements, leadership
January 18, 2018 — Nearly 50 years after his death, Martin Luther King Jr.’s message continues to challenge the nation to recognize that individuals should not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character... MORE

Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff provides opening remarks during the 2018 Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Theater Jan. 17. Boruff is the commanding general of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Veterans Affairs dental clinic opens at JBSA-Randolph
January 18, 2018 — A partnership between the Department of Defense and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is allowing veterans to receive dental care at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Medical Clinic... MORE

Dr. Jake Williams, Veterans Affairs dentist, inspects his patient’s teeth January 9, 2017, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. Williams is the first Veterans Affairs dentist to be assigned to the new office located at the 359th Medical Squadron on JBSA-Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

Enlisted Character Development Center preserves, honors enlisted force
January 18, 2018 — The Enlisted Character Development Center, located within the Enlisted Heritage Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, has now served the local Air Force community for three years. Their mission... MORE

During a Profiles in Leadership seminar, Retired U.S. Navy Adm. William H. McRaven speaks to service members inside the Pfingston Reception Center located on Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, Texas, January 10, 2018. Addressing the Airman Heritage Museum and Enlisted Character Development Center's Profiles in Leadership lecture series, McRaven focused on character and how it applies to leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Ave I. Young)

AMEDDC&S Veterinary Science Department trains partner nations
January 18, 2018 — Global Health Engagement activities are taking place across every geographic combatant command and include disaster response, humanitarian assistance, military-to-military exchanges of expertise and military-to-civilian collaboration... MORE

Kazak Soldiers learn to field test water samples for contamination during a subject matter expert exchange on “Operational Preventive Medicine in Support of Deploying Forces.”

JBSA Military & Family Readiness accepting nominations for Volunteer of the Year Awards
January 18, 2018 — Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are accepting nominations for awards that recognize the contributions of outstanding volunteers within the JBSA community... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are accepting nominations for awards that recognize the contributions of outstanding volunteers within the JBSA community.

New JBSA-Sam Houston Exchange making progress
January 18, 2018 — The new Exchange shopping center will be occupy 210,000 square feet and is expected to be complete in early 2020... MORE

Some 18.5 million honorably discharged veterans now have a lifetime benefit enabling them to shop online at ShopMyExchange.com, marking the first expansion of military exchange privileges since 1990.

New school liaison officer passionate about education, helping military families
January 18, 2018 — Since growing up in Detroit, education has played a vital role in the life and career of Quiana Abner, the newest school liaison officer at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Quiana Abner is the newest school liaison officer at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Abner works in the JBSA Military Child Education Program, where she helps provide services and resources for transitioning military families whose children are transferring to a new school in the San Antonio area.