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Army finalizing plan to resume collective training
May 4, 2020 — The Army aims to soon resume collective training and hold a ceremony for graduating West Point cadets after the success of measures safeguarding new recruits at training centers... MORE

BAMC infectious disease doc aids Guam's COVID response
May 1, 2020 — An infectious diseases physician from Brooke Army Medical Center recently deployed to Guam in support of the USS Theodore Roosevelt COVID-19 response... MORE

Survey says JBSA fire suppression capabilities exemplary
May 1, 2020 — Fire departments and civil engineers at Joint Base San Antonio recently received good news as a result of an extensive survey conducted by the Insurance Services Office, or ISO, an advisory organization that serves the property and casualty insurance industry nationwide... MORE

Fire departments and civil engineers at Joint Base San Antonio recently received good news as a result of an extensive survey conducted by the Insurance Services Office, or ISO, an advisory organization that serves the property and casualty insurance industry nationwide.

New multi-food restaurant opens at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
May 1, 2020 — The Army and Air Force Exchange Service has opened the doors to a new multi-fast food restaurant – that includes a Burger King and a Popeye’s – to customers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Army Reserve chief sees COVID-19 fight during JBSA-Fort Sam Houston visit
May 1, 2020 — Lt. Gen. Charles D. Luckey, Chief of Army Reserve and commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve Command, visited U.S. Army North to meet with the 228-1 Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force, or UAMTF, as well as Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, U.S. Army North commanding general, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston April 28... MORE

Initial virtual ceremonies provide templates for 12th Flying Training Wing
May 1, 2020 — As social distancing and shelter-in-place efforts intensified in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, two 12th Flying Training Wing units kept in step with public health directives by conducting the wing’s first virtual ceremonies... MORE

As social distancing and shelter-in-place efforts intensified in April as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, two 12th Flying Training Wing units kept in step with public health directives by conducting the wing’s first virtual ceremonies.

Feedback Fridays
May 1, 2020 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to RandolphPublicAffairs@us.af.mil using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

37th TRW Airman-In-Training saves fellow trainee's life
April 30, 2020 — Airman Antonio E. Lopez received the Air Force Achievement Medal for Outstanding Achievement April 23 for performing the Heimlich maneuver, saving a fellow Airman’s life who was choking... MORE

Airman Antonio E. Lopez received the Air Force Achievement Medal for Outstanding Achievement, a Single Action Achievement Medal, Thursday, April 23 for performing the Heimlich maneuver, saving a fellow Airman’s life.

MEDCoE physical therapy researchers published in the New England Journal of Medicine
April 30, 2020 — A group of physical therapist researchers from the Army-Baylor University Doctoral Fellowship in Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapy at Brooke Army Medical Center, a U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, Graduate School hospital-based program, published a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, or NEJM... MORE

A graphic showing the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.

Service personnel policies help with retention during pandemic
April 30, 2020 — While the private sector suffers from social distancing and the effects of illnesses and forced shutdowns related to COVID-19, the U.S. military must continue to do its job... MORE

Air Force Basic Military Training graduation is held at the 320th Training Squadron’s Airman Training Complex at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 16.

Maintaining balanced lifestyle key to staying healthy
April 30, 2020 — Combining a healthy diet, exercise and sleep habits is the key to an overall healthful lifestyle, something that is paramount in many people’s minds during the ongoing pandemic... MORE

Combining healthy diet, exercise and sleep habits is the key to an overall healthful lifestyle, something that is paramount in many people’s minds during the ongoing pandemic.

BAMC lends research expertise to global pandemic effort
April 30, 2020 — Within weeks of the pandemic’s spread, Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston drew on its deep bench of research expertise and joined the global race to find a COVID-19 treatment... MORE

Michelle Mendoza, pharmacy technician, reconstitutes the remdesivir research drug under an intravenous hood at Brooke Army Medical Center

149th Fighter Wing assists with COVID-19 testing in Texas communities
April 30, 2020 — The Air National Guard members of the 149th Fighter Wing are actively assisting communities across Texas with COVID-19 screening, most recently in Dumas, Texas, April 23, and in Friona, Texas, April 24... MORE

Second Air Force Command Chief guest hosts Airmanship 200
April 30, 2020 — The senior enlisted leader of Second Air Force guest-hosted the newly established Airmanship 200 live stream with a Special Warfare Training Support Squadron military training leader April 28 to discuss the topic of identity. The live stream was created in an effort to continue to meet mission requirements for Airmen in tech training during COVID-19... MORE

Respiratory therapy students complete clinical training at METC
April 30, 2020 — Respiratory therapists the world over have been called to the frontlines in the battle against the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19. Preparing to join the fight are 27 military respiratory therapists students in class 19-015 who graduate training May 7... MORE

LRS installs plexiglass shields to prevent spread of COVID-19
April 29, 2020 — Back on March 17, Joint Base San Antonio logistics personnel installed plexiglass shields in the area surrounding the driver’s seat of vans transporting service members and eligible Department of Defense ID cardholders around JBSA bases. The plexiglass replaces plastic shields, forming a more protective barrier against the spread of COVID-19... MORE

Faster, smarter: virtual hiring fair recruits STEM talent
April 29, 2020 — In conjunction with the Air Force Personnel Center, the Air Force Materiel Command held a virtual hiring fair April 23, to fill open science, technology, engineering and mathematics positions across the command... MORE

screen showing virtual career fair platform

Army veterinarians post FAQ for pet owners to Army Public Health Center COVID-19 website
April 29, 2020 — The Army Public Health Center has updated its COVID-19 website with a number of pet-related COVID-19 frequently asked questions... MORE

Army rolls out new app to improve PCS move experience in COVID-19 era
April 28, 2020 — The Army has released “Army PCS Move” – a mobile knowledge-based app designed to enhance the relocation experience for Soldiers, families, and Department of the Army civilians... MORE

Questions on civilian leave during pandemic answered
April 27, 2020 — The Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Secretary of the Air Force, or SAF/AAR, has answered frequently asked questions regarding civilian employee use or lose leave usage and time off award extensions during the 2019 COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic... MORE