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MICC teams key in IMCOM contract reform initiative
February 13, 2020 — U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command contracting professionals are playing a key role in an initiative to allow garrison commanders greater visibility over contract expenditures and support agreements... MORE

CDC Press Conference - February 7, 2020
February 13, 2020 — Capt. Jennifer McQuiston, team lead for HHS & CDC’s efforts on the arrival, screening and quarantine at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, provided an update on the plane’s arrival and passengers Feb. 7, 2020. ... MORE

BAMC Fisher House hosts its first ever gender reveal party
February 13, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center’s Fisher House at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosted its first gender reveal party Jan. 31 for a Sailor and his wife... MORE

BAMC marks milestone with 100th hip preservation surgery for adult hip dysplasia
February 13, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center orthopaedic surgery recently celebrated a milestone, completing the 100th hip preservation surgery for adult hip dysplasia... MORE

Loving well this Valentine's Day: Tips for Military Marriages
February 13, 2020 — It’s February at Joint Base San Antonio, and as everyone knows, February is the month of love. Last week, I sat down with Dr. Kendra Lowe, a military spouse and former active-duty service member, to discuss marriage in the military and finding ways to spread the love. Dr. Lowe is a practicing clinical psychologist who has published some of her findings in Military Spouse Magazine as well as the Journal of Family Studies... MORE

BAMC Bariatric Surgery Clinic receives national recognition for care
February 13, 2020 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Bariatric Surgery Clinic has achieved national accreditation as a Comprehensive Center from the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program, or MBSAQIP... MORE

MEDCoE graduate student gets perfect score on Army Combat Fitness Test
February 13, 2020 — Second Lt. David Cummings is one who never backs down from a challenge, especially when it comes to pushing the limits of physical fitness... MORE

Volunteer advocates encourage sexual assault victims to become survivors
February 13, 2020 — One of the readily available support options for victims of sexual assault at Joint Base San Antonio are Volunteer Victim Advocates. These dedicated, trained volunteers are available to meet with victims 24/7 and can provide support until full-time Sexual Assault Prevention and Response personnel become available... MORE

SkillBridge, Career Skills Program provide transitioning members training opportunities
February 12, 2020 — Service members at Joint Base San Antonio transitioning from the military have several options for assistance when preparing for a new career... MORE

DOD budget request seeks 3% pay raise for service members
February 12, 2020 — President Donald J. Trump's request for $705.4 billion to fund the Defense Department in fiscal year 2021 prioritizes readiness and modernization, the strengthening of alliances, performance and accountability reforms, and service members and their families... MORE

Fleet master chief visits Navy Recruiting District San Antonio
February 12, 2020 — Master Chief Wes Koshoffer, fleet master chief of Manpower, Personnel, Training, and Education, speaks with Sailors assigned to Navy Recruiting District San Antonio during a visit to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Feb. 11... MORE

Army doubles amount for spouse licensure reimbursement
February 12, 2020 — Under the National Defense Authorization Act 2020, civilian spouses can now receive up to $1,000 in reimbursements for relicensing costs during permanent change-of-station relocations... MORE

AFCLC's LEAP featured on latest "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast
February 12, 2020 — A deep dive inside the Language Enabled Airmen Program is the focus of the latest episode of "The Air Force Starts Here" podcast, released Feb. 11, 2020... MORE

Air Force announces art contest winners
February 12, 2020 — The Air Force recently announced its 2019 Air Force Art Contest winners. The contest features five categories from Adult Accomplished to Youth Ages 6-8... MORE

BAMC recognized as 'meritorious' military hospital
February 12, 2020 — This year, 88 hospitals reached meritorious distinction based on strong scores. Risk-adjusted data from the July 2019 ACS National Surgical Quality Improvement Program Semiannual Report was used to show which hospitals had the best outcomes. Hospitals in the survey were recognized for “high-risk” cases, as well as “all cases.”... MORE

68th Airlift Squadron welcomes new commander
February 11, 2020 — The 68th Airlift Squadron welcomed its new commander, Lt. Col. Douglas P. Schoenenberger, during an assumption of command ceremony held at the 433rd Airlift Wing auditorium at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 8... MORE

DOD vows to help Exceptional Family Member Program
February 11, 2020 — The Department of Defense is working to improve the Exceptional Family Member Program with several initiatives, a DOD official said at a House Armed Services Committee hearing Feb. 7... MORE

Pilot Training Next, Air Force ROTC partner for distance learning instruction
February 11, 2020 — For the first time ever, Air Force ROTC cadets with Detachment 536 at Clarkson University in Potsdam, New York, received real-time instruction remotely from a fully qualified Air Force instructor pilot sitting an airport in Louisiana... MORE

Army Air Corps veteran awarded French Legion of Honor
February 11, 2020 — Longtime San Antonio resident and U.S. Army Air Corps World War II veteran Roland Dullnig was presented the French Legion of Honor medal in San Antonio in a ceremony Feb. 8, 2020... MORE

Health and Human Services, CDC officials host JBSA town hall on quarantine efforts
February 10, 2020 — The Joint Base San Antonio commander hosted a town hall meeting Feb. 5 at JBSA-Lackland during which an official from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention briefed and answered questions from the base community including base employees and their families, as well as some city and state representatives... MORE