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Feedback Fridays
September 3, 2021 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community.

BAMC expands COVID-19 vaccine program to inpatients
September 2, 2021 — In an effort to protect its most vulnerable patients from illness, Brooke Army Medical Center is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all hospital inpatients ages 12 and older. BAMC administered its first inpatient vaccine to a postpartum patient Sept. 1... MORE

Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Sep. 2, 2021. BAMC is now offering the COVID-19 vaccine to all hospital inpatients ages 12 and older.

U.S., Chilean armies complete Southern Vanguard training exercise
September 2, 2021 — In coordination with U.S. Army South, approximately 120 10th Mountain Division Soldiers found themselves at an altitude of more than 9,200 feet, with high winds and temperatures below freezing, learning the basics of cold weather, mountain warfare, including the fundamentals of survival, movement and combat from instructors at the Chilean Army Mountain School... MORE

U.S. Space Force Guardians helping to shape the future of the force
September 2, 2021 — When they arrive at basic training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, the newest members of the U.S. Space Force will see one of their own wearing the distinctive headgear of a military training instructor... MORE

Sgt. Michelle Holt, center, poses for a photo with two fellow U.S. Space Force military training instructors on August 6, 2020, at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.

Home fire safety should factor in people with disabilities
September 2, 2021 — People with disabilities must deal with the unique challenges that fires present. With the disadvantages this group of people may have in escaping a fire, they could also have obstacles in their residence that would hamper their safe exodus... MORE

Smoke alarms save lives. But a regular alarm cannot be relied upon when it comes to alerting a deaf or hard of hearing person to alert them to a fire.

Dedication rewarded: BAMC neonatal nurse goes above and beyond for his patients
September 2, 2021 — BAMC neonatal nurse goes above and beyond for his patients... MORE

Jonathan Stevens, registered nurse, was presented the DAISY Award.

METC development program caters to student success
September 1, 2021 — The Faculty Student and Staff Development program, or FSSD, is a service tailored to the development of student success for Medical Education and Training Campus trainees who are struggling with their academics... MORE

BAMC launches initiatives to help alleviate billing concerns
September 1, 2021 — Brooke Army Medical Center is launching a number of initiatives aimed at helping patients navigate the complex maze of medical billing... MORE

Texas Constitutional Carry firearms law changes do not apply on JBSA
September 1, 2021 — As of Sept. 1, Texans can now carry handguns without a license or training, after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the permitless carry bill into law. House Bill 1927, also known as the Firearm Carry Act of 2021, eliminates the requirement for Texas residents to obtain a license to carry handguns if they’re not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun. However, these changes do not apply at Joint Base San Antonio. ... MORE

JBSA accepting 2022 Military Ambassadors applications
September 1, 2021 — The Air Force is seeking two Airmen and two Guardians, one male and one female from each of the services at Joint Base San Antonio to represent their service as military ambassadors at events throughout the local community, with San Antonio's Fiesta being the highlight of the program... MORE

470th Military Intelligence Brigade welcomes new commander
September 1, 2021 — Col. Jorge A. Arredondo assumed command of the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade during a ceremony Aug. 27 at the U.S. Army Medical Department Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Army South-led CENTAM Working Group allows for future exercise planning in Latin America
September 1, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted the second annual Central American Working Group, or CENTAM WG, with army staff leaders from El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras as part of a virtual event Aug. 23-27 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston to continue to seek training opportunities between the four armies... MORE

U.S. Army South, Chilean Army visit National Training Center
September 1, 2021 — U.S. Army South security cooperation personnel accompany delegates from the Chilean army to visit the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, Aug. 21... MORE

U.S. Army South security cooperation personnel accompany delegates from the Chilean army to visit the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, California, Aug. 21.

September is peak household goods moving season
September 1, 2021 — September is the peak household goods moving season and the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron wants to ensure that all service members and their families receive the highest quality of customer service and have the smoothest PCS move possible... MORE

Army South medical personnel conduct exchange in Ecuador
August 31, 2021 — U.S. Army South medical personnel conducted a subject matter expert exchange with Ecuadorian Army medical professionals in Quito, Ecuador, Aug. 23... MORE

Army South medical personnel conduct a subject matter expert exchange

HHS warns against COVID-19 scams
August 31, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General is alerting the public about fraud schemes related to COVID-19. Scammers are using telemarketing calls, text messages, social media platforms, and door-to-door visits to perpetrate COVID-19-related scams. ... MORE

If you suspect COVID-19 health care fraud, report it immediately online or call 800-HHS-TIPS (800-447-8477).

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Alabama, expands further in Louisiana
August 31, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 20 military medical personnel were deployed to Dothan, Alabama, and another 20 deployed to Alexandria, Louisiana, to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients in local hospitals... MORE

A man wearing a face mask, gloves and medical gown holds an oxygen tank.

Are you ready to fill the Air Force SPARK TANK?
August 31, 2021 — Now is your chance to lead Air Education and Training Command to a three-peat at this year’s Air Force Spark Tank 2022 competition. AETC Airmen can submit their ideas for the Air Force-level competition using the GAIN platform at the following link: https://gain.apps.dso.mil/... MORE

AFIMSC members recall 9/11: the longest day
August 31, 2021 — A jammed printer, a last minute decision and a view from the skies of D.C. the night of Sept. 12, 2001. These are the moments Linda Alcala, Kirk Phillips and Dr. Kirsten Hawley carry with them from 9/11... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Child Development Center temporarily relocating operations
August 30, 2021 — Children enrolled at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Child Development Center, or CDC, are being relocated to other child care facilities on the installation or in the community as the building is scheduled to undergo major repairs starting in September... MORE