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Feedback Fridays
November 19, 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

Holiday in a Box event spreads holiday cheer to families of deployed service members
November 18, 2021 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center brought holiday cheer to spouses and children of deployed service members by giving them the opportunity to make gift packages for their service members during its Holiday in a Box event Nov. 12... MORE

Joint Transition Readiness Center hosts virtual workshop for transitioning service members
November 18, 2021 — Transitioning service members and their families will be able to learn about resources that can help them as they separate or retire from the military during a virtual workshop being conducted by the Joint Transition Readiness Center, or JTRC, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. on Dec. 3... MORE

TRICARE beneficiaries ages 5-11 now eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
November 18, 2021 — On Nov. 2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed the use of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11. It’s the latest of several important steps taken by the federal government to end the pandemic... MORE

IAAFA takes security cooperation mission to Colombia
November 18, 2021 — Instructors at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland took their mission to Colombia to teach Colombian Air Force students Aug. 27 to Sept. 22... MORE

IAAFA instructors stand in front of Colombian school

Army South CG visits Panama to strengthen relationships
November 17, 2021 — A U.S. Army South delegation traveled to Panama City, Panama, to conduct a key leader engagement with the commander of the National Border Service, or SENAFRONT Panama, and meet with United States Embassy representatives Nov. 8, 2021... MORE

A U.S. Army South delegation traveled to Panama City, Panama, to conduct a key leader engagement with the National Border Service, or SENAFRONT Panama, commander and meet with United States Embassy representatives Nov. 8, 2021 to strengthen the Panamanian bilateral relationship and assess partnership sites.

IAAFA instructor participates in Army Jungle Operations course, brings experience to partner nation students
November 17, 2021 — The Army Jungle Operations Training Course near Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, is a two-week course designed to prepare joint forces members to survive in a jungle environment. One of the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s instructors recently attended the highly competitive training Sept. 13-24, along with other enlisted and officer members... MORE

37th TRG Airmen awarded Master MTL designation
November 17, 2021 — The Master Military Training Leader Competition recognized two superior 37th Training Group MTLs in October... MORE

New director leads MICC center for installation operations, support contracts
November 17, 2021 — A former director of procurement services at NASA is the director of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command Installation Readiness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. Mike Vicory arrived in late October to lead the command’s newly formed center... MORE

59th MDW: Alamo Spark Cell drives innovation throughout the Air Force
November 16, 2021 — Throughout the Air Force, teams referred to as Spark Cells serve as a hub for innovation. The 59th Training Group’s Alamo Spark Cell is a collaborative team that focuses on improving training at the... MORE

Hauversburk is the artificial intelligence and machine learning team lead of the Alamo Spark Cell and coordinates problem solving, solution implementation, industry outreach, and training. The Alamo Spark Cell created virtual and augmented reality supplemental training aids and set up a space with virtual reality headsets within the student dormitory.

Retired Navy Chief earns civilian honors at Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio
November 16, 2021 — Darrel Mercer, of San Antonio, a management analyst assigned to the Administrative Operations Directorate, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio was recognized by NAMRU San Antonio Commanding Officer Capt. Gerald DeLong as the Fiscal Year 2021 Support Staff Civilian of the Half-Year during an All Hands meeting held at the Carolyn D. Putnam Auditorium inside Brooke Army Medical Center Nov. 3... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Nov. 3, 2021) Darrel Mercer, of San Antonio, a management analyst assigned to the Administrative Operations Directorate, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San

Breast Cancer Awareness 5K participant details her struggles against cancer
November 16, 2021 — As a testament to her experiences and her resilience in dealing with her cancer, Blanca Conde ran in the Breast Cancer Awareness 5K Run/Walk held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Heritage Park Oct. 30... MORE

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program event closes gap of social distance
November 16, 2021 — The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, or AFW2, welcomed wounded warriors and caregivers from around the country for a hybrid CARE Event, featuring a combination of in-person and virtual attendees... MORE

The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) welcomed wounded warriors and caregivers

from around the country for a hybrid CARE Event, featuring a combination of in-person and virtual attendees. The CARE event focuses on the various support programs AFW2 offers, while also providing the face-to-face interaction many of them so desperately need.

Air Force medics continue COVID-19 response in civilian hospitals
November 16, 2021 — As more Americans receive the COVID-19 vaccine, reducing the chances of severe illness and hospitalizations, there are still areas in the country that require additional support. Air Force medics continue to augment care, supporting civilian hospitals in hotspots across the country... MORE

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jarimaris Garcia, a registered nurse stationed at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, prepares medical equipment for incoming patients within the emergency department of Del Sol Medical Center, El Paso, Texas, Nov. 24, 2020.

Secretary of Defense has authority to order mandatory COVID-19 shots
November 16, 2021 — The Secretary of Defense has the authority needed to order all members of the military – including the National Guard – to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, said Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby... MORE

Two soldiers wearing face masks and gloves use syringes to draw medicine from a small bottle.

San Antonio Market transitions to new electronic health record system
November 15, 2021 — On Jan. 22, 2022, the San Antonio market will be deploying a new electronic health record system called MHS GENESIS. This system will be a significant improvement in our ability to care for you across the entire continuum of care... MORE

MEDCoE hosts 32nd Medical Brigade Change of Command
November 15, 2021 — The 32nd Medical Brigade change of command ceremony was hosted by Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, commander, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, or MEDCoE, at the MacArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 11... MORE

Air Force Marathon expands military discount to veterans, military service members for 2022 registration
November 15, 2021 — The 2022 Air Force Marathon is gearing up for registration on Jan. 1 with the new year arriving.Along with active duty, Reservists, and National Guard members, discounts will be also offered to... MORE

Peruvian Army delegation visits Army South
November 15, 2021 — U.S. Army South hosted Peruvian Army representatives at Army South headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Nov. 15, 2021... MORE

BMT increases guests, adds Airman's run to graduation ceremony
November 15, 2021 — Beginning with the Nov. 24 Basic Military Training Graduation ceremony, graduates can invite up to four visitors. The Airman’s Run will also return as a public event beginning Nov. 24. However, there are important caveats to the increase of visitors for graduations scheduled for Nov. 24, and Dec. 2, 9 and 16... MORE

Basic MIlitary Training increases guests, adds Airma'ns Run to ceremony