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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

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

Air Force releases alternate component fitness score charts
November 13, 2021 — After announcing the components in July, over 9,000 data points were collected to determine the point values for each component by assessing approximately 2,000 Airmen from 23 installations... MORE

A different point of view: a married couple’s BMT experience
November 12, 2021 — Almost every evening over the last year, Staff Sgt. Sarah Bento, a Military Training Instructor assigned to the 433rd Training Squadron, would come home to share her experiences as an instructor with her husband, Devon. Her words undoubtedly had an impact on Devon because, in September, he began experiencing BMT first-hand... MORE

‘After Basic' social show offers live reaction, analysis to BMT docuseries
November 12, 2021 — A live social media after show on the Air Education and Training Command Facebook page focuses on the Air Force Recruiting Service's new docuseries about basic military training, "Basic."... MORE

433rd AW, 502nd ABW Airmen train to move cargo safely
November 11, 2021 — More than 40 Reserve Citizen Airmen from several units in the 433rd Airlift Wing and the 502nd Air Base Wing assembled to train on cargo airlift preparation and loading procedures at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 6 and 7... MORE

BAMC offers COVID-19, flu vaccines at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Vaccine Site
November 11, 2021 — BAMC is offering the COVID-19 and flu vaccinations at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Vaccine Site, located in the Training Support Center on main post-Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, building 4110, 2536 Garden Avenue... MORE

BAMC receives national recognition for surgical quality
November 10, 2021 — The American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program has recognized Brooke Army Medical Center for achieving meritorious outcomes for surgical patient care for three years running, ranking the hospital among the top 10 percent of participating hospitals for surgical care... MORE

SECDEF observes National Veterans and Military Families Month
November 10, 2021 — Our families serve every bit as much as we do. That’s one reason why it’s so important during this National Veterans and Military Families Month that we take time to recognize them for the sacrifices they make and for the support they continue to give all those who have worn -- and who still wear -- the uniform... MORE

AFSFC initiatives modernize Total Force Defenders
November 10, 2021 — When it comes to equipping more than 38,000 security forces members across the Total Force, the Air Force Security Forces Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland seeks to give Defenders every advantage over their adversaries. The AFSFC Logistics Directorate is charged with making sure it happens... MORE

Department of the Air Force releases findings on interpersonal violence survey
November 10, 2021 — After the Secretary of the Air Force established the Interpersonal Violence Task Force in 2020, the team examined a broad range of 81 behaviors along what is known as the “Continuum of Harm” to determine if the DAF is keeping Airmen and Guardians safe, and providing needed support after they experience any kind of interpersonal violence... MORE

SkillBridge updates to impact Airmen, Guardians
November 10, 2021 — Effective Oct. 1, the Department of the Air Force implemented two significant changes to the execution of the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program that impact Airmen and Guardians preparing for retirement or separation... MORE

USMC celebrates 246 years of service to the nation
November 9, 2021 — On Nov. 10, 2021, Marines across the globe will recognize and acknowledge 246 years of service to their country, the sacrifices made to defend democracy, and the Marine Corps’ enduring legacy as America’s premier fighting force. The Marine Corps’ annual tradition celebrates the establishment of the organization on Nov. 10, 1775, by the Second Continental Congress... MORE

Alamo Wing senior leaders and honorary commanders, serve up Thanksgiving meal
November 9, 2021 — The 433rd Airlift Wing’s senior leaders and honorary commanders served a Thanksgiving meal to military service members at the Live Oak Dining Facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 6... MORE

TEDx inaugural event at JBSA-Lackland spotlights collaboration
November 9, 2021 — An inaugural TEDx event here in October met the spirit of the gathering’s theme – Together Toward Tomorrow – and showcased collaboration at its best, according to Dr. Elizabeth Rich, Chief, Faculty Development Flight, 37th Training Support Squadron... MORE

ARNORTH military hospital support to FEMA begins in Montana, continues in three states
November 9, 2021 — At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, one team of approximately 20 military medical personnel deployed to Montana to support civilian healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients in one city at one hospital... MORE