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Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion U.S. Army South welcomes new commander
June 21, 2022 — Lt. Col. Michelle E. Martinez assumed command of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion U.S. Army South during a ceremony June 17 at MacArthur Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

BAMC Medical Mall hosts blood drive June 23
June 21, 2022 — The Armed Services Blood Program is in need of all blood types. A blood drive will be held at the Brooke Army Medical Center Medical Mall from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 23... MORE

SAUSHEC graduation ceremony honors accomplishments of 232 residents, fellows
June 21, 2022 — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held a graduation ceremony June 10 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio. The ceremony honored 232 residents and fellows from about 60 physician and allied health specialty programs... MORE

DOD, Army make improvements to PCS process
June 21, 2022 — Summer is here and it’s a busy time for U.S. Army personnel and families as they move to their next assignment. Despite overall health improvements in the U.S. regarding COVID-19, the pandemic still proves problematic in other parts of the world and continues to affect the shipping industry... MORE

Army offers $35K for 45-day quick ship, $10K for 2-year enlistment option
June 21, 2022 — For the first time the Army is offering a “quick ship” bonus of $35,000 in all career fields for new recruits... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) welcomes new deputy commander
June 21, 2022 — Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) welcomed Brig. Gen. (Select) Melissa Stone June 14, 2022. Stone replaces Brig. Gen. Bradley Pyburn as the Sixteenth Air Force deputy commander, responsible for the operations of more than 44,000 personnel conducting worldwide operations. ... MORE

Settlement of Estate
June 21, 2022 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Master Sgt. John M. Gries, assigned to the 149th Security Forces Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away June 14, 2022. ... MORE

PaYS announces changes to name and program
June 17, 2022 — The Partnership for Youth Success is changing its name and some of its operations. This is a culmination of the 3-year transition period that began when PaYS moved to the Training and Doctrine command in 2019 which found the organization under new management with a growing number of partner organizations... MORE

Sergeant Major of the Army Leon Van Autreve remembered on the 247th birthday of the U.S. Army
June 16, 2022 — June 14, 2022, marked 247 years that the U.S. Army has defended the nation. Throughout the service, commands and units are recognizing this prestigious birthday with numerous events. The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence marked the day by recognizing the late Sergeant Major of the Army Leon Van Autreve at a wreath-laying ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas... MORE

Army EFMP reforms to improve transparency, trust for Army families
June 16, 2022 — Army life has many rewards, but navigating the unique demands that accompany it can sometimes be challenging. Frequent moves, family separations, school changes and work-life balance are part of every Army Family’s life. For the roughly 9 percent of active-duty Soldiers who have family members with special needs — these demands can be uniquely challenging... MORE

DOD preparing for climate change impacts
June 16, 2022 — Climate change is dramatically increasing the demand for military operations and impacting our readiness and our ability to meet those demands, the Defense Department's chief sustainability officer and senior advisor for climate said... MORE

WHASC hosts blood drives June 21, 22
June 16, 2022 — The need for blood is urgent. This is your chance to save the life of a military member. The Armed Services Blood Program is in need of all blood types... MORE

Air Force leaders issue Juneteenth 2022 message
June 16, 2022 — Air Force leadership issues letter to force about Juneteenth... MORE

Joint Travel Regulation update provides relief to dorm Airmen
June 16, 2022 — A recent modification to the joint travel regulation now allows Airmen directed to move out of government quarters to receive a partial dislocation allowance of $840. ... MORE

Altitude chamber takes your breath away
June 16, 2022 — Enlisted aviator students at the 37th Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland will now experience physiological responses to flying, right from the comfort of their training base... MORE

MEDCoE recognizes its best on Army’s 247th birthday
June 16, 2022 — The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence took the opportunity to reward Soldier excellence as part of their annual Army Birthday Celebration. Winners of the MEDCoE “Best of the Best” competition were announced during an award and cake cutting ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on the Army’s 247th Birthday June 14, 2022. ... MORE

Alamo Wing civic leaders visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord
June 16, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing conducted a civic leader tour to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 9-10, 2022. The tour included a C5-M Super Galaxy flight and informational briefings... MORE

DAF launches program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms
June 16, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force will soon launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program which will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians at 10 bases. Joint Base San Antonio is included in that list... MORE

BMT graduation restarts tradition, returns to parade field
June 16, 2022 — More than 670 Airmen, as well as their military training instructors, restarted a basic military training graduation tradition June 9. For the first time in 825 days, graduation returned to the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Parade Field... MORE

149th Fighter Wing participates in Operation IRT Tropicare Kaua'i 2022
June 15, 2022 — Operation IRT Tropic Care is officially underway on Kaua’i. IRT Tropic Care is a joint-service operation bringing together medical professionals from across the Air National Guard, Army National Guard, Army Reserve, Navy, and Public Health Services. Over the next two weeks they will have the opportunity to train in their respective specialities while also strengthening community relationships by providing medical, dental, and optometry services... MORE