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U.S. Army North oversees annual disaster response exercise
April 25, 2022 — U. S. Army North, U. S. Northern Command’s Joint Force Land Component Command, will oversee approximately 1,250 military and civilian personnel assigned to numerous military organizations across the country during its annual disaster response training exercise, Vibrant Response, which began April 22 and runs until May 13... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio, 59th MDW, USAISR participate in Military Medical Industry Day
April 25, 2022 — The City of San Antonio, the San Antonio Economic Development Department Corporation and VelocityTX hosted the third Military Medical Industry Day at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center April 19. This year’s MMID featured San Antonio's leading military medical research missions including the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing, and the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research. ... MORE

AFIMSC arms joint base leaders with ready, capable installations
April 25, 2022 — More than 40 joint base and installation support leaders from across the Department of Defense are more capable of executing their missions as a result of cross-talk and resource discussions at the inaugural Joint Base Commander Summit held at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 19-20... MORE

Bill Kiser, technical director for the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Resource Management Analysis Division, addresses joint base commanders at AFIMSC’s Joint Base Commanders Summit at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 20, 2022. The summit included discussions between joint base leaders, Office of the Secretary of Defense, Army Installation Management Command and AFIMSC leadership regarding unique installation and mission support issues at their bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Malcolm McClendon).

AETC’s chief learning officer visits SWTW, observes human performance training
April 22, 2022 — Dr. Wendy Walsh, Air Education and Training Command chief learning officer, visited the Special Warfare Training Wing for an immersion tour at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex April 4-5... MORE

Dr. Wendy Walsh (center), Air Education and Training Command chief learning officer, executes a reaction time training exercise as Maj. Jessica Carpenter (left), Special Warfare Human Performance Squadron conditioning flight commander, watches at the Special Warfare Training Wing Human Performance Training Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, April 5, 2022. Walsh and her team participated in an immersion tour of the SWTW to learn about how the SWTW builds Air Force Special Warfare Airmen and prepares them for combat.

MEDCoE conducts casing ceremony symbolizing return to one training brigade configuration
April 22, 2022 — U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Commander Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster hosted the casing ceremony for the Medical Professional Training Brigade April 20 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Mission and Installation Contracting Command’s 51C Master Gunner Course wraps up
April 21, 2022 — Nine Mission and Installation Contracting Command Soldiers and civilians were recognized following 10 days of mastering their contracting proficiency in the 51C Master Gunner Course during a ceremony April 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas... MORE

Master Gunner Course ends, recognizes top Master Gunner

Army offers bonuses up to $10,000 for shipping in 30 days
April 21, 2022 — The U.S. Army currently is offering an enlistment bonus of up to $10,000 for individuals who agree to begin training within 30 days of signing an enlistment contract... MORE

Soldiers in uniform and helmets walk together at Basic Combat Training.

BMT expands graduation events, returns to parade grounds
April 21, 2022 — Beginning June 8-9, Basic Military Training graduation events will expand to two days and include the return of the traditional military parade at the Gateway Wing parade grounds... MORE

Airmen march at BMT graduation at JBSA-Lackland, Texas.

MEDCoE CG recognizes 68W Combat Medic trainee on acceptance to West Point
April 20, 2022 — Maj. Gen. Dennis LeMaster, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence commanding general, recognized Advanced Individual Training Soldier Pfc. Samuel Olson on his acceptance to the U. S. Military Academy at West Point during a coin ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 30, 2022... MORE

MEDCoE Commanding General recognizes 68W Combat Medic Trainee on his acceptance to West Point

Special Warfare Training Wing holds memorial rededication ceremony
April 20, 2022 — The Special Warfare Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex and echelon units hosted a 2 1/2 mile ruck April 8, followed by memorial pushups and the unveiling of refitted memorials for fallen Air Force Special Warfare Airmen Lt. Col. William Schroeder and Staff Sgt. Scott Sather in coordination with Gold Star families... MORE

Special Warfare Airmen and leaders participate in the Special Warfare Training Wing and subordinate echelons rededication ceremony in honor of U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. William Schroeder and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Scott Sather at the SWTW training compound Joint Base San Antonio, Chapman Training Annex, Apr. 8, 2022. The wing hosted a two and one-half mile ruck march followed by Memorial pushups and the unveiling of refitted memorials in coordination with Gold Star families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Boisvert)

Army South holds change of responsibility
April 20, 2022 — Army South conducted a change of responsibility ceremony April 15 at McArthur Parade Field at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston as Command Sgt. Maj. Trevor C. Walker relinquished responsibility as U.S. Army South's Senior Enlisted Advisor to Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald J. Graves... MORE

U.S. Army South holds change of responsibility

DOD aims to close gap in bringing U.S. tech innovation to market
April 20, 2022 — With the U.S. currently responsible for only about 12% of global microelectronics production, the Defense Department-led "microelectronics commons" aims to close the gaps that prevent the best ideas in technology from reaching the market... MORE

BAMC recognizes volunteers for their service
April 20, 2022 — A special recognition ceremony was held April 13 to honor all the volunteers who contribute to the health care mission at Brooke Army Medical Center. Fourteen individual volunteers, five groups and one family were selected as BAMC’s Volunteers of the Year for 2021... MORE

A year later, BAMC doctor reunites with patient he helped save
April 19, 2022 — Last April, a Military Emergency Medical Services and Disaster Medicine fellow from Brooke Army Medical Center was on a routine ride-along with Austin/Travis County Emergency Medical Services when they responded to a 911 call about a 29-year-old female who went into cardiac arrest at a cross fit gym. On April 5, exactly one year later, Army Capt. (Dr.) Jason Ausman was finally able to meet Tamra Harris, the woman he helped to save... MORE

AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo pitches: Where are they now?
April 19, 2022 — Here's a look at some of the past Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Innovation Rodeo projects, currently in varying stages of research, development and execution... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment members receive Air Force Commander’s Public Service Award
April 19, 2022 — Fifty members of the Fort Sam Houston Memorial Services Detachment were awarded the Department of Air Force Commander’s Public Service Award April 18. The detachment is an all-volunteer group of more than 100 U.S. military veterans who provide military honors to eligible veterans and service retirees at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. ... MORE

Building healthy relationships takes time, effort
April 19, 2022 — Relationships impact all aspects of our lives, including home, work, and leisure activities. Developing and maintaining relationships takes time and effort, with long term positive impacts for all... MORE

Former Soldiers remember fallen Army medic at METC building named in his honor
April 19, 2022 — Former Soldiers who served with Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Sebban, an Army medic who was killed in action in Iraq 15 years ago, paid their respects March 27 at the building which is named in his honor at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Air Force fields new rifle to Airmen
April 18, 2022 — The SDMR will replace legacy M24 Sniper Weapon Systems for security forces defenders performing base defense operations in-garrison and in contingency support... MORE

The Squad Designated Marksmanship Rifle (SDMRs). Approximately 1,464 SDMRs have been purchased and will be distributed across the Force based on approved allowances.(U.S. Air Force photo/Shaun Ferguson)

Air Force medical policies for aviators are research-based, data-driven
April 18, 2022 — The Air Force continuously assesses the medical policies surrounding its aviators, updating policies as new data and research emerge. This commitment to data driven medical decisions and policy updates keep Airmen flying safely and the mission on track... MORE