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JBSA observes National Vietnam War Veterans Day
March 17, 2022 — Posters commemorating National Vietnam War Veterans Day will be on display Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph libraries, as well as the Joint Personnel Processing Center at 2400 Jessup Road, Suite 4026, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
March 17, 2022 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen... MORE

Women’s History: Lt. Col. Stacy Eskridge
March 17, 2022 — March is Women’s History Month, a time to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history. Women within the #IAMIMSC team were invited to tell us a little about themselves and their views on the importance of Women’s History Month... MORE

Army Emergency Relief campaign kicks off
March 16, 2022 — Army Emergency Relief was created to alleviate financial distress as an incident to service. AER helps Soldiers and families get back on their feet through interest-free loans, grants and scholarships when monetary needs arise, and also provides budgeting and financial counseling. The annual AER campaign runs from March 1 to May 15... MORE

Ideas wanted for 2022 AFIMSC Innovation Rodeo; at least $1M up for grabs
March 16, 2022 — The run-up to the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s fourth annual Innovation Rodeo began with the start of a call-for-topics campaign... MORE

Air Force Reserve Command, Air, Space, Information Operations staff visits 960th Cyberspace Wing
March 16, 2022 — Air Force Reserve Command, Air, Space, Information Operations staff visits 960th Cyberspace Wing... MORE

479th FTG celebrates Sapphire Event, 45 years of women in the cockpit
March 16, 2022 — The 479th Flying Training Group and Detachment 1, Air Force Recruiting Service, held the once-in-a-lifetime Combat Systems Officer Sapphire and General Officer Inspire Event from March 10-12 at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida... MORE

Pediatric Intensive Care Unit reopens at BAMC
March 16, 2022 — Brooke Army Medical Center reopened its Pediatric Intensive Care Unit March 1 after a two-year hiatus. The PICU mission was temporarily paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic and to conserve resources and personnel... MORE

Some JBSA-Randolph roads closing for water line replacement work March 28-May 8
March 16, 2022 — Work to replace a number of water lines at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph begins March 28 and is expected to last until May 8... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio conducts Quantitative Detection of Pain Study
March 16, 2022 — Dental health and readiness is crucial in the military health system. To increase readiness, researchers assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, or NAMRU San Antonio, have been conducting a study for the Electrodermal Activity Sensing for Quantitative Detection of Pain... MORE

59th MDW extends obstetric services
March 16, 2022 — The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center’s Women’s Health Clinic is now offering obstetric services to include prenatal and postpartum care and expanding services for walk-in patients... MORE

DOD works to increase meaningful participation of women in security, defense institutions
March 16, 2022 — Advancing women, peace and security is not just about doing the right thing — it also translates to strategic, operational and tactical gains, making the Department of Defense a more effective force, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for global partnerships said March 10... MORE

New discharge lounge opens at BAMC to improve patient flow
March 15, 2022 — A new patient discharge lounge opened at Brooke Army Medical Center March 8 for patients preparing to leave the hospital... MORE

Graduate Allied Health Education holds first appreciation day for trainees, faculty
March 15, 2022 — The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium Graduate Allied Health Education House Staff Council hosted the first GAHE Appreciation Day March 4 to recognize all of the allied health professionals within Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

59th MDW: Commissary tours offer JBSA residents healthier food options
March 15, 2022 — For many people, grocery shopping doesn’t sound like a very difficult task, but selecting the healthiest food requires some thought beyond tossing items that look good into your cart... MORE

U.S. Army program rewards recruits with promotions for previous experience
March 14, 2022 — New U.S. Army recruits can earn higher pay for previous experience in civilian trades through the Army Civilian Acquired Skills Program... MORE

CSAF: Taking care of installations takes care of mission, Airmen
March 14, 2022 — The 2022 Association of Defense Communities’ National Defense Summit brought together senior Defense Department leaders, community leaders, and Congressional members to advance issues that build strong communities and support the military, including infrastructure, climate, housing, cost of living, education, spouse employment, child care and resiliency March 8... MORE

MEDCoE student helps save life of victim injured in road rage shooting
March 11, 2022 — On Feb. 19, Staff Sgt. Nicholas Newton was driving along the Highway 281/Interstate 10 interchange when he came upon a disturbing scene... MORE

BAMC leader’s ‘barn burn’ workouts foster fitness, engagement
March 11, 2022 — Leading the group and barely breaking a sweat is their “barn burn” leader, Brig. Gen. Clinton Murray, who is also the BAMC commanding general. As the song nears its end, Murray calls out encouragement to the group, “Just a few seconds more. Almost there!”... MORE

Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month: Focus on screening, increasing public knowledge
March 11, 2022 — Observed during March, Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month seeks to increase the public’s knowledge about the disease and encourage people to get screened for it... MORE