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Military health, readiness improved through collaboration with small business
October 17, 2023 — The Air Force initiated the Versatile Injury Prevention and Embedded Reconditioning program and partnered with TayCo Brace to develop the XAB (eXternal Ankle Brace). This innovative brace offers better range of motion and comfort, reduces recovery time, and can be worn over combat boots or athletic shoes... MORE

Air Force initiated the Versatile Injury Prevention and Embedded Reconditioning program (VIPER) and partnered with TayCo Brace to develop the XAB (eXternal Ankle Brace). This innovative brace offers better range of motion and comfort, reduces recovery time, and can be worn over combat boots or athletic shoes.

Get to know Sgt. Jeffery Chappell of Army North's Funeral Honors Platoon
October 17, 2023 — U.S. Army Sgt. Jeffery Chappell, a Soldier in the Military Funeral Honors platoon-Caisson Section at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, is part of a team that conducts funeral honors to honor fallen Soldiers in the San Antonio, Texas, community. ... MORE

U.S. Army North hosts homeland defense seminar at AUSA, focuses on multi-domain operations
October 17, 2023 — U.S. Army North hosted a Homeland Defense Seminar during the annual meeting of the Association of the United States Army on Oct. 10 in Washington D.C... MORE

DOD remains resolute in support of Israel
October 17, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III is continuing to coordinate closely with his Israeli counterpart in response to last week's deadly attacks by Hamas terrorists, Pentagon Deputy Press Secretary Sabrina Singh said... MORE

Alamo Wing inducts Honorary Commanders
October 16, 2023 — The 433rd Airlift Wing inducted six local civic and business leaders into the honorary commanders’ program during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Oct. 14... MORE

Col. William Gutermuth, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, delivers opening remarks to attendees during the Honorary Commanders’ Induction Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 15, 2023. Honorary commanders have opportunities to learn about their units and commanders through C-5M Super Galaxy tours, demonstrations, events and flights.

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
October 16, 2023 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE

Alamo Wing Rising Six Council hosts NCO induction ceremony
October 16, 2023 — The 433rd Airlift Wing’s Rising Six Council hosted an induction ceremony on Oct. 15 to celebrate and honor four new noncommissioned officers at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Members of the 433rd Airlift Wing stand for a photograph after participating in an NCO Induction Ceremony October 15, 2023, hosted by the Rising Six Council at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Samantha Mathison)

BAMC now offers forensic healthcare services to sexual assault victims
October 16, 2023 — Brooke Army Medical Center now has a specially trained team who can provide forensic healthcare services to service members and beneficiaries who are the victims of sexual assault or other abuse... MORE

2023 Heroes of Military Medicine San Antonio Awards honors local Department of Defense public-private partnerships in San Antonio
October 16, 2023 — To bring the story of Military City USA’s unique military and civilian medical research and clinical care collaborations to national and global attention, the Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., hosted its 2023 Heroes of Military Medicine San Antonio Awards Program at The Red Berry Estate... MORE

SAN ANTONIO – (Oct. 12, 2023) – Lt. Rachel Robeck, of Atlanta, a Navy Emergency Medicine physician assistant assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, was recognized as a Hero of Military Medicine honoree during the 2023 Heroes of Military Medicine San Antonio Awards Program held at The Red Berry Estate. Presenting the award was retired U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Joseph Caravalho, president and CEO of the Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) for the Advancement of Military Medicine, Inc., joined by NAMRU Commanding Officer Capt. Jennifer Buechel. The awards program, hosted by the HJF, recognized exception community leaders who advance military medicine in and around the greater San Antonio area. The event brought the story of Military City USA’s unique military and civilian medical research and clinical care collaborations to national and global attention. NAMRU San Antonio’s mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. It is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the DoD and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Secure Our World
October 13, 2023 — Since 2004, the President of the United States and Congress have declared the month of October to be Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a dedicated month for the public and private sectors to work together to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity... MORE

AFIMSC teams with GameX for GameX23 Drone Guardians Tournament Oct. 20-21
October 13, 2023 — The GameX23 Drone Guardians Tournament is coming to San Antonio Oct. 20-21 and it’s your chance to help the Department of the Air Force test Airmen and Guardian decision-making in a contested environment through scenarios on a gaming platform... MORE

Practice eye safety during upcoming annular eclipse
October 13, 2023 — The Sun is never completely blocked by the Moon during an annular solar eclipse. Therefore, during an annular eclipse, it is never safe to look directly at the Sun without specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing... MORE

A crowd uses handheld solar viewers and solar eclipse glasses to safely view a solar eclipse.

Army digital transformation: Laying the foundation
October 13, 2023 — The Army becoming a data-centric, technology-driven service is one of the Secretary of the Army Christine E. Wormuth’s top objectives... MORE

From Ship to Shore – Navy Medicine gets real, and better, about patient movement
October 13, 2023 — Even under ideal conditions, the urgent or emergent movement of ill or injured Sailors and Marines from ship to shore can be a complex operation. These transfers can occur at night and in poor weather conditions, adding an extra layer of challenges... MORE

Army chief of staff outlines service priorities at AUSA
October 13, 2023 — Simplifying the way the Army trains and builds teams while continuously transforming the force are among the focus areas of the Army’s new Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George... MORE

San Antonio recognizes Navy’s 248th Birthday at City Council Session
October 13, 2023 — Sailors assigned to Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC), Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, and Navy veterans gathered at Municipal Plaza Oct. 12 during a San Antonio City Council Session to honor the Navy’s 248th birthday with a traditional cake cutting... MORE

Capt. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC) and director, U.S. Navy Dental Corps, assisted by San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, cuts a cake in recognition of the U.S. Navy’s 248th birthday during a City Council Session held at the Municipal Plaza. Joining Brafford at the session were Sailors from NMFSC, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, Navy Talent Acquisition Group (NTAG) San Antonio, and Navy veterans. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

'Ask an MTI' informs recruiters, helps bridge the gap for recruits heading to BMT
October 12, 2023 — For recruits heading to Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, connecting with a Military Training Instructor online prior to their departure is proving to help ease the transition from civilian to Airman. ... MORE

Army physician assistants: Strategically shaping the future of military healthcare
October 12, 2023 — The start of National Physician Assistants Week, celebrating the legacy and service of physician assistants, was paralleled by the insightful deliberations of the first-ever Medical Warfighting Forum hosted by Maj. Gen. Michael Talley, U.S. Medical Center of Excellence commanding general, and was held Oct. 4-5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

BAMC doc helps care for unresponsive child on plane
October 12, 2023 — A Brooke Army Medical Center physician put his skills to the test on a flight back to San Antonio when a child on the plane became unresponsive... MORE

Choosing between TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select
October 12, 2023 — Want to learn more about choosing between TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select during the TRICARE Open Season? Then join us for the “Choosing Between Prime and TRICARE Select” webinar on Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. to learn more about this year’s open season... MORE

TRICARE Open Season Webinar Oct. 26, 1-2pm ET