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Sixteenth Air Force Airmen inspire future cyberwarriors during computer-build event
May 11, 2023 — Twenty cyber Airmen, from the Sixteenth Air Force and subordinate units, joined local tech partners to help nearly 100 students build their own computers April 29, 2023, in the San Antonio Museum of Science and Technology ‘Build Your Future’ event at the Tech Port Arena in San Antonio... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Jose Rodriguez, 690th Cyberspace Control Squadron Future Operations non-commissioned officer in charge, helps Paulino Galvan from Edgewood High School, attach outer cover during the ‘Build Your Future’ event, April 29, 2023, at Tech Port Arena, San Antonio, Texas. Airmen used their military and personal computer expertise to assist students, grades 8-12, build liquid cooled computers valued more than $2,000. The students were allowed to take them home after completion.

JBSA hosts National Police Week events May 15-19
May 11, 2023 — National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others. A variety of events are planned throughout Joint Base San Antonio May 15-19 and are open to anyone with base access... MORE

Innovation critical to success as DOD faces competition with China
May 11, 2023 — The Department of Defense's propensity to innovate will be vital to deterring future conflict and maintaining the U.S. military's strategic edge going forward, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said May 9... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosts honorary commander tour
May 10, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, hosted an honorary commander’s tour at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston May 5, 2023. Commanders from throughout the 502nd ABW and their respective honorary commanders visited several locations throughout the installation to increase awareness of the wing’s mission... MORE

Military health leaders honor best in military medicine, medical education
May 10, 2023 — Military health leaders celebrated the top faculty members of the year during the San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium annual awards dinner May 6 at the Parr Club at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Air Force Services Center announces summer camps, activities for kids
May 10, 2023 — We’ll be saying hello to summer before we know it with kids saying goodbye to teachers, textbooks and school campuses. For months now, the Air Force Services Center team has been planning and programming a wide variety of activities to keep military kids excited, engaged and entertained during the summer months... MORE

Air Force Services Child and Youth Programs is offering a variety of summer youth camps in 2019, to include Air Force Space Camp. (U.S. Air Force/file photo)

Fort Hood officially renamed Fort Cavazos
May 9, 2023 — After nearly a year of preparation, Fort Hood was officially redesignated to Fort Cavazos on May 9 in a ceremony at III Armored Corps Headquarters, in compliance with the 2021 legislation that required the removal or modification of any Department of Defense assets commemorating the Confederate States of America or anyone who voluntarily served under the Confederacy... MORE

U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade hosts 2023 Army Medicine Experience
May 9, 2023 — Col. Katrina Walters, U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade commander, recently hosted the Army Medicine Experience at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 9. The tour showcased all aspects of Army Healthcare to cultivate key stakeholders and community partner relationships... MORE

JBSA-Camp Bullis hosts Army’s Best Squad Competition 2023
May 9, 2023 — U.S. Army Futures Command hosted squads from the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command, U.S. Army North, and U.S. Army South in this year’s competition, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis May 2, 2023... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | U.S., allies identify and expose Russian intelligence-gathering “Snake” malware
May 9, 2023 — U.S. Cyber Command’s Cyber National Mission Force, along with interagency and foreign partners, have identified infrastructure for Russian Federal Security Service’s “Snake” malware in more than 50 countries across North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Australia, to include the U.S., and within Russia... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio hosts fifth 'Mission Possible'
May 9, 2023 — Military and support personnel assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio attended the fifth edition of “Mission Possible,” an information-sharing event held May 3 at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (May 3, 2023) – Commanding Officer Capt. Gerald DeLong of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio speaks to personnel during the fifth edition of “Mission Possible,” an information-sharing event held at the Battlefield Health and Trauma (BHT) Research Institute. The purpose of “Mission Possible” is to better inform members of the command on the tactics, techniques, and procedures of the three science directorates to include the resource acquisitions and administrative directorates. 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 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)

NAMRU San Antonio attends 4th Military Medical Industry Day
May 9, 2023 — VelocityTX, a subsidiary of Texas Research & Technology Foundation, or TRTF, the City of San Antonio, and Bexar County hosted the 4th Military Medical Industry Day at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center May 2, 2023. This year’s MMID featured numerous military and civilian research and development organizations, including the Defense Health Agency, U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, the U.S. Air Force's 59th Medical Wing, and the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research... MORE

SAN ANTONIO - (May 2, 2023) – Scientists and researchers assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio attended the 4th Military Medical Industry Day (MMID) hosted by VelocityTX, a subsidiary of Texas Research & Technology Foundation, the City of San Antonio, and Bexar County at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. The following tri-service sessions were conducted: Blood and Shock Resuscitation/Hemorrhage and Edema Control + Organ Function Support; Combat Wound Care I (infection/sepsis: diagnosis, treatment, prevention); Combat Wound Care II (burns: assessment and treatment); Battlefield Pain Management + Traumatic Brain Injury/Polytrauma Related; Engineering, Automation, and Technology (includes Bioengineering, 3D printing); Dental/Maxillofacial Injury/Surgery Research and Development; and Military Medical Simulation/Education/Training. The MMID provides a platform for innovators and entrepreneurs to learn about military medical requirements, available funding sources to support research and development, and ways to work with the military. 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 Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC) in Silver Spring, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Fiesta Flambeau lights up San Antonio sky, as DLIELC students march in annual parade
May 8, 2023 — From the Battle of Flowers to the Texas Cavaliers River Parade, Fiesta events celebrate the rich and diverse history of San Antonio over the course of 10 days each April... MORE

International Military Students and staff prepare to march at the annual Fiesta Flambeau parade in San Antonio, Texas, April 29, 2023.

DLIELC welcomes Vietnamese alumni
May 8, 2023 — More than 50 years ago, three officers from the South Vietnamese Air Force attended the Defense Language Institute English Language Center.Henry Tran, Thu Nguyen, and Phuong Nguyen studied and learned... MORE

Thu Nguyen, DLIELC alumni, and his son Lt. Col. Quoc-nam Nguyen, test the Defense Language Institute Aviation Training Center aviation lab simulator.

Victory in Europe Day pioneered Sixteenth Air Force’s missions
May 8, 2023 — May 8 marks the end of World War II in Europe, a day that is known as Victory in Europe or V-E Day. Celebrations rang out around the world following the U.S. and Allies formally accepting Nazi Germany’s surrender on May 8, 1945... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. John Bentivegna selected as next Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Space Force
May 8, 2023 — Chief Master Sgt. John F. Bentivegna was selected May 5 to become the next Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. John F. Bentivegna stands in front of the U.S. Space Force Hallway after receiving news on his selection as the next Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force, Pentagon, Arlington, Va., May 5, 2023. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Sara Keller)

New mental health care initiative improves access to care and readiness
May 8, 2023 — Air Force mental health leaders implemented a new initiative to nearly all Air Force bases to improve access to mental health, increase access to support resources, and mitigate the impact on readiness... MORE

A room plaque for the 341st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron mental health flight is pictured inside the base clinic June 23, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base Mont.

Brandon Act aims to improve mental health support
May 8, 2023 — The Brandon Act aims at improving the referral process for service members seeking a mental health evaluation and allowing them to seek help confidentially, the undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness said... MORE

The Brandon Act written over a backround of green circles with patches of stars and stripes and the link text: Health.mil/BrandonAct.

NAMRU San Antonio takes part in Fiesta San Antonio activities
May 5, 2023 — Personnel assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, were joined by senior leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio, attending numerous events during Fiesta San Antonio 2023 from April 20-30... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio attends Fiesta San Antonio Activities

PHOTOS | Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installation and Environment visits JBSA
May 5, 2023 — The Honorable Brendan Owens, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Energy, Installation and Environment, visited Joint Base San Antonio May 2 and toured housing, Medical Education and Training Campus, Basic Military Training dormitories and held meetings with Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and the Air Force Civil Engineer Center... MORE