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Defense Health Network Central pharmacies work ‘around the clock’ after worldwide outage
April 2, 2024 — Pharmacies across Defense Health Network Central have been working around the clock to fill prescriptions and care for patients after a Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare spurred an enterprise-wide, claims-processing outage... MORE

Last month, a reported cyberattack on the nation’s largest commercial prescription processor impacted military clinics and hospitals worldwide, as well as some retail pharmacies.

Commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific visits NAMRU San Antonio
April 2, 2024 — Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific, made an official visit to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on March 25... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (March 25, 2024) – Rear Adm. Guido Valdes, commander, Naval Medical Forces Pacific (NMFP), held a townhall meeting at the Military and Family Readiness Center during his official visit to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio. Valdes, who serves as the Chief of Navy Medical Corps, has oversight of 10 Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Commands on the West Coast and Pacific Rim as well as Navy Medicine's eight global research labs. Valdes also serves under the Defense Health Agency (DHA) as the director of the Defense Health Network Pacific Rim where he oversees the delivery and integration of healthcare at nine medical treatment facilities (MTF) on the West Coast and Pacific Rim. 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)

Naval Medical Forces Support Command hosts annual Instructors, Sailors of the Year Awards Ceremony
April 2, 2024 — Rear. Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command, or NMFSC, hosted the annual awards ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 29, recognizing the Instructors of the Year and finalists for the command’s Sailor of the Year Program at NMFSC headquarters. ... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (March 29, 2024) – Rear. Adm. Walter Brafford, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command (NMFSC), joined by Command Master Chief Veronica Brittenum, stand with finalists for the command’s Sailor of the Year Program at NMFSC headquarters. NMFSC develops and delivers integrated education and training that produces operational medical experts to project Medical Power in support of Naval Superiority. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Safety Enterprise announces new mission, vision, goals in 2024 Strategic Plan
April 1, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force Safety Strategic Plan defines the essential path to take DAF Safety from where we are to where we need to be and provide maximum value to all Airmen and Guardians. The Strategic Plan identifies six areas of focus for the safety enterprise to further evolve and modernize. These goals align with safety’s task to preserve readiness and increase combat power... MORE

B-1B Lancer, A-10C Thunderbolt II among many performers at The Great Texas Airshow
April 1, 2024 — The Great Texas Airshow is just days away on April 6 and 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and promises to be a thrilling show, showcasing a wide variety of aerial performers and static aircraft displays. The B-1B Lancer and the A-10C Thunderbolt II will be among the aerial performers at the event. ... MORE

Q&A: How TRICARE covers durable medical equipment
April 1, 2024 — TRICARE covers a range of durable medical equipment, so you and your family can make the most of this equipment if you need it... MORE

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AFIMSC Mission Monday: MAJCOM contracting support
April 1, 2024 — It’s Mission Monday. Meet Paul Lewis, senior contract specialist with the Air Force Installation Contracting Center’s 338th Enterprise Sourcing Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. ... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff focuses on threats, empowering Airmen who defend against them
April 1, 2024 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin said the top priority is ensuring programs, training and people are ready to deal with threats from high-end adversaries or others. ... MORE

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Joint Base San Antonio Hiring Event April 3
April 1, 2024 — A Joint Base San Antonio hiring event is planned from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at the Norris Conference Center, located at 618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio, TX 78261... MORE

Commanding Officer, NAMRU San Antonio welcomes America’s newest citizens
March 29, 2024 — Capt. Jennifer Buechel, commanding officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, served as the keynote speaker for the U.S. Citizenship Naturalization Oath Ceremony held at the Military and Family Readiness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (March 27, 2024) – Capt. Jennifer Buechel, commanding officer, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, joined by Immigration Service Officer Yoli Fleming, with 15 service members from the U.S. Army, Navy, and Air Force who became U.S. citizens from the countries of China, Kenya, Jamaica, Nigeria, Vietnam, Venezuela, and The Philippines during a U.S. Citizenship Naturalization Oath Ceremony held at the Military and Family Readiness Center. Buechel, of Woodhaven, Mich., and a Navy nurse, delivered the keynote address. 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)

Around the Air Force: Caring for families, lifestyle medicine, workspace anywhere
March 29, 2024 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, SELs from the Air Force and Space Force testify to Congress on the importance of quality-of-life initiatives, medical experts discuss role of lifestyle medicine on Great Power Competition, and IT to enable government applications from any device... MORE

In this week’s look around the Air Force, senior enlisted advisors from the Air Force and Space Force testify to Congress on the importance of quality-of-life initiatives, medical experts discuss the well-being of service members and the role of lifestyle medicine on Great Power Competition, and an IT solution to enable government applications and websites from any device. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Jazmin Granger)

Ask Away JBSA: 2024 Great Texas Airshow
March 29, 2024 — Get ready for the 2024 Great Texas Airshow with Ask Away JBSA, where we tell you everything you need to know, before you go! We cover a wide variety of topics, including: What you can expect to see at the show, what you should and shouldn’t bring, and how you can get onto the base. Get excited for the 2024 Great Texas Airshow, coming to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on April 6th and 7th!... MORE

JBSA graduates first cohort of Saudi electronic warfare officers
March 28, 2024 — In a milestone for military partnership between the United States and Saudi Arabia, the first class of Royal Saudi Air Force officers completed an intensive electronic warfare training course March 5, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Officials identify deceased service member found at JBSA-Lackland
March 27, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio officials identified a deceased service member found on March 25 in a JBSA-Lackland dorm as 20-year-old Airman Raylina Fontes, assigned to 59th Dental Training Squadron... MORE

Air Force Thunderbirds, Wings of Blue among many performers at The Great Texas Airshow
March 27, 2024 — The Great Texas Airshow is just days away on April 6 and 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph and promises to be a thrilling show, showcasing a wide variety of aerial performers and static aircraft displays... MORE

Some 502nd FSS facility hours affected by The Great Texas Airshow

Operation Blue Suit: Honoring excellence in Air Force Recruiting
March 27, 2024 — Air Force Recruiting Service recently celebrated the exceptional achievements of its top recruiters at Operation Blue Suit, held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. This annual event recognizes the dedication and outstanding performance of recruiters who excel in their mission to best find, attract, recruit, and retain the Airmen and Guardians our nation needs to compete, deter, and win in today’s era of strategic competition... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service’s 13 best recruiters and spouses representing the Total Force recruiting mission pose for a group photo March 19, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center uses data to improve, streamline on-base mail systems
March 27, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is harnessing the power of data to improve Department of the Air Force installation mail services... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Jones, 100th Force Support Squadron military postal clerk, scans incoming packages as they come off a secure truck, ensuring they are registered on the U.S. Postal Service tracking system before being made ready for customers at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Feb. 2, 2024. The 100th Air Refueling Wing command team visited the post office for an immersion to see for themselves the process which allows Team Mildenhall customers to receive and send mail. (U.S. Air Force photo by Karen Abeyasekere)

Settlement of Estate
March 27, 2024 — The Commander regrets to announce the death of Airman Raylina Fontes, assigned to the 59th Dental Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away March 25, 2024... MORE

Navy EFMP families at JBSA welcome new case liaison
March 26, 2024 — The Exceptional Family Member Program is a vital support system for service members who have family members with special medical, mental health, or educational needs. The program is available to all service members on Joint Base San Antonio, no matter their branch of service... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force Airmen, global partners enhance information warfare effects during Exercise Austere Challenge
March 26, 2024 — Sixteenth Air Force Airmen strengthened information warfare operation capabilities alongside U.S. European Command, NATO, component staff and combatant commanders during Exercise Austere Challenge March 4-14... MORE

Airman types on a computer during the exercise