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July 29, 2026

Airman earns a uniform and a nation

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Coming to the United States to play baseball, Airman 1st Class Anthony Tejeda, 59th Medical Wing command support staff technician, never imagined he would one day raise his right hand in service to his adoptive country.

July 14, 2026

59th Medical Wing Partners with BioMedSA to Accelerate Medical Technology Commercialization

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing (59 MDW) Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center recently executed a new partnership agreement with BioMedSA to advance medical science and technology. This collaboration utilizes a Partnership Intermediary Agreement to bridge the gap between military medical research and commercial healthcare solutions, facilitating joint activities with educational institutions and small businesses.

July 14, 2026

HJF Collaborates with 59MDW/ST and Brooke Army Medical Center to Award 2026 CSION Fellowships

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Henry M. Jackson Foundation (HJF) for the Advancement of Military Medicine has partnered with the Air Force’s 59th Medical Wing Office of the Chief Scientist, Science & Technology (59MDW/ST) and the Brooke Army Medical Center (BAMC) Department of Clinical Investigation (DCI) to provide gifted funding for the Clinician Scientist Investigator Opportunity Network (CSION) seedling proposal program. This collaboration provides gifted funding to execute Defense Health Agency (DHA) gaps-driven proposals developed by the CSION fellows.

July 9, 2026

59th Medical Wing Begins New Chapter Under Col. Tracy K. Bozung

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-Texas — U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Tracy K. Bozung assumed command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 9, 2026. Presided over by Maj. Gen. (Dr.) Robert K. Bogart, Director of Defense Health Network Central and Commander, Medical Readiness Command Alpha, the ceremony marked the formal transfer of leadership from Brig. Gen. Gwendolyn A. Foster to Bozung. Previously serving as the wing's deputy commander, Bozung now leads the Air Force Medical Service's largest healthcare, medical education and readiness platform, continuing the wing's mission of delivering trusted care, developing ready medics and supporting global operations.

June 29, 2026

59th Medical Wing Activates Mental Health Squadron, Advances Warfighter Readiness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing officially activated the Lackland Mental Health Squadron during a ceremony June 25, marking a significant milestone in the organization's continued commitment to strengthening the readiness and resilience of Airmen while positioning the unit to meet the evolving demands of military medicine.

June 17, 2026

59th Medical Wing Holds Change of Responsibility Ceremony

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing held a Change of Responsibility Ceremony June 12, 2026, at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. During the ceremony, Chief Master Sgt. Marcus D. Washington relinquished responsibility as the wing's command chief to Chief Master Sgt. Harvey M. McReynolds Jr. The event marked the formal transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability between the wing's senior enlisted leaders, ensuring continuity of leadership and mission readiness across the Air Force's premier medical wing.

April 17, 2026

Lackland JWRSC sharpens warfighter vision with next-generation technology

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Joint Base San Antonio Lackland enhances readiness with advanced laser vision correction capabilities

April 10, 2026

Military Holds Summit to Consider Launching a Prize Competition to Rapidly Develop Freeze-Dried Blood for Battlefield and Civilian Use

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — A one-day summit in San Antonio brought together military, academic, and industry partners to assess the current state of freeze-dried red blood cell technology and explore its potential for battlefield and civilian use. Participants also discussed using a prize competition model to accelerate development and transition the capability from research into practical, life-saving medical applications.

April 6, 2026

Primary Care Behavioral Health program brings whole-person care to JBSA clinics

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — A routine visit to a primary care clinic at Joint Base San Antonio can mean more than a prescription refill or annual checkup. Through the Primary Care Behavioral Health program, service members and families can address stress, sleep concerns, chronic pain and other issues that affect overall health and readiness, all in one familiar setting.

April 6, 2026

Lifeline in the Sky: KC-46 and Medical Teams Unite for Critical Care Exercise

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — A KC-46 Pegasus from Oklahoma, typically a lifeline for jets, recently became a crucial link in a high-stakes aeromedical evacuation exercise.