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Nov. 26, 2024

Air Force Wounded Warrior Program Provides Comprehensive Support for Service Members

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) provides non-medical support to Airmen and Guardians recovering from injuries, illnesses, or combat-related conditions, helping them reintegrate into duty or civilian life. Through recovery, rehabilitation, and reintegration initiatives, the program offers resources such as adaptive sports, employment assistance, and resiliency workshops, serving as a vital lifeline for nearly 3,000 service members.

Aug. 26, 2024

New commander takes the helm of Air Force's top medical wing

JBSA-LACKLAND, Texas. — Members of the Air Force's 59th Medical Wing reflected on their recent accomplishments and readiness for future missions during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 23, 2024.

Jan. 25, 2023

59MDW: Another step closer to your New Year's resolution

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Senior Airman Jacob Hollins, physical therapy technician, and Senior Airman Gabrielle Rose, orthotics technician, assigned to the 59th Surgical Operations Squadron, offer advice on ways to achieve being more active for one's New Year's resolution at the Physical Therapy Clinic in Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 18, 2023. Even in a person's spare time there are ways to promote a healthy lifestyle. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

July 15, 2022

San Antonio Market celebrates first anniversary as a unified healthcare system

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — The San Antonio Market is the Defense Health Agency’s largest multi-service market. It’s sprawled across the region, encompassing Brooke Army Medical Center, Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, 10 stand-alone military treatment facilities, seven dental treatment facilities, the DoD’s only Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center, and over 100 specialty services – staffed by about 14,000 Army, Navy, Air Force, civilian and contract personnel.

May 23, 2022

San Antonio Market readies for civilian personnel transfer to Defense Health Agency

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, May 12, 2022 — This summer, the San Antonio Market will lead the process to administratively transfer government civilian personnel, property and systems to the Defense Health Agency.The Realignment of Personnel, Property and Systems, or RePPS, will mark the final stage of the market’s transition to DHA.“Our people are our focus, we are committed to open and

Nov. 16, 2021

59th MDW: Alamo Spark Cell drives innovation throughout the Air Force

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Throughout the Air Force, teams referred to as Spark Cells serve as a hub for innovation. The 59th Training Group’s Alamo Spark Cell is a collaborative team that focuses on improving training at the Medical Education and Training Campus. “Our Spark Cell team works with the whole campus here and also works with the Air Force Medical Modeling and

June 21, 2021

59th MDW: PTSD Awareness Month

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The month of June marks Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Awareness month. Many people know of PTSD, but may not fully understand how it affects people. It can affect those suffering from it differently, and it is important to understand that PTSD is more than a diagnosis. “There are a particular set of symptoms that may transpire, but when trauma

May 7, 2021

59th MDW: SAUSHEC urology residency program director named Urologist of the Year

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Allam, San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium urology residency program director, was named Urologist of the Year by the Society of Government Service Urologists of the American Urological Association, March 2021.The 59th Medical Wing commander coined Allam April 19, 2021, for his outstanding

May 5, 2021

59th Medical Wing members welcome Air Force Nurse Corps chief as new commander

Published April 30, 2021 — JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Brig. Gen. Jeannine Ryder took command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy Auditorium here April 29, 2021.

May 3, 2021

59th MDW: “To make a difference that impacts the world”

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — “She is the heart and soul of this operation,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kevin White, 59th Medical Wing COVID-19 vaccine coordinator. “Master Sgt. Godfrey is the first one here and she’s the one that gets the operation started every day.” Master Sgt. Latanceia Godfrey, 59th MDW COVID-19 vaccine clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, coordinates more