The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.
Our military medical center remains open and we’re continuing to provide healthcare services. Scheduled appointments and procedures are proceeding as planned, and new appointments continue to be booked. For the latest information regarding TRICARE benefits during this period, please visit www.tricare.mil/shutdown

Please be assured, our commitment to providing exceptional care to you remains our highest priority.

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Oct. 6, 2021

Columbus Day weekend closures for JBSA's screening, testing and vaccine sites

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The following are Columbus Day weekend closures for JBSA’s COVID-19 screening/testing sites:·         BAMC’s site: Open Friday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to noon and closed Monday, Oct. 11.·         Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, JBSA-Lackland’s site: Open Friday, Oct. 8 from 8 a.m. to noon and closed Monday, Oct. 11.Both sites will resume

Oct. 6, 2021

San Antonio Market expands Pfizer booster vaccine availability

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The Fort Sam Houston COVID-19 Vaccination Site and Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center will offer the booster shot for Pfizer recipients according to CDC recommendations starting Oct. 7.  For information on JBSA vaccination sites, hours of operation and appointments, visit https://www.jbsa.mil/coronavirus https://www.jbsa.mil/coronavirus>The

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Oct. 5, 2021

Medical readiness training through the pandemic

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas — The 59th Medical Readiness Training Center continues to provide the highest level of training for medics across the Air Force Medical Service prior to deployment as well as ensuring skills remain current.

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Oct. 4, 2021

59 MDW: Medical readiness training through the pandemic

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-CAMP BULLIS, Texas — The 59th Medical Readiness Training Center continues to provide the highest level of training for medics across the Air Force Medical Service prior to deployment as well as ensuring skills remain current.MRTC offers five full-spectrum medical readiness training courses for all levels of medical knowledge, from brand-new AFMS Airmen to experienced

Sept. 27, 2021

59th MDW: Kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the 59th Medical Wing

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The 59th Medical Wing is hosting a series of breast cancer awareness events throughout the month of October.There will be a lecture series beginning Oct. 6 with Dr. Troy Graybeal, radiation oncologist. The lecture series will continue Oct. 13 with Dr. Mamie Stull, oncologist and conclude Oct. 21 with survival stories from Charlotte Davis and Minnie

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Sept. 23, 2021

Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AFNS) — The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work.

Sept. 21, 2021

Update: San Antonio Market COVID-19 booster shots

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The FDA and the CDC continue to assess the efficacy and safety of a COVID-19 booster dose for the general population. Until a final decision is made and the DoD receives official guidance, the San Antonio Market is not administering the booster dose to our patients and staff at this time.  However, the FDA is expected to make its decision on the

Sept. 15, 2021

New health maintenance resource available for military beneficiaries

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The San Antonio Market has developed a comprehensive tool to help military beneficiaries understand the current recommended health maintenance guidelines.The guidelines are displayed in an easy-to-read format with space for the patient to record their screening information details.“Preventive care is the key to maintaining the health and wellness

Graphic of of medical Airmen administering a COVID-19 vaccine to a Airmen. Also includes the title "AETC on path to complete mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations" with the deadline being Nov.2 for active duty personnel

Sept. 15, 2021

AETC on path to complete mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations

Air Education and Training Command officials continue their aggressive approach to achieving full vaccination against COVID-19 to protect personnel and their families and continue recruiting, training and educating Airmen and Guardians.

Aug. 30, 2021

59 MDW Labor Day 2021 limited services and closures

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas — On Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, the JBSA- and JBSA-Randolph medical treatment facilities will have limited services available. Primary care clinics, such as Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatric, BHOP, Flight Medicine and Warrior Operational Medicine Clinic, as well as our Gateway Bulverde Family Practice Clinic will remain open for same-day

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