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Nov. 4, 2020

JBSA-Lackland and Randolph MTFs to close Veteran's Day

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — On Wednesday, November 11, 2020, all JBSA-Lackland (Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center-WHASC) and JBSA-Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities, pharmacies, and COVID screening sites will be closed in observance of Veterans’ Day.For medical emergencies, dial 911 or visit your nearest Emergency Department. As a reminder, the JBSA-Lackland (WHASC)

Nov. 4, 2020

59 MDW COVID drive-thru closures for November holidays

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — JBSA-Lackland's drive-thru site, located on the ground floor (basement level) of the parking garage of Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (follow the blue cones on Wilford Hall Loop), will be closed in observance of the following November holidays and Family Days: Veteran's Day,  November 11, 2020 Thanksgiving Holiday & Family Day, November 26

Image of Real Talk slate with details on episode 4.

Nov. 4, 2020

Real Talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force airs Nov. 13 at 5 p.m.

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, hosts the fourth episode of Real Talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force Nov. 13 at 5 p.m. on AETC’s Facebook page. This episode will focus on diversity within Air Force Special Warfare careers.With Webb, for this episode, will be: Chief

Air Education and Training Command mission, vision and priorities as of Nov. 3, 2020.

Nov. 3, 2020

AETC commander outlines Strategic Action Plan focus area updates

In announcing the updates to Air Education and Training Command’s Strategic Action Plan, Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, the commander of AETC and the force development commander for the Air Force, reaffirmed the First Command’s priorities, which remain fourfold:  Advance force development, Enhance lethality and readiness, Transform learning, and Cultivate an environment of excellence.

Alejandra Ornelas, Operation Warp Speed research pharmacy technician, documents and verifies whether a patient receives a vaccine or placebo, Oct. 28, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the restart of AstraZeneca’s Phase 3 clinical trial, Oct. 26, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melody Bordeaux)

Nov. 3, 2020

San Antonio Military Health System seeks volunteers for COVID-19 vaccine trial

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Two San Antonio Military Health System facilities are seeking volunteers from among the military beneficiary population to participate in a COVID-19 vaccine trial.The trial is part of Operation Warp Speed, a national initiative to accelerate the development, production and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics.Brooke Army

Nurses' Station

Nov. 3, 2020

Feedback, the only path to change

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — During an appointment, whether a patient is scheduled with their primary care manager or they stop at the emergency room, they may have a variety of experiences. The Joint Outpatient Experience Survey plays a critical role in enabling patient to communicate their experiences. The 59th Medical Wing Family Emergency Center considers rankings from

Senior Airman Elisabeth Stone compresses a male patient's breast tissue during a baseline screening of mammogram at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 20, 2014.

Oct. 28, 2020

Breast Cancer doesn’t discriminate by age or gender

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — In October, we tend to see a sea of pink on everything from pro football players’ uniforms, to ads for products touting support for breast cancer awareness. Although breast cancer is the second most common cancer in women, it affects men also.According to the American Cancer Society, about one in eight women will be diagnosed with invasive breast

Discussing COVID best practices

Oct. 28, 2020

Medical professionals from BAMC, Argentine Army discuss COVID best practices

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas — Brooke Army Medical Center and Argentine Army’s Central Military Medical Hospital medical professionals did not let 5,600 miles of separation keep them from discussing best practices against COVID-19 on Oct. 21. U.S. Army South facilitated the virtual subject matter expert exchange, or SMEE, between BAMC and CMMH, which is located in Buenos Aires,

Image of a syringe with the Operation Warp Speed seal.

Oct. 26, 2020

This Week in Operation Warp Speed

A compilation of initiatives, actions and accomplishments across Operation Warp Speed (OWS)’s primary efforts in the past week. To learn more about OWS, visit the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) website and Department of Defense (DOD) website.

Secretary McCaffery's visit

Oct. 23, 2020

Assistant Secretary of Defense of Health Affairs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Staff Sgt. Ethan Hart, 59th Dental Support Squadron maxillofacial dental lab technician, showcases various maxillofacial prosthetics to the Honorable Thomas McCaffery, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, at the Air Force Post Graduate Dental School, Oct. 21, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Maxillofacial prosthetics

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