SAMMC trauma chief cites sweeping changes in critical care
Air Force Lt. Col. (Dr.) Jeremy Cannon checks on a critically injured patient at the San Antonio Military Medical Center intensive care unit, Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Dr. Cannon, chief of trauma and acute care ... More
Brianna Sackreiter was the first ECMO patient treated
Brianna Sackreiter was the first ECMO patient treated at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Feb. 11. ECMO is a life-saving device that mimics the natural function of the heart and lungs, allowing an infant or... More
Spouse caregivers: Adapting to a new role
Genette Burgess (center) spends time with her husband Dan and children 9-year-old Kaylee and 10-year-old Gracie at the Warrior and Family Support Center. The family often goes to the WFSC to relax between Dan’s... More
Capt. Michael Clemens, general surgery resident, practices
Capt. Michael Clemens, general surgery resident, practices on the laboratory virtual simulator in the simulation center at San Antonio Military Medical Center. The center offers simulation labs made to replicat... More
SAMMC’s Nuclear Medicine Clinic receives ‘seal of approval’
Lt. Col. Anthony Terreri, San Antonio Military Medical Center radiologist, and Patrick O’Brien, nuclear medicine services supervisor, examine images on the computer screen from the gamma camera in the Nuclear M... More
Four San Antonio Recruiting Battalion Soldiers recognized for lifesavi...
San Antonio Recruiting Battalion commander Lt. Col. David A. Grant looks on as Maj. Gen. David L. Mann, U.S. Army Recruiting Command commanding general, presents the Army Commendation Medal to Sgt. 1st Class Da... More
New 502nd ABW headquarters mural depicts San Antonio’s rich military h...
Peter Law, 502nd Air Base Wing historian, admires the new mural depicting San Antonio’s rich military history. The mural consists of four 4-by-8-foot panels and is hung in the upstairs hallway in the 502nd Air ... More
The first class of 12 graduating nursing residence
The first class of 12 graduating nursing residence participate in a graduation ceremony, Aug. 20, at San Antonio Military Medical Center.
Thrift Shop opening: grand day for treasure hunters and the budget min...
(From left) Kelly Oliver, Fort Sam Houston Thrift Shop co-chairperson; Brig. Gen Theresa Carter, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio; JBSA and 502 ABW Command Chief Master Sgt. Jose LugoSa... More
The new Walters Street Access Control Point will help
The new Walters Street Access Control Point will help increase security and comply with Department of Defense Antiterrorism and Force Protection guidelines.
Chosin film brings attention to little known, bloody battle of Korean ...
Retired Army Sgt. Maj. Elliott Sortillo is overcome with emotion and sheds tears after receiving a standing ovation from medical students and staff in the Anderson Hall amphitheater. The audience had just finis... More
A color guard opens the Unveiling of the Avenue of
A color guard opens the Unveiling of the Avenue of the "Chosin Few" ceremony, Aug. 24. The Navy Hospital Corps School Great Lakes, part of Navy Medicine Training Support Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam ... More
Chevallier ready to support members, families
U.S. Army Col. Jim Chevallier, in his new position as the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio vice commander, discusses his vision Aug. 24 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.
Just pinned Navy chiefs are “piped aboard” after receiving
Just pinned Navy chiefs are “piped aboard” after receiving their anchors during the chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre, Sept. 14. The new chiefs walk across a red carpet, while... More
Small business specialists tackle training, workload
Barbara Brown keeps track of the end-of-year contracting document reviews by Mission and Installation Contracting Command small business specialists in order to evenly distribute workload, Sept. 19, in San Anto... More
US Army Environmental Command welcomes new top noncommissioned officer
Col. Mark A. Lee (right), commander, U.S. Army Environmental Command, exchanges a salute with Command Sgt. Maj. Gene E. Canada during an assumption of responsibility ceremony held at U.S. Army Environmental Com... More
Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman, Navy Deputy Surgeon
Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman, Navy Deputy Surgeon General, delivers remarks during the Navy Medicine Education and Training Center (NMETC) headquarters opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Joint Base San An... More
San Antonio Military Health System celebrates first year
U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Byron Hepburn and Army Maj. Gen. Ted Wong speak during the San Antonio Medical Health System one year anniversary celebration at the San Antonio Military Medical Center, Fort Sam Houst... More
Navy Deputy Surgeon General Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman
Navy Deputy Surgeon General Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman was guest speaker for Navy Medicine Education and Training Center's (NMETC) headquarters opening and Sept. 28 ribbon-cutting ceremony at Joint Base San... More
Soldier Show concludes 2012 season at Fort Sam Houston Theater
On Sept. 30, the U.S. Army Soldier Show presented its 2012 season finale at Fort Sam Houston to a full house. Comments were delivered by Installation Management Command Commanding General Lt. Gen. Mike Ferriter... More
MICC ensures smooth transfer of logistics contract management
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Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing
Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio Commander, greets the 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Maintenance staff during an immersion tour at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... More
Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, Deputy Assistant Director,
Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, Deputy Assistant Director, Education and Training (J7), Defense Health Agency (DHA) visits DHA's Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) on 12 Dec.2018. During her visit she tou... More
190117-N-IR096-0013 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Sailors
190117-N-IR096-0013 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center and the Medical Education and Training Campus take the Navy-wide chief petty officer advancement exam. (... More
190313-F-OP960-0028 SAN ANTONIO (March 13, 2019) Capt.
190313-F-OP960-0028 SAN ANTONIO (March 13, 2019) Capt. Michele A. Kane, executive officer, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, poses for a photo with retired Command Master Chief Octavia Harris during the ... More
Brigadier General Laura Lenderman visits the 502 ABW Joint Personnel P...
Brigadier General Laura Lenderman, Commander, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio was on an orientation tour of the temporary offices of the 502 ABW Joint Personnel Processing Center, while the perman... More
A scene from Anderson Hall of the medical students
A scene from Anderson Hall of the medical students training on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, during the COVID-19, ensured they adhered to the social distancing guidelines handed down. These students... More
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) Lt. Jerry Roberts, command
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) Lt. Jerry Roberts, command chaplain for Navy Medicine Training Support Center, delivers the invocation during a building dedication ceremony honoring Hospitalman John Kilmer, Medal of... More
Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Walker, SAMMC pathologist
Air Force Lt. Col. Daniel Walker, SAMMC pathologist and Capt. Rebecca Flores, radiologist resident, practice on a mannequin in a simulated trauma scenario at San Antonio Military Medical Center Simulation Cente... More
(Left) 1st Lt. Elizabeth Spataro, pediatric intensive
(Left) 1st Lt. Elizabeth Spataro, pediatric intensive care nurse, (right) Capt. Gennifer Bradshaw, neonatal intensive care nurse and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation specialist and (behind Bradshaw) Lt. Col.... More
Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Siniscalchi,assistant Air Force
Maj. Gen. Kimberly A. Siniscalchi,assistant Air Force surgeon general, Medical Force Development, Nursing Services, shakes hands with 2nd Lt. Stephanie Lord, one of the 12 Air Force Nursing Residency Program gr... More
The intersection of Walters Street and Wilson Road
The intersection of Walters Street and Wilson Road is now open.
Fifteen newly-pinned Navy chiefs present themselves
Fifteen newly-pinned Navy chiefs present themselves after receiving their anchors to the nearly 800 people attending the chief petty officer pinning ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre, Sept. 14. Vice Adm.... More
Capt. Gail Hathaway, left, commander of Navy Medicine
Capt. Gail Hathaway, left, commander of Navy Medicine Education and Training Command (NMETC), Command Master Chief James "Rusty" Perry, command master chief of NMETC, and Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman, Navy De... More
Capt. Gail Hathaway, left, commander Navy Medicine
Capt. Gail Hathaway, left, commander Navy Medicine Education and Training Command (NMETC), Command Master Chief James "Rusty" Perry, command master chief, NMETC, and Navy Deputy Surgeon General Rear Adm. Michae... More
Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing
Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio Commander, is briefed by Officer Carl E. Francis Jr. during a tour of the 502nd Security Forces Squadron armory room, during an imme... More
181005-N-IR096-0051 SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 5, 2018) Rear
181005-N-IR096-0051 SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 5, 2018) Rear Adm. Tina Davidson (right), commander, Navy Medicine Education, Training and Logistics Command, congratulates Cmdr. Betty Sowell during her promotion ceremony... More
Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, Deputy Assistant Director,
Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, Deputy Assistant Director, Education and Training (J7), Defense Health Agency (DHA) visits DHA's Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) on 12 Dec.2018. During her visit she tou... More
190117-N-IR096-0016 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) First
190117-N-IR096-0016 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) First class petty officers assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center take the Navy-wide chief petty officer advancement exam. Navy Medicine is a global he... More
190313-F-OH119-0086 SAN ANTONIO (March 13, 2019) Retired
190313-F-OH119-0086 SAN ANTONIO (March 13, 2019) Retired Command Master Chief Octavia Harris, department chair, Department of Veteran Affairs’ Advisory Committee for Women, delivers remarks during the Joint Bas... More
During the COVID-19, these Navy Corpsmen medical students
During the COVID-19, these Navy Corpsmen medical students training on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston ensured they adhered to the safety measures such as masks, and gloves when needed, along with social... More
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) The Student Activity Center
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) The Student Activity Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was renamed "Kilmer Hall" in honor of Hospitalman John E. Kilmer, Medal of Honor recipient. (U.S. Navy photo by... More
The Walters Street Gate is one part of a state-of-the-art
The Walters Street Gate is one part of a state-of-the-art access control point with a visitor control center capable of processing contractor, vendor and visitor access.
Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jose Lopez unveils
Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Jose Lopez unveils the name of the walkway leading to Jaenke and Fralish Halls. The walkway was named Avenue of the Chosin Few after those who fought the Battle of the Chosin Re... More
Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy,
Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy, talks with Marine Lance Cpl. Jonathan Stephenson, who was injured by a roadside bomb while he was a turret gunner in Afghanistan. Nathan visited with wound... More
Navy Deputy Surgeon General Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman,
Navy Deputy Surgeon General Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman, center left, and Capt. Gail Hathaway, center right, commander Navy Medicine Education and Training Command (NMETC), cut the ribbon during NMETC's head... More
180915-N-IR096-0098 SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 15, 2018) Chief
180915-N-IR096-0098 SAN ANTONIO (Sept. 15, 2018) Chief Master-at-Arms Michaellee Mallare is piped aboard during the Joint Base San Antonio FY-19 Chief Petty Officer Pinning Ceremony at the Blesse Auditorium. (U... More
Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, Deputy Assistant Director,
Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, Deputy Assistant Director, Education and Training (J7), Defense Health Agency (DHA) visits DHA's Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) on 12 Dec.2018. During her visit she tou... More
190117-N-IR096-0019 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) First
190117-N-IR096-0019 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) First class petty officers assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center take the Navy-wide chief petty officer advancement exam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Com... More
During the COVID-19, these Navy Corpsmen medical students
During the COVID-19, these Navy Corpsmen medical students in a classroom setting during their training on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston ensured they adhered to the safety measures such as masks, and g... More
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) The Student Activity Center
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) The Student Activity Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was renamed "Kilmer Hall" in honor of Hospitalman John E. Kilmer, Medal of Honor recipient. (U.S. Navy photo by... More
A gathering of about 75 medical students and staff
A gathering of about 75 medical students and staff participated Aug. 24 in a ceremonial unveiling of the naming of the walkway leading to Jaenke and Fralish Halls. The walkway was named Avenue of the Chosin Few... More
Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy,
Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy, shares a joke during a visit with wounded Marines, sailors and the staff of Naval Health Clinic Corpus Christi Detachment at the San Antonio Military Medic... More
Navy Deputy Surgeon General Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman,
Navy Deputy Surgeon General Rear Adm. Michael H. Mittelman, left, and Capt. Gail Hathaway, commander Navy Medicine Education and Training Command (NMETC), cut the cake during NMETC's headquarters opening and Se... More
Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, Deputy Assistant Director,
Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, Deputy Assistant Director, Education and Training (J7), Defense Health Agency (DHA) visits DHA's Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) on 12 Dec.2018. During her visit she tou... More
190117-N-IR096-0020 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Hospital
190117-N-IR096-0020 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Stewart Veal and first class petty officers assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center take the Navy-wide chief petty officer a... More
During the COVID-19, these Navy Corpsmen medical students
During the COVID-19, these Navy Corpsmen medical students in a classroom setting during their training on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston ensured they adhered to the safety measures such as masks, and g... More
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) Retired Master Chief Donald
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) Retired Master Chief Donald "Doc" Mason, San Antonio chapter commander of the Legion of Valor, serves as the guest speaker for a building dedication ceremony honoring Hospitalman John... More
Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy,
Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy, tours the newly-completed United States Army Institute of Surgical Research with Army Lt. Col. Booker King, associate director for the USAISR Burn Center. ... More
Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, Deputy Assistant Director,
Brig. Gen. Sharon Bannister, Deputy Assistant Director, Education and Training (J7), Defense Health Agency (DHA) visits DHA's Medical Education & Training Campus (METC) on 12 Dec.2018. During her visit she tou... More
190117-N-IR096-0027 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Sailors
190117-N-IR096-0027 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center and the Medical Education and Training Campus take the Navy-wide chief petty officer advancement exam. (... More
During the COVID-19, during a break during their classroom
During the COVID-19, during a break during their classroom training, the medical students on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston ensured they adhered to the safety measures such as masks, and social distanc... More
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) The Student Activity Center
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) The Student Activity Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was renamed "Kilmer Hall" in honor of Hospitalman John E. Kilmer, Medal of Honor recipient. (U.S. Navy photo by... More
Leo Perez, a Navy hospital corpsman who served in Korea
Leo Perez, a Navy hospital corpsman who served in Korea during the Battle of the Chosin Reservoir, recognizes a friend whose name is listed among the fallen on the honor wall of Anderson Hall, part of the Medic... More
Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy,
Vice Adm. Matthew Nathan, surgeon general of the Navy, visits with Andrew Knudson and presents him with a coin. Knudson was training in Navy dentistry when he became ill and plans to complete his training after... More
190117-N-IR096-0035 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Sailors
190117-N-IR096-0035 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center take the Navy-wide chief petty officer advancement exam. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Speciali... More
During the COVID-19, these Air Force medical students
During the COVID-19, these Air Force medical students training on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston ensured they adhered to the safety measures such as masks, and gloves when needed, along with social dis... More
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) The Student Activity Center
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) The Student Activity Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was renamed "Kilmer Hall" in honor of Hospitalman John E. Kilmer, Medal of Honor recipient. (U.S. Navy photo by... More
181005-N-IR096-0100 SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 5, 2018) Cmdr.
181005-N-IR096-0100 SAN ANTONIO (Oct. 5, 2018) Cmdr. Ronald Dewees has his cover placed on by his wife during his promotion ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Sp... More
190117-N-IR096-0040 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) First
190117-N-IR096-0040 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) First class petty officers assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center and the Medical Education and Training Campus take the Navy-wide chief petty officer ... More
During the COVID-19, these Air Force dental and medical
During the COVID-19, these Air Force dental and medical students put on their protective clothing before training on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston ensured they adhered to the safety measures such as m... More
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) The Student Activity Center
SAN ANTONIO (Aug 13, 2020) The Student Activity Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was renamed "Kilmer Hall" in honor of Hospitalman John E. Kilmer, Medal of Honor recipient. (U.S. Navy photo by... More
190117-N-IR096-0044 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Hospital
190117-N-IR096-0044 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Geoffrey Ferrer, a Sailor assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus and Sailors assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support... More
During the COVID-19, these Air Force dental and medical
During the COVID-19, these Air Force dental and medical students training on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston ensured they adhered to the safety measures such as masks, and gloves when needed, along with... More
190117-N-IR096-0049 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Hospital
190117-N-IR096-0049 SAN ANTONIO (Jan. 17, 2019) Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Tony Birk, a Sailor assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Center, takes the Navy-wide chief petty officer advancement exam. Navy ... More