May 25, 2021 DOD Continues to Vaccinate Service Members, Nation The military health system serves 9.6 million beneficiaries at home and around the world, delivering health care and continuing to provide COVID-19 support to millions of Americans.
May 5, 2021 Nurse and Tech Week: Battle-tested and ready This time last year, as the world was trying to wrap its head around an unknown and unforgiving new enemy, Air Force nurses and medical technicians found themselves on the front lines of COVID-19.This week, the Air Force Medical Service recognizes the continued contribution, sacrifice and dedication
May 3, 2021 59th MDW: 'To make a difference that impacts the world' Master Sgt. Latanceia Godfrey, 59th MDW COVID-19 vaccine clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, coordinates more than 30 Airmen and civilians for the COVID-19 vaccine operation daily.
April 13, 2021 DOD Modernization Can't Happen Alone, Defense Official Says Technology development that's competitive with that of adversaries is something the Defense Department can't accomplish on its own.
March 12, 2021 433rd AW starts COVID-19 vaccine distribution Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing received the COVID-19 vaccine at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 6.
March 6, 2021 PT test pushed to July, more updates forthcoming When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5-mile run, 1 minute of push-ups and sit-ups) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three-component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous 10 – for
March 1, 2021 JBSA implements HPCON BRAVO PLUS March 1 Joint Base San Antonio has implemented Health Protection Condition BRAVO PLUS as of March 1. JBSA intends to balance expanding installation access and services while continuing to emphasize public health precautions in accordance with established city, state, and Centers for Disease Control and
Feb. 26, 2021 Disinfecting key element in stopping spread of coronavirus Determining what needs to be cleaned, how areas will be disinfected and what resources and equipment will be needed to clean and disinfect are important steps for protecting individuals from the COVID-19 virus.
Feb. 22, 2021 BAMC part of EPICC study into COVID-19 impacts on DOD personnel The Epidemiology, Immunology, and Clinical Characteristics of Emerging Infectious Diseases with Pandemic Potential - or EPICC - study hopes to inform the Military Health System on ways to improve the patient care and treatment, infection, and disease prevention of those with COVID-19.
Feb. 12, 2021 Emergency Operations Center continues coordinating JBSA’s COVID-19 response It’s been one year. The world has been in the throes of the coronavirus pandemic and Joint Base San Antonio is no exception. A team of dedicated professionals has been on duty protecting military service members and their families and, ultimately, the entire United States.