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U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon Sergeant takes final ride
August 2, 2021 — The sound of nine horses hooves clip-clopping on the roads of Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston signaled the final post ride of U.S. Army North Caisson Platoon Sergeant, Sgt. 1st Class Timothy French. He was joined by his wife Marisa, U.S. Army North Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion and Company leadership, and his platoon soldiers, July 23, 2021... MORE

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy French, the platoon sergeant of the Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston Caisson platoon took his final ride, July 23, 2021.

Distinguished Army veteran, veterinarian celebrates 100 years
July 30, 2021 — Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Charles V.L. “Chuck” Elia celebrated his 100th birthday July 27, 2021, at a ceremony hosted by U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at their Quadrangle headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Visits Joint Base San Antonio- Fort Sam Houston
July 27, 2021 — SEAC Ramón Colón-López, center, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, July 22, 2021. Colón-López is the most senior enlisted service member, by position, in the United States Armed Forces, and the principal military advisor to the Chairman on all matters involving joint and combined total force integration, utilization, health of the force, and joint development for enlisted personnel... MORE

Colón-López is the most senior enlisted service member, by position, in the United States Armed Forces, and the principal military advisor to the Chairman on all matters involving joint and combined total force integration, utilization, health of the force, and joint development for enlisted personnel.

ARNORTH Surgeon Maj. Gen. Dire retires after 41 years of U.S. Army service
July 19, 2021 — Maj. Gen. Daniel J. Dire, Joint Force Land Component Command surgeon, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army), retired after 41 years of service during a ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston historic Quadrangle, Texas, July 17, 2021... MORE

ARNORTH celebrates 103rd Army Warrant Officer Corps Birthday
July 9, 2021 — U.S. Army North hosts the 103rd Warrant Officer birthday celebration, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, July 9, 2021. Since July 9, 1918 warrant officers have served with great distinction, as leaders, mentors, advisors, and technical experts; their work is unmatched... MORE

Since July 9, 1918 warrant officers have served with great distinction, as leaders, mentors, advisors, and technical experts; their work is unmatched.

JBSA Military & Family Readiness Centers support total community resilience
July 9, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio is the largest joint base in the Department of Defense, and maintaining community resilience within such a large organization, representing all branches of the U.S. military, can be quite a task. That is why all JBSA Military & Family Readiness Centers are open to anyone military-connected who needs support... MORE

Proclamation signing kicks off Social Wellness Month at JBSA
July 8, 2021 — The Community Resilience Working Group, a subcommittee of the Commander’s Ready & Resilient Council, kicked off Social Wellness Month by hosting a proclamation signing ceremony and social line dance July 1 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center... MORE

U.S. Army Soldiers Conduct a Fifty Gun Salute on Fort Sam Houston for Fourth of July 2021
July 4, 2021 — Fort Sam Houston Army Soldiers fire cannons during a Salute to the Nation ceremony, at the Joint Base San Antonio Main Flag Pole at MacArthur Parade Field at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, July 4, 2021. The Soldiers fired 50 rounds as a salute to each of the 50 United States... MORE

Fort Sam Houston Army Soldiers fire cannons during a Salute to the Nation ceremony, at the Joint Base San Antonio Main Flag Pole at MacArthur Parade Field at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, July 4, 2021. The Soldiers fired 50 rounds as a salute to each of the 50 United States.

“Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band and 313th Army Band perform at The Alamo
July 2, 2021 — During an Independence Day concert held at The Alamo, July 2, 2021, “Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band performed with the 313th Army Band, a U.S. Army Reserve band from Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Army Bands promote the Army and our nation’s interest while enabling commanders to shape the environment and accomplish their mission... MORE

During an Independence Day concert held at The Alamo, July 2, 2021, “Fort Sam’s Own” 323d Army Band performed with the 313th Army Band, a U.S. Army Reserve band from Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama. Army Bands promote the Army and our nation’s interest while enabling commanders to shape the environment and accomplish their mission. (U.S. Army Photo by Bethany Huff).

Vogel Resiliency Center holds monthly virtual healthy cooking events, food distribution
June 30, 2021 — The Vogel Resiliency Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosts monthly virtual cooking events as a follow-up to their monthly Military Family Food Distributions... MORE