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The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Angela M. Albert Release Status: Released to Publ More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Angela M. Albert Release Status: Released to Publ More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Angela M. Albert Release Status: Released to Publ More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Angela M. Albert Release Status: Released to Publ More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Angela M. Albert Release Status: Released to Publ More

Capt. Floyd Baker (center), first-year surgical resident, using the pump-oxygenator to close an atrial septal defect during a surgery at Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Colo., in 1956. (U.S. Army photo courtesy of re More

Staff Sgt. Bryan Burgess pictured in Iraq, May 1 2006. (Photo Courtesy of Terry Burgess)

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort George G. Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC 1 Lori A. Steenstra, USN Release Sta More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Lori A. Steenstra, USN Release Status: Releas More

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Fort Meade State: Maryland (MD) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: MC1 Lori A. Steenstra, USN Release Status: Releas More

Construction of San Antonio Military Medical Center's consolidated tower. Because of the 2005 BRAC initiative, SAMMC is now the largest inpatient health care facility in the Department of Defense and the only L More

Airman 1st Class Ian Packham, from the 30th Civil Engineer Squadron Horizontal Flight, cuts a hole for a plate to reinforce the ceiling in the new Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight building here Friday, Sept. More

Students at the Defense Information School listen to an address by Col. Gary Keck, the school commandant, during a ceremony celebrating the U.S. Navy's 286th birthday. In addition to the students, all DINFOS Na More

A Japanese soldier assigned to the Western Army Infantry Regiment loads 5.56 mm rounds into weapon magazines before a live-fire exercise at San Clemente Island, Calif., Feb. 11, 2012. The soldier is participati More

Joshua Olson takes aim at the 2012 Paralympics in London. (Photo courtesy Sgt. 1st Class Joshua Olson)

U.S. Navy petty officers 1st class, left, selected for advancement to chief petty officer and assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77), sing "Anchors Aweigh" for retired Army Master Sgt. L More

Aerial picture of Brooke Army Medical Center.

U.S. soldiers stand by to donate toys during Operation Toy Drop at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 7, 2012. This was the 15th year for the Randy Oler Memorial Operation Toy Drop, during which toy donations were collecte More

Victor Cruz, foreground, wide receiver with the New York Giants, signs autographs for U.S. Service members and their families following a National Football League (NFL) practice session at Joint Base Pearl Harb More

U.S. Army Pvt. Torrence Dupree, Basic Still Photography (BSP) student at the Defense Information School, takes a photograph during an outdoor lighting exercise April 2, 2013, on Fort George G. Meade, Md. BSP st More

Kenya Defense Forces photographers (from left) Sgt. Samwel Kobe Oana, Cpl. Haita Kamiaele and Cpl. Ronald Masibo practice photography techniques during a two-day military photojournalism workshop at the Interna More

Pakistan Maj. Muhammad Farooq presents Col. Jeremy Martin, commandant of the Defense Information School, a token of appreciation from his country at the Public Affairs Qualification Course 040-13 graduation cer More

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jeremy Vought of Coudersport, PA, is presented the Maj. Megan McClung Award by one of his instructors, U.S. Army Maj. Jason Shropshire, during the Public Affairs Qualification Cours More

Surgeons perform a procedure at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. SAMMC ranks among the top hospitals in the nation for surgical care, according to a recent re More

U.S. Army Maj. Kyle R. Yates, commander of the 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), remembers Spc. Hilda I. Clayton during a ceremony in which she is recognized in the DINFOS Hall of Heroes, Fort George G. Mead More

The Georgia National Guard’s 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) is the first National Guard IBCT to execute missions under the regionally aligned forces (RAF) program. The 48th IBCT is working with U.S. S More

Marine Pfc. Booker folds the flag during retreat ceremony at Fort George G. Meade, Md.

Family members and loved ones hold signs up during a welcome home ceremony for Georgia Army National Guard’s 278th Military Police Company. The 278th MP Company was the most decorated company in their Battalion More

The Hanson Family, March 1, 2014. (Photo courtesy, retired U.S. Army Spc. Ralph Hanson.)

A member of a Civil War reenactment group from Leesburg, Va., gets into character as he gives an account of the battle of Balls Bluff to visitors. The battle of Balls Bluff took place just outside of Leesburg, More

Juergen Schwab, a training officer, explains the purpose of the firefighter training facility at Urlas Housing. Boys from a summer camp in Sielmingen-Filderstadt, Germany, visited the Firefighting Training Cent More

Senior Chief Mass Communication Specialist Misty Hubbard, a native of Duluth, Minn., who serves as the Defense Information School Navy Element senior enlisted leader, discusses the Navy advancement exam process More

MSNBC host of “Taking the Hill" Patrick Murphy and Al Jazeera news reporter Rosiland Jordan talk with Defense Information School Commandant Col. Jeremy M. Martin prior to speaking at a media panel for 57 Public More

The Fort George G. Meade Museum, located at 4674 Griffin Avenue, Fort Meade, Md., houses artifacts and souvenirs from Fort Meade's history, many of which have been donated by both private collectors and militar More

Then-Army 1st Lt. John Arroyo works on strengthening his right hand while his occupational therapist, Katie Korp, looks on at the Center for the Intrepid in Brooke Army Medical Center's rehabilitation center at More

Brig. Gen. Donald G. Fryc, 32nd AAMDC Commander presents Sgt. 1st Class Esteban Sepulveda with the Army Accommodation Award, February 2015. (Photo Courtesy of Sgt. 1st Class Esteban Sepulveda)

At a proclamation ceremony today, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson declared May 16-22 as Safe Boating Week in Arkansas.

Emergency Management Planner Jim Marple, Corps of Engineers Little Rock District, (left blue shirt) stands next to a collapsible mesh container lined with heavy duty fabric that is easily assembled and filled w More

San Antonio Military Medical Center personnel provide care to a trauma patient in the Emergency Department. SAMMC is one of two Level I Trauma Center’s in the city of San Antonio and the one Level I Trauma Cent More

A trauma team examines a patient in the emergency department at Brooke Army Medical Center. BAMC has again been verified as a Level I trauma center by the American College of Surgeons. (U.S. Army photo by Rober More

A Brooke Army Medical Center trauma team examines a patient in the emergency department. BAMC received its Level I trauma center recertification from the American College of Surgeons June 26. (U.S. Army photo b More

The National Museum of the Marine Corps is pleased to announce it will host the first-ever exhibit showcasing the winning works of the Department of Defense (DOD) Communicators of Excellence (COE) awards program.

Sgt. 1st Class (Army) AmyLouise Brown explains how she created an illustration currently on display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) to NMMC Public Affairs Officer (PAO) Gwenn Adams and Defense More

Jeanette Naschke’s vehicle after the accident May 2015, which severely injured her. Naschke’s injuries were extensive; she had severe lacerations, internal organ damage and multiple broken bones. She required m More

QUANTICO, Va.(May 9, 2015) QUANTICO, Va. Carlos Buitron (USMC Ret.) and Maggy Cervantes of Alvin, Texas, view “Drown Proofing,” a photo currently on display at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) as More

150509-N-CK768-001 QUANTICO, Va. (May 9, 2015) - Carlos Buitron (retired, U.S. Marine Corps) and Maggy Cervantes of Alvin, Texas, view “Range 10,” a photo currently on display at the National Museum of the Mari More

Army Col. Richard Evans, deputy commander for nursing, discusses the upcoming schedule for his "Suits to Scrubs" shift on the 6 East inpatient ward with Army 1st Lt. Courtney Elliott at Brooke Army Medical Cent More

Maj. (Dr.) R. Anderson, internal medicine physician, inserts acupuncture needles in Nelda Rodriguez's ears to relieve pain from her neck at Brooke Army Medical Center. (U.S. Army Photo by Maria Gallegos/Released)

The Collado family poses for a photo at San Antonio Military Medical Center, July 7, 2015. From left, Maria Hernandez, Alma Collado, 1-year-old Adriana, Army Maj. Jose Collado, Jose Jr., and 11-year-old Melissa More

Brooke Army Medical Center serves as the largest and most robust military healthcare organization within the Department of Defense. At the hub of our system for health is the San Antonio Military Medical Center More

After his last in a series of radiation treatments for T-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (ALL) at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, U.S. Army Pfc. Gustavo Moreno looks for a place More

San Antonio Military Medical Center Department of Emergency Medicine Air Force Capt. (Dr.) Erin Hanlin and Dr. Jeremiah Johnson practice using an Ultrasound 3-D Simulator during the SIM Center open house July 2 More

Ray Shepherd, Defense Media Activity director, stands for the national anthem during a memorial service and induction ceremony in the Hall of Heroes at the Defense Information School on Fort George G. Meade, Md More

Lance Cpl. Jacob Hug’s name is mounted July 27, 2015, in the Hall of Heroes at the Defense Information School at Fort George G. Meade, Md. Hug, along with Cpl. Sara Medina, had their names mounted to the Hall o More

(From left) Jack Winter; Pamela Jahelka, research physical therapist assistant, Military Performance Lab; and Nikhil Ananth pose for a photo after the students summarized their findings in the literature with a More

Army Col. (Dr.) Douglas Soderdahl, BAMC’s deputy commander for acute care, checks in with his longtime patient, Frank Samas, while Janet Schadee, urology and oncology clinical nurse, looks on in the Urology Dep More

Kathryn Joyce, nurse practitioner, asks Irene Fuentez for her symptoms at Westover Medical Home Aug. 18, 2015. (US Army Photo by Robert Shields/Released)

Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Evy Lacy, who currently serves as the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program manager at Southern Regional Medical Command speaks Aug. 26 at the Women’s Equality More

Fabrication Unit staff from the Center for the Intrepid are working from temporary transition space while the facilities second floor is renovated for expansion of the IDEO program. (US Army Photo/Released)

Air Force Capt. Kelly Lonergan, from SAMMC’s Inpatient Mental Health Unit, presents findings from her study on the “Use of Pet Therapy in an Inpatient Behavioral Health Setting” at the TriService Nursing Resear More

Physical therapy technician Troy Hopkins assists retired Maj. Gen. William L. Moore Jr. at the Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center’s outpatient rehabilitation facility on Joint Base San Antonio- More

150904-N-ZI955-062 ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Sept. 4, 2015) Chief petty officers and their fiscal year 2016 selectees participate in a heritage run at the U.S. Naval Academy Sept. 4, 2015. The chiefs and selectees from b More

Capt. Kelly Elmlinger trains for future races at Camp Bullis in San Antonio in August 2015. (U.S Army Courtesy photo)

BAMC Commander Col. Evan Renz and Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia present the Commander’s trophy to representatives from the Neurology Clinic for their contributions to patient satisfaction during a ceremony at More

Texas Governor Greg Abbott pins the Texas Purple Heart on Spc. James Burkett during a ceremony Sept. 24, 2015, at the Warrior and Family Support Center’s Purple Heart Garden. Burkett was one of four Texas Natio More

Col. Evan Renz, Brooke Army Medical Center commander, pins the Legion of Merit medal on Command Sgt. Maj. Tabitha Gavia Oct. 6 for exceptionally meritorious service while serving as the command sergeant major a More

Leville Crowther, physical therapy assistant, explains shoulder mechanics to Kathryn Harris and her daughter, Robbie Harris, Oct. 16, 2015. Kathryn Harris suffered two strokes last spring, but has made great st More

San Antonio Spurs players served lunch at the Warrior and Family Support Center Oct. 21. The team visited with warriors, family members and staff, and signed autographs before heading over to the Center for the More

Capt. Kelly Elmlinger, an Army nurse, checks on patient Papa Ndiaye while Army Spc. Jeremy Allred looks on in the 4 West inpatient ward at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Oct. 23, 2015. (U.S. Army photo by More

Army Sgt. Jeffery Long learns to control his horse Nov. 10 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Equestrian Center. Equine Assisted Therapy is one of several activities available to service members rec More

Sgt. 1st Class Samantha Goldenstein practice rides Nov. 17 at the Brooke Army Medical Center Warrior Transition Battalion. The dedicated rider uses works out inside when there is inclement weather outside.

Major Stewart Brown, commander of 55th Signal Company (Combat Camera), shakes hands with Col. Martin Downie, commandant of The Defense Information School, on Fort George G. Meade, Md., Nov. 19, 2015. The purpos More

Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Col. Evan Renz visits the new Substance Use Disorder Residential Treatment Program conference room during a visit to 7W. (U.S. Army photo by Robert T. Shields/Released)

Air Force 1st Lt. Tomas Pasvogel, a clinical nurse, speaks with (from left) Col. Douglas Soderdahl, deputy commander for surgical services, Col. Richard Evans, deputy chief, Army Nurse Corps, and BAMC Commander More

San Antonio Military Medical Center’s first baby of the New Year was born at 6:24 a.m. Jan. 1 to Air Force Capt. Tiffany Prochaska, clinical nurse here, and Richard Prochaska III. Baby Evelyn weighed 9 pounds 2 More

Air Force Maj. Nicholas Carr, a neonatologist, takes a break from his paternity leave to give Air Force Staff Sgt. Keri Sorsby a sleep sack for her newborn Isabella in the post-partum unit at San Antonio Milita More

Samuel Swofford and Raquelle Bennett read their essays during the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Black History Month commemoration Feb. 10 at the Fort Sam Houston Theater. (U.S. Army photo by Lori Newm More

San Antonio Military Medical Center was recently recognized by the National Safe Sleep Hospital Certification Program as a “Silver Certified Sleep Leader,” for their commitment to best practices and education o More

The recent renovation of San Antonio Military Medical Center’s 4 West ward involved the removal of excess signage, repair and repainting of walls, and the installation of an 84-inch digital screen across from t More

Volunteer Joyce Earnest assists San Juana Hernandez and Nayeli Perez in the 2T intensive care unit at San Antonio Military Medical Center. Earnest is one of about 425 volunteers serving throughout the hospital More

Army Pfc. Cole Blancett, physical therapy assistant, helps Douglas Biala stretch during a physical therapy appointment March 6 at the CPT Jennifer M. Moreno Primary Care Clinic. Two physical therapists and two More

Shayvonna Taylor, certified nursing assistant, and Army Spc. Yanine Pedrazas Terrazas, licensed vocational nurse, place yellow socks on a patient who is at high risk for falling March 24 at San Antonio Military More

(From left) Col. Evan M. Renz, Maj. Gen. Barbara R. Holcomb and Col. (P) Jeffrey J. Johnson participate in the Brooke Army Medical Center change of command ceremony at San Antonio Military Medical Center, April More

Stephanie Hatcher, instructor with the Public Affairs department at the Defense Information School at Fort Meade, Md., critiques photographs during a Public Affairs Training Workshop at the Combat Readiness Tra More

Master Sgt. John Beall, Carolyn Putnam, Dr. Gregg Anders and Col. Mark Swofford, deputy commanding officer, cut the cake to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the “New BAMC” building April 13 in the San Antonio More

Bill Kleinedler bends steel for the “Wind Song” sculpture, which will hang in the newly renovated dining room at Brooke Army Medical Center. (Courtesy U.S. Army photo/Released)

Army Col. Jennifer Bedick, Brooke Army Medical Center chief nursing officer, and BAMC Command Sgt. Maj. Albert Crews present Monika Korra (center) a token of appreciation for speaking at the Sexual Assault Awar More

Kim Waller, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Army Wellness Center director, and Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Col. Jeffrey Johnson cut the ribbon to officially open Army Wellness Center April 29. (U.S. Army photo b More

Dr. Steven Rosenblatt speaks at the Holocaust Remembrance Day Observance at San Antonio Military Medical Center, May 2, 2016. Rosenblatt’s mother, Mathilide, was a Holocaust survivor who traveled across Europe More

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Yasmin Pacheco, a student in the Basic Still Photography course at the Defense Information School, applies some camouflage to her face and uses the front of a lens as a mirror durin More

Courtney Boyer, vice president of the BAMC Auxiliary, and Rachel Iffrig, golf tournament chair, present Inge Godfrey (center), BAMC Fisher House manager, a check for $56,000 at the BAMC Welfare Recognition Cere More

A group from Aloha Kitchen demonstrates traditional Hawaiian dance May 24 during the Brooke Army Medical Center Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month celebration. (U.S. Army photo by Robert Shields/Released)

U.S. Public Health Service Capt. Richard Schobitz and Melissa Ramirez conduct a planning meeting for the next session of Brooke Army Medical Center’s Intensive Outpatient Program for Post-traumatic Stress Disor More

Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Army Col. Jeffrey Johnson presents the Congressional Gold Medal to retired Staff Sgt. Jose Diaz-Rivas for his service with the 65th Infantry Regiment as Diaz-Rivas’ wife and More

Brandy Jordan smiles as Donnabella the clown hands her a balloon animal at the 5th Annual Fisher House Kindertag event held in the Warrior Family Support Center's Freedom Park June 8. (U.S. Army photo by Robert More

Col. Rachel Lefebvre looks on as Brooke Army Medical Center Commander Col. Jeffrey Johnson makes a presentation to retired Lt. Gen. Eric Schoomaker during the graduation ceremony in downtown San Antonio, June 1 More

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Damon Kasberg (left), 2014 Visual Information Award Program Military Graphic Artist of the Year from 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Allison N. Beiswanger, More

Lt. Col. Lee Freeman, Brooke Army Medical Center Troop Command commander, presents Army Capt. Matthew Reggio an Army Achievement Medal June 17 for his heroic actions to help save a man’s life at the Rambler Fit More

Sgt. Robyn Rothwell and her horse, Junior, took part in the promotion ceremony June 21 delivering gifts to Johnson family at the Warrior and Family Support Center Amphitheater. The inclusion of the horse in the More

The Department of Health Affairs launched a new patient satisfaction survey across the DoD called JOES, or the Joint Outpatient Experience Survey. This outpatient survey combines and standardizes the previous s More