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
U.S. Army Capt. Jeremy Brooks (left), chief nutritionist, Medical and Dental Activity, Fort Drum, N.Y., conducts an individual interview with U.S. Army Reserve Capt. Joe Colόn Jr. (right), Fort Story, Va. Colόn 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 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
A U.S. Army Soldier participating in the 2016 Army Trials, changes the tire on his bicycle in preparation for a morning training session at Fort Bliss Texas, Feb. 27, 2016. More than 100 wounded, ill and injure More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ricardo Anthony Villalobos, retired, Lexington, N.C., does a pre-race inspection on his cycle, checking brakes, derailleur and tire pressure before the 30k open upright cycle competition at More
The British Army Medical Services Rugby Team stopped by Brooke Army Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas to visit on October 14. The team attended the Hispanic Heritage Day ceremony in the medical mall and t More
U.S. Army Retired 1st Sgt. Pete Carrion, Army JROTC instructor at Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, Texas, offers shooting tips to Staff Sgt. Tiffany Rodriguez-Rexroad, Bravo Company, Warrior Transitio More
U.S. Army Sgt. Tiffany Curtis, 7210 Medical Support Unit, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and husband Justin Curtis, are the proud parents of the first baby born at Brooke Army Medical Center, Jan. 1, 2017. Lexy Curti More
Team Army arrives at McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois, June 29, to receive a welcome brief for the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The DOD Warrior Games are an adaptive sports comp More
Team Army sitting volleyball coach Linda Gomez barks out instructions before the first tournament match with Special Operations Command, June 30, at McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois, for the More
U.S. Army veteran Jarred Vaina, American Samoa, prepares to bump a pass to teammates at the net during a sitting volleyball match against Special Operations Command, June 30, at McCormick Place Convention Cente More
U.S. Army veteran Jhoonar Barrera, San Diego, CA, looks to pass to a teammate during Team Army’s wheelchair basketball match against Team Air Force, July 1, at McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illino More
U.S. Army veteran Staff Sgt. Charles Hightower, Fayetteville, N.C. waits for instructions from wheelchair basketball coach Rodney Williams during a game July 1, at the McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago More
Team Army sports massage therapist Jane Kordish keeps one of her athlete’s muscles loose between track events July 2, at Lane Tech College Prep High School, Chicago, Illinois, during the 2017 Department of Defe More
Team Army track coach Rodney Carson discusses the day’s activities with a family member July 2, at Lane Tech College Prep High School, Chicago, Illinois, during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The More
U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Bell, Warrior Transition Unit, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and veteran Michael Helmen, Killeen, Texas, take a moment to focus before the archery competition July 3, durin More
U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Bell. Walter Reed, National Military Medical Center, competes in the discus event July 5, at Soldier Field, Chicago, Ill, during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The DOD Warri More
Team Army Ambassador Cpt. Kelly Elmlinger was one of many holding ‘Go Army Beat Navy’ signs during gold medal wheelchair basketball game July 7, at The United Center, Chicago, Ill, during the 2017 Department of More
Team Army stands in the shadow of Team Navy fans before the start of the gold medal sitting volleyball match July 7, at The United Center, Chicago, Ill, during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The More
Members of Team US prepare for swim training at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto, Canada, September 22, 2017 in preparation for the 2017 Invictus Games. The games will take place September 23-30. Invic More
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Mike Nicholson and Sgt. Ivan Sears, take time to train the day before their racing wheelchair event at York Lion Stadium, Toronto, Canada, September 23, 2017 in preparation for the Inv More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ivan Sears warms up prior to his wheelchair racing event at York Lion Stadium, Toronto, Canada, September 24, 2017 during the Invictus Games. The games take place September 23-30. Invictu More
U.S. Army Capt. Kelly Elmlinger powers her way up a tough incline during the women’s cycling event at High Park, Toronto, Canada, Sept. 26, 2017 during the Invictus Games. The games take place September 23-30. More
A cane self-defense student practices newly learned techniques to free himself from the grasp of a simulated attacker during a training session Feb. 3, in the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center, Fort Sam Houston, Tex More
Team Army sweats through a wheelchair basketball training session, May 28, at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Center Gymnasium, in preparation for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The DoD Warrior More
U.S. Army veterans Staff Sgt. Michael Helmen (left) and Spec. Anthony Favre unload a hand cycle prior to their training session, May 28, at the U.S. Air Force Falcon Stadium, in preparation for the 2018 Departm More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Dorian Rhoten perfects his shot put technique, May 29, at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Field House indoor track facility, in preparation for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games More
U.S. Army veteran Capt. Alex Wilson works on his service during sitting volleyball practice, May 30, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Center Gymnasium, in preparation for the 2018 Department of Defense More
U.S. Army veterans Capt. Steve Bortle and Sgt. Chris McGinnis engage in some friendly ‘trash talking’ during sitting volleyball practice, May 30, at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Center Gymnasium, in prepara More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Altermese Kendrick listens closely to indoor rowing coach Robert Hurley during indoor rowing training, May 30, at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Center Gymnasium, during the 2018 Departme More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ross Alewine gives a fist bump to spectators as Team Army is introduced during the opening ceremony, June 2, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium at the 2018 Department of D More
U.S. Army Pfc. Lauren Jahn launches her first throw during the seated discus event June 2, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy outdoor track facility during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games, June 2 More
U.S. uniformed buglers performed the military song of each branch of service, to include United Kingdom Armed Forces, Canadian Armed Forces, and the Australian Defence Force during the opening ceremony, June 2, More
U.S. Army Sgt. Brent Sixkiller is set to serve the ball during sitting volleyball bracket play June 4, 2018, in the Cadet East Gymnasium at the U.S. Air Force Academy during the 2018 Department of Defense Warri More
U.S. Army Sgt. Samuel Daniels gets instruction from coach Adriane Wilson during warm ups before the powerlifting competition June 5, 2018, in the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Gymnasium at the 2018 Department More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Hyoshin Cha, Staff Sgt. Altermese Kendrick, and Sgt. 1st Class Tiffany Rodriguez-Rexroad swept the hand cycling medals in their classification during the cycling event June 6, 2018, at More
U.S. Army Capt. Charles Rodgers looks up at the scoreboard as he waits for his opportunity to shoot during the archery event June 7, 2018, in the Holaday Athletic Center at the U.S. Air Force Academy during the More
U.S. Army Spc. Angela Euson sets in the starting block for the 50 meter backstroke in her classification in the swimming event June 8, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Gymnasium Natatorium at the 201 More
U.S. Army Capt. Stephen Levit shows great technique during the one minute sprint in his classification of the indoor rowing event June 9, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Clune Arena during the 2018 Depart More
U.S. Army Maj. George Johnson, Brooke Army Medical Center, describes the benefits of the new telemetry unit before the ribbon cutting ceremony, Feb. 22, 2019. Telemetry is an automated process that monitors vit More
Soldier and veteran athletes head into the first turn of the recumbent cycling event March 10, during the 2019 Army Trials on the east side of Fort Bliss, Texas. The 2019 Army Trials, hosted at Fort Bliss, is a More
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Beth King grinds her way toward the first turn of the recumbent cycling event, March 10, during the 2019 Army Trials on the east side of Fort Bliss, Texas. The 2019 Army Trials, hos More
Army veteran Spc. Brent Garlic prepares for the hand cycling event March 10, during the 2019 Army Trials on the east side of Fort Bliss, Texas. The 2019 Army Trials, hosted at Fort Bliss, is an adaptive sports More
Retired Army Spc. Michelle Sanchez prepares to throw the shot put at the field events March 11, during the 2019 Army Trials. The 2019 Army Trials, hosted at Fort Bliss, is an adaptive sports competition from Ma More
U.S. Army Sgt. Ricardo Berry, 1st Air Combat Brigade, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood Texas, takes a practice throw with the shot put before the field event officially begins at the Army Trials. The 2019 Army T More
U.S. Army veteran Erin Holmes is in total concentration before her last throw of the shot put field event, March 11, at the Army Trials, Fort Bliss, Texas. The 2019 Army Trials, hosted at Fort Bliss, is an adap More
Archers finish shooting a round during the compound bow archery event, March 12, at the Army Trials. The 2019 Army Trials, hosted at Fort Bliss, is an adaptive sports competition from March 5-16 with over 100 w More
Retired Army Sgt. Harvey Boyd, Atlanta, Georgia, takes aim at his target during the compound bow archery event, March 12, at the Army Trials. The 2019 Army Trials, hosted at Fort Bliss, is an adaptive sports co More
U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. Jonathan Alexander, Fort Bragg Warrior Transition Battalion, takes aim at his target during the compound bow archery event at the Army Trials. The 2019 Army Trials, hosted at Fort Bliss, More
Archers prepare to shoot during the compound bow archery event, March 12, at the Army Trials. The 2019 Army Trials, hosted at Fort Bliss, is an adaptive sports competition from March 5-16 with over 100 wounded, More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Brown, Brooke Army Medical Center, Warrior Transition Battalion, receives two gold medals from Brig. Gen. George Appenzeller, BAMC Commanding General, and Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas O More
U.S. Army retired Staff Sgt. Ross attends a cycling fitting session at hanger 4, MacDill Air Force Base, June 17, in preparation for the 2019 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The DoD Warrior Games are condu More
U.S. Army Sgt. Jorge Rodriguez prepares to take a few practice laps in his racing wheelchair at the Short Fitness and Sports Center, MacDill Air Force Base, June 17, during training for the 2019 Department of D More
U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman, Commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, offers opening remarks for JBSA’s Military Retiree Appreciation Day, October 19, hosted by Brooke More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Juan Ayala, Alpha Company, Brooke Army Medical Center, Warrior Transition Battalion, helps unload plants during a landscaping event with Habitat for Humanity, Feb. 12, 2020, San Antonio, Te More
Senior Airman Robert Wolshlager, left, and Senior Airman Christian Negrón conduct drive-thru COVID-19 screening at Brooke Army Medical Center's designated screening area, March 17, 2020. BAMC has launched a pro More
On March 26, 2020 Brooke Army Medical Center implemented curbside pharmacy drop-off and pick-up operations to minimize foot traffic in the organization. Patients are guided to the pick-up lane at the Fort Sam H More
Jose Dominguez, pharmacy technician at the Fort Sam Houston Community pharmacy, collects a patient’s prescription at the drop-off point during curbside operations, March 26, 2020. Brooke Army Medical Center imp More
U.S. Air Force Col. Patrick Osborn, Deputy Commander for Surgical Services, Brooke Army Medical Center, prepares to answer COVID-19 questions during a video teleconference with Argentine Army doctors, Oct. 21, More
Brig. Gen. Shan Bagby, commander, Brooke Army Medical Center, and Command Sgt. Maj. Thurman Reynolds congratulate new father Isaac Nolasco while visiting him, his wife U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jessica Ojeda-No More
A San Antonio Military Medical Center X-ray technician prepares to collect images of a patient in the emergency department. SAMMC received its level I trauma center recertification from the American College of More
U.S. Army Capt. Jeremy Brooks (center), chief nutritionist, Medical and Dental Activity, Fort Drum, New York, gives nutrition and diet tips to members of Team Army track during training for the 2015 Department More
Main entrance, Brooke Army Medical Center.
After patients at San Antonio Military Medical Center, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, complete their radiation appointments, it is tradition that they place a hand print on the wall to commemorate the last day of treatments.
U.S. Army Capt. April Darowski (ret.) oils the chain on her bicycle in preparation for a morning training session during the Army Trials at Fort Bliss Texas, Feb. 27, 2016. More than 100 wounded, ill and injure More
Brooke Army Medical Center Command Sergeant Major Albert Crews inspects a miniature souvenir Rugby ball The British Army Medical Services Rugby Team was giving to patrons during their visit on October 14. The t More
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Marcus Menchaca, Alpha Company, Warrior Transition Battalion, Brooke Army Medical Center, prepares his target for an air rifle training session at Central Catholic High School, San Antonio, More
Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Johnson, commander, Brooke Army Medical Center, and BAMC registered nurse Kassandra Garza congratulate and deliver a gift basket to U.S. Army Sgt. Tiffany Curtis, 7210 Medical Support Unit, F More
U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Bell, Warrior Transition Unit, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, U.S., Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Heather Moran, Kenmore, WA, and Command Sgt. Maj. Matthew Unger, Warrior Tran More
U.S. Army veteran Jarred Vaina, American Samoa, prepares to serve during a sitting volleyball match against Special Operations Command, June 30, at McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois, for the More
Team Army sitting volleyball coach Linda Gomez examines service technique during the first tournament match with Special Operations Command, June 30, at McCormick Place Convention Center, Chicago, Illinois, for More
U.S. Army Spc. Stephanie Morris, Warrior Transition Unit, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, tries to find her way to the basket during Team Army’s wheelchair basketball match against Team Air Force, More
Team Army track coach Rodney Carson goes over the lineup two of his sprinters July 2, at Lane Tech College Prep High School, Chicago, Illinois, during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The DOD Warri More
U.S. Army veteran Michael Stephens, Belgrade, MT, and tether, Army veteran Adam Blow, Fort Worth, Texas take the first turn in the Men’s 200 Meter visually impaired race, July 2, at Lane Tech College Prep High More
U.S. Army veteran Michael Helmen, Killeen, Texas, take a moment to focus before the archery competition July 3, during the 2017 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The DOD Warrior Games are an adaptive sports More
U.S. Army veteran Armando Gonzalez is called out of bounds just by the rim of his wheelchair during the l gold medal game against Team Navy July 7, at the United Center, Chicago, Ill, during the 2017 Department More
U.S. Army Sgt. Karla Caldera, Warrior Transition Unit, Fort Belvoir, VA, and U.S. Army veteran Michael Helmen, Killeen, Texas raise the Army colors in support of the Army sitting volleyball team during the gold More
U.S. Air Force veteran Sebastiana Lopez-Arellano of Team US shares a light moment with a teammate before swim training at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre, Toronto, Canada, Sept. 22, 2017 in preparation for the More
U.S. Army Col. Daniel Dudek and U.S. Marine Corps veteran Ivan Sears warm up prior to the wheelchair racing event at York Lion Stadium, Toronto, Canada, September 24, 2017 during the Invictus Games. The games t More
U.S. Marine Corps veteran Mike Nicholson is in deep concentration as he prepares to compete in the racing wheelchair event at York Lion Stadium, Toronto, Canada, September 24, 2017 during the Invictus Games. Th More
U.S. Army veteran William Reynolds keeps his form on the hilly portion of the course during the men’s cycling event at High Park, Toronto, Canada, Sept. 26, 2017 during the Invictus Games. The games take place More
Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Hunter, Brooke Army Medical Center Warrior Transition Battalion, puts his cane self-defense tactics to use during a training session Feb. 3, in the Jimmy Brought Fitness Center, F More
U.S. Army veterans Spec. Anthony Favre (front) and Sgt. Chris McGinnis test out their hand cycles prior to their training session, May 28, at the U.S. Air Force Falcon Stadium, in preparation for the 2018 Depar More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Jovan Bowser has a firm grip on the discus during her training session, May 29, at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Field House indoor track facility, in preparation for the 2018 Departmen More
Team Army athletes go to battle at the net during sitting volleyball practice, May 30, at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Center Gymnasium, in preparation for the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The More
U.S. Army veteran Capt. Alex Wilson waits to get the go-ahead to serve during sitting volleyball practice, May 30, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Center Gymnasium, in preparation for the 2018 Departm More
U.S. Army veteran Capt. Steve Bortle carried the Army flag as Team Army marched into Falcon Stadium, June 2, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy during the opening ceremony at the 2018 Department of Defense War More
U.S. Army Master Sgt. Rolando Colon, left, and Sgt. Aaron Averre take a break in between throws during the discus event June 2, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy outdoor track facility at the 2018 Department More
U.S. Army Capt. Kenny Rogers gives a fist bump to spectators as Team Army is introduced during the opening ceremony, June 2, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium at the 2018 Department of Defens More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Julio Rodriquez works up the crowd during sitting volleyball bracket play June 4, 2018, in the Cadet East Gymnasium at the U.S. Air Force Academy during the 2018 Department of Defense W More
U.S. Army Spc. Brent Garlic hustles back on defense during a preliminary round wheelchair basketball game against Team Marine Corps June 4, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Center Gymnasium during th More
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Hyoshin Cha listens intently to instruction before the powerlifting competition June 5, 2018, in the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Gymnasium at the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior G More
Team Army athletes cool down during a hot afternoon on the road during the cycling event June 6, 2018, at the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Falcon Stadium at the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The DoD War More
Bowmen take aim at their targets during the archery event June 7, 2018, in the Holaday Athletic Center at the U.S. Air Force Academy during the 2018 Department of Defense Warrior Games. The DoD Warrior Games ar More