Joint Base San Antonio

Ask Away, JBSA connects you with the command team

JBSA is a Beast and sometimes it’s hard to navigate the resources we have for our service members and families. Do you have a question you think only the boss can answer? https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4088748/ask

Registration opens for MEDCoE 2025 Mission Thanksgiving

Interested in opening your home to host a couple of Soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner? Registration has begun for the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2025 Mission Thanksgiving event. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4301905/reg

JBSA firefighters complete 9/11 climb challenge

Joint Base San Antonio firefighters took part in the San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb at the Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, on Sept. 11, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4303573/jbs

AFIMSC delivers blanket purchase agreement to streamline base IT services

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has created a new enterprise-wide blanket purchase agreement to deliver consistent, cost-effective base operations support information technology, or BOS-IT, services across Department of the Air Force installations. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4312746/afi

59th Medical Wing explores new technology with SimX demo

The 59th Medical Wing hosted a demonstration of SimX’s Virtual Reality Operational Medical Training at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, giving leaders and educators a chance to explore how immersive technology could support medical readiness. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4304267/59t

BAMC launches Surgical Cardiac Advanced Life Support training program

The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit 3 South Unit Practice Council launched the first Surgical Cardiac Advanced Life Support certification program at Brooke Army Medical Center Aug. 18-21, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4308060/bam

New chapter for 433rd Contingency Response Flight: Flight transitions to squadron

The 433rd Contingency Response Flight marked a historic milestone as it was officially redesignated to the 433rd Contingency Response Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Sept. 6. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4307967/new

U.S., Colombian armies strengthen partnership with 2025 staff talks, signing agreed-to-actions

U.S. Army South Commander Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan welcomed a delegation from the Colombian National Army, including Gen. Luis Cardozo Santamaría, commander of the National Army, for the 16th annual U.S.-Colombian army-to-army staff talks and the signing ceremony of the 2025 agreed-to-actions from Sept. 2–4. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4302430/us-

40,000 Miles for 40,000 Lives: 960th Cyberspace Wing helms fifth annual suicide prevention run

Every September, the Air Force joins the nation in observing Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. For the 960th Cyberspace Wing, this year marks the fifth anniversary of a tradition that has grown from a small 5K to a wing-wide challenge with lifesaving meaning. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4302269/400

AFMEDCOM holds redesignation and change of command ceremony

Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a combined redesignation and change of command ceremony, Sept. 10, 2025, marking a historic transition for the Air Force Medical Service. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4308794/afm

Texas A&M Health brings mobile forensic simulation unit to BAMC

The Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing recently brought their mobile forensic simulation unit to Brooke Army Medical Center. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4313030/tex

Army retention transformation: Data-driven talent alignment, new incentives, expanded programs

The Army is transforming its retention strategies across all ranks to focus on keeping high quality Soldiers and aligning their talents with the Army’s evolving priorities. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4311242/arm

Bring your smile and your camera! JBSA sets up self-help portrait stations

The 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs office — which serves Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph — now offers a new self-help portrait station featuring an American flag backdrop. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4254933/bri

Submit requests to 502d Air Base Wing public affairs offices through the PA Productivity Portal

The 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs offices throughout Joint Base San Antonio are using the PA Productivity Portal, or P3, to submit work orders for photographic, video, audio, graphics, and editorial support. These services can now be requested at https://safpa.appianportalsgov.com/request/page/request. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3390031/sub

New 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers easier option for emergency care

A new 988 telephone number became operational July 16, designated as the new three-digit dialing code that routes callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3100501/new-

Calling 911 From A Cell Phone On JBSA

When calling 911 from a cell phone on JBSA, please remember to immediately tell the 911 dispatcher you are on JBSA and provide the installation information for where you need assistance, i.e. "I am located on" JBSA-Randolph, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Camp Bullis, etc.

Download the JBSA Connect App

The new Joint Base San Antonio smartphone app is designed to provide quick access to installation information and resources. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3600630/jbsa

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JBSA Latest News

Army expands program allowing Soldiers with civilian skills to bypass initial training

Pfc. Jane Seo, Bravo Company, 832nd Ordnance Battalion, looks up at the instructional TV screen during a demonstration by her instructor during 94T Short Range Air Defense System Repairer Course training Aug. 12. (Terrance Bell)

Sept. 30, 2025 - The U.S. Army is adding 17 new military occupational specialties (MOSs) to its Civilian Acquired Skills Program (ACASP) effective October 1, 2025. The ACASP allows Soldiers with relevant civilian skills to bypass some initial...

A historic look back on the invention of the Bird Ventilator by Lackland's Forrest Bird

The Bird respirator Mark 7 dates from the 1950s and was once a standard piece of equipment in hospitals.

Sept. 30, 2025 - The story of the Bird Ventilator is one of ingenuity, innovation, and a deep commitment to saving lives. At the heart of this remarkable development is Dr. Forrest Bird, a biomedical engineer whose work in both aviation and...

Air Force, VA preserve vital Vietnam, Korean War veteran biospecimens for future study

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Cannon, Air Force Health Study noncommissioned officer in charge, and Adam Irvin, quality assurance director, from the 711th Human Performance Wing prepare Air Force Health Study biospecimens for storage in freezers at the West Los Angeles VA Medical Center, Los Angeles, California, Aug. 21, 2025. The samples were transferred to the medical center from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Dayton, Ohio, in a collaborative effort between the U.S. Air Force, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and VA SHIELD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matt Brafman)

Sept. 30, 2025 - The Department of Air Force transferred more than 178,000 biological samples from Vietnam and Korean War veterans to the Department of Veterans Affairs in August, concluding an 18-year effort to safeguard them for future...

Impact of the potential government shutdown on official travel

U.S. Capitol 1793-1863 Washington, DC, USA

Sept. 30, 2025 - Impacts of the potential government shutdown on the Defense Travel Management Office...

Hegseth announces series of War Department reforms in sweeping speech to top military brass

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth delivers remarks during a War Department address at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 30, 2025.

Sept. 30, 2025 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced a series of 10 new directives aimed at strengthening the War Department's people and culture during an in-person speech in Quantico, Va., to the U.S. military's most senior leaders. ...

37th Training Wing hosts first Warhawk Leadership Course

Lt. Col. Burke Wilson, 383rd Training Squadron Director of Operations, speaks at the Warhawk Leadership Course to a classroom of 37th Training Wing personnel, September 17, 2025. The Warhawk Leadership Course is a four-day professional development course that focuses on developing wing personnel's leadership skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Logan Steele)

Sept. 30, 2025 - Sixteen officers, enlisted, and civilian personnel from the 37th Training Wing participated in the initial pilot of the Warhawk Leadership Course from Sept. 16-19...

Air Force broadens career development opportunities for Airmen through new developmental duties process

Sept. 30, 2025 - The Air Force has transformed its developmental duty process to offer Airmen more flexibility and control over their career while ensuring high-quality personnel fill positions critical to the future of the force...

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