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

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

'Community Connection' events strengthen community bonds, build connections

One of the ways the Air Force encourages Airmen and families to maintain social fitness is through participation in events like "Community Connection" and local town halls. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4263069/com

Geospatial collaboration strengthens security cooperation in Western Hemisphere

Soldiers from U.S. Army South conducted a geospatial subject matter expert exchange with members of the Colombian and Peruvian armies from July 22-24 as part of an agreed-to action with the Colombian army. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4257356/geo

USAISR partnering on imaging technology for improving hemorrhage triage

Uncontrolled blood loss from traumatic injury is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield, which makes prompt and accurate triage essential for maximizing warfighter survival. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4260717/usa

The hidden danger: intersections and emergency vehicles

The consequences of inattention, impatience, or law violations at intersections can be catastrophic, particularly when collisions involve fire trucks and other emergency responders. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4238263/the

Air Force Accessions Center welcomes new commander

The Air Force Accessions Center held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 18, 2025, as Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Nelson assumed command from Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4258285/air

For USAISR Burn Flight Team, training and education are part of the mission

Since its founding in 1951, the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Flight Team has conducted aeromedical evacuations for thousands of burn patients around the world. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4259633/for

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

METC, partners get realistic dementia experience

Thirty volunteers assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus, Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Navy Medicine Training Support Command, 32d Medical Brigade, and the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence recently had the opportunity to personally experience the daily challenges that cognitively impaired people face by participating in an innovative, immersive dementia simulation presented by a team from the Veterans Health Administration. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4266050/met

Managing travel cards during transitions out of DOD

It is crucial that cardholders and agency program coordinators, or APCs, properly manage Government Travel Charge Cards, or GTCC, when employees transition out of the Department of Defense. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4260598/man

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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Southern Vanguard 25 kicks off in Chile, strengthening regional partnerships and readiness

U.S. Army South Brig. Gen. Michael Eastridge, deputy commanding general, speaks to the audience during the opening ceremony for Southern Vanguard 25 Exercise with U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and military force from Argentina and Peru during Exercise Southern Vanguard 25 in Los Angeles, Chile, Aug. 11, 2025. Exercise Southern Vanguard 25 underscores the U.S. Army’s enduring commitment to regional partnership as U.S. forces deploy to Chile to conduct combined mountain warfare, field, and command post training alongside Chilean forces, with participation from Argentina and Peru - strengthening interoperability, shared readiness, and mutual trust while advancing regional security and cooperation across the Western Hemisphere. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Rosa Ibarra)

Aug. 14, 2025 - Exercise Southern Vanguard 25 (ExSV25), a U.S. Army South-led multilateral training exercise with the Chilean army, officially commenced Aug. 12, 2025, in Los Ángeles, Chile...

U.S., Colombian armies open PISAJ 21 to advance senior NCO professional development

Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía (PISAJ) 21 participants and facilitators from the U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Colombian military stand for a group photo at the South Carolina National Guard McCrady Training Center, in Columbia, S.C., Aug. 11, 2025. PISAJ is a biannual, partner nation-funded initiative aligned with U.S. Southern Command’s Theater Campaign Plan and directly supports the Colombian Army’s transformation to align its noncommissioned officer corps with globally recognized standards. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua Taeckens) (Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)

Aug. 14, 2025 - U.S. Army South, in coordination with the Colombian army, officially launched the 21st iteration of the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía, or PISAJ, the capstone event of the Colombian Sergeants Major...

From Ghana’s streets to an MLS stadium: Airman finds home in football and service

Senior Airman Ebenezer Owusu Arthur, 59th Medical Wing, takes a penalty kick during a photo shoot recognizing his achievements at a military-only soccer tournament in Utah. Arthur says soccer has taught him discipline, resilience, and teamwork throughout his life and career. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew-John Braman)

Aug. 14, 2025 - Senior Airman Ebenezer Owusu Arthur, a 59th Medical Wing central sterile processing technician, recently competed in a military-only soccer tournament hosted by Major League Soccer’s Real Salt Lake...

PCS Joint Task Force hosts Industry Day

Army Maj. Gen. Lance Curtis, Joint Task Force commander, speaks to an audience during the Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force Industry Day near Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 12, 2025. The interactive format aimed to strengthen partnerships and transparency between the Defense Department and transportation service providers.

Aug. 14, 2025 - The Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force met with movers, shippers and logistics providers during Industry Day to gather input on improving the Household Goods Relocation Program...

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomes new command chief

Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods assumes command chief responsibilities of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center from Maj. Gen. John Allen, AFIMSC commander, during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Succeeding Chief Master Sgt. Dana Council (right), Woods will serve as the principal advisor to the AFIMSC commander on matters affecting the enlisted force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Z. Rodarte)

Aug. 13, 2025 - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center welcomed a new command chief during a change of responsibility ceremony Aug. 13 at the Gateway Club.Chief Master Sgt. Ronnie Woods succeeded Chief Master Sgt. Dana Council...

NMFDC: Mission Driven-People Powered - Christine Galliano

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is always mission driven and most importantly people powered! Christine Galliano is an instructional systems specialist at the command and sure the U.S. Navy’s medical professionals have the best training and education possible. Photo taken and graphic created at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Aug. 12, 2025 (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon).

Aug. 13, 2025 - The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission driven and most importantly people powered! We highlight Christine Galliano, an Instructional Systems Specialist that makes sure the U.S. Navy’s medical professionals...

Harnessing joint allied cyber capabilities: Sixteenth Air Force and Romanian Cyber Command share insights during inaugural bilateral engagement

U.S. Air Force Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) Deputy Commander, Brig. Gen. Heather Blackwell, briefs Romanian Brig. Gen. Marian-Razvan Tudose during a bilateral engagement at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 28, 2025. The engagement gave the opportunity to exchange information and collaboration between countries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Manuel Garcia)

Aug. 13, 2025 - Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) hosted the Romanian Cyber Command for their first bilateral engagement at its Joint base San Antonio-Lackland headquarters July 28-29...

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