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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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...

Squadron Officer School launches new, refocused curriculum

U.S. Air Force Col. Steve Ayre, Squadron Officer School commandant, speaks to new SOS students at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, July 31, 2025. The new SOS curriculum is aligned to the Air Force Force Generation, or AFFORGEN, deployment model with tasks derived directly from DCW mission essential tasks, better preparing captains for what they will see both deployed and at home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nelvis Sera)

Aug. 13, 2025 - For the last five months, Air University refocused the Squadron Officer School curriculum to address current Department of Defense priorities and debuted the new and improved course on July 31...

Educational outreach initiative: Inspiring elementary students in infectious disease research, biosafety practices

Capt. Jesus Silvas, a microbiologist with the U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command assigned to the 59th Medical Wing’s Office of Research and Technology Applications, shows students a Biosafety Level 4 Positive Pressure Suit Aug. 7, 2025, at Mendez Elementary School in San Marcos, Texas, as Dr. Israel Guerrero, a virologist with Texas Biomedical Research Institute, explains its use. The interactive demonstration highlighted biocontainment levels and equipment used when working with high-consequence pathogens such as Ebola and Marburg viruses. (Courtesy photo)

Aug. 12, 2025 - Dr. Jesus Silvas from the 59th Medical Wing and Dr. Israel Guerrero from the Texas Biomedical Research Institute visited Mendez Elementary School in San Marcos to introduce 2nd–5th grade students to careers in infectious...

Army tour length changes to enhance stability, readiness in Korea

Lt. Col. Brent Kinney, the outgoing commander of 11th Engineer Battalion, 2nd Infantry Division Sustainment Battalion, 2ID, 8th Army, and Lt. Col. Shawn Cook, the incoming commander of the battalion, face their formation during a change of command ceremony at Camp Humphreys, Korea, July 11, 2025. The Soldiers of the battalion gathered on Robertson Field for the ceremony. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Mark Bowman)

Aug. 12, 2025 - The Department of Defense has approved changes to the length of tours for accompanied and unaccompanied Soldiers coming to South Korea...

MICC leaders demonstrate agility during 2025 transformation training event

Maj. Gen. Doug Lowery, commanding general U.S. Army Contracting Command, poses with Brig. Gen. Freddy Adams, commanding general U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Clay Cole, SES, MICC Deputy to the Commanding General, Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright, MICC command sergeant major, and MICC primary staff and brigade-level key leaders pose for a group photo in front of the Fort Sam Houston Long Barracks during the 2025 MICC Senior Contracting Officer and Directors Acquisition Training, or SDAT. The event held July 29 to Aug. 1, 2025, in San Antonio, Texas was a prequel to their large-scale annual event to ensure the contracting command’s alignment with the Army Transformation Initiative and higher command guidance.

Aug. 12, 2025 - The Mission and Installation Contracting Command completed a leader training and wargaming event Jul. 29 to Aug. 1 in San Antonio, Texas, as a prequel to their large-scale annual event to ensure the contracting command’s...

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