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

BAMC holds grand opening for ASYMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room

Brooke Army Medical Center celebrated the grand opening for the Armed Forces YMCA’s Children’s Waiting Room with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 25. The new facility, located inside the main entrance to the hospital, will provide free childcare for active duty service members and their dependents while they are attending medical appointments. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4177085/bam

Texas, Delaware Airmen team up for C-5M Super Galaxy maintenance

Citizen Airmen from the 512th Airlift Wing worked alongside 433rd Maintenance Group maintainers from April 21 and May 3 at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4176172/tex

479th FTG launches 'Aviator for a Day' program

The 479th Flying Training Group is known for forging elite aviators and cultivating excellence in future warfighters — but a new initiative is taking that mission beyond the cockpit and into the hearts of local families. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4176193/479

433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron trains with first responders, healthcare professionals in Guyana

Nearly 60 U.S. Air Force medical professionals launched the final engagement of the 2025 Lesser Antilles Medical Assistance Team 2025 mission March 29, working alongside Guyanese partners over two weeks to share medical knowledge, deliver vital equipment, and strengthen international relationships. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4159951/433

BAMC receives ‘A’ rating in recent Leapfrog assessment

Brooke Army Medical Center received an “A” rating in the latest Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade assessment for Spring 2025 https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4176203/bam

Air Force medics’ heroics highlight vital role of military health professionals

Paramedics assigned to the 59th Medical Wing saved a patient experiencing cardiac arrest at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, despite the odds. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4165014/air

Spring into safety: essential fire prevention tips

As temperatures rise, many homeowners anticipate opening screen doors and windows to welcome the fresh air. However, the arrival of spring also brings an increased risk of fire, as the dust and accumulation of items have built up inside and outside the home. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4162208/spr

Patched In: ARSOUTH welcomes new deputy commanding general-interoperability

U.S. Army South Soldiers, civilians, foreign partners, and family members ceremonially welcomed Chilean army Maj. Gen. Eduardo Valdivia as the new deputy commanding general-interoperability during a patching ceremony in the headquarters’ Daniel Van Voorhis Conference Room at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on April 22. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4165452/pat

IAAFA partners with AMC to modernize maintenance simulator

A collaboration between the Inter-American Air Forces Academy and the Air Mobility Command is delivering a major leap forward in optimizing training for the Aircraft Maintenance Officer Course at the 318th Training Squadron. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4160079/iaa

40th iteration of exercise TRADEWINDS 25 unites 26 nations promoting security in the Western Hemisphere

More than 1,000 service members, law enforcement professionals, government officials and other participants from 26 partner and allied nations gathered at Teteron Barracks, Chaguaramas, Trinidad and Tobago, on April 26 to officially commence TRADEWINDS 25, the U.S. Southern Command-sponsored, U.S. Army South-led multinational, multi-domain exercise. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4167999/40t

Foreign intel job scams target current, former DOD employees

When a social media message pops up offering a high-paying consulting job from an unknown recruiter, it’s easy to be intrigued, but think twice. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4163000/for

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.

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

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

NAMRU SA research immunologist presents research at scientific seminar

Research scientists and staff personnel assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio and the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research (USAISR) attended a scientific seminar held at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute.

May 14, 2025 - Research scientists and staff personnel assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio and the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research attended a scientific seminar held at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research...

AFIMSC Small Business team wins Air Force program award

The small business programs office of Air Force Installation Contracting Center, poses for a photo at the Air Force Installation Mission Support Center. This team and their director, Mr. Gregory Santiago (center), both won a Department of the Air Force Small Business Director’s award. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Z. Rodarte)

May 14, 2025 - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Small Business team recently earned top honors from the Department of the Air Force for their excellence in supporting small businesses...

Army to roll out enlisted space ops specialty

May 14, 2025 - The Army confirmed it will implement a new space domain-related enlisted military occupational specialty by next fall, the service's top space officer announced during a media briefing at the Pentagon on May 5...

AFIMSC Portrait: Capt. William Mitchell

Capt. William Mitchell is a budget analyst with the AFIMSC Financial Management Directorate, working closely with senior leaders to craft guidance and provide decision support on enterprise requirements. (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Jim Martinez)

May 14, 2025 - AFIMSC Portrait highlights Capt. William Mitchell, a budget analyst with the AFIMSC Financial Management Directorate, working closely with senior leaders to craft guidance and provide decision support on enterprise...

MICC command team gets up close, personal at workforce town hall

Brig. Gen. Freddy Adams, the Mission and Installation Contracting Command commanding general, hosts a town hall alongside his deputy Clay Cole and Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright, the MICC command sergeant major with more than1,000 Mission and Installation Contracting Command leaders, civilian employees and Soldiers attending the hybrid event May 1, 2025, virtually and in-person, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

May 14, 2025 - More than 1,000 Mission and Installation Contracting Command leaders, civilian employees and Soldiers attended a hybrid town hall hosted May 1 by the MICC command team, virtually and in-person, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort...

Acting SecAF Ashworth’s farewell letter to the force

This is the official portrait of the Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)

May 13, 2025 - Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth pens a farewell letter to the force...

Nearly 40 students graduate from Inter-American Air Forces Academy

Students are seated during a graduation ceremony from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, April 17, 2025. Approximately 40 Airmen and Guardians graduated from courses in professional military education taught in Spanish by U.S. and Partner Nation instructors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

May 13, 2025 - Approximately 40 Airmen and Guardians graduated from professional military education courses during the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s Alpha Cycle graduation at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on April 23...

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