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

T-7A Red Hawk: Flight confirms safety, progress

In a significant demonstration of progress and commitment to modernizing pilot training, Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, became the first non-test pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer aircraft at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on April 30. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4195320/t-7

AFIMSC preparing Deployable Combat Wings for mission success

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is playing a vital role in the standup of Air Force Deployable Combat Wings, providing essential support in key areas including site assessments, personnel planning, resource allocation and training operations. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4194188/afi

Field exercise sharpens practical nursing students’ skills, readiness

A group of Army Practical Nursing Specialist students and Licensed Vocational Nurses from Brooke Army Medical Center participated in a Phase II Field Training Exercise at JBSA-Camp Bullis from April 23-25. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4184300/fie

BAMC pharmacies offer convenient options for patients

Brooke Army Medical Center pharmacies offer convenient options for patients to get their medications including prescription pickup lockers, Q-Anywhere, home delivery and Saturday hours. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4195477/bam

A legacy of service: Finding direction in uniform

When Chief Master Sgt. William Kelly stood as the reviewing official and guest speaker at his daughter’s Basic Military Training graduation, the moment represented more than just a proud father watching his child follow in his footsteps. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4195381/a-l

Air Force Reservist honored with life-changing gift for her service, sacrifice, and resilience

For Tech. Sgt. Martha Rodriguez, resilience isn’t a choice. It’s a daily way of life, woven into the fabric of both her Air Force uniform and the routines of motherhood, particularly in raising her youngest daughter, Jewel, who was born with a rare and incurable genetic disorder. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4196475/air

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

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 Sam Houston, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4181729/mic

Faculty members honored during SAUSHEC awards dinner

San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held its annual faculty awards dinner April 26 at the Randolph Parr Club. The event honored faculty members for their dedication and expertise in training future military medical and allied health professionals. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4195441/fac

Army makes new adjustments to retention rules amid high demand for reenlistment

Amid continued high demand for reenlistment, the U.S. Army announced two updates to its retention policies to improve retention forecasting while ensuring Soldiers have sufficient time and guidance to make informed reenlistment decisions. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4195963/arm

937th Training Group rejoins the 37th Training Wing

The Gateway Wing celebrated the addition of the 937th Training Group to the wing during a deactivation and reactivation ceremony May 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4194218/937

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

MICC commander speaks to San Antonio graduates

Brig. Gen. Freddy Adams, commanding general of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, salutes San Antonio Academy students during an inspection of cadet formations just prior to his service as guest speaker May 23, 2025, for the private school’s 139th-annual commencement ceremony in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo Credit: Tish Williamson)

May 29, 2025 - Brig. Gen. Freddy Adams, commanding general of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, served as guest speaker May 23 at the San Antonio Academy during its 139th-annual...

Dermatology eConsults make skin care easier

A new dermatology eConsult service from the 59th Medical Wing is making it easier than ever for patients to receive expert skin care. Beneficiaries submit photos and complete a short questionnaire through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal by sending a message to

May 29, 2025 - People can now receive virtual dermatology care from anywhere! New eConsult offering lets you skip the wait and get expert dermatology care right from home. If you’re dealing with a rash, acne, or a spot you’re concerned...

DOD Brain Health Initiative helps protect service members

Marines assigned to Marine Forces Special Operations Command and an Air Force pararescueman fire a M224A1 mortar system during a training event at Camp Guernsey Joint Training Center, Wyo., April 9, 2025. The training center offers a diverse range of resources for military readiness, including extensive live-fire ranges, urban combat training sites, convoy operations courses and rugged terrain ideal for realistic field exercises.

May 29, 2025 - Monitoring brain health is essential for service members, as exposure to blast overpressure can lead to brain injuries that impair critical cognitive and motor functions, ultimately impacting operational effectiveness and...

JBSA-Lackland’s 'One Base, One Network': A key milestone in connectivity and cybersecurity

Personnel assigned to 502nd Communication Squadron and 149th Fighter Wing who participated in the

May 28, 2025 - Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland marks a transformation in its information technology infrastructure with the “One Base, One Network” initiative that integrates the Texas Air National Guard 149th Fighter Wing into the...

Hegseth orders review of homeschool support efforts

Homeschool children join students from Sampson Elementary School for a tour of the post office at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Dec. 5, 2024. The students observed mail processing and X-ray machine operations.

May 27, 2025 - The Defense Department has initiated a review of the department's existing support for homeschooling by military-connected families...

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announcement

May 27, 2025 - The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (OSEAC) announced today the following assignment: The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff...

U.S., Colombian army leaders conclude PISAJ-20, increase NCO operational reach

Sgt. Maj Ottoniel Rivera, the U.S. Army South, Security Cooperation Directorate Senior Enlisted Leader, addresses distinguished guests and students during the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquia 20 (PISAJ-20) closing ceremony at Fort Sill, Okla., May 16, 2025. PISAJ is a geo-strategic semiannual military engagement focused on developing, advancing, and professionalizing the COLAR senior NCO corps. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Maj. Juan C. Munoz)

May 27, 2025 - Thirty Colombian army (COLAR) and one Brazilian army sergeants major concluded the capstone of the Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía 20 (PISAJ-20), at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, on May 16...

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