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JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Liberty Barracks cleared to reopen
June 15, 2023 — The Liberty Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is ready to reopen following extensive remediation after the discovery of legionella traces in the water system last year... MORE

502nd LRS unloads 80,000 bottles of water after winter storm Uri
February 22, 2021 — The 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland assisted with the coordinating and unloading of more than 150,000 pounds of bottled water brought in via aircraft at JBSA-Kelly Field Annex to be distributed to the city of San Antonio after winter storm Uri... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen and Army Soldiers unload pallets of bottled water Feb. 21 at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field. Joint Base San Antonio provided emergency response assistance to local officials and agencies in order to ensure the safety and security of the community during and after the severe winter storm.

JBSA implements Stage 1 water conservation measures
July 14, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio will begin Stage 1 water conservation measures effective immediately... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio will begin Stage 1 water conservation measures effective immediately.

Water safety remains important during a pandemic
July 5, 2020 — Indeed, last summer was the last of its kind for the foreseeable future however, despite this new normal the risks associated with swimming and being around the water remain the same... MORE

JBSA-Lackland lifeguards save Airman
July 3, 2019 — A day at the pool can be a time for cooling off, spending time with friends and just enjoying everything about being at the pool. However, for one Airman, the fun time became a nightmare. Four lifeguards stepped in, saving his life... MORE

Bailey Parker, Eric Medelez, Silvia Garcia and Savannah Delange, 502nd Force Support Squadron lifeguards, pose for a photo at the Warhawk pool,June 21, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Know the risks to stay safe in the water this summer
June 9, 2017 — Whether boating, swimming or participating in water sports, it is important for service members and their families to be aware of the risks and stay safe... MORE

Whether boating, swimming or participating in water sports, it is important for servicemembers and their families to be aware of the risks and stay safe. More than 3,500 people in the Unites States die annually from unintentional drowning, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Stage 2 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
August 20, 2015 — The 10-day average of the Bexar County index well J-17 has dropped below 650 feet mean sea level as of Friday. Stage 2 water restrictions for all Joint Base San Antonio locations is triggered when the J-17 drops below 650 feet... MORE

Stage 1 water restrictions implemented across JBSA
August 10, 2015 — The 10-day average of the Bexar County index well J-17 reached 657 feet mean sea level as of Aug. 3, triggering Stage 1 water restrictions for all Joint Base San Antonio locations. Stage 1 goes into effect when J-17 dips below 660 feet... MORE

Heat-related injuries prevalent, yet easily avoided with right tools
August 10, 2015 — Many people succumb to heat-related illnesses and even death due to inexperience with extreme summer temperatures and humidity or a lack of caution outdoors. Military personnel in the San Antonio area are especially vulnerable to heat-related injuries because of exposure during training or duty requirements... MORE

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