Joint Base San Antonio

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-

U.S. Air Force Band of the West puts on Holiday in Blue performances Dec. 17 & 18

This holiday season, get ready to be thrilled by the U.S. Air Force Band of the West, featuring the legendary Canadian Brass, as they put on their annual Holiday in Blue performances on Dec. 17 and 18. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3987188/us-

187th Medical Battalion spreads holiday cheer at Briscoe Elementary

Briscoe Elementary School had an early Christmas when soldiers from the 187th Medical Battalion at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston donated holiday presents to students. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3997478/187

JBSA-Camp Bullis hosts Kendall County leaders to discuss military readiness, conservation

Officials from the Hill Country Alliance, along with Kendall County engineers, project managers, and local leaders, met on Dec. 2 at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis to discuss the installation’s training mission, current challenges, and mutual concerns regarding military readiness and natural resources conservation. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4003320/jbs

San Antonio native earns Blue Jacket of the Year honors at NMRTC San Diego

Seaman Christelle V. Abrego, a logistics specialist from San Antonio, Texas, and graduate of Madison High School, has achieved a milestone, earning the Blue Jacket of the Year award for Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command San Diego. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3987518/san

433rd Airlift Wing senior leaders, honorary commanders team up to 'Feed The Troops'

Senior leaders and honorary commanders from the 433rd Airlift Wing teamed up to spread some cheer by serving holiday-style meals to Airmen at the Live Oak Dining Facility on Dec. 7. The “Feed the Troops” event has been an Alamo Wing tradition for more than 10 years. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4002872/433

NAMRU San Antonio Soldiers compete for NCO & Solider of the Year

Soldiers assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio’s Research Services Directorate at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, earned Non-Commissioned Officer and Solider of the Year honors during the Fiscal Year 2024 Solider, NCO and Officer of the Year Competition ceremony, hosted by Col. James Jones, commander, Public Health Command, West. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3990254/nam

Air Force names first female SERE specialist to chief master sergeant rank

Tiffany Zaloudek became the first female survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist to earn the rank of chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force on Nov 1. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3991014/air

Air Force Security Forces Center activates squadrons to replace corrections, training detachments

The Air Force Security Forces Center recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3992100/air

Mental health in the holiday season

“A lovely thing about Christmas is that it’s compulsory, like a thunderstorm, and we all go through it together.” — Garrison Keillor. Keillor’s sentiment is shared by many who view the holidays as stressful, but there are some things you can do to keep your mental health in order and enjoy the season. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4003083/men

Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips for JBSA families

The winter holidays are a time for family, friends, and festive decorations, but they also increase fire risk. By following some simple safety tips, you can ensure a joyous and fire-free holiday season. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981020/sta

Enrollment for Pre-K 4 SA opens Dec. 1 for JBSA families

Pre-K 4 SA opened enrollment for children ages 3 to 4 on Dec. 1, 2024, offering a unique opportunity to jumpstart early education for certain Joint Base San Antonio families. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981009/enr

Great Texas Freedom Fest scheduled for April 2025

Community members will have the opportunity to explore JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s premier military installation at the Great Texas Freedom Fest from 3 to 9:30 p.m., April 12, 2025. The installation will open its gates to the public for this event, which is free to all who attend. The theme is “United in Service,” and the open house will feature live music from The Spazmatics and military bands, food trucks, museum tours, military demonstrations, and family activities. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3974115/gre

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 502nd Air Base Wing public affairs offices through the PA Productivity Portal

The 502nd 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. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3390031/502n

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? http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3368310/ask-

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

Services' holiday hours around Joint Base San Antonio

Dec. 20, 2024 - The holiday season is here and some facilities around Joint Base San Antonio will have modified hours. Holiday hours for the 502nd Force Support Squadron facilities throughout Joint Base San Antonio have been released...

Take the scam out of the holiday season

Dec. 19, 2024 - In early November, the Defense Health Agency sent out a cautionary note about a fake website masquerading as the Department of Defense’s electronic health record MHS GENESIS...

Senior leaders chart the future of the U.S. Space Force at CSIS

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman speaks at the Center for Strategic and International Studies’ “Celebrating the U.S. Space Force and Charting Its Future” event in Washington, D.C., Dec. 17, 2024. Space Force senior leaders celebrated the achievements of the service in its first five years and spoke about the course it will take in the near future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

Dec. 19, 2024 - U.S. Space Force senior leaders participated in keynote and panel discussions with industry experts and leaders highlighting the Space Force’s feats since its formation and provided glimpses of what’s next for the service...

New prescription refill system coming to military pharmacies: What To Know

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rhona Reyes, pharmacy vault custodian, fills prescriptions at the Buckley Pharmacy on Buckley Space Force Base, Colorado. (U.S. Space Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jordan Thompson)

Dec. 19, 2024 - Do you get your prescriptions at a military pharmacy in the U.S.? You should know that the Defense Health Agency is upgrading to a new prescription refill system at military pharmacies. The new Interactive Voice Response...

Nearly 200 students from 15 countries across Latin America, U.S. graduate from Inter-American Air Forces Academy

International military students stand following their graduation from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 4, 2024. Approximately 200 international military students from 15 partner nations and the USAF and USSF graduated from IAAFA in a ceremony during the last training cycle of 2024. IAAFA provides instruction in professional military education and leadership, aircrew training and technical courses in Spanish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

Dec. 19, 2024 - Approximately 200 students from 15 partner nations and the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force graduated from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Dec. 4...

NORAD ready to track Santa’s flight for 69th year

Every day of the year, NORAD defends North America using an all-domain and globally integrated approach to track everything that flies in and around Canada and the United States. On Dec. 24, NORAD adds a special mission: tracking Santa.

Dec. 19, 2024 - The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 for the program’s 69th year...

560th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

U.S. Air Force Col. John Anderson, 12th Operations Group commander, hands the unit guidon to Lt. Col. Joshua Stallard to assume command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron during a change of command ceremony December 16, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. The 560th FTS qualifies fighter and bomber pilots as instructor pilots in the T-38C Talon. The squadron executes eight syllabi to train Air Force instructor pilots, Air Force and U.S. Navy test pilot school candidates, allied nation fighter and instructor pilots, and Air Force pilots identified for transition to fighter aircraft. The squadron currently flies a total of 8,800 hours annually in a fleet of nearly 40 aircraft and produces about 130 graduates per year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean Worrell)

Dec. 19, 2024 - In a ceremony steeped in military tradition, Lt. Col. Timothy Fulkerson relinquished command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Joshua Stallard on Dec. 16, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas...

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