Joint Base San Antonio

AETC holds T-7A Red Hawk official arrival ceremony, marking new era in pilot training

Air Education and Training Command hosted an arrival ceremony Jan. 9, 2026, for the T-7A Red Hawk, the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the service’s effort to modernize pilot training. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4375249/aet

Local Airmen requesting shaving waivers must make appointments at JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Randolph

All Joint Base San Antonio Air Force members who need a shaving waiver will need to make an in-person appointment at either Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at JBSA-Lackland or the JBSA-Randolph Clinic in the coming weeks, according to medical officials. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4376943/loc

Operational truth and technological vision: DARPA, 59th Medical Wing shape the future of warfighter care 

The 59th Medical Wing and the San Antonio Military Health System recently hosted the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Biological Technologies Office for a two-day strategic offsite at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4372241/ope

JBSA-Camp Bullis hosts Rehearsal of Concept for new medical Role 1 framework

Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis hosted a mass casualty scenario as the culmination event for a Rehearsal of Concept testing and validating a Unit of Action’s Role 1 capability to return Airmen to action on Dec. 18, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4369387/jbs

Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician alum shares experiences with METC staff, students

Retired Senior Master Sgt. Michael Currey, a former Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician, spent the afternoon answering questions and sharing stories about his experiences from decades ago with IDMT course instructors and students on Nov. 20, 2025, at the Medical Education and Training Campus. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4371588/air

U.S. Army standardizes drill sergeant campaign hats

Beginning in Calendar Year 2026, all volunteers will be greeted by the iconic campaign hat, as the U.S. Army has canceled all future procurement of the women's bush hat and authorized the campaign hat to be worn by all current, and future, drill sergeants. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4370568/us-

DAF Trademark Licensing program delivers $510K to support MWR programs

The Air Force Services Center recently received more than a half million dollars from the Department of the Air Force’s Trademark Licensing program to support DAF Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4367535/daf

Air Force updates fitness test requirements

Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4372123/air

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

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

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-

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

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.

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JBSA Latest News

433rd Mission Support Group welcomes new commander

Col. Jeffrey C. Douglas, IV, 433rd Airlift Wing commander, presents the 433rd Mission Support Group guidon to Lt. Col. Cindy N. Storoy, 433rd MSG commander, during an assumption of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Jan. 10, 2026. Previously, Storoy commanded the 940th Mission Support Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Melissa Estevez)

Jan. 20, 2026 - Lt. Col. Cindy N. Storoy assumed command of the 433rd Mission Support Group during an assumption of command ceremony Jan. 10, 2026, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland...

433rd AW leaders, Air Force Cross recipient recognize readiness, excellence

The 433rd Airlift Wing leadership, annual award winners, and the keynote speaker for the wing’s 15th Annual Awards Banquet pose for a group photo following the event at the Courtyard Marriott Mission Ballroom in San Antonio on Jan. 10, 2026. The event served to recognize the unit’s top performers for 2025, fostering a culture of excellence and celebrating mission accomplishment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marcus Robins)

Jan. 20, 2026 - The 433rd Airlift Wing celebrated its 15th Annual Awards Banquet Jan. 10 at the Courtyard Marriott’s Mission Ballroom...

BAMC conducts combined Best Medic, Best Squad competition

U.S. Army Spc. Branden Ceja-Casteneda completes a low crawl during the stress shoot event at the Brooke Army Medical Center Best Medic and Best Squad competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, Jan. 9, 2026. As part of the competition, Soldiers completed an Expert Physical Fitness Assessment, water survival test, oral board, stress shoot, day and night land navigation, tactical squad run, warrior task and battle drills, medical tasks and a forced unknown distant march. (Photo by Robert A. Whetstone)

Jan. 20, 2026 - Brooke Army Medical Center conducted a combined Best Medic and Best Squad Competition from Jan. 9-12, 2026, at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Camp Bullis, Texas...

Get your health results faster in 2026: Lab and test results immediately available in your MHS GENESIS Patient Portal

Starting Jan. 20, the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal will send you a notification when new results or notes are available. Sometimes, this may mean you see your results before your care team reviews them. You’ll need to verify that an active email account is associated with your patient portal to get these notifications. Check your settings to verify your email address.

Jan. 20, 2026 - Do you get care at a military hospital or clinic? You’ll now be able to access lab results, radiology reports, pathology reports, and clinical notes immediately through the MHS GENESIS Patient Portal...

Empowering innovation: A research look at SASW 2025’s impact on business development

Dr. Scott Walter, the Director of Technology Transition/Transfer for the 59th Medical Wings Office of the Chief Scientist, along with Michael

Jan. 20, 2026 - Dr. Scott Walter, the Director of Technology Transition/Transfer for the 59th Medical Wing's Office of the Chief Scientist, along with Michael "Mic" Borcherding, Director of Innovation for VelocityTx, co-chaired a panel...

$1,776 'Warrior Dividend' tax-free, IRS confirms

Jan. 20, 2026 - The Internal Revenue Service confirmed that the $1,776 "Warrior Dividend" more than 1.5 million service members received last year, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, would be tax-free. ...

Representatives of Japan’s National Defense Medical College revisit NAMRU San Antonio

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Jan. 13, 2026) – Representatives of Japan’s National Defense Medical College (NDMC) toured facilities of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute. The visit, led by Dr. Manabu Kinoshita, NDMC’s chairman professor, Department of Immunology and Microbiology, continues a sustained partnership between NAMRU San Antonio and NDMC to enhance each other’s capabilities to counteract emerging threats, benefiting military health as well as global health security. Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) contributes directly to positive working relationships with partner nation militaries, keeping the scope of Department of War capabilities wide, and at the ready, to address emerging threats aboard. NAMRU San Antonio, part of NMR&D, conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Jan. 15, 2026 - To enhance each other’s capabilities to counteract emerging threats, benefiting military health as well as global health security, representatives of Japan’s National Defense Medical College met with leadership and research...

Controlled chaos with a purpose! 💥 Our teams pushed limits in a MASCAL exercise at JBSA-Camp Bullis, testing life-saving care in hostile environments. 🚑⚕️ Training to save lives! 💪 #MASCAL #CombatMedicine #MilitaryTraining #Readiness #JointBaseSanAntonio #TrainToWin https://t.co/geqg7J7fK4

Celebrating MWD Marco's retirement after 7 years of service! Thank you for your dedication! Enjoy your treats! #MWD #MilitaryWorkingDog #K9 #Retirement #JointBaseSanAntonio #SecurityForces #USAF #GoodBoy https://t.co/Ac4aLlt7bC

🚧 Access Update for JBSA-Randolph 🚧 Due to off-installation construction, base access is impacted. ➡️ All personnel should use the East Gate to enter JBSA-Randolph until further notice. Please plan accordingly and thank you for your patience.

This is readiness! Pros at Kelly Field, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, prep weapons for our Pacific allies. Getting it done anytime, anywhere! #USAirForce #Logistics #Readiness #GlobalReach #AirPower #Pacific #JointBaseSanAntonio U.S. Air Force photos by Joshua J. Garcia https://t.co/xNYRrdj9yS

Hands-on with the T-38C Talon! Officers in the Casual Lieutenant Program learned preflight checks and aircraft marshaling at JBSA-Randolph. Teamwork makes the dream work! #FuturePilot #PilotTraining #T38Talon #JointBaseSanAntonio #Maintenance #ReadyAF https://t.co/s7wTOTmlX1

Kicking in the door! TACP Airmen train hard at Joint Base San Antonio! #TACP #AirForce #JTAC #CombatTraining #Military #ReadyAF #JointBaseSanAntonio U.S. Air Force photos by Zelideth Rodriguez https://t.co/g0Kdr7yMLc

Pushed to the brink! The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Best Medic Competition showcased grit and skill. Our Soldiers are ready for anything! #ArmyMedicine #MEDCoE #Readiness #BestMedic #JointBaseSanAntonio #FortSamHouston 📸 U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick https://t.co/LQkd2fyw0V

Happy New Year! Wishing our service members, families, and community a happy, healthy, prosperous 2026! Thank you for your dedication! #HappyNewYear #JointBaseSanAntonio #MilitaryCommunity #NewYear2026 #ServiceBeforeSelf https://t.co/gNGrOKeQu6

What a night! Huge thanks to U.S. Airmen, Soldiers, and Mariachi las Alteñas for an amazing Holiday in Blue concert! #HolidayInBlue #BandOfTheWest #323dArmyBand #JointBaseSanAntonio #SanAntonio #Community #HolidayMusic #MilitaryBands https://t.co/2TwWcTKhBv

Day or night, rain or shine, we’re ready 24/7! #USAirForce #C5Galaxy #JointBaseSanAntonio #ReadyAF #DayOrNight U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Rhodes https://t.co/x0HSVoX9Iw

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