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-

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.

JBSA Marines celebrate 249th Marine Corps birthday

Marines from the 558th Flying Training Squadron, the 12th Training Squadron, and the Marine Corps Detachment Lackland gathered on Nov. 6 to kick off celebrations for the 249th Marine Corps birthday, officially observed on Nov. 10. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3967570/jbs

From Mexico to military excellence: The journey of Staff Sgt. Alejandra Ortega Mejia

Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, Staff Sgt. Alejandra Ortega Mejia’s life took a dramatic turn before she was even a year old. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3964741/fro

Summit connects mission support leaders, focuses on Great Power Competition

More than 170 leaders from Air and Space Forces installations gathered in San Antonio from Oct. 31 to Nov. 1 for the annual Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Mission Support Leadership Summit. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3956649/sum

Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference concludes in Miami; sets sights on upcoming meetings in Spain, Argentina, Peru, Mexico

Military leaders from across the Americas and Europe wrapped up several days of in-depth discussions and collaborative sessions during the third Cycle XXXVI Conference of American Armies Specialized Conference in Miami, on Nov. 7. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3967892/con

Special Warfare Training Wing hosts cadets from 42 detachments for Air Force Special Warfare themed competition

The Special Warfare Training Wing hosted 113 cadets from 42 detachments across the United States for an Air Force Special Warfare-themed immersion and competition on Nov. 1-2, 2024. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3965147/spe

‘Missiles’ taking out highway commuters

Air Education and Training Command recently lost a family member when a loose tow hitch detached from a vehicle and became a deadly projectile. The object broke through the windshield of the trailing vehicle, instantly killing the young passenger. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3964627/mis

AETC leaders journey through aviation history

Against a backdrop steeped in rich aviation history, Air Education and Training Command staff directors and civic leaders, representing organizations from throughout AETC, culminated their visit Oct. 24 with a staff ride at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, offering greater insight into the evolution of flying training and warfighting from World War I to the modern era. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3959501/aet

Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit holds 3rd annual Adaptive Sports Camp

The Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit hosted its 3rd annual Adaptive Sports Camp and Local Trials from Oct. 15 -23, 2024, at various locations on the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston installation. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3966524/joi

Exercise Tradewinds 2025 initial planning conference sets stage for regional security cooperation

Approximately 200 military and civilian exercise planners from across the Western Hemisphere gathered recently for the Tradewinds 2025 initial planning conference at the University of Trinidad and Tobago Chaguaramas Campus, Nov. 4-9 https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3967844/exe

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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Joint Base San Antonio officers engage with ROTC cadets at UTSA Career Fair

Officers from the 502nd Air Base Wing at Joint Base San Antonio attended the University of Texas at San Antonio career fair on Nov. 7 to provide optional career paths to the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets. The career fair was held on the UTSA campus in the Denman Ballroom.

Nov. 19, 2024 - Officers from the 502nd Air Base Wing at Joint Base San Antonio attended the University of Texas at San Antonio career fair on Nov. 7 to provide optional career paths to the Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps cadets. ...

Don’t let your holiday meal go up in smoke

Cooking is the main cause of home fires any time of year, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but they are especially common on Thanksgiving, often more than double the number for all other days of the year.

Nov. 19, 2024 - Cooking is the main cause of home fires any time of year, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, but they are especially common on Thanksgiving, often more than double the number for all other days of the year...

Space Force selects 39 in the chief master sergeant and senior master sergeant cycles; lists post Nov. 21

Nov. 19, 2024 - Space Force officials selected 14 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant out of 68 eligible for a selection rate of 20.59 percent in the 24S9 promotion cycle and 25 master sergeants for promotion to...

I-WEPTAC teams propose solutions to most pressing DAF Great Power Competition needs

Lt. Gen. Linda Hurry, Air Force Materiel Command deputy commander, provides feedback during the 2024.2 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conference Nov. 15, 2024, at Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center headquarters, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The AFIMSC-hosted event gathered more than 100 in-person and virtual senior leader attendees to address the most pressing Department of the Air Force installation and mission support challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Armando Perez)

Nov. 19, 2024 - Airmen presented innovative solutions for the Air Force’s most pressing Great Power Competition combat support needs during the second installment of the 2024 Installation and Mission Support Weapons and Tactics Conferences...

Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander visits RAF Mildenhall

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Miller, Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, speaks to service members from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, Nov. 14, 2024. RAF Mildenhall supported a base immersion where Miller met with Airmen and spoke to leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nash Truitt)

Nov. 19, 2024 - U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Miller, Air Force Civil Engineer Center commander, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, spoke to service members from the 100th Air Refueling Wing at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England,...

Settlement of Estate

Nov. 19, 2024 - The Commander regrets to announce the death of Air Force Staff Sgt. Wendy J. Valdez Mesa, assigned to the 93rd Intelligence Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on Nov. 7, 2024...

USCYBERCOM executes International Coordinated Cyber Security Activity 2024

This month U.S. Cyber Command executed the second iteration of International Coordinated Cyber Security Activity - a global initiative to improve collaboration and enhance cybersecurity resilience across the Department of Defense and its international partners. INCCA focuses on real-time information sharing, refining defensive processes, and strengthening defenses against cyber threats. By working together, we're building a more secure and resilient cyberspace for all.

Nov. 19, 2024 - This month, U.S. Cyber Command launched the second iteration of the International Coordinated Cyber Security Activity (INCCA), a focused defensive cyberspace operation aimed at strengthening Department of Defense (DoD)...

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