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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-

Driggers serves as BMT graduation reviewing official for first time as JBSA, 502nd ABW commander

Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers served as reviewing official for basic military training graduation parade for the first time as commander of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 23, 2022. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3228277/drig

JBSA lights up with holiday tree lighting celebrations

The 502nd Force Support Squadron presents the annual tree lighting celebrations to kick start the holiday season at all three primary Joint Base San Antonio locations. Each event includes the lighting of the tree, a visit from Santa, hot chocolate, cookies and games and crafts for the kids. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3224786/jbsa

Deadline extended for annual DOD Housing Survey for privatized housing tenants

The deadline for tenants of privatized housing and government-owned family housing to provide their feedback on the program via the annual Department of Defense Tenant Satisfaction Survey has been extended to Dec. 7. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3188667/dead

Nation seeing increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus

The nation is seeing an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, and flu resulting in a surge in emergency visits and hospitalization, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3227375/nati

BAMC looking for volunteers to serve a variety of roles

Brooke Army Medical Center is looking for volunteers to work side-by-side with the hospital staff in a number of areas. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3217606/bamc

FDA lifts 'Mad Cow' blood donor ban

A decades-old blood "mad cow" donor ban was recently lifted by the Food and Drug Administration, potentially increasing the nation's blood supply by hundreds of thousands of donors each year. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3224519/fda-

U.S. Army South hosts professional development exchange with Colombian NCOs

The U.S. Army South-led “Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía,” or PISAJ, concluded on Nov. 18, 2022, after 13 days of training, briefings from war-fighting functions and tours of facilities between Washington, D.C., and Miami. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3226572/us-a

MEDCoE commanding general visits hometown to raise awareness, promote career opportunities

Maj. Gen. Michael Talley, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence commanding general, had the opportunity to visit schools in the greater Sacramento, California area, a return to where he lived while his father was stationed at Travis Air Force Base. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3226649/medc

Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 comes to a close

Soldiers from the Illinois and Georgia National guard stood side by side with their Colombian Army counterparts one last time on the parade field of Tolemaida Military Base in Colombia during the closing ceremony of Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 (ExSV23) on Nov. 16, 2022. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3227566/exer

341st Training Squadron holds first military working dog expo

The 341st Training Squadron held its first military working dog expo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 18. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3227618/341s

Operation Recharge: How 343rd TRS puts meaning behind ‘self-care’

The 343rd Training Squadron, which is home to Security Forces technical training, hosted Operation Recharge for their Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 18. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3227683/oper

JBSA Latest News

DOD begins hiring 'prevention' workforce

Military personnel are encouraged to reach out for help if they are having thoughts of suicide.

Dec. 1, 2022 - The Department of Defense is working to create the healthy climates necessary to address a range of problematic and harmful behaviors, including suicide. This will be accomplished, in part, with a new and dedicated workforce...

TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select: How to decide

Are you thinking about your health care options for 2023? Learn key differences between TRICARE Prime and TRICARE Select.

Dec. 1, 2022 - Are you thinking about your health care options for 2023? TRICARE Open Season, which runs until Dec. 13, might be your only chance all year to make changes to your current health coverage or enroll in a TRICARE Prime option,...

Month of the Military Family: Husband, wife enlist, graduate Basic Military Training together

Airmen First Class Melissa McCabe and Alex Waters see each other for the first time and share a hug after completing Basic Miliary Training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. (U.S. Air National Guard courtesy photo)

Nov. 30, 2022 - November is Month of the Military Family and is designated as a time to acknowledge the service and sacrifices made by military members and their families. For Airmen 1st Class Alex Waters and Melissa McCabe, those sacrifices...

COPD affects approximately 16 million Americans, making breathing difficult

COPD makes breathing difficult for the 16 million Americans who have this disease. Millions more people suffer from COPD but have not been diagnosed and are not being treated, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (Courtesy Photo)

Nov. 30, 2022 - Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, makes breathing difficult for the 16 million Americans who have this disease. Millions more people suffer from COPD but have not been diagnosed and are not being treated...

Seven online courses every Air Force leader should take

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Nov. 30, 2022 - If you’re looking to grow as a leader, consider enrolling in one of Air Education and Training Command’s free DigitalU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education and Training Courses. Any Airman -- active duty, Reserve, Guard...

DAF selects Airmen, Guardians for promotion in 22E9, 22S9, 23S8 cycles; lists post Dec. 6th

Department of the Air Force officials selected 514 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 22E9 promotion cycle. Space Force officials selected 15 senior master sergeants and 35 master sergeants for promotion in the United States Space Force 22S9 and 23S8 promotion cycles. The promotion lists will post Dec. 6th. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Kiana Pearson)

Nov. 30, 2022 - Air Force officials have selected 514 Air Force senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, out of 2,526 eligible, for a selection rate of 20.34% in the 22E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental...

Holiday Parade rescheduled for Dec. 3 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston

Nov. 30, 2022 - The Holiday Parade held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is now scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 3! We appreciate everyone's patience and understanding and hope to see everyone there!...

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Contact the AFOSI or the Base Defense Operations Centers (BDOC) at the 24-hour phone numbers provided below. If you have an emergency, please dial 911.
• JBSA – Fort Sam Houston OSI: 210-295-0594;
BDOC: 210-221-2244
• JBSA – Lackland OSI: 210-671-9465; BDOC: 210-671-2018
• JBSA – Randolph OSI: 210-652-1400; BDOC: 210-652-5700

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Free 🎤 concert coming 📆 Dec. 2nd! https://t.co/AXJjlnXJW1

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