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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-

DOD establishes prevention, assistance and response coordinator support at Joint Base San Antonio

The Department of Defense announced the establishment of new Prevention, Assistance and Response, or PAR, positions at 17 military installations, including Joint Base San Antonio. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3523236/dod-

Mental Health is Health: Resources are available

Being healthy is more than just being physically healthy. It includes mental and emotional well-being as well. Mental health challenges can affect anyone at any age and stage of life. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3519295/ment

59th Medical Wing: Air Force's premier medical wing welcomes new commander

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, presided over the ceremony in which Brig. Gen. Thomas W. Harrell took command of the 59th Medical Wing. The outgoing commander is Brig. Gen. Jeannine M. Ryder. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3522861/59th

‘We Care’ messages show support throughout JBSA community

Signs proclaiming “We Care” greeted motorists as they entered the gates of Joint Base San Antonio installations the morning of Sept. 8. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3520320/we-c

Climbing to commemorate, 433rd Civil Engineering Squadron Airmen honor 9/11 first responders

Ahead of the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 433rd Civil Engineering Squadron honored the memory of first responders killed in the attacks by participating in a 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb outside the Pfingston Reception Center Sept. 10. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3521403/clim

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston holds 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony

To commemorate the 22-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosted a 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony at 7:46 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Main Flagpole on Stanley Road. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3521862/jbsa

Army Reserve veterinarians augment Operation Walking Shield 2023

Approximately 20 U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to the 7350th Veterinary Detachment, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, and the 7360th Veterinary Detachment, Montgomery, Alabama, performed an array of medical operations and procedures for local pets and ranch animals during Innovative Readiness Training-Operation Walking Shield 2023, Aug. 6-19, 2023. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3520052/army

Transforming lives, one eye at a time: Local medical personnel take part in ophthalmology mission, Panamax Alpha 2023

In July 2023, a team of 32 members from the Air Force, Army, and Navy embarked on an Ophthalmology Medical Readiness Training Exercise, or MEDRETE, to Regional Hospital Dr. Luis "Chicho" Fabrega in Santiago de Veraguas, Panama. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3521616/tran

AETC commander advocates for empowered Airmen, mission command focused training during AFA

Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, shared his message to the force about why building an innate warrior mindset within Airmen and Guardians is critical for peer-to-peer competition in the context of the National Defense Strategy. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3523345/aetc

Air Force accepting 2024 JBSA Military Ambassador applications

The Air Force is looking for two Airmen, male and female, to represent the Air Force stationed at JBSA to serve as military ambassadors in 2024. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3504302/air

Stage 4 water restrictions implemented across JBSA

Joint Base San Antonio has moved into Stage 4 water restrictions. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3129202/stag

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-

502nd Air Base Wing public affairs offices begin use of PA Productivity Portal

502nd Air Base Wing public affairs offices now using PA Productivity Portal

The 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs offices throughout Joint Base San Antonio have begun 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.appianportals.com/request. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3390031/502n

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JBSA Latest News

RESILIENCE SPOTLIGHT : 'Ladies Retreat' proves therapeutic for MTIs

True North is a resilience program that assigns mental health providers and religious support teams, or RSTs, directly to Air Force squadrons, giving service members, Department of Defense civilians, and their authorized dependents increased access to care.

Sept. 27, 2023 - Chaplain (Capt.) Larry Spencer of the 37th Training Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, a True North Chaplain, recently hosted a Ladies Retreat for female Military Training Instructors. The retreat was an opportunity to...

Air Force Postgraduate Dental School residency seeks patients

The Air Force Postgraduate Dental School's Periodontics residency program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is evaluating patients for treatment within the residency. If your dentist has recommended treatment for periodontal disease, dental implants, bone grafting, extractions, or gum recession, you may qualify for treatment.

Sept. 26, 2023 - The Air Force Postgraduate Dental School's Periodontics residency program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is evaluating patients for treatment within the residency. If your dentist has recommended treatment for periodontal...

Army veteran, Gold Star Mother shares her son’s story to honor his memory

Retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 and Gold Star Mother Candy Martin speaks to U.S. Army South Soldiers about her son's story and the history of the Gold Star Mother's and Family's day at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston theater on Sept. 22, 2023.

Sept. 26, 2023 - “I still hear his voice each day, and I dread the day that I forget what that voice sounds like,” said retired Chief Warrant Officer 5 Candy Martin as her voice shook speaking to a crowd of U.S. Army South Soldiers at the...

President nominates 28th under secretary of the Air Force

Assistant Secretary of Defense Homeland Defense & Global Security. Ms. Melissa Dalton poses for her official portrait in the Army portrait studio at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, March 15, 2022.

Sept. 26, 2023 - Melissa Dalton was nominated as under secretary of the Air Force by President Joe Biden Sept. 21. If confirmed, Dalton would be the 28th official to hold the position...

Army leaders stress transformation as service adjusts to evolving battlefield

Brig. Gen. Ronald Ragin, 21st Theater Sustainment Command commander greets now- Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George upon his arrival to the Coleman Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite in Mannheim, Germany, on June 25, 2023. George recently said that the Army must

Sept. 26, 2023 - To keep pace with a changing battlefield, Army leaders said the service must continually adapt while maintaining a robust exercise schedule and adjusting to a challenging recruiting landscape...

TRICARE dental program your ally in fight against oral cancer

According to the National Institutes of Health, health care providers diagnose about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer per year in the United States. Education and early detection are critical. Learn how to spot the warning signs of oral cancer before the disease can spread.”

Sept. 26, 2023 - According to the National Institutes of Health, health care providers diagnose about 54,000 new cases of oral cancer per year in the United States. As with all types of cancer, education and early detection are critical...

Gen. Randy George sworn in as 41st Army Chief of Staff

Gen. Randy George, former Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, takes the oath of office via a phone call with Christine Wormuth, Secretary of the Army, as he was sworn in as the Army’s 41st Chief of Staff, at the Gold Rush Inn dining facility, Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Sep. 21, 2023.

Sept. 26, 2023 - Mere hours after being confirmed by a vote in the U.S. Senate, Gen. Randy George was sworn in as the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army from more than 3,000 miles away from The Pentagon, by Secretary of the Army, Christine...

🌟 Honoring Gold Star Mothers and Families 🌟 Today, we pause to remember the incredible Gold Star Mothers and Families who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation. 🇺🇸 Your loved ones' sacrifices will never be forgotten. #GoldStarMothersAndFamiliesDay #NeverForgotten https://t.co/uKu38bNKom

🏆 Congrats to all at the Best Medic Competition, hosted by the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence! 🙌 Saving lives is a TEAM effort- these amazing individuals demonstrated resilience, perseverance, and unmatched capability. #CombatMedic #BestMedicCompetition @medcoe https://t.co/QXrxWYnoU0

💥 EOD Training 💥 📆 - Sept. 21 , 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. During these operations, you may hear loud noises and explosions originating from the range. These activities are conducted in a controlled and supervised environment by our highly trained EOD teams. https://t.co/g7PVRZyJxf

🎗️ September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month 🎗️ Come hear the amazing story of resiliency and 🙏 hope from our special guest speaker, retired Col. Robert Swanson! POC: (210) 808-0177 https://t.co/gaPuIJPTnE

🌟 Exciting News for Job Seekers! 🌟 Are you ready to level up your IT career? 🚀 Don't miss our upcoming hiring fair! Check out the flyer for dates and times! https://t.co/nBhdHb1XHG

🔔 EXERCISE: Active Shooter Sept. 19, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. As part of an exercise, JBSA members on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston might hear simulated gunfire near the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence campus. @medcoe https://t.co/IY7EM3jT0y

🇺🇸 On MIA/POW Recognition Day, we honor the courage and sacrifice of those who've been Missing in Action or Prisoners of War. Let's remember their service and the families who await their return. 🇺🇸 #NeverForget https://t.co/NauUTkRK73

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