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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-

Texans not immune to 'Winter Blues'

Understand the difference between Seasonal Affective Disorder and "Winter Blues," and how to combat them. Even residents in temperate climates are susceptible as people spend more and more time indoors https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4017923/tex

Forged in resilience: first-ever Chapman Ultra Resistance Run tests limits

The first-ever Chapman Ultra Resilience Run took place at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex on Nov. 16, offering participants a chance to test their physical limits. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4017047/for

Army provides Soldiers, families variety of mind, body resources

As the new year begins, Soldiers, their families and Army civilians have a variety of tools and programs available to support their overall well-being. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4021253/arm

560th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

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. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4012822/560

4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command welcomes new commanding officer

Army Reserve Soldiers of the 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command gathered Dec. 28 to conduct a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4020268/4th

Air Force Accessions Center early wins pave the way for FY25 success

Within the first week of declaring Initial Operational Capability, personnel at the Air Force Accessions Center demonstrated their ability to adapt quickly to evolving accession requirements, resulting in dozens of highly qualified cadets being notified of a pilot career field selection. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4016649/air

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

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. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4013086/nea

Life goes on with adaptive sports

After a fall from a tactical vehicle in Kuwait, retired Army Staff Sgt. Bobby Green faced uncertainty about his future. Initially skeptical about adaptive sports, he discovered its transformative impact at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Soldier Recovery Unit. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4020954/lif

U.S. Army South Peruvian partner nation liaison officer promoted to colonel, bids farewell to unit

Peruvian Lt. Col. Jose Avellaneda Diaz, the Peruvian army partner nation liaison officer to U.S. Army South, was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Dec. 16. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4017166/us-

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

Enrollment for Pre-K 4 SA now open 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. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3390031/sub

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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CMSAF: Combat Ready

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Jan. 13, 2025 - Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi details the importance of training and maintaining a combat ready posture within the Air Force. With the threats the force is faced with today and in the future, he...

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David Allvin policy and standards update (VIDEO)

Gen. David W. Allvin, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, delivers a keynote address at the Mitchell Institute Airpower Futures Forum at Army Navy Country Club on Nov. 13, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia.

Jan. 13, 2025 - An update on Air Force policy and standards from the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen. David Allvin...

U.S. Army South partner nation liaison officer builds the future of U.S., Brazil defense cooperation

Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos, the Brazilian partner nation liaison officer at U.S. Army South, stands in front of the USARSOUTH headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Jan. 7, 2025. Since July 2023, Matos has worked to strengthen the historic partnership between Brazil and the United States, focusing on enhancing military collaboration and interoperability. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)

Jan. 13, 2025 - Brazilian army Col. Sergio Reis Matos serves as one of four U.S. Army South’s partner nation liaison officers at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Since July 2023, Matos has worked to strengthen the historic...

HHBN, U.S. Army South welcomes new leadership in change of responsibility ceremony

Lt. Col. Laura Hamilton, right, commander of Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion (HHBN), U.S. Army South, passes the HHBN colors to Command Sgt. Maj. Paul Honsinger, the incoming HHBN senior enlisted leader, during the change of responsibility ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Jan. 10, 2025. The change of responsibility symbolized the relinquishment of leadership from Command Sgt. Maj. Alam to Honsinger. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)

Jan. 13, 2025 - Headquarters and Headquarters Battalion, U.S. Army South, conducted a change of responsibility ceremony on Jan. 10 at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, marking the transition of senior enlisted leadership within...

USAISR clinical pharmacist appointed to prestigious International Burn Injury Committee

Dr. Kaitlin Pruskowski, a clinical pharmacist with the Medical Research and Development Command’s Institute of Surgical Research. Dr. Pruskowski has been appointed to the International Society of Burn Injuries Research Committee for a two-year term.

Jan. 13, 2025 - The International Society of Burn Injuries recently announced that it has appointed Dr. Kaitlin Pruskowski, a clinical pharmacist with the Medical Research and Development Command’s Institute of Surgical Research at Joint...

PHOTO: JBSA-Lackland renovates kennels for Military Working Dogs

Military Working Dog handler Amie Krickhahn and Military Working Dog Jenny, 341st Training Squadron, pose in front of renovated kennels featuring newly installed weather coverings, Jan. 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The electronic roll-up coverings help regulate kennel temperatures, protecting the dogs from extreme heat and cold. The 341st TRS trains military working dogs for patrol, specialized missions, and drug and explosive detection in support of the Department of Defense and other government agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Marcus Robins)

Jan. 13, 2025 - Military Working Dog handler Amie Krickhahn and Military Working Dog Jenny, 341st Training Squadron, pose in front of renovated kennels featuring newly installed weather coverings on Jan. 3, 2025, at Joint Base San...

New Force Development 'Impact' newsletter out now on the AETC website

Jan. 13, 2025 - The latest edition of the Force Development "Impact" newsletter is available now on the Air Education and Training Command website...

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