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-

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

Stay safe this holiday season: Fire prevention tips for JBSA families

The winter holidays are a time for family, friends, and festive decorations, but they also increase fire risk. By following some simple safety tips, you can ensure a joyous and fire-free holiday season. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981020/sta

Enrollment for Pre-K 4 SA opens Dec. 1 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

Combat Support Training Ranges sites showcase capabilities during ATF training events

As the first Air Task Forces go through the Prepare Phase of the Air Force Force Generation cycle, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center-developed Combat Support Training Ranges are helping build mission-ready Airmen. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3974769/com

MICC commander confirmed for promotion to brigadier general

Army Col. Freddy Adams’ presidential nomination for promotion to brigadier general was confirmed Nov. 21 by congressional vote. Adams is headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, currently serving as the commander of the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, a one-star subordinate command of the Army Contracting Command. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981987/mic

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. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3971500/joi

African student makes history at IAAFA

Lt. Constancia Nzang Abaga of Equatorial Guinea’s National Gendarmerie traveled more than 7,000 miles to the Inter-American Air Forces Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for a journey that would test her skills – mentally and physically. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3983041/afr

MICC welcomes new command sergeant major

In a ceremony transitioning between command sergeants major for the Mission and Installation Contracting Command, Command Sgt. Maj. Jason Gusman relinquished responsibility to Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright on Nov. 20 at the historic MICC Long Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3982111/mic

MICC University flagship courses making expansion-move to Army Contracting Command

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command hosted three training courses in the first quarter of fiscal year 2025 as part of their MICC University training initiative conducted at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3982183/mic

Army HRC expands voluntary branch transfer program; seeks 300 YG22 lieutenants to rebalance the force

For the second consecutive year, Army Human Resources Command will offer Army lieutenants serving in four overstrength career fields an opportunity to voluntarily apply for transfer into five understrength branches or four functional areas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981834/arm

I-WEPTAC teams propose solutions to most pressing DAF GPC needs

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 on Nov. 15 at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981674/i-w

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. 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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JBSA Latest News

Settlement of Estate

Dec. 10, 2024 - The Commander regrets to announce the death of Senior Airman Michael Hamilton, assigned to the 833rd Cyber Operations Squadron, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, who passed away on Dec. 9, 2024. ...

Sixteenth Air Force strengthens strategic partnerships, increases interoperability in NATO’s largest cyber defense exercise

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Emmanuel Rivera (left), 16th Air Force; U.S. Air Force Maj. Chad Speer, 616th Operations Center; Candace Sanchez, 16th Air Force; and U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Kaitlyn Bobbit, 119th Cyber Operations Squadron, discuss approaches to scenarios during Cyber Coalition 2024 in Tallinn, Estonia, Dec. 4, 2024. Sixteenth Air Force participated as the U.S. representative and cyber Air Component Command, alongside more than 1,000 participants from 27 NATO allies, six partner countries - Georgia, Ireland, Japan, South Korea, Switzerland and
Ukraine -, the EU, and members from industry and academia, reinforcing its dedication to collective, global cyber defense and interoperability.

Dec. 10, 2024 - Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) participated in NATO’s annual Cyber Coalition exercise from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 as the U.S. representative and cyber Air Component Command; along with more than 1,000 participants from 27...

To stay on path, Defense space programs need domestic software developers

Soldiers troubleshoot a satellite transportable terminal during the Best of the Best Competition at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, Fla., May 21, 2016. Soldier communication capability will one day be augmented with signals from the national defense space architecture, which the Space Development Agency is developing.

Dec. 10, 2024 - Supply chain issues remain a critical challenge as the Defense Department tries to ramp up satellite production to meet the needs of service members on the ground, the Space Development Agency's director said...

Air Force Security Forces Center activates squadrons to replace corrections, training detachments

At center left, Air Force Security Forces Center Commander Col. Jason Harris hands the new 570th Combat Training Squadron guidon to Lt. Col. Scott Haselden, the 570th's commander, at Fort Bliss, Texas, Dec. 5, 2024. The AFSFC recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework. (Courtesy photo)

Dec. 9, 2024 - The Air Force Security Forces Center recently transitioned its detachments to a squadron structure to return the units to a familiar organizational framework...

Health and wellness team offers holiday food safety tips

Dec. 9, 2024 - Food is an important part of many celebrations. But, don’t let food-related illness ruin your holiday...

Air Force names first female SERE specialist to chief master sergeant rank

Chief Master Sgt. Tiffany Zaloudek, Deputy SERE Career Field Program Manager, poses on Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex, Texas, on Oct. 5, 2024. Zaloudek is the first female SERE Specialist to earn the rank of Chief Master Sgt. and has spent her career proving that women can be both strong and feminine. (U.S. Air Force photo by Miriam Thurber)

Dec. 9, 2024 - Tiffany Zaloudek became the first female survival, evasion, resistance, escape specialist to earn the rank of chief master sergeant, the highest enlisted rank in the U.S. Air Force on Nov 1...

U.S. Space Force special duty assignment application window closes Jan. 7

U.S. Space Force Honor Guard Training “T” Flight class 25-A stands at ceremonial at-ease on the riverfront on Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, Washington, D.C., Nov. 20, 2024. Training consists of four blocks of drill proficiency, uniform dress and appearance instruction and application, and Honor Guard history memory work. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Demond Mcghee)

Dec. 9, 2024 - With the application window for U.S. Space Force special duty assignments for calendar year 2025 now open, Guardians have the opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of their skills while gaining knowledge of another part...

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