Joint Base San Antonio

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? https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4088748/ask

JBSA firefighters complete 9/11 climb challenge

Joint Base San Antonio firefighters took part in the San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb at the Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, on Sept. 11, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4303573/jbs

AFIMSC delivers blanket purchase agreement to streamline base IT services

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has created a new enterprise-wide blanket purchase agreement to deliver consistent, cost-effective base operations support information technology, or BOS-IT, services across Department of the Air Force installations. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4312746/afi

59th Medical Wing explores new technology with SimX demo

The 59th Medical Wing hosted a demonstration of SimX’s Virtual Reality Operational Medical Training at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, giving leaders and educators a chance to explore how immersive technology could support medical readiness. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4304267/59t

BAMC launches Surgical Cardiac Advanced Life Support training program

The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit 3 South Unit Practice Council launched the first Surgical Cardiac Advanced Life Support certification program at Brooke Army Medical Center Aug. 18-21, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4308060/bam

New chapter for 433rd Contingency Response Flight: Flight transitions to squadron

The 433rd Contingency Response Flight marked a historic milestone as it was officially redesignated to the 433rd Contingency Response Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Sept. 6. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4307967/new

U.S., Colombian armies strengthen partnership with 2025 staff talks, signing agreed-to-actions

U.S. Army South Commander Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan welcomed a delegation from the Colombian National Army, including Gen. Luis Cardozo Santamaría, commander of the National Army, for the 16th annual U.S.-Colombian army-to-army staff talks and the signing ceremony of the 2025 agreed-to-actions from Sept. 2–4. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4302430/us-

40,000 Miles for 40,000 Lives: 960th Cyberspace Wing helms fifth annual suicide prevention run

Every September, the Air Force joins the nation in observing Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. For the 960th Cyberspace Wing, this year marks the fifth anniversary of a tradition that has grown from a small 5K to a wing-wide challenge with lifesaving meaning. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4302269/400

AFMEDCOM holds redesignation and change of command ceremony

Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a combined redesignation and change of command ceremony, Sept. 10, 2025, marking a historic transition for the Air Force Medical Service. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4308794/afm

Texas A&M Health brings mobile forensic simulation unit to BAMC

The Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing recently brought their mobile forensic simulation unit to Brooke Army Medical Center. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4313030/tex

Army retention transformation: Data-driven talent alignment, new incentives, expanded programs

The Army is transforming its retention strategies across all ranks to focus on keeping high quality Soldiers and aligning their talents with the Army’s evolving priorities. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4311242/arm

Bring your smile and your camera! JBSA sets up self-help portrait stations

The 502d Air Base Wing Public Affairs office — which serves Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph — now offers a new self-help portrait station featuring an American flag backdrop. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4254933/bri

Submit requests to 502d Air Base Wing public affairs offices through the PA Productivity Portal

The 502d 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

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.

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

Preview your 2026 TRICARE pharmacy costs

You may have new prescription copayments starting Jan. 1, 2026. Most beneficiaries will pay $1 to $9 more per copayment for covered drugs they get through TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery and TRICARE retail network pharmacies. The cost of generic formulary drugs at retail network pharmacies will stay the same.

Nov. 13, 2025 - Do you get prescription drugs through the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? You may have new copayments starting Jan. 1, 2026...

TRICARE Open Season began Nov. 10: Learn if you should take action

Explore your TRICARE health plan options today and decide if you want to make changes before Dec. 9.

Nov. 13, 2025 - TRICARE Open Season began Nov. 10. You now have the opportunity to make changes to your TRICARE plan. This year’s open season lasts through Tuesday, Dec. 9. This is your annual chance to sign up for a health plan or change...

Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Emergency Department closure on Nov. 16

The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Emergency Department will be temporarily closed on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m. for critical facility repairs requiring a full water outage.

Nov. 13, 2025 - The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Emergency Department will be temporarily closed on Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025, from 3 a.m. to 7 p.m. for critical facility repairs requiring a full water outage...

Call for feedback: Help shape the future of civil affairs

Nov. 13, 2025 - Have you ever observed a capability gap and advocated for a change, only to see your thoughts and ideas go nowhere? All too often, units develop important insights from training events and generate extensive after-action...

Chief Master Sgt. David Wolfe named 21st Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

U.S. Air Force Gen. Ken Wilsbach, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Dave Wolfe, ACC command chief, chair the

Nov. 13, 2025 - Chief Master Sgt. David R. Wolfe was selected as the 21st Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force...

Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach sworn in as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff

Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink (left) swears in Gen. Ken Wilsbach as the new Chief of Staff of the Air Force at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Nov. 3, 2025. Wilsbach became the 24th CSAF. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stuart Bright)

Nov. 13, 2025 - Gen. Ken Wilsbach was sworn into office as the 24th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force...

Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn takes command of Air Education and Training Command

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson, outgoing commander, Air Education Training Command, presents the guidon to incoming commander, Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn during AETC's change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio - Randolph, Texas, Oct. 31, 2025. Quinn is the 36th AETC commander and is now responsible for a command that includes Air Force Accessions Center, two Numbered Air Forces, and Air University training more than 293,000 students per year with approximately 60,000 active duty, Reserve, Guard and contractor personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Amy Younger)

Nov. 13, 2025 - Lt. Gen. Clark J. Quinn took command of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brian S. Robinson during a ceremony Oct. 31 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas...

Contact the AFOSI or the Base Defense Operations Centers
24 hours a day.
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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