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Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center sharpens warfighter vision with next-generation technology

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland enhances readiness with advanced laser vision correction capabilities. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4464728/joi

AETC Lines of Effort power the force behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy

Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4472022/aet

Tactical Air Control Party Airmen train at JBSA-Camp Bullis

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with Det. 2, 6th Combat Training Squadron, practiced target shooting with the M4 during small arms training at Joint San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, on April 8, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4460354/tac

METC Nutrition and Diet Therapy students practice therapeutic diets

Medical Education and Training Campus Nutrition and Diet Therapy course students assigned to the 382nd Training Squadron worked on preparing specialized meals at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 18 as part of their training. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4461526/met

CMSAF David Wolfe visits MEPS Fort Sam Houston

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited the Military Entrance Processing Station at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on April 1, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4460464/cms

BAMC celebrates 30th anniversary during Invincible Spirit Festival

Brooke Army Medical Center held a ceremony to honor the 30th anniversary of the hospital at its current location, Building 3600, as part of the Invincible Spirit Festival and organization day festivities on April 17. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4471001/bam

METC Pharmacy Technician Course students train at JBSA-Camp Bullis

Students with the Medical Education and Training Campus Pharmacy Technician took part in a field training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, March 4, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4462189/met

Naval Medical Forces Development Command prepares for key accreditation visit

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command, along with its main and branch campuses, will undergo institutional re-accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education from early June through early August 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4466973/nav

Former SEAC trains with the troops at JBSA-Randolph

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramón “CZ” Colón-López, former senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Airmen from the Air Education and Training Command, and Air Force Personnel Center, after a physical training session at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 9, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4465609/for

Air Force Families Forever honors sacrifice of fallen Airmen

The U.S. Air Force continues its commitment to honoring the families of fallen service members through the Air Force Families Forever (AFFF) program, a long-term support initiative that reinforces the Air Force’s commitment to those who have lost a loved one in the line of service. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4465433/air

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

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

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-

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

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.

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74th Aerial Port Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland elcomes new commander

Maj. Daniel M. McFadden (right) receives the 74th Aerial Port Squadron guidon from Lt. Col. Cindy Storoy (left), 433rd Mission Support Group commander, as he assumes command of the 74th APS during a change of command ceremony in San Antonio, Texas, May 2, 2026. McFadden brings operational and logistics experience to the role, leading a unit that enables global mobility missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Joshua Fontenot)

May 12, 2026 - Maj. Daniel M. McFadden officially assumed command of the 74th Aerial Port Squadron during a ceremony held at the squadron building at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on May 2, 2026...

Got TRICARE pharmacy questions? Learn how to get answers

Your point of contact depends on where you live or where you’re traveling. The TRICARE Pharmacy Program administrator, Express Scripts, administers most pharmacy needs for TRICARE beneficiaries in the U.S. If you live overseas, you’ll need to contact the overseas contractor, International SOS.

May 12, 2026 - Do you have a question about the TRICARE Pharmacy Program? For example, are you wondering how to find a network pharmacy? Or do you want to know if you have coverage for a prescription? This article explains whom to contact...

DAF expands motorcycle safety with Rider Mentor Program

Motorcyclists ride by the P-40 static display during a 2024 Motorcycle Mentorship Ride at Hanscom Air Force Base, Mass. The theme for this year’s preseason is “Year of the Mentor,” established by the Air Force Safety Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Maki)

May 12, 2026 - The Rider Mentor Program is a comprehensive initiative designed to be integrated directly into official safety curriculums, and the program brings together newer or less experienced riders with seasoned motorcyclists to help...

AFOSI Center stands up new sUAS cell amid drone surge

The U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration conducted a joint test of DJI Air 2 drone at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 19, 2026. Drone operators from the U.S. Army Unmanned Aerial Systems Mission Assurance team, operating under the C5ISR Center Development Command, launched drones to test the base’s c-UAS technology and gather data. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

May 12, 2026 - The Air Force Office of Special Investigations Center recently stood up its new small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) integration cell to bolster support for detachments responding to drone-related incidents...

Alamo Wing medics train to save four-legged patients

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Nicole Rowley, a veterinarian assigned to the 59th Medical Wing, demonstrates some fundamentals of caring for military working dogs (MWDs) for 433rd Medical Group Reserve Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas April 11, 2026. In deployed environments, Alamo Wing medics can be called upon to deliver life-saving care for MWDs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Julian Hernandez)

May 12, 2026 - Reserve Airmen with the 433rd Medical Group received training on canine medical care during the April Unit Training Assembly, ensuring they are ready for the unique demands of deployed environments. Down range, medics can be...

MICC highlights renewed small business innovation authority

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command Fort Eustis, Virginia team gathers for a group photo May 6, 2026, after participating in a virtual training session led by David Clark, division chief and contracting officer with Mission and Installation Contracting Command-Fort Eustis. Brig. Gen. Freddy Adams, commanding general for MICC, directed Clark to host the training that instructed over 320 MICC personnel on ways MICC contracting professionals may capitalize on Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs in support of MICC mission partners.

May 12, 2026 - The reauthorization of two federal small business innovation programs is expected to strengthen how the Mission and Installation Contracting Command delivers emerging technology, shortens procurement timelines and expands...

U.S. military nursing: From bedside support to combat-ready care

U.S. Air Force nurses, from left, are Lt. Lydia Masserine, Lt. Stella Makar, Lt. Dorothy Wood, Lt. Hope Toone, Lt. j.g. Mae Hanson, and Ensign Winnifred Jennings in the South Pacific in the Spring of 1945. The Defense Health Agency is celebrating National Nurses Week 2026, May 6-12, and it’s almost 250 years of nursing legacy. Built upon a rich history of supporting warfighter medical readiness, military nurses spearhead force health protection, combat care, and the ability of service members to stay healthy and ready for the mission. (Courtesy photo)

May 12, 2026 - Military nursing in the United States grew from wartime necessity into a permanent arm of military medicine, shifting from improvised bedside support to a profession vital to keep service members healthy and lethal...

Brig. Gen. Randy Oakland, JBSA & 502nd ABW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lance Power, JBSA & 502nd ABW command chief, met with local law enforcement. Thank you to our first responders for ensuring a safe Great Texas Airshow! May 2-3 JBSA-Randolph FREE #GreatTexasAirshow https://t.co/7jAjq0aCyW

The flightline is prepped for The Great Texas Airshow! Visit https://t.co/jF2XGKSG5r for the latest updates. #GreatTexasAirshow #GreatTexasAirshow #LetFreedomRoar https://t.co/sRK3G0iQ2u

The USAF F-22 Demonstration Team has arrived at JBSA-Randolph! See the incredible power of the Raptor at The Great Texas Airshow this weekend, May 2-3. #GreatTexasAirshow https://t.co/Yc1paDaiZc

Prepare to feel the rumble! Hear a shout-out from the F-22 Raptor Demo Team! ✈️ Watch them tear up the skies with unmatched 5th-gen airpower at The Great Texas Airshow. Let Freedom Roar! 🗓️ May 2-3, 2026 📍 JBSA-Randolph, TX 🎟️ FREE #GreatTexasAirshow #F22Raptor https://t.co/qLQoFYiWCz

San Antonio! Come see a historic WWII Mustang fly wing-to-wing with an F-22 Raptor in the Heritage Flight at The Great Texas Airshow. Let Freedom Roar! May 2-3, 2026 JBSA-Randolph, TX FREE Admission #GreatTexasAirshow #F22Raptor https://t.co/QoSAKJmS1Y

Due to forecasted inclement weather, Military Appreciation Day at the Great Texas Airshow scheduled for tomorrow, May 1, has been canceled. We appreciate your understanding as safety is our top priority. The air show is expected to proceed on Saturday and Sunday. https://t.co/Krc4LLN5rd

Know Before You Go to The Great Texas Airshow! For a safe and speedy entry, please review the prohibited items list. These rules are in place for everyone's safety. We can't wait to see you May 2-3 at JBSA-Randolph! #GreatTexasAirshow #KnowBeforeYouGo #JBSA #SanAntonio https://t.co/4FShbsg0XS

Watch the @AFThunderbirds bring jaw-dropping formations to The Great Texas Airshow! Get ready to "Let Freedom Roar." May 2-3, 2026 JBSA-Randolph, TX FREE Admission! #GreatTexasAirshow #USAFThunderbirds https://t.co/4XqHqERGAO

Get ready for the 2026 Great Texas Airshow May 2-3! ✈️ Safety is our top priority. Watch the video below for a list of prohibited items before you head out to the flight line. Let's keep the event safe and fun! 🛑👇 #GreatTexasAirshow #Airshow2026 https://t.co/tSgKHxgs3z

The only acceptable response when the group chat asks about weekend plans. Lock it in: we’re heading to The Great Texas Airshow to “Let Freedom Roar!” May 2-3, 2026 JBSA-Randolph, TX 100% FREE Tag your wingman below #GreatTexasAirshow #JBSARandolph https://t.co/Dz7xsmEBbH

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