Joint Base San Antonio

Air Force greenlights T-7A Red Hawk for production following Milestone C

The Air Force recently approved initial production of 14 T-7A aircraft, spares and trainers to get the next generation training capabilities into the hands of instructor pilots and students as quickly and safely as possible. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4483117/air

Alamo Wing medics train to save four-legged patients

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. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4484341/ala

NAMRU San Antonio conducts usability testing of portable ozone sterilizer

During the month of April, research engineers assigned to the Combat Casualty Care & Operational Medicine Directorate, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, visited with dental and veterinary science instructors to test the usability of the Rugged Ozone Sterilization System Model M1 (ROSS M1). https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4475469/nam

Two become one: Air Force launches HRA

The administration and personnel career fields are merging into the human resources and management career field. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4475435/two

Mission support leaders gather to ‘Shoulder the Future Together’

More than 175 leaders from installations across the Department of the Air Force gathered in San Antonio April 28-30 at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center 2026 Mission Support Leadership Conference to discuss the trends, issues and solutions facing command teams supporting DAF’s power projection platforms. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4476560/mis

JBSA fire safety officials advise early action to protect home from wildfire risk

Wildfires may not be the first threat that comes to mind in South-Central Texas, but local officials say the region’s long, hot summers create conditions that can turn everyday landscaping into a serious fire hazard. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4485369/jbs

101 Critical Days of Summer safety hazards

Remember to prioritize safety, plan for the unexpected, and always be mindful of your surroundings. Stay safe! https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4494645/101

MEDCoE hosts Department of War troop reinstatement

The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence hosted a promotion for U.S. Army Spc. David Wilkinson, formerly an 11B Infantryman, who received full relief from the Department of War, after being reinstated under the COVID-19 reinstatement program https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4476968/med

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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JBSA Latest News

MTI captures first place at inaugural Joint Warrior Challenge

An Air Force military training instructor conducts the three-repetition, maximum dead lift while competing alongside drill sergeants and drill sergeant leaders during the Fort Jackson & USADSA Drill Sergeant of the Year competition as part of the Joint Warrior Competition at Fort Jackson, South Carolina, April 20, 2026. The Joint Warrior Competition provides an opportunity for drill instructors from other branches to compete against U.S. Army drill sergeants as part of a joint collaboration to share ideas.

May 19, 2026 - Against the very best from every branch of the military, individuals forged in excellence, discipline, and relentless commitment, an Air Force military training instructor stood tall and emerged victorious. Master Sgt. Jesus...

Security cooperation enables Airman’s American Dream

Airman Bryanna Garcia, stands at the parade field after graduating from Basic Military Training, May 7, 2026. Her father Jacob Garcia served as a Partner Nation Instructor at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in 2006 for two years. Garcia was born in the U.S. and was inspired to follow in her father’s footsteps. (U.S. Air Force photo by Vanessa R. Adame)

May 19, 2026 - Even before she was born, Bryanna Garcia was destined to be an Airman. Her father, then-Master Sgt. Jacob Garcia of the Colombian Air Force, served at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland as a partner nation instructor at the...

Army advances barracks modernization efforts to improve quality of life

A contractor installs cabinets in a barracks room at Fort Riley, Kan., Dec. 19, 2025.

May 19, 2026 - The Army has accelerated efforts to strengthen quality-of-life investments across installations, showing a long-term commitment to ensuring soldiers live and work in facilities that reflect the professionalism, standards and...

Under Secretary of the Air Force visits Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center

Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier and Maj. Gen. Thomas Sherman, commander, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, speak with AFIMSC senior leadership regarding mission and responsibilities during a scheduled visit to AFIMSC headquarters in San Antonio, Texas, May 11. During his visit, Lohmeier received briefings from AFIMSC leadership providing our role and responsibility in DAF-wide installation and warfighter lethality and readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Craig Z. Rodarte)

May 18, 2026 - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier visited the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on May 11, receiving briefings from AFIMSC leadership providing the...

Mission Driven, People Powered: Highlighting Petty Officer 1st Class JoAnna Bucheger

Petty Officer 1st Class JoAnna Bucheger is the Enlisted Commissioning Programs Assistant Manager at NMLPDC, which creates a pathway for enlisted Sailors and Marines to earn their commissions in the Navy Nurse Corps and across 12 critical specialties in the Medical Service Corps. (U.S. Navy graphic by Malcolm McClendon)

May 18, 2026 - Naval Medical Forces Development Command and Naval Medical Leader and Professional Development Command are mission driven and people powered. Petty Officer 1st Class JoAnna Bucheger, assistant manager for NMLPDC's enlisted...

Owning the Cyber Battlespace: Sixteenth Air Force bolsters allied cyber defense in Poland

(From left) Swiss Armed Forces Maj. Gen. Simon Müller, chief of Cyber Command; Polish Maj. Gen. Karol Molenda, commander of Polish Cyber Command; U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Jason Christman, Air National Guard assistant to the commander, Sixteenth Air Force; and Czech Republic Brig. Gen. Radek Haratek, commander of Cyber and Information Warfare Command, view an original Enigma machine at the Polish Cyber Command booth during Impact'26 in Poznan, Poland, May 13, 2026. The Enigma machine was an electro-mechanical rotor device used by Nazi Germany and famously cracked by Polish mathematicians. Strengthening alliances with international partners is critical to countering modern cyber threats and ensuring allied nations possess the tools to defend shared interests and deter aggression in the cyber domain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rabia Coombs)

May 18, 2026 - As cyber warfare increasingly shapes the 21st-century battlefield, Sixteenth Air Force reaffirmed its commitment to allied security and proactive defense during the Impact’26 strategic forum and subsequent bilateral...

Excellence in military medicine: ‘Your work saves lives and personifies readiness’

The Henry M. Jackson Foundation’s Heroes of Military Medicine Awards honored six groundbreaking professionals for their excellence in serving service members, veterans, civilians and their families. “The work we recognize this evening is not just invaluable; it is a cornerstone of our nation’s strength, safeguarding the health and well-being of our warfighters and their families,” said Keith Bass, assistant secretary of war for health affairs, at the ceremony held May 7, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Military Health System graphic by Robert Hammer)

May 18, 2026 - Military medical leaders, professionals, and civilians who advance warfighter health were recognized at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation’s Heroes of Military Medicine Awards, including one from the San Antonio Uniformed...

BATTLE OF THE BADGES Our JBSA emergency responders brought the heat! From physical grit to elite teamwork, this competition is the Warrior Ethos in action. We stay lethal, ready, and prepared to defend. #JBSA #MissionReady #WarriorEthos #Defenders

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

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