Joint Base San Antonio

502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Central Issue Facility gets BOLC students prepped and ready to go

The 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron's Central Issue Facility, or CIF, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston supports more than 138 military units and distributes more than 450,000 military equipment items such as helmets, flack vests, canteens and uniforms throughout JBSA. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4524281/502

Military Working Dog retirement ceremony honors service to U.S. Air Force

The 802d Security Forces Squadron hosted a retirement ceremony for Military Working Dogs CCoolahan and PPuritan at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 5, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4518667/mil

Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment tours JBSA-Lackland facilities

The Honorable Michael Borders, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Energy, Installations and Environment, visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on June 5 as part of an immersion tour to observe installation operations, infrastructure initiatives and mission capabilities across the base. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4516960/ass

Operation HOOAH preps kids for family members’ military deployments

Military children from across Joint Base San Antonio stepped into the combat boots of their family members during Operation HOOAH, held June 11, 2026, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4518389/ope

59th Medical Wing holds change of responsibility ceremony

The 59th Medical Wing held a change of responsibility ceremony on June 12, 2026, at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4522991/59t

502d Logistic Readiness Squadron: Vehicle maintenance keeps the fleet moving

Members of the 502d Logistic Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance section at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston work on the entire 3,125-vehicle fleet for the 502d Air Base Wing, ensuring they are maintained and safe for use. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4524077/502

NMTSC Sailor named 2025 Shore-Based BMET of the Year

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Kevinjay Flores, an instructor assigned to Navy Medicine Training Support Command at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, was named the 2025 Shore-Based Biomedical Equipment Technician of the Year. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4514736/nmt

SAUSHEC graduation ceremony honors residents, fellows, accomplishment

The San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium celebrated military medical professionals during a graduation ceremony June 11 at the Lila Cockrell Theatre in downtown San Antonio. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4522673/sau

JBSA conservation law enforcement officers seek public's assistance in identifying person of interest at JBSA-Camp Bullis

Joint Base San Antonio conservation law enforcement officers are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest observed in a restricted training area at JBSA-Camp Bullis during the 2025 government shutdown. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4511977/jbs

JBSA launches My Army Post App to improve access to installation services

Joint Base San Antonio has launched the My Army Post App, or MAPA, a new mobile platform designed to provide service members, civilians, retirees and family members with easier access to installation information and services. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4509937/jbs

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

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

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.

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-

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Air Force officially accepts T-7A Ground Based Training System delivery

Pilots from the 12th Flying Training Wing operate a T-7A Ground Based Training System at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. These devices are the first to be formally accepted by Air Education and Training Command for the T-7A Red Hawk advanced pilot training program. (Courtesy photo)

June 25, 2026 - On June 12, 2026, the U.S. Air Force officially accepted the first eight T-7A Ground Based Training Systems devices into the Air Education and Training Command. The formal transfer of these highly advanced aircraft simulators...

Air Force modernizes readiness tracking to cut admin burden for Airmen

In a move to provide streamlined training management and reduce administrative burdens, Department of the Air Force (DAF) personnel are actively migrating the Ready Airman Training (RAT) program, along with its 12 associated Ready Training Areas (RTA), from the myLearning platform to the DAF e-Learning (DAFeL) platform. (U.S. Air Force graphic / Dan Hawkins)

June 25, 2026 - In a move to provide streamlined training management and reduce administrative burdens, Department of the Air Force (DAF) personnel are actively migrating the Ready Airman Training (RAT) program, along with its 12 associated...

Air Force releases technical sergeant promotion cycle statistics

June 25, 2026 - Air Force officials selected 6,668 Air Force staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant...

Service members find healing through Warrior Games, share recovery journey battling invisible wounds

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Mapalo serves a volleyball during the 2026 Warrior Games volleyball tournament in San Antonio, Texas, June 19, 2026. The 2026 Warrior Games took place June 13-20 in San Antonio, Texas, bringing together nearly 200 wounded, ill, and injured service members and veterans from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force/Space Force, and Special Operations Command to compete across multiple adaptive sporting events.

(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Alejandro Duran-Ortiz)

June 24, 2026 - Long after the gunfire stopped, Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy “Mop” Mapalo continued fighting. The San Antonio native, now serving as the senior enlisted leader for the 49th Security Forces Squadron at Holloman Air Force Base, New...

Air Force advances future of air superiority with CCA contracts

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes off during flight testing at a California test location. The aircraft was developed in partnership with General Atomics as part of the Air Force’s effort to accelerate delivery of affordable, semi-autonomous aircraft. (Courtesy photo)

June 24, 2026 - The DAF awarded contracts to develop and produce its first-generation Collaborative Combat Aircraft, while creating a competitive marketplace for mission-autonomy software from six vendors...

Navigating your next PCS: Inside the DOW's Personal Property Activity

A mover lifts a box into the back of a moving truck during a Permanent Change of Station on Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, July 18, 2025. The Department of Defense established the Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force to improve the moving experience for military members and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Henry)

June 24, 2026 - For service members, civilians and their families, a permanent change of station is a defining and often stressful reality of military service. The most immediate impact on your relocation experience comes from the Department...

Behind the medals: Team Army coaches, mentors help Soldiers rediscover what's possible

Retired U.S. Army Sgt. 1st. Class Greg Quarles, left, and Staff Sgt. Xavier Rodgers, right, pose for a photo after receiving gold medals for the upright tandem cycling event at the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, June 14, 2026. The 2026 Warrior Games takes place June 13-20 in San Antonio, Texas, bringing together nearly 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy/Coast Guard, Air Force/Space Force, and U.S. Special Operations Command to compete across multiple adaptive sporting events. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jose Rolando Garcia)

June 24, 2026 - During Warrior Games competition, spectators see medals awarded, records broken and Team Army competitors representing their service on a national stage. What many don’t see are the coaches, mentors and subject matter experts...

Developing our future K-9 heroes! Trainers Aaron Stice & Jean Villanueva (341st TRS MWD Breeding Program) work with a dog to build a foundation of trust & discipline—mirroring our commitment to forging fighters of character. What a good dog! #MWD #TeamJBSA https://t.co/RLDn51Aeva

Just a reminder about upcoming gate hours, Team JBSA. Check https://t.co/wSFNv609ay for more info. https://t.co/6mKEa1ZGTX

⛈️ As we deal with heavy rain in our area, this is a reminder to obey traffic barricades and road closures on and off base. Be safe, Team JBSA! https://t.co/FaLcIm6hSF

Happy 251st Birthday to the United States Army! Since June 14, 1775, our Soldiers have answered the call to defend our nation with unwavering courage and honor. Proud of our past, ready for the future. "This We'll Defend." 🦅 #ArmyBday #USArmy #Army251 #ArmyStrong https://t.co/WfvRgwFYWO

⚠️ GATE CLOSURE REMINDER: Lindsey Gate at JBSA-Randolph will be temporarily closed on Saturday, June 13 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. for barrier maintenance. Security Forces will open the West Gate and the VCC during these hours for base access. 🚗 https://t.co/xjBF4ErDGX

⚠️ GATE CLOSURE ALERT: Lindsey Gate at JBSA-Randolph will be temporarily closed on Saturday, June 13 from 6 a.m. to 12 p.m. for barrier maintenance. Security Forces will open the West Gate and the VCC during these hours. 🚗 #JBSARandolph #JBSA #TrafficAlert https://t.co/9o6fHsyy9N

JBSA parents: Need a sports physical? ⛹️‍♂️ Check the flyer to find the event closest to you. https://t.co/edUSTUMUi1

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

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