Joint Base San Antonio

Top MEDCoE drill sergeants compete at JBSA-Camp Bullis

The annual Medical Center of Excellence Drill Sergeant of the Year competition took place at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, on May 26, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4507601/top

Historic Army South inactivation paves way for U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command

U.S. Army South, also designated as Sixth Army, officially cased its colors during an inactivation ceremony at Trinity University’s Laurie Auditorium on May 29. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4505051/his

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

Gateway Wing welcomes new commander

Col. Kellie S. Courtland assumed command of the 37th Training Wing from Col. Willie L. Cooper III during a ceremony at the Pfingston Reception Center May 29. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4510980/gat

99th FTS leaders become first AETC pilots qualified on T-7A Red Hawk

In a historic milestone for future fifth- and sixth-generation fighter pilot production, two leaders from the 99th Flying Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, have unlocked the unit's operational independence by becoming the first Air Education and Training Command pilots qualified on the T-7A Red Hawk. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4509741/99t

Texas Military Department partners with civilian agencies for 2026 SAREX at JBSA-Camp Bullis

The Texas Military Department participated in the 2026 Search and Rescue Exercise in San Antonio, May 18-21, 2026, marking 12 years of interagency partnership for this effort. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4505009/tex

Second Air Force commander reviews BMT graduation at JBSA-Lackland

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Matthew Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, served as the reviewing official for the Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, May 28, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4506426/sec

Navy Medicine Force Master Chief champions training during first San Antonio visit

U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery Force Master Chief Jerry Cantorna, director, U.S. Navy Hospital Corps, alongside deputy director, U.S. Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Dante Cooley, visited Naval Medical Forces Development Command, Navy Medicine Training Support Command, and other Navy Medicine sites at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4509989/nav

Medal of Honor recipient watches grandson graduate as a Combat Medic

The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, along with friends, family members and Soldiers, gathered March 15 on MacArthur Parade Field for a moment 16 weeks in the making, the graduation of the Army’s newest 68W combat medics. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4506747/med

METC hosts environmental health, water quality training

The Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, recently hosted environmental health and water quality training to familiarize service members with equipment handling procedures and strengthen operational readiness. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4507487/met

BoneTape pilot study conducted at NAMRU San Antonio

Cohesys, producer of BoneTape, working in partnership with Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, conducted a demonstration of a new ultrasonic applicator for the BoneTape resorbable fracture stabilization implant at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Houston from May 14-15. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4509939/bon

PALACE Acquire back at Sixteenth Air Force

Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) recently revived its PALACE Acquire program collaboration by welcoming a new array of civilian graduates during a training event. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4507357/pal

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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JBSA Latest News

A new digital frontline: How IPPS-A is revolutionizing the U.S. Army Reserve

In 2023, a comprehensive, Army-wide solution – the Integrated Personnel and Pay System – Army (IPPS‑A) – was introduced, providing a modern platform to streamline and update the Army’s human resources and talent management processes.

June 12, 2026 - For decades, the Army's personnel and pay process was a labyrinth of paperwork and disconnected databases, leading to frustrating delays and a lack of visibility for Soldiers and commanders alike...

Army reduces PCS moves to boost readiness and family stability

Families That PCS Together, Stay Together

June 12, 2026 - The Army is significantly reducing scheduled Permanent Change of Station moves — cutting more than 12,000 relocations in FY26 and over 13,600 in FY27...

DAF senior leaders explain, justify sizable budget boost in Senate hearing

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach, center right, Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman testify during a budget hearing before the Senate Appropriations Defense Subcommittee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 9, 2026. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

June 12, 2026 - DAF senior leaders presented a unified front to a Senate subcommittee justifying a historic budget request for fiscal 2027...

Team Army athlete reflects on meaning behind wearing uniform at 2026 Warrior Games

Team Army competitors carry equipment and gear issued for the 2026 Warrior Games in San Antonio, Texas, June 10, 2026. Competitors received uniforms, equipment, and event materials as part of pre-competition preparations ahead of the adaptive sports competition, June 13-20, 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jose Rolando Garcia)

June 12, 2026 - For Chief Warrant Officer 3 Cody Edgerton, a first-time Warrior Games athlete assigned to Fort Stewart, Georgia, the Team Army uniform represents far more than an opportunity to compete. It represents a lifetime of service,...

Avoiding the Walker Dip: Military health professionals must ‘train how you’re going to fight’

944th Fighter Wing Reserve Citizen Airmen carry a simulated patient onto a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during medevac training at Goodyear Phoenix Airport, Goodyear, Ariz., Oct. 19, 2024. The exercise, conducted with Arizona Army National Guard personnel, prepares both units for the large-scale Exercise Desert Hammer 25-1 in November. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexis Orozco)

June 12, 2026 - The Military Health System is actively spearheading initiatives to ensure doctors, nurses, medics and other health professionals sustain and enhance vital medical skills to keep service members at peak readiness...

TRICARE offers home delivery for prescription drugs

After military pharmacies, TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery is often the most affordable choice for filling prescriptions.

June 11, 2026 - TRICARE has an easy way for prescription drugs to come right to your doorstep: TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery. It's a convenient and simple way to get up to a 90-day supply of your prescriptions...

Take charge of your health: men’s preventive services covered by TRICARE

Pathfinders smile while participating in a Police Week ruck march at RAF Fairford, England, May 12, 2026. The event was held in recognition of National Police Week, honoring the dedication, service and sacrifice of law enforcement personnel and Defenders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Enbal)

June 11, 2026 - When’s the last time you went to the doctor for a check-up? Now’s a great time to check in on your health and learn about the men’s health and preventive services that TRICARE covers. TRICARE covers a range of screenings and...

⚠️ 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

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

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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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