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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-

Driggers serves as BMT graduation reviewing official for first time as JBSA, 502nd ABW commander

Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers served as reviewing official for basic military training graduation parade for the first time as commander of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 23, 2022. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3228277/drig

JBSA lights up with holiday tree lighting celebrations

The 502nd Force Support Squadron presents the annual tree lighting celebrations to kick start the holiday season at all three primary Joint Base San Antonio locations. Each event includes the lighting of the tree, a visit from Santa, hot chocolate, cookies and games and crafts for the kids. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3224786/jbsa

Deadline extended for annual DOD Housing Survey for privatized housing tenants

The deadline for tenants of privatized housing and government-owned family housing to provide their feedback on the program via the annual Department of Defense Tenant Satisfaction Survey has been extended to Dec. 7. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3188667/dead

Nation seeing increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus

The nation is seeing an increase in Respiratory Syncytial Virus, or RSV, and flu resulting in a surge in emergency visits and hospitalization, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3227375/nati

BAMC looking for volunteers to serve a variety of roles

Brooke Army Medical Center is looking for volunteers to work side-by-side with the hospital staff in a number of areas. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3217606/bamc

FDA lifts 'Mad Cow' blood donor ban

A decades-old blood "mad cow" donor ban was recently lifted by the Food and Drug Administration, potentially increasing the nation's blood supply by hundreds of thousands of donors each year. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3224519/fda-

U.S. Army South hosts professional development exchange with Colombian NCOs

The U.S. Army South-led “Programa Integral para Suboficiales de Alta Jerarquía,” or PISAJ, concluded on Nov. 18, 2022, after 13 days of training, briefings from war-fighting functions and tours of facilities between Washington, D.C., and Miami. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3226572/us-a

MEDCoE commanding general visits hometown to raise awareness, promote career opportunities

Maj. Gen. Michael Talley, U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence commanding general, had the opportunity to visit schools in the greater Sacramento, California area, a return to where he lived while his father was stationed at Travis Air Force Base. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3226649/medc

Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 comes to a close

Soldiers from the Illinois and Georgia National guard stood side by side with their Colombian Army counterparts one last time on the parade field of Tolemaida Military Base in Colombia during the closing ceremony of Exercise Southern Vanguard 23 (ExSV23) on Nov. 16, 2022. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3227566/exer

341st Training Squadron holds first military working dog expo

The 341st Training Squadron held its first military working dog expo at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 18. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3227618/341s

Operation Recharge: How 343rd TRS puts meaning behind ‘self-care’

The 343rd Training Squadron, which is home to Security Forces technical training, hosted Operation Recharge for their Airmen at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Nov. 18. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3227683/oper

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Sixteenth Air Force command chief visits 181st Intelligence Wing

Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Bruce Jr., the Sixteenth Air Force command chief, visited Hulman Field Air National Guard Base in Terre Haute, Indiana, Oct. 18, 2022. He was greeted by Air Force Col. Charles Goad, 81st Intelligence Wing commander. Bruce discussed various military topics, including National Security Strategy and National Defense Strategy, to help Airmen grow professionally and organizationally. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Joseph L. Pearison)

Dec. 6, 2022 - Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Bruce Jr., Sixteenth Air Force command chief, visited Hulman Field Air National Guard Base in Terre Haute, Indiana, Oct. 18, 2022. He was greeted by Air Force Col. Charles Goad, 81st...

Choose a TRICARE health plan before Dec. 13 deadline

Time is running out to evaluate your 2023 health care coverage. TRICARE Open Season ends on Tuesday, Dec. 13. This is the last day you can make changes to your coverage taking effect Jan. 1, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kaitlyn Ergish)

Dec. 6, 2022 - Time is running out to evaluate your 2023 health care coverage. TRICARE Open Season ends on Tuesday, Dec. 13. This is the last day you can make changes to your coverage taking effect Jan. 1, 2023...

Proper handwashing one of best ways to protect you, your family from getting sick

Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. For National Handwashing Awareness Week, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offer some tips to learn when and how you should wash your hands to stay healthy.

Dec. 6, 2022 - The number one way to prevent the spread of infection is washing your hands. For National Handwashing Awareness Week, do your part to prevent the spread of disease by following these tips from the Center for Disease Control...

DAF announces 2022 Air Force Design Award winners

The Department of the Air Force recently announced the winners of the 2022 Air Force Design Awards. (U.S. Air Force graphic illustration)

Dec. 6, 2022 - The Air Force Civil Engineer Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently announced the winners of the 2022 Air Force Design Awards, recognizing four facilities that demonstrate excellence in design, sustainability and...

Department of the Air Force releases 22E9, 22S9, 23S8 promotion cycle statistics

Congratulations to the 564 Airmen and Guardians selected for senior and chief master sergeant in the 22E9, 22S9 and 23S8 promotion cycles. The lists are available on the Enlisted Promotions page of the Air Force’s Personnel Center public website, myPers and the Air Force Portal. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Kiana Pearson)

Dec. 6, 2022 - Air Force officials have selected 514 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, out of 2,526 eligible, for a selection rate of 20.34 percent in the 22E9 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental...

San Antonio hosts largest Intelligence Community IT conference

The Defense Intelligence Agency will host its annual Department of Defense Intelligence Information System Worldwide Conference at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from Dec. 12-15, 2022.

Dec. 6, 2022 - The Defense Intelligence Agency will host its annual Department of Defense Intelligence Information System Worldwide Conference at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas, from Dec. 12-15, 2022...

AFWERX Refinery supports Airman, Guardian innovators

Airmen and Guardians from the Refinery program meet virtually with Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass Oct. 13, 2022, to discuss their projects. The Refinery’s fifth cohort met with Bass to discuss innovative projects focused on improving systems, operations and processes. The Refinery, an initiative of AFWERX’s Spark Division, targets grassroots innovation efforts within the Department of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Dennis Stewart).

Dec. 5, 2022 - The Refinery program, an initiative of AFWERX’s Spark division, will host its seventh cohort of Airmen and Guardians for a four-week, hybrid Accelerator program in February 2023 to target grassroots efforts within the...

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Contact the AFOSI or the Base Defense Operations Centers (BDOC) at the 24-hour phone numbers provided below. 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
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