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

Hegseth tells West Point Cadets they are ready to lead

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth awards a diploma to a newly commissioned officer during the U.S. Military Academy class of 2026 graduation ceremony at Michie Stadium in West Point, N.Y., May 23, 2026.

May 26, 2026 - Speaking at Michie Stadium in West Point, New York, on May 23, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth assured the 2026 U.S. Military Academy graduates that they have both his and the president's trust...

On Memorial Day, Commander in Chief, Secretary of War, honor nation's fallen

From left, President Donald J. Trump, Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Army Maj. Gen. Antoinette Gant, commander of the Military District of Washington, place a wreath during the Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., May 25, 2026.

May 26, 2026 - The U.S. will soon mark its semiquincentennial — 250 years as a nation. It's a big milestone, said President Donald J. Trump, but not one that could have been achieved without more than 1 million service members having given...

MICC kicks off 2026 small business engagement, offers one-on-one sessions

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command leadership, Brig. Gen. Freddy Adams, Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright, and Clay Cole pictured during virtual participation in the MICC’s 2026 Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry at the MICC headquarters on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. The sixth-annual command-wide event drew strong interest from industry partners, with more than 2,300 participants registered for this year’s APBI.

May 22, 2026 - The U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command kicked off its 2026 Advanced Planning Briefing for Industry May 18, bringing together contracting professionals, small business representatives and industry partners...

MICC Contracting Leader Course provides insight for future leaders

U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command Command Team Brig. Gen. Freddy Adams, Command Sgt. Maj. Jenny Bright, and Clay Cole, SES, pose for a group photo with students and instructors during the recent MICC Contracting Leader Course held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Principals from throughout the MICC attended a three-day course designed to prepare new and incoming commanders, sergeant majors, office directors, and division chiefs to effectively run a MICC contracting office and battalion.

May 22, 2026 - Principals from throughout the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Command attended a recent course designed to prepare new and incoming commanders, sergeant majors, office directors, and division chiefs to effectively run a...

Getting mental healthcare with TRICARE For Life: What you need to know

TFL works together with Medicare to minimize your out of pocket expenses for mental healthcare. Knowing how the two programs work can help you find providers—whether you’re seeing a provider in person or using virtual health from home.

May 21, 2026 - Taking care of your mental health is just as important as taking care of your body—and if you have TRICARE For Life, you have coverage that helps you get the care you need, when you need it...

Print or digital: Your options for getting TRICARE benefit information

Generally, when you create an account with a TRICARE contractor, the system will automatically opt you “in” for paperless notifications. These notifications will come via email or text, which will direct you to your regional contractor’s secure beneficiary portal.

May 21, 2026 - Keeping up to date with TRICARE health information is part of making the right healthcare choices for both you and your family members. Equally important, however, is how you manage your healthcare communications so you have...

New host, high jungle maneuvers focus for Western Hemisphere Command infantry exercise Southern Vanguard

The Peruvian Army Jungle School Director Col. Persi Fernandez Alata (center left), U.S. Army Col. Jared Koelling (center right), and U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command planners attend the opening ceremony of Jungle Operations Monitor Course class AF-2026 on May 5, 2026, at the school in Sauce, Peru. The PERAR, in partnership with the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command, is hosting Argentinean and Chilean soldiers to train alongside Peruvian and American soldiers at the Jungle School for the premiere exercise Southern Vanguard 2026 as proof of enduring commitment to regional partnership and to strengthen multi-component forces for complex operations in a jungle environment. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Zoe Morris)

May 21, 2026 - Roughly 30 U.S. and 20 Peruvian Army soldiers and staff got together for the Exercise Southern Vanguard 2026 Mid-Planning Conference at the PERAR Jungle School of El Sauce on May 4-7, 2026...

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

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

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