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

Twin senior enlisted leaders bring 50 years of combined service to JBSA-Fort Sam Houston

Twins, U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Vanessa Green, senior enlisted leader, education and training, Naval Medical Forces Development Command, and U.S. Army Environmental Command Sgt. Maj. Vincent Green pose for a photo on Dec. 5, 2025. For the first time in more than two decades, the siblings are serving together, just one mile apart, at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston. (Courtesy photo)

June 9, 2026 - Raised side by side in the Deep South, twin siblings never expected their military careers to bring them to the same installation. Now, for the first time in more than two decades, U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Vanessa...

Teen prodigy Phoenix Juneau Austin prepares for his future as a U.S. Air Force Officer

Phoenix Juneau Austin strengthens his arms and core during a workout at a local gym in Long Beach, California, April 29, 2026. Austin is preparing for the physical demands of the Air Force Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, Alabama. (Courtesy photo by Dave Austin)

June 9, 2026 - At just 16-years-old, Phoenix Juneau Austin is drawing comparisons to the fictional teen genius “Doogie Howser” from the 1990s television series. Unlike his television counterpart, however, Austin’s ambitions reach far beyond...

Air University examines partnerships behind homeland defense

June 9, 2026 - A military installation loses power. A communications network goes down. A drone appears over critical infrastructure...

Hegseth commemorates 82nd anniversary of WWII Allied Invasion at Normandy

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, U.S. Ambassador to France Charles Kushner and other members of the official party render honors during a ceremony to commemorate the 82nd anniversary of D-Day at the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, France, June 6, 2026.

June 8, 2026 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to the Normandy American Cemetery in France for the second consecutive year, where he delivered remarks honoring the approximately 160,000 Allied troops — 73,000 of them Americans — who...

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

This graphic was created to advertise the new mobile app that JBSA is now adopting to use at all three locations - JBSA-Fort Sam, JBSA-:Lackland and JBSA-Randolph.

June 8, 2026 - 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...

Understanding TRICARE deductibles: What you need to know

Imagine your deductible is like an empty bucket. Every time you see a provider, you put money into the bucket. Once the bucket is full, your deductible is met.

June 8, 2026 - Have you ever heard the word "deductible" and wondered what it means? You aren’t alone. Healthcare cost terms can be tricky, but we’re here to make them easy to understand. A deductible is a set amount of money you must pay...

AFOSI Center stands up new sUAS cell amid drone surge

The U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Federal Aviation Administration conducted a joint test of DJI Air 2 drone at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, March 19, 2026. Drone operators from the U.S. Army Unmanned Aerial Systems Mission Assurance team, operating under the C5ISR Center Development Command, launched drones to test the base’s c-UAS technology and gather data. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julia Lebens)

June 8, 2026 - The Air Force Office of Special Investigations Center recently stood up its new small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) integration cell to bolster support for detachments responding to drone-related incidents...

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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If you have an emergency, please dial 911.
• JBSA-Fort Sam Houston OSI: 210-295-0594;
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• JBSA-Randolph OSI: 210-652-1400; BDOC: 210-652-5700

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