Joint Base San Antonio

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

'Community Connection' events strengthen community bonds, build connections

One of the ways the Air Force encourages Airmen and families to maintain social fitness is through participation in events like "Community Connection" and local town halls. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4263069/com

Geospatial collaboration strengthens security cooperation in Western Hemisphere

Soldiers from U.S. Army South conducted a geospatial subject matter expert exchange with members of the Colombian and Peruvian armies from July 22-24 as part of an agreed-to action with the Colombian army. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4257356/geo

USAISR partnering on imaging technology for improving hemorrhage triage

Uncontrolled blood loss from traumatic injury is the leading cause of preventable death on the battlefield, which makes prompt and accurate triage essential for maximizing warfighter survival. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4260717/usa

The hidden danger: intersections and emergency vehicles

The consequences of inattention, impatience, or law violations at intersections can be catastrophic, particularly when collisions involve fire trucks and other emergency responders. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4238263/the

Air Force Accessions Center welcomes new commander

The Air Force Accessions Center held a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 18, 2025, as Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Nelson assumed command from Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4258285/air

For USAISR Burn Flight Team, training and education are part of the mission

Since its founding in 1951, the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research Burn Flight Team has conducted aeromedical evacuations for thousands of burn patients around the world. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4259633/for

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

METC, partners get realistic dementia experience

Thirty volunteers assigned to the Medical Education and Training Campus, Defense Medical Readiness Training Institute, Navy Medicine Training Support Command, 32d Medical Brigade, and the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence recently had the opportunity to personally experience the daily challenges that cognitively impaired people face by participating in an innovative, immersive dementia simulation presented by a team from the Veterans Health Administration. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4266050/met

Managing travel cards during transitions out of DOD

It is crucial that cardholders and agency program coordinators, or APCs, properly manage Government Travel Charge Cards, or GTCC, when employees transition out of the Department of Defense. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4260598/man

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-

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.

Download the JBSA Connect App

The new Joint Base San Antonio smartphone app is designed to provide quick access to installation information and resources. http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3600630/jbsa

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39th Flying Training Squadron Cobras welcome new commander

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Christopher Puccia, 39th Flying Training Squadron commander, poses for a photo in front of the 39th FTS heritage tail T-6A Texan II at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Aug. 29, 2025. Upon assuming command of the 39th FTS on Aug. 28, 2025, Puccia is now responsible for directing all aspects of pilot production, programs, and interfacing with various host units, as well as producing Pilot Instructor Training graduates to Air Education and Training Command bases and fighter aircrew to the Combat Air Forces.

Sept. 2, 2025 - Lt. Col. Christopher Puccia assumed command of the 39th Flying Training Squadron from Lt. Col. Phillip Johnston on Aug. 28, 2025, during a ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Col. Anthony Straw, 340th...

Badge of Honor: Defender Airmen - History of Force Protection

Lyndon Deboma (bottom right), chief of information protection for the 194th Wing, poses for a photo with the 1989 10th Security Police Squadron’s ‘Peacekeeper Challenge’ team on RAF Alconbury, U.K. Deboma’s team placed first in the tactics event known as the ‘Defender Challenge.’ (Courtesy photo)

Sept. 2, 2025 - "Badge of Honor" is the USAF Security Forces legacy history that chronicles Defender force protection from the inception of the U.S. Air Force to today's Global War on Terrorism...

Space Force to accept Air Force Reserve volunteers for part-time positions

Sept. 2, 2025 - Air Force Reservists in space-related career fields interested in volunteering to join the U.S. Space Force as Guardians serving in a part-time capacity can apply...

Collaborative Combat Aircraft takes to air for flight testing

A YFQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft test aircraft is staged in Poway, Calif., May 19, 2025. The Department of the Air Force has begun ground testing for the CCA program to validate performance and readiness for future flight testing.

Sept. 2, 2025 - In a major step toward a new era of airpower, the Department of the Air Force reached a key development milestone in its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program...

433rd Airlift Wing Texas Air National Guardsman nationally recognized for community service

Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Lindsey Neubauer (second from right), a member of William J. Bordelon American Legion Post 300 in San Antonio, was honored at The American Legion National Convention with the Spirit of Service Award. Pictured with Neubauer is (from left) District 20 Commander Eric Mayer, Post 300 Commander Ventura Tounsel, and Past Vice Department Commander Danny Muth.

Sept. 2, 2025 - Texas Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Lindsey Neubauer, a member of William J. Bordelon American Legion Post 300 in San Antonio, was recently honored at The American Legion National Convention with the Spirit of Service Award...

Around the Air Force: DLE lessons learned, X-37B lifts off, Guardian uniform guidance

In this week's look around the Air Force, the Department-Level Exercise series concludes after one month of readiness and interoperability training missions, the eighth X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle mission successfully launches to test laser communication and navigation technologies, and the Space Force publishes new instruction outlining dress and appearance standards for Guardians. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Travis Burcham)

Sept. 2, 2025 - In this week's look around the Air Force, the DLE series concludes after one month of readiness and interoperability training missions, the eighth X-37B OTV mission successfully launches, and the Space Force publishes new...

Hegseth calls for anti-drone task force

A 3D-printed unmanned aircraft system flies above Camp Lejeune, N.C., August 27, 2017.

Sept. 2, 2025 - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Aug. 28 that he has directed Army Secretary Daniel P. Driscoll to formally establish a joint, interagency task force to counter hostile unmanned aerial systems, commonly referred to as...

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