Joint Base San Antonio

Hegseth says there's no shortage of American will, resources in Operation Epic Fury

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said there is no shortage of American will, nor is there a shortage of materiel, when it comes to U.S. kinetic engagement against the Iranian terrorist regime during Operation Epic Fury. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4425624/heg

Eagle Eyes: AFOSI urges vigilance as global threats persist

As global tensions rise and threats to military personnel and installations evolve, the Air Force Office of Special Investigations (AFOSI) is calling on all Airmen, Guardians, civilian employees and family members to report suspicious activity. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4421566/eag

Prescribed burns transform JBSA-Camp Bullis

Wildland firefighters from across the country gathered at Joint base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, to carry out a series of controlled fires over the course of approximately two weeks, beginning Feb. 9. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4426689/pre

JBSA service members participate in Norwegian Foot March

The Norwegian Armed Forces–sanctioned event challenges participants to complete an 18.6-mile ruck march under established time and weight standards to earn the Norwegian Foot March badge while promoting endurance, resilience and joint-force readiness. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4419775/jbs

Airman Leadership School introduces immersive field training exercise to strengthen future NCOs

Instructors from the Rogers Airman Leadership School and the 379th Medical Training Support Squadron created a new hands-on field training exercise designed to push students beyond the classroom into realistic leadership scenarios. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4417323/air

AFIMSC unveils ‘SPEED CSO’ to fast-track innovation for installation mission support capabilities

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has launched a streamlined contracting process to speed up the delivery of innovative commercial capabilities to warfighters. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4414581/afi

New Leash on Life: BAMC commissions furry friend to Soldier Recovery Unit

In a ceremony filled with heartfelt speeches and enthusiastic tail wags, Brooke Army Medical Center welcomed its newest four-legged officer Feb. 27, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4422975/new

Second Air Force leaders outline major changes coming to Basic Military Training

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, spoke during a fireside chat with Chief Master Sgt. Colin Fleck, Second Air Force command chief, at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Colorado, Feb. 24, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4414516/sec

Reserve Soldiers fight hunger, feed hope

Soldiers from the 205th Theater Public Affairs Support Element, U.S. Army Reserve, spent three hours volunteering at the San Antonio Food Bank, packaging thousands of meals to support families facing food insecurity across Texas on Feb. 20, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4423104/res

Basura Bash postponed until March 21: Be a part of JBSA’s largest volunteer cleanup

Due to expected rainstorms and the possibility of flash flooding, the 20226 Basura Bash cleanup at Salado Creek Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston has been postponed from March 7 until Saturday, March 21. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4409883/bas

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

TRICARE cost terms: What you need to know about deductibles, catastrophic caps, and point-of-service fees

Understanding these cost terms can help you make better choices about your care. Using TRICARE network providers helps you avoid balance billing and keeps your costs lower.

March 17, 2026 - Health care costs can feel confusing — but they don’t have to be. TRICARE uses specific terms to describe what you pay and how your benefit works. You may see these terms on your explanation of benefits after getting care...

The Department of War equips Airmen with cognitive tools

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Fuquay, left, 502d Air Base Wing Security Forces Group senior enlisted leader, and retired U.S. Navy Cmdr. Matthew Brown, training facilitator, engage in a one-on-one discussion during a Cognitive Behavioral Theory (CBT) training session on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 6, 2026. Brown delivered an initial in-person session of the serialized training program designed to address suicide prevention and resilience-focused skill development. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Airman Kevin Prashad)

March 17, 2026 - The Department of War equipped Airmen with a new, practical mental health kit at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on March 6, 2026...

NAMRU San Antonio conducts gap-driven research for operations in extreme cold

Andres Martinez Murillo, lead biomedical engineer for Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, explains stability testing on the novel SynDaver thermal, bleeding manikin thigh to U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Kaitlin Salle at the Kodiak Coast Guard Clinic in Kodiak, Alaska during Arctic Edge 2026, Feb. 26. The novel manikin thigh is meant to keep the circulating ‘blood’ heated to normal body temperature so that researchers can see decompensation of bleeding while exposed to extreme cold. NAMRU San Antonio, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development, conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by MC1 Abigayle Lutz/Released)

March 17, 2026 - To support the future warfighter, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio researchers took part in Arctic Edge 2026 held in Alaska from Feb. 23 to March 13...

Commissaries to start selling single-use paper and plastic bags on April 6

Starting April 6, commissaries will start charging a nominal price for each single-use paper or plastic bag. Cost associated with this change is 5 cents for plastic and 10 cents for paper single-use bags. (DeCA graphic)

March 17, 2026 - Starting April 6, commissaries will start charging a nominal price for each single-use paper or plastic bag. Cost associated with this change is 5 cents for plastic and 10 cents for paper single-use bags...

Ten from JBSA among Air Force Medical Service 2025 award winners

The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards. There are 10 recipients from Joint Base San Antonio.

March 17, 2026 - The Air Force Surgeon General is proud to announce the recipients of the 2025 Air Force Medical Service Annual Awards. The awards include both individual and team awards. There are 10 recipients from Joint Base San Antonio...

Easily manage your prescriptions with Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app

The Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app allows you to see the medications you’re taking. You can order your prescriptions and see their status before you head to the pharmacy.

March 16, 2026 - Life is busy, so it’s important you have the prescriptions you need when you need them. The TRICARE Pharmacy Program, administered by Express Scripts, makes staying on top of your prescription drugs easy. How? Through the...

How Master Sgt. John Chapman’s legacy spans JBSA-Lackland

The Chapman Training Complex houses 326th Training Squadron trainees at Basic Military Training on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 4, 2026. The complex was named in honor of MSgt. John Chapman December 4, 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jennifer Gangemi)

March 16, 2026 - The brick facade of building 9210 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has carried a name for 19 years — Chapman Training Complex — but on March 4, 2026, the Airmen of the 326th Training Squadron chose to honor the man behind...

502d Air Base Wing will be conducting a training exercise on Wed., Feb. 25, at JBSA-Randolph. Those on and around the base may hear sirens and see smoke from the controlled event. #TeamJBSA https://t.co/ObGS7LPacO

@SpaceForceCSO Gen. Saltzman and CMSgt Bentivegna presided over BMT graduation this week with patching, ceremonies, and runs. Congrats, Guardians! 🫡 #SpaceForce #BMT #SemperSupra @USSpaceForce https://t.co/U6iIUYjYFe

🔥 Prescribed burns are scheduled at JBSA-Camp Bullis Feb. 9–22, weather permitting. Nearby residents may see or smell smoke. Burns help reduce wildfire risk and protect training lands. https://t.co/iNLsWiZaa9

Due to the government shutdown, this social media page will have limited updates. For information about the Lapse in Appropriations and resources available, go to https://t.co/s67VZfRZVp. https://t.co/GpglmKoBvS

Due to the government shutdown, this page will have limited updates. Emergency and mission essential information will continue to be shared. For more information about the lapse in appropriations and resources available go to: https://t.co/XnodDe0TmA https://t.co/mVVgUT47Bn

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JBSA’s Independent School Districts—Randolph Field, Fort Sam Houston, and Lackland—will all be closed on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, due to inclement weather. Stay tuned for updates. #WinterStormFern #TeamJBSA #MilitaryCityUSA https://t.co/7K8a5jXcZP

Wintry conditions expected this week into the weekend! ❄️🌧️ 🔹 Prep your home: Drip water, winterize faucets, open cabinet doors to prevent frozen pipes. 🔹 Stay safe: Watch for icy spots early. 🔹 Emergency kit: Blankets, food, flashlights, batteries. #JBSAWeather #ColdFront https://t.co/AHEXQIlJ7k

Controlled chaos with a purpose! 💥 Our teams pushed limits in a MASCAL exercise at JBSA-Camp Bullis, testing life-saving care in hostile environments. 🚑⚕️ Training to save lives! 💪 #MASCAL #CombatMedicine #MilitaryTraining #Readiness #JointBaseSanAntonio #TrainToWin https://t.co/geqg7J7fK4

Celebrating MWD Marco's retirement after 7 years of service! Thank you for your dedication! Enjoy your treats! #MWD #MilitaryWorkingDog #K9 #Retirement #JointBaseSanAntonio #SecurityForces #USAF #GoodBoy https://t.co/Ac4aLlt7bC

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

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