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

Air Force leaders spark cyber collaboration at 2025 Cyber Symposium

Two senior leaders from the 502d Communications Squadron at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland brought the voice of the warfighter and the power of cyber readiness to center stage during the 2025 Cyber Symposium at Schreiner University in Kerrville, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4223421/air

U.S. Army North hosts hurricane rehearsal of concept drill

U.S. Army Noth (Fifth Army) hosted a hurricane rehearsal of concept drill at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from June 2-6, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4223349/us-

12th Flying Training Wing hosts civil fly-in

The 12th Flying Training Wing welcomed 31 civilian aviators flying 16 aircraft from across Texas to Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on June 7 for a Civil Fly-In designed to enhance flight safety and strengthen ties with the local aviation community. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4218660/12t

North New Braunfels Gate at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston to close Fridays for upgrades

The North New Braunfels Gate at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will be closed Fridays through July 28 for necessary upgrades. During certain dates, the Wilson Gate will open for incoming and outgoing traffic to facilitate installation access. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4214861/nor

Construction begins on newest Airman Training Complex at JBSA-Lackland

Construction is underway after the groundbreaking of Airman Training Complex No. 8 on Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4215227/con

AFPC directorate rebuilds lost military record, honors 92-year-old Airman

After an Airman's request for a replacement set of decorations results in lost records, an Air Force Personnel Center directorate rebuilds his lost military record and honors the 92-year-old veteran. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4217913/afp

Local ceremony recognizes former Sergeant Major of the Army and Army’s 250th birthday

This year marks the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army 250th and a special remembrance for the family of former Sergeant Major of the Army Leon L. Van Autreve. The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence, Medical Non-Commissioned Officers Academy, along with the SMA Leon L. Van Autreve Chapter, Sergeant Audie Murphy Club, honored Van Autreve during a retreat ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4215540/loc

NMFDC celebrates the 127th anniversary of U.S. Navy Hospital Corps

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command, or NMFDC, celebrated the 127th U.S. Navy Hospital Corps birthday June 17, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4220343/nmf

Alamo Wing inducts eight honorary commanders, bolsters ‘Military City USA’ bond

The 433rd Airlift Wing inducted eight new honorary commanders during an induction ceremony June 7, 2025. During the ceremony, honorary commanders received an Air Force commander’s insignia pin from their assigned unit commander. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4213212/ala

MEDCoE symposium highlights research on Soldier health, readiness

Graduate students from the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence came together for the 17th Annual Graduate School Research and Education Symposium at the University of Texas San Antonio Medical School on June 6. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4219038/med

340th FTG welcomes new honorary commanders

After the program completion of the 340th Flying Training Group’s previous honorary commanders, the group inducted four new local civic leaders during a ceremony on June 18, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4222886/340

NAMRU San Antonio leadership, research scientists participate in annual AIM Health R&D Summit

Leadership and research scientists assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, joined by the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research, and U.S. Air Force 59th Medical Wing, participated in the annual AIM Health R&D Summit held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4218749/nam

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.

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

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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JBSA Latest News

Sixteenth Air Force holds historic dual change of responsibility ceremony

Lt. Gen. Thomas Hensley, 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander, emphasizes the importance of change of responsibility for senior enlisted leaders, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, June 13, 2025. Chief Master Sgt. Robert Hopkins, 16 AF outbound command chief and Chief Master Sgt. Andrew McKendree, 16 AF inbound command chief, participate in the unit’s first dual change of responsibility ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Matthew McGovern)

June 30, 2025 - Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) and the 67th Cyberspace Wing held a first-of-its-kind dual change of responsibility Ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on June 13...

Air Force launches Civilian Deployment Module to streamline readiness

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall directed changes to bolster the Department of the Air Force's domestic violence prevention and response efforts. In alignment with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, these changes highlight the DAF's ongoing commitment to focusing on the experience of survivors and reducing instances of domestic violence.

June 30, 2025 - In an effort to improve readiness and lethality, the Department of the Air Force pioneered an automated Civilian Deployment Module within AFFORGEN Connect available to users June 16, 2025...

Recruitment Task Force seeks to capitalize on 2025 enlistment surge

Marine Corps Maj. Gen. Robert B. Sofge Jr., commanding general of Marine Corps Forces Europe and Africa, speaks with recruits assigned to Recruiting Substation Europe after an oath of enlistment ceremony at U.S. Army Garrison Panzer Kaserne, Stuttgart, Germany, May 1, 2025.

June 30, 2025 - The Recruitment Task Force, a 12-month effort established by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, brings together recruiters, data analysts, lawyers and public affairs specialists, who will aim to translate this year's momentum...

PCS Task Force prioritizes trust, timeliness, accountability

A contracted moving company delivers household goods at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington, June 6, 2015.

June 30, 2025 - Army Maj. Gen. Lance G. Curtis leads the newly created Permanent Change of Station Joint Task Force, which Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth established to improve how the Defense Department moves service members from one...

Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation hosts partnering meeting on conservation, readiness, wildfire mitigation

Mike Waldrop (center), installation support director at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, gives a briefing at the Interagency Partnering meeting on June 23, 2025. Waldrop opened the meeting with an overview of the installation’s role in security forces combat ground skills training, advanced medical education, and joint operations support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Summer Shuler)

June 30, 2025 - The 502d Force Support Group hosted a multi-agency meeting on June 23 at Camp Bullis Military Training Reservation to highlight the installation’s mission and operations, and to discuss environmental challenges, wildfire...

Educators explore military career, training opportunities at Joint Base San Antonio

Shaun Holmes, Engagement Skills Trainer II computer operator, demonstrates how to handle a M4 with a M68 close combat optic weapon to virtual simulate live-weapon marksmanship training at Joint Base San Antoino-Fort Sam Houston, June 11, 2025. The educator’s tour is an annual event where out-of-state recruiting battalions invite local educators to visit a military installation for two days, providing firsthand insight into military trainees' daily operations, readiness, and educational opportunities.

June 27, 2025 - Educators from Tennessee, Ohio, and Indiana toured Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston from June 10–11 as part of the Trilateral Army Recruiting Battalion Educators Tour...

Air Force releases technical sergeant promotion cycle statistics

June 27, 2025 - Air Force officials have selected 7,884 staff sergeants for promotion to technical sergeant out of 30,776 eligibles for a selection rate of 25.62 percent in the 25E6 promotion cycle...

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