Joint Base San Antonio

A CPS Energy technician shuts down power to an office building for the exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 26, 2026. The power outage exercise was to help JBSA installations prepare for real-word scenarios. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4446073/joi

Joint firefighters collaborate, compete and test their abilities

Air Force and Army firefighters took part in the Iron Mike competition at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on March 18 to test and improve their aptitude in the field, which was evaluated by U.S. Air Force and Department of War firefighters. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4447936/joi

METC conducts joint service radiology training

The radiology technology course at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, prepares students to operate digital X-ray equipment and assist with specialized imaging procedures in field and hospital environments. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4445907/met

Basura Bash brings community together to clean up San Antonio, JBSA waterways

Volunteers from throughout the Joint Base San Antonio community gave their time and energy on a beautiful spring morning to clean up the Salado Creek Park area at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston during the 2026 edition of the annual Basura Bash March 21. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4444862/bas

Special Warfare Training Wing holds first Zulu course graduation

The Special Warfare Training Wing held its first Zulu course graduation ay Joint base San Antonio-Camp Bullis on March 12. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4439932/spe

BAMC hosts National Disaster Medical System field test

Brooke Army Medical Center was selected by the Defense Health Agency to host the National Disaster Medical System Modular/Convertible Capability Pilot Sept. 8-12, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4444763/bam

The Future of Army Medicine: MEDCoE, MRDC host annual Medical Warfighting Forum

Senior Army leaders, medical professionals, and defense industry partners convened at the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, from March 10-12 for the 2026 Medical Warfighting Forum. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4444810/the

AFIMSC announces 2025 Annual Excellence Award winners

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center announced the winners of its 2025 Annual Excellence Awards during a banquet March 26 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4447176/afi

12th FTW conducts seasonal wildlife control to reduce bird strike risk

The 12th Flying Training Wing will implement seasonal wildlife control operations across Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from April through September as part of its ongoing commitment to flight safety and mission readiness. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4442814/12t

War Department continues to encourage civilians to augment Homeland Security border mission

Last year, the War Department announced a unique opportunity for department civilians to serve at the Department of Homeland Security and support DHS as it works to keep America safe. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4438288/war

Senior enlisted leaders stress quality of life, readiness

Senior enlisted leaders from across the Department of War told lawmakers on the House Committee on Appropriations, March 25, that quality of life is critical to maintaining readiness. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4445223/sen

Service members have options leading up to Tax Day

With Tax Day, April 15, quickly approaching, service members have options for help filing their 2025 taxes, including assistance with navigating changes to tax rules, such as those enacted as part of last year's One Big Beautiful Bill Act. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4446855/ser

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

Top military surgeons general discuss future of military medicine: ‘We are ready to fight and win shoulder to shoulder together’

Lt. Gen. John DeGoes, surgeon general of the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, said the services remain focused on readiness by “organizing, training and equipping smaller medical units of action to go with the force,” with a sharper focus on “returning them to duty, getting aircrew back up in the air, and winning the fight.” He joined the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy surgeons general to speak on military medical readiness priorities at the annual meeting of The Society of Federal Health Professionals March 5.

April 7, 2026 - The top military surgeons general stressed the role of military medicine as combat power and the need to adapt and redesign it for future warfare, in which time, distance, and contested access reshape the battlefield...

Air University aligns education with operational demands to strengthen warfighting advantage

April 7, 2026 - Air University’s Air Force Global College is reshaping how the Air Force develops leaders by delivering on-demand professional military education aligned with operational requirements and focused on strengthening Joint Force...

Boardroom to flight line: USO Governors get inside look at Air Reserve mission

Members of the USO Board of Governors and 433rd Airlift Wing Citizen Airmen pose for a group photo during a mission immersion tour at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 4, 2026. USO Board of Governors visited as part of an immersion tour designed to highlight the missions and capabilities of reserve and guard forces supporting global operations and domestic response. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jacob Lewis)

April 7, 2026 - Members of the United Service Organizations Board of Governors visited Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on March 4 as part of an immersion tour designed to highlight the missions and capabilities of reserve and guard...

Collaborative effort underway to modernize Enterprise Aircrew Management

The Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System (ARES) is being designed to deliver a unified, user-friendly solution for aircrew scheduling, training, and standardization/evaluation.

April 7, 2026 - Answering Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink’s call for agile acquisition and mirroring Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach’s sharp focus on combat readiness, the Aerospace Readiness Enterprise System, or ARES, is...

Joint Task Force commits more than $600 million to procure new counter-UAS capability

Marines assigned to the Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 163, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, review procedures of a counter-unmanned aircraft system aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Pacific Ocean, April 3, 2026. The 11th MEU is currently in the U.S. 3rd Fleet area of operations demonstrating the United States' long-term commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

April 7, 2026 - Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has committed over $600 million at a record pace to strengthen counter-unmanned aircraft systems capabilities in support of Operation Epic Fury, the FIFA World Cup and homeland defense...

Trump, Hegseth, Caine laud successful rescue of downed Airmen in Iran

An F-15E Strike Eagle assigned to the 494th Fighter Squadron launches for a training sortie at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England, March 3, 2019.

April 7, 2026 - During a White House press conference, President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, lauded the military's success in a harrowing Easter weekend...

Eighteenth Air Force commander sees Reserve advantage firsthand at C-5 schoolhouse

Maj. Gen. Charles D. Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, left, speaks with Lt. Col. Steven Radtke, 433rd Operations Support Squadron director of operations, middle, and Lt. Col. Christopher G. Jones, 356th Airlift Squadron commander, right, during a visit at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 4, 2026. Bolton met with members of the flying squadron to learn about the C-5 Formal Training Unit and discuss how senior leadership can better support the squadron’s mission, readiness, and personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Adriana Barrientos)

April 6, 2026 - Maj. Gen. Charles Bolton, Eighteenth Air Force commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Joseph Arce, Eighteenth Air Force command chief, visited the C-5 Formal Training Unit hosted by the 433rd Airlift Wing on March 4, 2026, to see...

Relive The Great Texas Airshow in 2024 with Levi Holder's favorite moments! 🔥 Huge news: The Great Texas Airshow returns to JBSA-Randolph May 2-3, 2026! 🗓️ Get ready for the @AF_Thunderbirds & @ArmyGoldenKnights! ✈️🪂 #GreatTexasAirshow #JBSARandolph #USAF #Army https://t.co/uZusnapm1O

🚨Attention JBSA-Fort Sam Houston🚨 Please be advised that entry into the Walters Gate is delayed due to a power outage. The New Braunfels Gate is open for use during this time. https://t.co/9VLCeii5KK

🚨 Attention JBSA-Lackland community! 🚨 Please be advised that entry into the Growden Gate is delayed due to a power outage. Please use Luke East Gate or Valley High Gate until further notice. https://t.co/Sx5RR3SLtU

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

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