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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-

Texans not immune to 'Winter Blues'

Understand the difference between Seasonal Affective Disorder and "Winter Blues," and how to combat them. Even residents in temperate climates are susceptible as people spend more and more time indoors https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4017923/tex

Forged in resilience: first-ever Chapman Ultra Resistance Run tests limits

The first-ever Chapman Ultra Resilience Run took place at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Training Annex on Nov. 16, offering participants a chance to test their physical limits. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4017047/for

Army provides Soldiers, families variety of mind, body resources

As the new year begins, Soldiers, their families and Army civilians have a variety of tools and programs available to support their overall well-being. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4021253/arm

560th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander

In a ceremony steeped in military tradition, Lt. Col. Timothy Fulkerson relinquished command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Joshua Stallard on Dec. 16, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4012822/560

4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command welcomes new commanding officer

Army Reserve Soldiers of the 4th Expeditionary Sustainment Command gathered Dec. 28 to conduct a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4020268/4th

Air Force Accessions Center early wins pave the way for FY25 success

Within the first week of declaring Initial Operational Capability, personnel at the Air Force Accessions Center demonstrated their ability to adapt quickly to evolving accession requirements, resulting in dozens of highly qualified cadets being notified of a pilot career field selection. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4016649/air

Nearly 200 students from 15 countries across Latin America, U.S. graduate from Inter-American Air Forces Academy

Approximately 200 students from 15 partner nations and the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force graduated from the Inter-American Air Forces Academy in a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on Dec. 4. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4013086/nea

Life goes on with adaptive sports

After a fall from a tactical vehicle in Kuwait, retired Army Staff Sgt. Bobby Green faced uncertainty about his future. Initially skeptical about adaptive sports, he discovered its transformative impact at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Soldier Recovery Unit. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4020954/lif

U.S. Army South Peruvian partner nation liaison officer promoted to colonel, bids farewell to unit

Peruvian Lt. Col. Jose Avellaneda Diaz, the Peruvian army partner nation liaison officer to U.S. Army South, was promoted to the rank of colonel during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Dec. 16. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4017166/us-

Enrollment for Pre-K 4 SA opens Dec. 1 for JBSA families

Enrollment for Pre-K 4 SA now open for JBSA families

Pre-K 4 SA opened enrollment for children ages 3 to 4 on Dec. 1, 2024, offering a unique opportunity to jumpstart early education for certain Joint Base San Antonio families. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3981009/enr

Great Texas Freedom Fest scheduled for April 2025

Community members will have the opportunity to explore JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s premier military installation at the Great Texas Freedom Fest from 3 to 9:30 p.m., April 12, 2025. The installation will open its gates to the public for this event, which is free to all who attend. The theme is “United in Service,” and the open house will feature live music from The Spazmatics and military bands, food trucks, museum tours, military demonstrations, and family activities. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3974115/gre

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 502nd Air Base Wing public affairs offices through the PA Productivity Portal

The 502nd 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? http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3368310/ask-

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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DOD talent chief aims to reform hiring to attract Gen Z

Marines and Defense Department civilians attend the Defense Agencies Initiative training event on Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va., Sept. 22, 2021.

Jan. 17, 2025 - The Defense Department's chief talent management officer underscored the urgent need to attract members of Generation Z to civilian defense careers during a panel discussion...

Navy hosts All-American Bowl in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Rear Adm. Jim Waters, Commander, Navy Recruiting Command, center right, flips a coin during the coin-toss ceremony alongside Ron Nirenberg, mayor of San Antonio, right, before the Navy All-American Bowl. Navy serves as the official title sponsor of the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, which over the past 25 years, has established itself as the nation’s premier high school football all-star game, featuring over 500 All-Americans who have played in the NFL. (U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Anna-Liesa Hussey)

Jan. 17, 2025 - The U.S. Navy was the official title sponsor of the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl in San Antonio, which took place in the Alamodome on Jan. 11...

502d Civil Engineer Group leader honored in Air Force CE 30 Under 30 program

Bryanna Lawrence, 502d Civil Engineer Group cultural and natural resources chief, poses for a portrait Dec. 5, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis. Lawrence was honored by the Air Force Civil Engineer’s prestigious CE 30 Under 30. The award recognizes 30 exceptional Civil Engineers under the age of 30 who consistently exceed the expectations of their roles, serve as exemplary leaders, and make significant contributions to their installations and the Civil Engineer enterprise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Mallard)

Jan. 17, 2025 - Bryanna Lawrence, 502d Civil Engineer Group cultural and natural resources chief, was honored by the Air Force Civil Engineer’s prestigious CE 30 Under 30...

DHA Program Executive Office-Operational Medicine Team visits NAMRU San Antonio

Dr. Daniel Thompson, a research scientist assigned to Craniofacial Health and Restorative Medicine, Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio, briefs research on bone tape implants to visitors from the Defense Health Agency’s (DHA) Program Executive Office-Operational Medicine (Provisional) at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer)

Jan. 17, 2025 - The Defense Health Agency’s Program Executive Office-Operational Medicine (Provisional) team visited the Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio and the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort...

SOUTHCOM commander visits U.S. Army South headquarters

Adm. Alvin Holsey (right), commander, U.S. Southern Command, speaks to U.S. Army South leadership during Holsey’s first visit as the SOUTHCOM commander to USARSOUTH headquarters at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Jan. 15, 2025. During the visit, Holsey spoke about his priorities as SOUTHCOM commander and received briefings on USARSOUTH capabilities, current and future operations and engaged with key personnel. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joshua Taeckens)

Jan. 17, 2025 - Adm. Alvin Holsey, commander of U.S. Southern Command, along with his wife, Dr. Stephanie Holsey, and the command’s senior enlisted leader, Sgt. Maj. Rafael Rodriguez, visited U.S. Army South headquarters at Joint Base San...

Around the Air Force: Selective Retention Bonus list, missile defense breakthrough, Air Force JROTC scholarships

In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Selective Retention Bonus List was released in an effort to retain highly skilled enlisted personnel, a recent missile intercept experiment in Guam, and JROTC cadets receive scholarships to a private pilot training program.

Jan. 17, 2025 - In this week’s look Around the Air Force, the Selective Retention Bonus List was released in an effort to retain highly skilled enlisted personnel, a recent missile intercept experiment in Guam, and JROTC cadets receive...

Department of the Air Force bids farewell to SECAF 26

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall departed the Pentagon in Arlington, Va., Jan. 16, 2025, for the last time. On the last day as the 26th secretary, his tenure was marked by efforts to modernize the Department of the Air Force and strengthen its capabilities in the face of emerging global threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Eric Dietrich)

Jan. 17, 2025 - Frank Kendall departed the Pentagon for the last time as the 26th secretary of the Air Force...

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