Joint Base San Antonio

Maintainers undergo Phase 1 T-7A Red Hawk qualification training

Aircraft maintainers assigned to the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are undergoing Phase 1 qualification training for the T-7A Red Hawk, an early step in preparing the maintenance workforce to support the Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft and its mission of training warfighters for America. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4430015/mai

Air Force, Army pharmacy students take part in field training exercise

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army pharmacy students participated in a field training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, March 4, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4429895/air

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

Basura Bash takes place March 21: Be a part of JBSA’s largest volunteer cleanup

The 2026 Basura Bash cleanup at Salado Creek Park at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston takes place from 8 a.m. until noon on Saturday, March 21. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4409883/bas

Decontamination training builds readiness at JBSA-Randolph

U.S. Air Force Lackland Medical Squadron-Randolph recently took part in a decontamination training event at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4428742/dec

Joint Critical Care Exercise prepares Soldiers, Airmen to deploy

Soldiers and Airmen participated in a Joint Critical Care Field Training Exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis Feb. 25-26 to enhance the clinical and tactical skills of critical care staff at Brooke Army Medical Center. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4428946/joi

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio holds change of command

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio held a change of command ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center March 5. Cmdr. Joel D. Strong was relieved by Cmdr. Robert L. Brown Jr. as NTAG San Antonio’s commanding officer. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4438141/nav

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

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 it in a way that felt less like ceremony and more like a culmination. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4435457/how

Navy Medicine Training Support Command honors fallen Corpsman

The Navy Medicine Training Support Command honored Medal of Honor recipient, Petty Officer 3rd Class John T. Fralish, a hospital corpsman, during a memorial ceremony held at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on Feb. 6, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4428428/nav

Army approves M111, first new lethal hand grenade since 1968

The U.S. Army has cleared the M111 Offensive Hand Grenade (OHG) for Full Material Release (FMR), marking the first new lethal hand grenade to achieve FMR since 1968 when the Mk3A2 entered service. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4431188/arm

K-9 Connection: Exploring the bond with a Military Working Dog

At Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, the 341st Training Squadron trains and supports Military Working Dogs (MWDs) and their handlers. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4434308/k-9

Harnessing AI for the future: Army unveils Project ARIA

The U.S. Army announced on March 5 the launch of Project ARIA, or Army Rapid Implementation of Artificial Intelligence, an Army initiative that harnesses AI to modernize Army operations and empower Soldiers. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4429232/har

The Department of War equips Airmen with cognitive tools

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. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4436707/the

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 fire safety officials stress safe evacuation over fire extinguisher use

A firefighter with Camp Lejeune Fire and Emergency Services Division oversees firefighters preparing to combat a rollover fire during a live fire training exercise held at the FESD training center on Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Sept. 27, 2022. (U.S. Marine Corps photo Sgt. Antonino Mazzamuto)

March 19, 2026 - A portable fire extinguisher can stop a small fire from becoming a disaster, but safety officials stress it should never replace a quick and safe evacuation...

MICC leaders kick off 2026 Golden Sneaker Strong Teams Challenge

Two dozen Mission and Installation Contracting Command Soldiers and Civilian employees gather for a group photo with Command Sgt. Maj. JennyAnne Bright and Clay Cole, deputy to the commanding general, during the kickoff of the 2026 Golden Sneaker Strong Teams Challenge March 18, 2026, outside MICC headquarters at Joint Base San Antonio–Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Participants assembled following opening remarks by the MICC leaders before walking around the headquarters building to promote the second-annual commandwide wellness initiative that officially opened on March 16 and will close on the 251st Army Birthday on June 14.

March 19, 2026 - Leaders with the Mission and Installation Contracting Command kicked off the 2026 Golden Sneaker Strong Teams Challenge March 18 at MICC headquarters, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, encouraging Soldiers and...

Navy Medicine participates in OPMED 2026

SAN ANTONIO – (March 17, 2026) – Dr. Darrin Frye (right), chief science director, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, served as a panelist on a continuing education panel titled, “Overcoming the Unique Medical Challenges across the Indo-Pacific Theater during the 2026 Annual Operational Medicine Symposium (OpMed) & Technology Showcase held at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center. Other panelists included Capt. Niels Olson, Medical Corps, chief medical officer, Human Systems Portfolio, Defense Innovation Unit; Capt. Delbert Clark, Medical Corps, command surgeon, 3rd Marine Division; Capt. Richard Gilliard Jr., Medical Service Corps, commanding officer, U.S. Naval Hospital Okinawa, Japan; and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Darrin Cox, commanding general, 18th Theater Medical Command. Dr. Michael McGinnis, executive director of the U.S. Navy Bureau of Medicine and Surgery, and director of the Navy Medicine Civilian Corps served as the panel’s moderator. OpMed is one of the largest and most influential military medical events in North America for senior medical officials, clinicians, government leaders, and solution providers. The symposium explores how the Military Health System is preparing for large scale combat operations by championing innovations in combat casualty care to strengthen warfighter survivability and enhance the medical readiness of the joint force. NAMRU San Antonio, part of Navy Medicine Research & Development, works alongside research partners in the civilian sphere, academia, industry, and other government agencies to drive support of Department of War objectives for a lethal fighting force and ensure U.S. service members have access to the latest scientific advances. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

March 19, 2026 - Senior leaders across the Department of War, federal government, academia, and industry attended the 2026 Annual Operational Medicine Symposium & Technology Showcase held at the Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center in San...

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

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection truck, manned by U.S. Army Soldiers, surveys the border at Mount Cristo Ray, Sunland Park, New Mexico, February 20, 2025. U.S. Northern Command is working together with the Department of Homeland Security to augment U.S. Customs and Border Protection along the southern border with additional military forces. This initial deployment of more than 1,600 active duty personnel brings the total military Title 10 forces along the border to approximately 4,000 personnel. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Bailey Buhler)

March 19, 2026 - 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. Six months in, Secretary of War Pete...

Power with caution, practice electrical safety

Flipping a light switch. Plugging in a coffeemaker. Charging a laptop computer. These are second nature for most of us. Electricity makes our lives easier. However, we need to be cautious and keep safety in mind.

March 19, 2026 - Stay safe when dealing with electrical issues...

Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio holds change of command

Cmdr. Robert L. Brown Jr. (left) relieves Cmdr. Joel D. Strong (right), as commanding officer of Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 5. Brown served as NTAG San Antonio’s executive officer prior to taking command. (U.S. Navy photo by Allen Cordova)

March 19, 2026 - Navy Talent Acquisition Group San Antonio held a change of command ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center March 5. Cmdr. Joel D. Strong was relieved by Cmdr. Robert L. Brown Jr. as NTAG San Antonio’s commanding...

Warfighter Portrait: Master Sgt. Richard Woods

Master Sgt. Richard Woods, training manager for the Air Force Security Forces Center, is a pivotal force in the development of Defenders worldwide. He advises the commander on all training matters, syncing programs to ensure every Airman is combat-ready for critical missions, from nuclear security to integrated base defense. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

March 19, 2026 - For Master Sgt. Richard Woods, the ultimate measure of success is the impact he makes on people...

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

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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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