Joint Base San Antonio

AETC to host official arrival ceremony for first T-7A Red Hawk at JBSA-Randolph

Air Education and Training Command will host a ceremony celebrating the arrival of the T-7A Red Hawk trainer on Friday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. Central. The ceremony will be held in Hangar 41 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4371801/aet

Operational truth and technological vision: DARPA, 59th Medical Wing shape the future of warfighter care 

The 59th Medical Wing and the San Antonio Military Health System recently hosted the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Biological Technologies Office for a two-day strategic offsite at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4372241/ope

JBSA-Camp Bullis hosts Rehearsal of Concept for new medical Role 1 framework

Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis hosted a mass casualty scenario as the culmination event for a Rehearsal of Concept testing and validating a Unit of Action’s Role 1 capability to return Airmen to action on Dec. 18, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4369387/jbs

Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician alum shares experiences with METC staff, students

Retired Senior Master Sgt. Michael Currey, a former Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician, spent the afternoon answering questions and sharing stories about his experiences from decades ago with IDMT course instructors and students on Nov. 20, 2025, at the Medical Education and Training Campus. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4371588/air

U.S. Army standardizes drill sergeant campaign hats

Beginning in Calendar Year 2026, all volunteers will be greeted by the iconic campaign hat, as the U.S. Army has canceled all future procurement of the women's bush hat and authorized the campaign hat to be worn by all current, and future, drill sergeants. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4370568/us-

DAF Trademark Licensing program delivers $510K to support MWR programs

The Air Force Services Center recently received more than a half million dollars from the Department of the Air Force’s Trademark Licensing program to support DAF Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4367535/daf

Air Force updates fitness test requirements

Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4372123/air

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

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

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-

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-allowable charges and balance billing: What you need to know

Only nonparticipating providers are allowed to practice balance billing. In the U.S. and U.S. territories, these providers can’t charge you more than 15% of the TRICARE-allowable charge.

Jan. 7, 2026 - You may have heard the terms “allowable charge” and “balance billing.” But what do these terms mean when you have TRICARE? This article explains the different types of TRICARE-authorized providers and what they’re allowed to...

Operational truth and technological vision: DARPA, 59th Medical Wing shape the future of warfighter care 

Personnel from the 59th Medical Wing and civilian observers examine in-flight medical equipment aboard a military aircraft during a demonstration at Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas, on Jan. 6, 2026. The event showcased advanced capabilities in aeromedical evacuation and battlefield care. (U.S. Air Force photo by 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science & Technology team)

Jan. 7, 2026 - The 59th Medical Wing and the San Antonio Military Health System recently hosted the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Biological Technologies Office for a two-day strategic offsite at Joint Base San...

The Next Frontier: Space Force Medicine focuses on people and policy in 2026

An Airman with the 21st Medical Group, left, examines a U.S. Space Force Guardian during training at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Nov. 19, 2024. The 21st MDG provides vital medical, dental, and ancillary services to 36,000 beneficiaries, including Guardians, across Peterson SFB, Schriever SFB, and Cheyenne Mountain Space Force Station. (U.S. Space Force photo by Isaac Blancas)

Jan. 7, 2026 - The U.S. Air Force Surgeon General’s Space Force Medical Operations Directorate is directing its focus in 2026 on its most vital component: the medical experts who support the Guardian warfighter...

Air Force updates fitness test requirements

Airmen race against each other as part of a run and swim event at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., Aug. 9, 2019.

Jan. 7, 2026 - Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six...

AETC to host official arrival ceremony for first T-7A Red Hawk at JBSA-Randolph

The first T-7A Red Hawk sits parked on the South ramp runway December 5, 2025 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The T-7A is the Air Force's newest pilot training aircraft that will close the gap between basic pilot training and fifth generation warfare. The 99th Flying Training Squadron will continue the Tuskegee Airmen

Jan. 6, 2026 - Air Education and Training Command will host a ceremony celebrating the arrival of the T-7A Red Hawk trainer on Friday, Jan. 9, at 2 p.m. Central. The ceremony will be held in Hangar 41 on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph...

Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician alum shares experiences with METC staff, students

Retired Senior Master Sgt. Michael Currey, a former Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician, with IDMT course instructors and students at the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Nov. 20, 2025. Currey spent the afternoon answering questions and sharing stories about his experiences from decades ago.

Jan. 6, 2026 - Retired Senior Master Sgt. Michael Currey, a former Air Force Independent Duty Medical Technician, spent the afternoon answering questions and sharing stories about his experiences from decades ago with IDMT course...

Space Force selects 49 Guardians for promotion in chief master sergeant, senior master sergeant cycles; lists post Jan. 8

Jan. 5, 2026 - U.S. Space Force officials selected 12 senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant in the 25E9 promotion cycle and 37 master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant in the 26E8 promotion cycle...

Hands-on with the T-38C Talon! Officers in the Casual Lieutenant Program learned preflight checks and aircraft marshaling at JBSA-Randolph. Teamwork makes the dream work! #FuturePilot #PilotTraining #T38Talon #JointBaseSanAntonio #Maintenance #ReadyAF https://t.co/s7wTOTmlX1

Kicking in the door! TACP Airmen train hard at Joint Base San Antonio! #TACP #AirForce #JTAC #CombatTraining #Military #ReadyAF #JointBaseSanAntonio U.S. Air Force photos by Zelideth Rodriguez https://t.co/g0Kdr7yMLc

Pushed to the brink! The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence Best Medic Competition showcased grit and skill. Our Soldiers are ready for anything! #ArmyMedicine #MEDCoE #Readiness #BestMedic #JointBaseSanAntonio #FortSamHouston 📸 U.S. Air Force photo by Melissa Hydrick https://t.co/LQkd2fyw0V

Happy New Year! Wishing our service members, families, and community a happy, healthy, prosperous 2026! Thank you for your dedication! #HappyNewYear #JointBaseSanAntonio #MilitaryCommunity #NewYear2026 #ServiceBeforeSelf https://t.co/gNGrOKeQu6

What a night! Huge thanks to U.S. Airmen, Soldiers, and Mariachi las Alteñas for an amazing Holiday in Blue concert! #HolidayInBlue #BandOfTheWest #323dArmyBand #JointBaseSanAntonio #SanAntonio #Community #HolidayMusic #MilitaryBands https://t.co/2TwWcTKhBv

Day or night, rain or shine, we’re ready 24/7! #USAirForce #C5Galaxy #JointBaseSanAntonio #ReadyAF #DayOrNight U.S. Air Force photo by Brian Rhodes https://t.co/x0HSVoX9Iw

Action-packed training at Joint Base San Antonio! Students in the C4 Course at @metc_mil excelled in a critical MASCAL exercise, showcasing their readiness for real-world challenges. #CombatCasualtyCare #C4 #MilitaryMedicine #JointBaseSanAntonio #ReadyAF

Holiday Gate Hours are in effect from Dec. 24-26. Check our website, https://t.co/Oc4opIfVJ8, for updated information on which gates are open so you can plan your visit to the base ahead of time! https://t.co/rWF6AWYNT6

🎄🕰️Updated Holiday Hours for on-base services and gates are now available on our website at: https://t.co/IWeK3DoEJJ https://t.co/Cd1iNSgO91

🎄 Holiday Hours for JBSA 🎄 Check out the updated Gate Hours here: 🔗 https://t.co/wSFNv609ay For Support and Services Hours during the holidays, visit: 🔗 https://t.co/IWeK3DoEJJ #JBSA #HolidayHours #MilitaryCommunity https://t.co/XTOCnjeeyc

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