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

T-7A Red Hawk lands at JBSA-Randolph

The U.S. Air Force’s first T-7A Red Hawk assigned to Air Education and Training Command arrived at the 12th Flying Training Wing on Dec. 5, marking a major milestone in the modernization of pilot training. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4353978/t-7

Free Holiday In Blue concerts planned for Dec. 9-10

The U.S. Air Force Band of the West presents the annual Holiday in Blue concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10 at the Majestic Theater in downtown San Antonio. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4338278/fre

Prescribed burns possible for JBSA-Camp Bullis Dec. 10-19

Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services, and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn at JBSA-Camp Bullis from Dec. 8-19. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4342117/pre

902d Security Forces Squadron Airmen complete ATV course

During the recent all-terrain vehicle training course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, 902d Security Forces Squadron defenders learned safety guidelines and proper vehicle operation tactics, enabling them to use ATVs while on duty. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4344891/902

JBSA Adaptive Sports Camp challenges recovering Soldiers

Soldiers from the Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit competed in the JBSA Adaptive Sports Camp from Nov. 12-21, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4349938/jbs

Sixteenth Air Force leads U.S. participation in NATO Cyber Coalition 2025

Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) is participating as the U.S. representative in NATO’s flagship annual Cyber Coalition exercise from Nov. 28 to Dec. 4. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4344787/six

MICC command team sends message to workforce

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command’s Command Team shared a message of congratulations to the workforce for their accomplishments in fiscal year 2025 during the December Golden Sword video message released Dec. 1, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4348888/mic

NORAD ready to track Santa's flight for 70th anniversary year

The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 and is celebrating the program’s 70th anniversary. NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4347728/nor

Stormwater runoff: Know what's in the flow

What does litter, such as cigarette butts, plastic water bottles, excess fertilizers and pesticides from lawn care, soaps and detergents from washing your car, motor oil and other vehicle fluids, sediment and leaves, and pet waste have in common? https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4341463/sto

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

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

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.

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

BAMC medical-surgical nursing staff completes bi-annual simulation training

Air Force 1st Lt. Rassel Kibigting, registered nurse on 2W, demonstrates proper tracheostomy care during the simulation skills fair at Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Nov. 21, 2025. The simulation skills fair resulted in 338 or 97% of Medical/Surgical Section nursing staff being trained on essential skills within a five-day period.

Dec. 10, 2025 - Medical/Surgical Section nursing staff at Brooke Army Medical Center participated in a simulation training skills fair Nov. 17-21...

Sixteenth Air Force enhances ability to defend forward in NATO Cyber exercise

Cyber Defenders discuss approaches to scenarios during the Cyber Coalition exercise in Tallinn, Estonia, Dec. 4, 2024. 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) is participating in NATO’s annual Cyber Coalition exercise as U.S. representative and the cyber Air Component Command along with 1,300 other participants Nov. 28 - Dec. 4. Cyber Coalition 2025 is NATO’s flagship annual cyber defense exercise and one of the largest in the world, bringing together more than 1,300 participants from 29 Allied nations 7 Partner countries and the EU, along with academia and industry, to strengthen collective defense and resilience in cyberspace. (photo courtesy of NATO)

Dec. 10, 2025 - Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) cyber warriors worked shoulder to shoulder with allies and partners executing full-spectrum defensive cyberspace operations across four time zones during NATO’s flagship multinational...

OTS graduates make history in new Space Force service dress

U.S. Space Force officer trainees wear their new service dress in preparation for Officer Training School graduation at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Dec. 4, 2025. The dawn of a new era in military service unfolds as the first newly commissioned U.S. Space Force Guardians to wear the service’s new dress uniforms graduated from OTS, symbolizing a significant milestone in the evolution of the U.S. Space Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Savannah L. Waters)

Dec. 10, 2025 - The dawn of a new era in military service unfolds as the first newly commissioned U.S. Space Force Guardians to wear the service’s new dress uniforms graduated from Officer Training School at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama,...

Chief Nurse of the Air Force immerses with 374th Medical Group

U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Gwendolyn Foster, 59th Medical Wing commander and Chief Nurse of the Air Force, observes a tactical combat casualty care scenario during an immersion tour at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 26, 2025. The immersion showcased the 374th Medical Group’s lead TCCC program, enhancing medical readiness in a multitrauma casualty environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)

Dec. 10, 2025 - U.S. Air Force Brig. gen. Gwendolyn Foster, 59th Medical Wing commander at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, and Chief Nurse of the Air Force, observed a tactical combat casualty care and evacuation simulation at Yokota Air...

Hegseth introduces department to new AI tool

Gemini for Government, or GenAI.mil, is the War Department's new artificial intelligence tool.

Dec. 10, 2025 - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced GenAI.mil, a secure generative AI platform for every member of the Department of War, in an email to the department...

US Army activates Western Hemisphere Command in historic transition ceremony

The new U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command colors are uncased by Gen. Randy A. George, the Chief of the Staff of the Army, Gen. Joseph A. Ryan, incoming USAWHC Commanding General, and Command Sgt. Maj. Nema “Mobar” Mobarakzadeh, USAWHC’s Command Sergeant Major, during a historic transition ceremony at Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 5, 2025. The uncasing marks the formal activation of the new command, which is expected to reshape how the Army coordinates military operations and partnerships across the Western Hemisphere. The U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command serves as the Theater Army for both U.S. Northern Command and U.S. Southern Command. This newly activated command unifies U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army North, and U.S. Army South as the Army Service Component Command for the Western Hemisphere. Its missions include homeland defense, crisis response, regional security cooperation, and defense support to civil authorities, while also serving as the Army's immediate response force for the region. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Lunsford)

Dec. 9, 2025 - The Department of the Army activated the U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command in a historic transition ceremony Fort Bragg, North Carolina, on Dec. 5, uniting U.S. Army Forces Command, U.S. Army North and U.S. Army South into...

Revamped Volunteer Services Program reinvigorates patient support at Wilford Hall

Master Sgt. Anthony Eberly, 59th Medical Wing volunteer services coordinator, introduces volunteer Seong Riopel to the PACU/Same Day Surgery clinic staff at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio–Lackland, Texas, Dec. 4, 2025. Since assuming the role after a two-year vacancy, Eberly has revitalized the program through initiatives such as the Step Saver program, Red Cross partnership, and expanded teen volunteer opportunities. (Defense Health Agency photo by Brian J. Valencia)

Dec. 9, 2025 - After nearly two years of limited activity, the 59th Medical Wing’s Volunteer Services Program has staged a remarkable resurgence, more than doubling its volunteer force and significantly increasing its patient impact across...

Team JBSA: Our Natural Resources team will be conducting prescribed burns at JBSA-Camp Bullis from Dec. 8–19. Burns will not occur every day—only when weather and safety conditions allow. Thank you for your patience and support as we maintain a healthy training environment. https://t.co/9Jancb5jlo

➡️FOR 502D ABW PERSONNEL ONLY⬅️ BG Oakland will host a town hall discussing Workforce Optimization efforts. SMEs from Civilian Personnel Office and others will provide up-to-date info & answer questions. 📍JBSA-Randolph, Fleenor Theater (inside the Taj) 📆Dec. 10 @ 9:00-10:00

Join the 502 ABW & JBSA Commander for town hall meetings on Workforce Optimization! Dec 9 at JBSA-Ft Sam Houston, 900-1000, at the Mission & Family Readiness Center Dec 10 at JBSA-Randolph, 0900-1000, at the Fleenor Theater 🗓️ #TownHall #502ABW #JBSA https://t.co/uN43M5ZPn2

While families carved their turkeys, our senior leaders at JBSA served Thanksgiving lunch at the Wingman Café, JBSA-Randolph. 🦃 We're thankful for the delicious food and holiday spirit! 📸: Jonathan R. Mallard #TeamJBSA #Thanksgiving https://t.co/t796DdS5tb

♻️ Nearly 700 used tires were processed at JBSA in FY25! The 502d LRS transported them to DLA for safe disposal and reuse, supporting readiness and sustainability across the DoD. 🚚🌍 📸 Jonathan Mallard 📍 JBSA-Lackland #SustainTheMission #502LRS #TeamJBSA https://t.co/kGevLgpksZ

A proud milestone at JBSA! We honor one of our own—Chief Siddiqui, an Airman pinned as a Navy Chief, Sept. 16, 2025. More than a ceremony, it’s a reminder that service, respect & tradition know no branch boundaries. Bravo Zulu, Chief! #JointForce #NavyChief #TeamJBSA https://t.co/kG8LDBlT5H

🎬 We’re back in action! After the government shutdown, operations are ramping up once again across JBSA. To kick things off, here’s a stunning time-lapse from Friday morning over Kelly Field Annex at JBSA-Lackland, Texas. ☀️✈️ Welcome back, Team JBSA! 🇺🇸 #MissionReady #TeamJBSA https://t.co/2C2kVY3y0W

📦✈️ Behind every mission is a logistics team ensuring our forces are ready, agile and lethal. 502D Air Base Wing professionals strengthened global partnerships and projected combat power across the Indo-Pacific. 🌐💪 🎥 Brian Rhodes| Watch: https://t.co/d9jaaYoUdw https://t.co/U35hUYaqFI

Team JBSA – 🔥🌲 Expect to see some smoke as prescribed burns take place on JBSA-Camp Bullis, as weather permits ☀️ https://t.co/ObGhwJhEZh

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