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

Registration opens for MEDCoE 2025 Mission Thanksgiving

Interested in opening your home to host a couple of Soldiers for Thanksgiving dinner? Registration has begun for the U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence 2025 Mission Thanksgiving event. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4301905/reg

JBSA firefighters complete 9/11 climb challenge

Joint Base San Antonio firefighters took part in the San Antonio 110 9/11 Memorial Climb at the Alamodome, San Antonio, Texas, on Sept. 11, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4303573/jbs

AFIMSC delivers blanket purchase agreement to streamline base IT services

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has created a new enterprise-wide blanket purchase agreement to deliver consistent, cost-effective base operations support information technology, or BOS-IT, services across Department of the Air Force installations. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4312746/afi

59th Medical Wing explores new technology with SimX demo

The 59th Medical Wing hosted a demonstration of SimX’s Virtual Reality Operational Medical Training at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, giving leaders and educators a chance to explore how immersive technology could support medical readiness. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4304267/59t

BAMC launches Surgical Cardiac Advanced Life Support training program

The Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit 3 South Unit Practice Council launched the first Surgical Cardiac Advanced Life Support certification program at Brooke Army Medical Center Aug. 18-21, 2025. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4308060/bam

New chapter for 433rd Contingency Response Flight: Flight transitions to squadron

The 433rd Contingency Response Flight marked a historic milestone as it was officially redesignated to the 433rd Contingency Response Squadron during a ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland on Sept. 6. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4307967/new

U.S., Colombian armies strengthen partnership with 2025 staff talks, signing agreed-to-actions

U.S. Army South Commander Maj. Gen. Phil Ryan welcomed a delegation from the Colombian National Army, including Gen. Luis Cardozo Santamaría, commander of the National Army, for the 16th annual U.S.-Colombian army-to-army staff talks and the signing ceremony of the 2025 agreed-to-actions from Sept. 2–4. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4302430/us-

40,000 Miles for 40,000 Lives: 960th Cyberspace Wing helms fifth annual suicide prevention run

Every September, the Air Force joins the nation in observing Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month. For the 960th Cyberspace Wing, this year marks the fifth anniversary of a tradition that has grown from a small 5K to a wing-wide challenge with lifesaving meaning. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4302269/400

AFMEDCOM holds redesignation and change of command ceremony

Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a combined redesignation and change of command ceremony, Sept. 10, 2025, marking a historic transition for the Air Force Medical Service. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4308794/afm

Texas A&M Health brings mobile forensic simulation unit to BAMC

The Texas A&M Health Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing recently brought their mobile forensic simulation unit to Brooke Army Medical Center. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4313030/tex

Army retention transformation: Data-driven talent alignment, new incentives, expanded programs

The Army is transforming its retention strategies across all ranks to focus on keeping high quality Soldiers and aligning their talents with the Army’s evolving priorities. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4311242/arm

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

NAMRU San Antonio, Performer Teams meet to discuss support of DARPA’s RBC Factory Program

Dr. Erica Molina, a research physiologist assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio’s Cellular and Immune Based Adjuncts (CIBACC) Department, speaks with representatives of DesiCorp, Inc., during a tour of laboratory facilities at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute.

Sept. 26, 2025 - Representatives of DesiCorp, Inc., met with leadership and research scientists assigned to Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute...

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences president talks with local tri-service dental researchers

Dr. Jonathan Woodson, president of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS) visited with military dental researchers at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute.

Sept. 26, 2025 - Dr. Jonathan Woodson, president of the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, visited with military dental researchers at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute at Joint base San Antonio-Fort Sam...

Space Force priorities: Acquisition, partnerships, Guardian development

Space Force Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, provides the keynote address on the state of the Space Force, at the Air Space, Cyber Conference at National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 23, 2025.

Sept. 26, 2025 - Acquisitions and sustainment are not just support functions; they are a warfighting imperative, said Space Force Gen. B. Chance Saltzman, chief of space operations, who provided the keynote address on the state of the Space...

The Army Management Staff College transforms the Civilian Education System in contact

Fort McCoy Deputy to the Garrison Commander Cameron Cantlon speaks to students in the Army Civilian Education System (CES) Intermediate Course on Jan. 15, 2025, at Fort McCoy, Wis. Cantlon was one of two members of the Fort McCoy Garrison command team to take questions on leadership during a “lunch and learn” event for the CES Intermediate Course. This was the first time the CES Intermediate Course was being taught in session at Fort McCoy. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, Wisconsin) (Scott Sturkol)

Sept. 26, 2025 - As part of the Army Transformation Initiative, the Army Management Staff College is realigning and reforming Army Civilian Professional education...

‘Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home’

Sept. 26, 2025 - This year’s National Fire Prevention Week™ campaign runs from October 5-11 with a theme of “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” which works to educate peopleabout using these batteries safely...

National Guard or Reserve? Learn what to do if you need line of duty care

Staff Sgt. Koji Yoshioka, 4th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of physical therapy, assesses the injury of Tech. Sgt. Jarvis James, 567th Red Horse Squadron unit training manager at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, June 22, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

Sept. 26, 2025 - Are you a member of the National Guard or Reserve? If so, it’s important to know how TRICARE covers you if you become sick or are injured while activated for 30 days or less. This article explores how, where, and under what...

Revised edition of TC 7-21.13, The Soldier’s Guide, now available

Sept. 26, 2025 - A revised edition of TC 7-21.13, The Soldier’s Guide, is now available to all Soldiers...

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If you have an emergency, please dial 911.
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