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Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center sharpens warfighter vision with next-generation technology

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland enhances readiness with advanced laser vision correction capabilities. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4464728/joi

AETC Lines of Effort power the force behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy

Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4472022/aet

Tactical Air Control Party Airmen train at JBSA-Camp Bullis

U.S. Air Force Tactical Air Control Party Airmen with Det. 2, 6th Combat Training Squadron, practiced target shooting with the M4 during small arms training at Joint San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, on April 8, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4460354/tac

METC Nutrition and Diet Therapy students practice therapeutic diets

Medical Education and Training Campus Nutrition and Diet Therapy course students assigned to the 382nd Training Squadron worked on preparing specialized meals at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on March 18 as part of their training. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4461526/met

CMSAF David Wolfe visits MEPS Fort Sam Houston

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe visited the Military Entrance Processing Station at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston on April 1, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4460464/cms

BAMC celebrates 30th anniversary during Invincible Spirit Festival

Brooke Army Medical Center held a ceremony to honor the 30th anniversary of the hospital at its current location, Building 3600, as part of the Invincible Spirit Festival and organization day festivities on April 17. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4471001/bam

METC Pharmacy Technician Course students train at JBSA-Camp Bullis

Students with the Medical Education and Training Campus Pharmacy Technician took part in a field training exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, March 4, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4462189/met

Naval Medical Forces Development Command prepares for key accreditation visit

The Naval Medical Forces Development Command, along with its main and branch campuses, will undergo institutional re-accreditation by the Council on Occupational Education from early June through early August 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4466973/nav

Former SEAC trains with the troops at JBSA-Randolph

Retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Ramón “CZ” Colón-López, former senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, met with Airmen from the Air Education and Training Command, and Air Force Personnel Center, after a physical training session at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, April 9, 2026. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4465609/for

Air Force Families Forever honors sacrifice of fallen Airmen

The U.S. Air Force continues its commitment to honoring the families of fallen service members through the Air Force Families Forever (AFFF) program, a long-term support initiative that reinforces the Air Force’s commitment to those who have lost a loved one in the line of service. https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/4465433/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

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

MEDCoE hosts Department of War troop reinstatement

U.S. Army Spc. David Wilkinson stands in front of a U.S. flag after his promotion ceremony on March 3, 2026. Formerly an 11B Infantryman, Wilkinson received full relief from the Department of War, after being reinstated under the COVID-19 reinstatement program, including backpay, entitlements, benefits, constructive service credit, and promotion to specialist. He is now training as a 68W Combat Medic as he continues his career in the Army.

May 4, 2026 - The U.S. Army Medical Center of Excellence hosted a promotion for U.S. Army Spc. David Wilkinson, formerly an 11B Infantryman, at a ceremony March 3. Wilkinson received full relief from the Department of War, after being...

U.S. Army North, Task Force 51 welcome new general officer

Brig. Gen. Jerry E. Baird, Jr. officially assumed command of Task Force 51 (TF-51) in a ceremony at the historic Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle on Friday, April 10, 2026, at 9:30 a.m.

May 4, 2026 - Brig. Gen. Jerry E. Baird Jr. officially assumed command of Task Force 51 (TF-51) in a ceremony at the historic Fort Sam Houston Quadrangle on April 10, 2026...

Traumatic Brain Injury Field Assessment Program could revolutionize treatment

A U.S. Army medical provider takes a cognitive assessment exam during an end-user touchpoint hosted by Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office, Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, May 14, 2025. The event was designed to gather end-user feedback on traumatic brain injury assessment and detection tools being developed by OPMED’s Warfighter Readiness, Performance, and Brain Health project managers. OPMED PMO, part of the Defense Health Agency, is the DoD’s leading force in medical development and acquisition, focused on enhancing Warfighter lethality and readiness. OPMED’s project management teams develop and deliver next-generation, world-class medical capabilities that empower combatant commanders in Large-Scale Combat Operations, particularly within austere environments. (Defense Health Agency Photo by Cameron E. Parks/Released)

May 4, 2026 - Team members with the Defense Health Agency's Operational Medical Systems Program Management Office routinely engage with military medical providers, industry partners and stakeholders from across the War Department to refine...

Mission support leaders gather to ‘Shoulder the Future Together’

The 2026 Mission Support Leadership Summit hosted Brig. Gen. Christopher Hammond, special assistant to the Air Force Chief of Staff, for an in-depth brief of the Air Force’s future Force Presentation model, Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0. Under the theme “Shouldering the Future Together!”, the leaders focused on three critical installation and mission support priorities: people, readiness and infrastructure.

May 4, 2026 - More than 175 leaders from installations across the Department of the Air Force gathered in San Antonio April 28-30 at the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center 2026 Mission Support Leadership Conference to...

War Department's $1.5 Trillion Budget Proposal Includes Sizable Nuclear Triad Investment

A  B-21 Raider, the nation's sixth-generation stealth bomber, test aircraft joins flight testing at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., Sept. 11, 2025.

May 1, 2026 - The War Department aims to modernize the U.S. nuclear triad — including air, land and sea weapons — and the fiscal year 2027 budget proposal includes ample investment to make that happen, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth...

NAMRU San Antonio conducts usability testing of portable ozone sterilizer

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO – FORT SAM HOUSTON – (April 3, 2026) – U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jason Stokes, of Fort Cambell, Ky., an instructor with the Animal Health Branch, Division of Veterinary Science, U.S. Army Medical Department Center and School, participated in a usability test of the Rugged Ozone Sterilization System Model M1 (ROSS M1). During the month of April, NAMRU San Antonio research engineers visited with dental and veterinary science instructors to test the usability of the ROSS M1. The ROSS M1 is a portable device with the capability of sterilizing medical instruments on the battlefield or in austere environments which will help in the treatment and recovery of wounded warfighters. Navy Medicine Research & Development (NMR&D) employs highly qualified medical researchers and works alongside a wide range of research and development partners to keep abreast of best practices and advances in medical knowledge on behalf of Navy Medicine to increase warfighter lethality. NAMRU San Antonio, part of NMR&D, conducts gap-driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research in support of Navy, Marine Corps and joint U.S. warfighter health readiness and lethality while engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio/Released)

May 1, 2026 - During the month of April, research engineers assigned to the Combat Casualty Care & Operational Medicine Directorate, Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, visited with dental and veterinary science instructors to...

Two become one: Air Force launches HRA

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Emily Goins, 335th Training Squadron instructor, teaches students about nonverbal communication at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, April 27, 2026. Students entering the new human resources and administration career field are trained at Keesler in an integrated course combining skills from both legacy career fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kaleb Tewes)

May 1, 2026 - The administration and personnel career fields are merging into the human resources and management career field...

Brig. Gen. Randy Oakland, JBSA & 502nd ABW commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Lance Power, JBSA & 502nd ABW command chief, met with local law enforcement. Thank you to our first responders for ensuring a safe Great Texas Airshow! May 2-3 JBSA-Randolph FREE #GreatTexasAirshow https://t.co/7jAjq0aCyW

The flightline is prepped for The Great Texas Airshow! Visit https://t.co/jF2XGKSG5r for the latest updates. #GreatTexasAirshow #GreatTexasAirshow #LetFreedomRoar https://t.co/sRK3G0iQ2u

The USAF F-22 Demonstration Team has arrived at JBSA-Randolph! See the incredible power of the Raptor at The Great Texas Airshow this weekend, May 2-3. #GreatTexasAirshow https://t.co/Yc1paDaiZc

Prepare to feel the rumble! Hear a shout-out from the F-22 Raptor Demo Team! ✈️ Watch them tear up the skies with unmatched 5th-gen airpower at The Great Texas Airshow. Let Freedom Roar! 🗓️ May 2-3, 2026 📍 JBSA-Randolph, TX 🎟️ FREE #GreatTexasAirshow #F22Raptor https://t.co/qLQoFYiWCz

San Antonio! Come see a historic WWII Mustang fly wing-to-wing with an F-22 Raptor in the Heritage Flight at The Great Texas Airshow. Let Freedom Roar! May 2-3, 2026 JBSA-Randolph, TX FREE Admission #GreatTexasAirshow #F22Raptor https://t.co/QoSAKJmS1Y

Due to forecasted inclement weather, Military Appreciation Day at the Great Texas Airshow scheduled for tomorrow, May 1, has been canceled. We appreciate your understanding as safety is our top priority. The air show is expected to proceed on Saturday and Sunday. https://t.co/Krc4LLN5rd

Know Before You Go to The Great Texas Airshow! For a safe and speedy entry, please review the prohibited items list. These rules are in place for everyone's safety. We can't wait to see you May 2-3 at JBSA-Randolph! #GreatTexasAirshow #KnowBeforeYouGo #JBSA #SanAntonio https://t.co/4FShbsg0XS

Watch the @AFThunderbirds bring jaw-dropping formations to The Great Texas Airshow! Get ready to "Let Freedom Roar." May 2-3, 2026 JBSA-Randolph, TX FREE Admission! #GreatTexasAirshow #USAFThunderbirds https://t.co/4XqHqERGAO

Get ready for the 2026 Great Texas Airshow May 2-3! ✈️ Safety is our top priority. Watch the video below for a list of prohibited items before you head out to the flight line. Let's keep the event safe and fun! 🛑👇 #GreatTexasAirshow #Airshow2026 https://t.co/tSgKHxgs3z

The only acceptable response when the group chat asks about weekend plans. Lock it in: we’re heading to The Great Texas Airshow to “Let Freedom Roar!” May 2-3, 2026 JBSA-Randolph, TX 100% FREE Tag your wingman below #GreatTexasAirshow #JBSARandolph https://t.co/Dz7xsmEBbH

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