JBSA-Fort Sam Houston

Community Resource Fair
July 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in person, Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797. If you’re new to JBSA-Fort Sam Houston or just looking to reconnect with the JBSA community, meet with more than 30 JBSA organizations to learn about available services and resources. This is a child-friendly event. For more information, call 210-221-2705.

JBSA and 502nd ABW Change of Command
Shuttle Transportation

The Joint Base San Antonio and 502d Air Base Wing Commander’s Change of Command takes place at 9:30 a.m. on July 31, 2024, at Hanger 41 at JBSA-Randolph. Shuttle transportation will be available from JBSA installations for eligible passengers, and DOD ID/CAC holders. Being at each pick-up location at least 5-10 minutes before departure times is recommended. At JBSA-Lackland, transportation leaves at 7 a.m. from the Gateway Club parking lot. At JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, departure time is 7:15 a.m. from the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Commissary parking lot. At JBSA-Randolph, shuttles will leave from the Base Exchange B-XTRA parking lot, with the first departure at 8 a.m. and the last departure at 8:45 a.m., with JBSA-Randolph ONLY having multiple shuttles, leaving in 15-minute increments. Departures from Hanger 41 after the ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. for JBSA-Lackland, 10:40 a.m. for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, and at 10:45 a.m. for JBSA-Randolph.

Lunch & Learn-Microsoft Office: Teams-Team Building
July 31 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., Virtual, Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797. This equips participants with practical strategies and tools to foster collaboration, creativity, and productivity within their teams using the Whiteboard feature in Microsoft Teams. For more information, call 210-221-2705.

Fresh Look Federal Resume
July 31 from 1-4 p.m., in person, Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797. Take a fresh look at your current federal resume. Learn how to craft or revise it by reviewing how to break down a federal job description and get tips to help tailor your resume. For more information, call 210-221-2705.

Retired Military Town Hall
Aug. 24
, 10-11:40 a.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 2797. Open to all retired military members of all branches, their families, caregivers and surviving spouses. Topics will include JBSA installation services, and a healthcare update from BAMC and the Department of Veteran Affairs. To pre-register, text the names in your party to 210-862-2185.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Visitor Centers Construction
The visitor control centers at Walters Street and BAMC are slated to undergo construction to install ballistic glass on the customer service countertops through Nov. 28. These projects will be offset, with Walters VCC occurring first. During installation, services will be moved to a temporary trailer outside each facility. Service hours will not be affected, however, this is expected to cause delays in customer service wait times, so please plan accordingly. The VCC supervisors will monitor wait times and, if necessary, divert customers to alternate locations. Walters VCC: May 20, through mid-August; currently, wait times average between 15 to 30 minutes, with graduation days extending to an hour. Please plan for longer wait times during this construction. BAMC VCC: mid-August through Nov. 28; currently, wait times vary between 45 minutes to 1.5 hours. Please plan for longer wait times during this construction.

Have An Item For The JBSA Basewide Email?
Does your organization have an item to be included in the weekly JBSA email blast that goes out at noon every Thursday? All requests for inclusion in the JBSA basewide must be provided to Public Affairs no later than COB Thursday the week before the date to be included in the email at 502ABW.PA.official@us.af.mil. If there is a flyer to accompany the message, please send it in either a JPG or PDF format. 

RV Parking In Base Housing Areas
All recreational-type vehicles on JBSA are to be stored in the base RV storage lots or residential garages. Long-term RV parking on streets, in alleys, or off-road areas is not permitted. Trailers, boats, or recreational vehicles may park in military housing driveways for 24 hours for loading and unloading. Vehicles used for this purpose may be taken out of the storage lot and parked in the housing area one day before departure and one day after return. Citations will be issued to parked RVs in violation of this policy, which can result in a penalty of either points accrued and/or fines ranging from $65-$530. Please note, at 12 points drivers lose driving privileges on JBSA installations. For more information on RV storage lots, please visit JBSAToday.com.

Virtual Friday Q&A For Military Spouses
Fridays from 11-11:30 a.m., Virtual. Join us to receive valuable resources and talk with experts as we explore ways to get and stay connected. To register, call 210-221-2705.

Individualized Initial Counseling
Monday-Friday, Joint Transition Readiness Center, 3931 Okubo Barracks, building 3639. Those separating or retiring from active duty must meet with a counselor to officially start the transition process. Service members complete a personal self-assessment to develop their Individual Transition Plan to identify their unique needs and establish post-transition goals. This one-on-one counseling session must start no later than 365 days before their separation or retirement date. This is the first step of the Transition process. To register, call 210-916-7322.

100% Credential Checks at All
JBSA Locations from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Security Forces will now enforce 100% credential checks of all vehicle occupants between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. at all JBSA installation entry control points. All vehicle occupants will be required to submit proof of identification. Those without valid access authorization will be required to obtain a pass for entry.

JBSA-Lackland

Reverse Career Fair
July 30 from 1-4 p.m., in person, Arnold Hall Community Center. Abandon the traditional job fair format and reverse the roles: employers will approach job seekers during a round table discussion to provide insight and advice as they pitch their elevator speech to you. San Antonio community partners, Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP), and JBSA support agencies also assist with career guidance and resume reviews. For more information, call 210-671-3722.

JBSA and 502nd ABW Change of Command
Shuttle Transportation

The Joint Base San Antonio and 502d Air Base Wing Commander’s Change of Command takes place at 9:30 a.m. on July 31, 2024, at Hanger 41 at JBSA-Randolph. Shuttle transportation will be available from JBSA installations for eligible passengers, and DOD ID/CAC holders. Being at each pick-up location at least 5-10 minutes before departure times is recommended. At JBSA-Lackland, transportation leaves at 7 a.m. from the Gateway Club parking lot. At JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, departure time is 7:15 a.m. from the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Commissary parking lot. At JBSA-Randolph, shuttles will leave from the Base Exchange B-XTRA parking lot, with the first departure at 8 a.m. and the last departure at 8:45 a.m., with JBSA-Randolph ONLY having multiple shuttles, leaving in 15-minute increments. Departures from Hanger 41 after the ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. for JBSA-Lackland, 10:40 a.m. for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, and at 10:45 a.m. for JBSA-Randolph.

Pre-Deployment Briefing
Mondays & Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m., in person, Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. All service members scheduled to deploy, go on TDY longer than 30 days, or go on a remote assignment are required to attend. Review tips to help prepare for a deployment to include financial management. This training fulfills a DOD Financial Touchpoint requirement. For more information, call 210-671-3722.

Post-Deployment Reunion & Reintegration
Mondays & Wednesdays from 1-2 p.m., in person, Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. Required for all service members returning from deployment; this training covers reintegration into home life, and finances, and provides resources to deal with associated stressors. Spouses are highly encouraged to attend. This training fulfills a DOD Financial Touchpoint requirement. For more information, call 210-671-3722.

Attention JBSA-Lackland Commuters
During morning traffic hours, illegal right turns from the middle lanes on Military Drive onto Selfridge Avenue are causing extensive back-ups, blocking intersections, and preventing city and emergency vehicles from passing. This dangerous behavior has led to 12 vehicle collisions in the past year. In response, the 802nd Security Forces Squadron will increase traffic enforcement and close outbound lanes at Selfridge West Gate during morning traffic. JBSA SF personnel will monitor traffic, record violators' information, and direct offenders to the back of the entry queue. Repeat offenders will face 30-day driving privilege revocations for the second offense and 60 days for the third. SF will continue to monitor compliance and may conduct future unannounced enforcement actions based on driver behavior. Stay safe and follow traffic laws.

Have An Item For The JBSA Basewide Email?
Does your organization have an item to be included in the weekly JBSA email blast that goes out at noon every Thursday? All requests for inclusion in the JBSA basewide must be provided to Public Affairs no later than COB Thursday the week before the date to be included in the email at 502ABW.PA.official@us.af.mil. If there is a flyer to accompany the message, please send it in either a JPG or PDF format. 

RV Parking In Base Housing Areas
All recreational-type vehicles on JBSA are to be stored in the base RV storage lots or residential garages. Long-term RV parking on streets, alleys, or off-road areas is prohibited. Trailers, boats, or recreational vehicles may park in military housing driveways for 24 hours for loading and unloading. Vehicles used for this purpose may be taken out of the storage lot and parked in the housing area one day before departure and one day after return. Citations will be issued to parked RVs in violation of this policy, which can result in a penalty of either points accrued and/or fines ranging from $65-$530. Please note, at 12 points drivers lose driving privileges on JBSA installations. For more information on RV storage lots, please visit JBSAToday.com.

JBSA-Lackland Area Defense Counsel Office Closures
The JBSA-Lackland ADC office will close at noon for training on the last Friday of every month. If members need assistance during these dates/times, please have them email us at LacklandADC@gmail.com and/or call 210-671-2924 (which will be forwarded to an on-call paralegal). Leave a voicemail if your call is not answered, and it will be returned as soon as possible. 

BMT & Tech School Spouses/Fiancés: Welcome to the Family
This free four-part interactive virtual class is for Basic Military Training and technical students' spouses and fiancés. The goal is to educate, equip, and encourage new military spouses on basic military processes. No spouse should ever feel “left behind” and this class is the bridge to cross the gap. Spouses now have a place to learn and ask questions. For more information, visit https://www.jbsa.mil/Resources/Welcome-To-The-Family/.

Air Force Postgraduate Dental
School Residency Seeks Patients

The Air Force Postgraduate Dental School's Periodontics residency program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is evaluating patients for treatment within the residency. If your dentist has recommended treatment for periodontal disease, dental implants, bone grafting, extractions, or gum recession, you may qualify for treatment. See the article at http://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/3538633/air-force-postgraduate-dental-school-residency-seeks-patients/.

Revised JBSA-Lackland Commissary Hours
The hours for the JBSA-Lackland Commissary are now 7-8:30 a.m. self-checkout only and 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., regular in-lane and self-checkout, Monday through Friday. For Saturday and Sunday, hours are 7-8:30 a.m. self-checkout only; and 8:30 to 6 p.m. regular in-lane and self-checkout. These additional morning hours will benefit our patrons with additional shopping hours.

100% Credential Checks at All
JBSA Locations from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Security Forces will now enforce 100% credential checks of all vehicle occupants between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. at all JBSA installation entry control points. All vehicle occupants will be required to submit proof of identification. Those without valid access authorization will be required to obtain a pass for entry.

Newcomer’s Orientation
Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., The Welcome Center at Mitchell Hall, building 2300. The Welcome Center is the initial step of in-processing and integration for active duty and federal employees assigned to JBSA-Lackland. Contact your Unit Personnel Coordinator or Commander Support Element for additional details. Registration is required; visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f44acac28a1ffcf8-jbsalackland.

Virtual Friday Q&A for Military Spouses
Fridays from 2-2:30 p.m., Virtual. Join us each week to receive valuable resources and talk with experts as we explore ways to get and stay connected. To register, call 210-671-3722.

JBSA-Randolph

JBSA and 502nd ABW Change of Command
Shuttle Transportation

The Joint Base San Antonio and 502d Air Base Wing Commander’s Change of Command takes place at 9:30 a.m. on July 31, 2024, at Hanger 41 at JBSA-Randolph. Shuttle transportation will be available from JBSA installations for eligible passengers, and DOD ID/CAC holders. Being at each pick-up location at least 5-10 minutes before departure times is recommended. At JBSA-Lackland, transportation leaves at 7 a.m. from the Gateway Club parking lot. At JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, departure time is 7:15 a.m. from the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Commissary parking lot. At JBSA-Randolph, shuttles will leave from the Base Exchange B-XTRA parking lot, with the first departure at 8 a.m. and the last departure at 8:45 a.m., with JBSA-Randolph ONLY having multiple shuttles, leaving in 15-minute increments. Departures from Hanger 41 after the ceremony will begin at 10:30 a.m. for JBSA-Lackland, 10:40 a.m. for JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, and at 10:45 a.m. for JBSA-Randolph.

.RV Parking In Base Housing Areas
All recreational-type vehicles on JBSA are to be stored in the base RV storage lots or residential garages. Long-term RV parking on streets, in alleys, or off-road areas is not permitted. Trailers, boats, or recreational vehicles may park in military housing driveways for 24 hours for loading and unloading. Vehicles used for this purpose may be taken out of the storage lot and parked in the housing area one day before departure and one day after return. Citations will be issued to parked RVs in violation of this policy, which can result in a penalty of either points accrued and/or fines ranging from $65-$530. Please note, at 12 points drivers lose driving privileges on JBSA installations. For more information on RV storage lots, please visit JBSAToday.com.

Post-Deployment Reunion & Reintegration
Tuesdays from 9-9:30 a.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 693, 555 F Street West and virtual. All military members returning from deployment, remote assignments, or TDYs longer than 30 days must attend. Spouses are welcome. To register, call 210-652-5321.

Virtual Friday Q&A For Military Spouses
Fridays from 11-11:30 a.m., Virtual. Join us each week to receive valuable resources and talk with experts as we explore ways to get and stay connected. To register, call 210-652-5321.

100% Credential Checks at All
JBSA Locations from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

Security Forces will now enforce 100% credential checks of all vehicle occupants between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. at all JBSA installation entry control points. All vehicle occupants will be required to submit proof of identification. Those without valid access authorization will be required to obtain a pass for entry.

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