Special Warfare High School Invitational
The Special Warfare Training Wing is executing the 2025 Special Warfare High School Invitational at the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, 2025. The event is open to high school athletes, Junior ROTC cadets, and competitive students. Participants must be able to lift 25 pounds and participate in pull-ups, push-ups and monkey bars. Twenty-Two teams from 16 Texas high schools will conduct the “Toughest 2-Mile”, push-up and pull-up challenges, and a Tug-of-War competition for awards. Parents and spectators are encouraged to attend. Event includes vendors, Special Warfare displays, food trucks, U.S. Army recruiting, U.S. Navy and Navy Special Warfare Recruiting, U.S. Air Force Special Warfare Recruiting, U.S.A.F. SERE Schoolhouse, and U.S.A.F. AFSOC Outreach Squadron. For more information, email SWTW.Public.Affairs@us.af.mil. See the flyer HERE for more information.
First Duty Station Officer Course
May 6, from 8-11 a.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. Mandatory for all non-prior enlisted officers serving at their first duty station. Designed for active duty members, this course enhances financial readiness and overall mission readiness, focusing on long-term wealth building, debt reduction, car buying, consumer protection, home buying, and more. Federal civilians may also attend on a space-available basis. For more information, call 210-671-3722.
Newcomer’s Orientation
May 7 & 21, from 8 a.m. to noon, Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. A mandatory in-processing brief for all military personnel newly assigned to JBSA. Family members are welcome. To register, contact your CSS or CPO. For more information, call 210-671-3722.
TriWest Standard or Prime & What Is Echo?
May 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Virtual. A comprehensive overview of TriWest healthcare programs, focusing on their benefits, eligibility criteria, and how to access services. For more information, call 210-671-3722.
Moving Out of The Dorms
May 13, from 8-10 a.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. Planning to move out of the dorms? Learn how to create a comprehensive budget and review Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH), associated costs of renting, and renter’s insurance. For more information, call 210-671-3722.
OPJET Mock Deployment Experience
May 17, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., IAAFA Hanger 318, 1029 Tinker Ave. The JBSA-Lackland Military & Family Readiness Center is hosting its annual OpJet event, which is open to all DOD ID card holders of all ages. With the change in AFFORGEN, there will be an increase in deployments, and this will impact our military children significantly. OpJet is a way to decrease their anxieties and bring awareness to the deployment process. This year, there will be multiple stations including a deployment line, obstacle course, “mini war zone”, bounce houses, and more. In order to receive a dog tag, register by May 1, 2025. See the flyer HERE for more information or call 210-671-3722.
Home Buying
May 20, from 8-10 a.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. Learn strategies for home-buying and tips to resolve mortgage issues. Discuss differences between renting and buying, different loan types and the VA Home Loan Guarantee Program, the home-buying and closing process, and choosing a Realtor. Learn about options for resolving payment issues and avoiding foreclosure — held in partnership with the VA. For more information, call 210-671-3722.
LinkedIn 101
May 20, from 1-3 p.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. LinkedIn is a great tool to optimize your executive social media presence. Learn how to create your profile and make it stand out while building your professional network. For more information, call 210-671-3722.
EFMP Virtual Tea At 10
May 23, from 10-11 a.m., Virtual. EFMP Family Support Group discuss current challenges, frustrations, community resources and more from the comfort of your home! For more information, call 210-671-3722.
Job Search Skills
May 27, from 1-3 p.m., Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. Develop the essential skills that can set you apart from the competition and increase your chance of success in the job market. Review the latest tips and trends for preparing a federal resume. Understand how to tailor and target your resume. For more information, call 210-671-3722.
JBSA Education Fair
June 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Arnold Hall Community Center, 1560 Stewart St. building 5506, JBSA-Lackland. Hosted by JBSA Education Services, the JBSA Education Fair will feature representatives from 60 universities, colleges, technical institutions and career schools, as well as representatives from the Department of Veteran Affairs, SkillBridge, ROTC, and other officer and enlisted programs. For more information, see the flyer HERE or call the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Education Center at 210-221-0597, the JBSA-Randolph Education Center at 210-652-5964, or at JBSA-Lackland, call 210-671-8711.
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
Nutritional Medicine Events, Resources
Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center Nutritional Medicine offers nutrition education, counseling, body composition analysis and more, with no referral required. Join us at JBSA-Lackland’s Commissary every first and third Monday for a “Shop and Learn” experience and get a jumpstart on your health and wellness goals. Details at https://wilfordhall.tricare.mil/Health-Services/Preventive-Care/Nutritional-Med.
Plan My Move – Smooth Move
Contact your servicing M&FRC. Service members PCSing for the first time, and all ranks PCSing OCONUS are required to complete this training. After completion, virtual out-processing tasks can be cleared by M&FRC. Family members are encouraged to attend. For more information, call 210-671-3722.
Mandatory Financial Touchpoints
Call to schedule an appointment. Think of your financial journey as a road trip — you’ll need a plan, fill-ups, and maintenance. These mandatory touchpoints help navigate each stage of your journey. Touchpoints include: First Duty Station, Promotions, Vesting in Thrift Savings Plan, Continuation Pay, Marriage, Birth or Adoption of First Child, Divorce, Pre-/Post-Deployment, and Career Transition. For more information, call 210-671-3722.
Supplemental Sponsorship Training
Call to schedule an appointment, virtual, Military & Family Readiness Center, building 5725. Per AFI 36-3009, the Sponsorship Application & Training (eSAT) at Millife Learning features a checklist, newcomers’ needs assessment, customizable letters, and more. Family members may become a sponsor by completing the eSAT. Once completed, this optional supplemental training offers additional assistance with information on local resources and tips to support incoming personnel. Registration is required. For more information, call 210-671-3722.
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 must attend. Review tips to help prepare for a deployment, including 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.