Joint Base San Antonio > News

PHOTOS | House Armed Services Committee staff members visit JBSA-Lackland
August 7, 2023 — House Armed Services Committee professional staff members visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 2. ... MORE

PHOTOS | New 149th FW commander meets with wing members
August 7, 2023 — U.S. Air Force Col. Carol Kohtz, commander of the 149th Fighter Wing, met with members of the wing at Joint Base Lackland-San Antonio Aug. 6, 2023... MORE

NAMRU San Antonio welcomes new commanding officer
August 7, 2023 — A new commanding officer took command of Navy Medical Research Unit San Antonio during a Change of Command Ceremony held at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre Aug. 4... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (Aug. 4, 2023) – Capt. Gerald DeLong, Medical Service Corps (MSC), of Belvidere, Ill., former commanding officer of Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio, is “Piped Ashore” at the conclusion of a Change of Command Ceremony held at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre. Commanding NAMRU San Antonio since May 2021, DeLong took command during the COVID-19 pandemic with limited and or suspended research projects with less than 50 percent facilities occupancy for unit personnel. DeLong led the command out of the pandemic and into full operations while regaining the confidence of research sponsors. NAMRU San Antonio’s mission is to conduct gap driven combat casualty care, craniofacial, and directed energy research to improve survival, operational readiness, and safety of Department of Defense (DoD) personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. It is one of the leading research and development laboratories for the U.S. Navy under the DoD and is one of eight subordinate research commands in the global network of laboratories operating under NMRC in Silver Spring, Md. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

Secretary of Defense praises outgoing Army Chief of Staff
August 7, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III praised the stewardship of Gen. James C. McConville as he relinquished his duties as Army chief of staff Aug. 4... MORE

An older, male soldier smiles as he looks at a row of smiling soldiers.

Enterprise approach enhances Army’s largest GPC program
August 4, 2023 — Government Purchase Card program division chiefs, branch chiefs and supervisors from throughout the command completed an onsite leaders summit July 11-13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, as a culmination of an enterprise approach to increasing standardization of policies, processes and effective GPC mission support to the command’s internal and external customers... MORE

Around the Air Force: CSAF Nomination, Wedgetail Agreement, Leadership Titles Change
August 4, 2023 — In this week’s look around the Air Force, VCSAF Gen. David Allvin is nominated to be the 23rd CSAF, three country’s Air Forces agree to develop the Wedgetail early warning and control aircraft, and Air Force vice commanders become deputy commanders. ... MORE

New benefit gives military families more flexibility in paying for dependent care
August 4, 2023 — In coordination with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the U.S. Department of Defense has expanded eligibility for a benefit that will provide military families with another financial option for reducing the burden of the cost of dependent care, ultimately bolstering military readiness. The Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account initiative provides accounts that allow eligible service members to set aside up to $5,000 per household in pre-tax earnings for qualified dependent care expenses... MORE

CDE provides Hanscom civilians professional development opportunities

Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Portrait: Nikolas Chapapas
August 4, 2023 — AFIMSC Portraits highlight is with Nikolas Chapapas this week and he is the right type of Air Force leader. Chapapas, an enterprise manager within AFIMSC, is always putting the success and recognition of his team ahead of himself... MORE

DOD releases plan for implementing cyber workforce strategy
August 4, 2023 — The Defense Department Cyber Workforce Strategy sets the foundation for how the Department of Defense will foster a cyber workforce capable of executing complex and varied missions... MORE

Patches on the sleeve of a military uniform say “cyber” and “Air Combat Command.”

CSTR proof-of-concept tests Defender unit-led training, equipment delivery
August 3, 2023 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center moved another step forward in establishing combat support training ranges across the enterprise with a security forces-focused proof of concept exercise at the Silver Flag site at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, July 17-28... MORE

Airman laying in the brush with weapon ready

Before natural disasters strike, know your TRICARE benefits
August 3, 2023 — When the government issues a state of emergency, TRICARE may temporarily change its procedures to ensure that you receive timely medical care. Here’s what you need to know... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | Sixteenth Air Force cyber warriors teach cyber security awareness
August 2, 2023 — Five Sixteenth Air Force Cyber Airmen spoke to middle and high-school students from local schools about the basics of cybersecurity during the CyberPatriot Summer Camp, July 17-28, at Tech Port Arena in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

Executive order changes how military handles sexual assaults
August 2, 2023 — The president signed an executive order that changes how some crimes — including sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and murder — are handled within the military justice system... MORE

A wooden gavel and a large red book titled "Manual for Courts-Martial United States" are in front of a U.S. flag.

AFCEC plays vital role in Air Force climate plan initiatives
August 1, 2023 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has a significant role in climate change initiatives intended to enhance resiliency at Air Force installations by addressing the risks severe weather poses to infrastructure, operational capabilities and readiness as outlined in the Department of the Air Force Climate Campaign Plan... MORE

ARSOUTH Soldiers help conduct multinational public affairs training workshop with Guyana Defense Force
August 1, 2023 — U.S. Army South and Missouri Army National Guard soldiers held a public affairs training workshop with the Guyana Defense Force July 12-14, 2023, in Georgetown, Guyana. This workshop was conducted in preparation for the TRADEWINDS23 exercise that took place from July 15-27, 2023, throughout Guyana... MORE

Multinational Public Affairs Team Supports TRADEWINDS23 Exercise

AETC showcases people, missions at one of world’s largest air shows
August 1, 2023 — Air Education and Training Command’s missions and people were on full display as AETC was the featured major command for the 70th edition of the Experimental Aircraft Association’s (EAA) AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 24-30... MORE

Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson, commander of Air Education and Training Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Chad Bickley, met with Civil Air Patrol cadets for at Experimental Aircraft Association Oshkosh AirVenture in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, July 29.

AFIMSC air transportation tools deliver faster support across DOD
August 1, 2023 — Two data-based inventory tools fielded by the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center are helping the Department of the Air Force deliver faster and more efficient logistics support across the Department of Defense... MORE

New youth football camps deliver life, team skills to military youth
August 1, 2023 — New youth football camps are delivering life and teambuilding skills at installations to rave reviews. The camps, centrally funded by the Air Force Services Center’s child and youth programs, are at four installations for 2023, including Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, and are expected to grow significantly to 20-25 Department of the Air Force locations for summer 2024, including some overseas. ... MORE

student and coach mid air trying to catch a football

Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit set for Aug. 1-2 at Boeing Center at Tech Port
July 31, 2023 — Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Don't miss this opportunity to connect with top employers and explore exciting job prospects at the upcoming “Hiring Our Heroes” Career Fair at the Boeing Center at Tech Port Aug. 1-2. The Joint Base San Antonio Career Summit is a free event bringing together area employers with job-seekers connected to our nation’s defense community: transitioning active duty, veterans and their families. ... MORE

CYBER HYGIENE | U.S. Army brings cybersecurity professionals together for summit in Germany
July 31, 2023 — More than 200 cybersecurity professionals, foreign military leaders, and industry partners from across the globe converged for the 2023 U.S. Army Europe and Africa cybersecurity summit held in Wiesbaden, Germany, from July 25-27, 2023... MORE