Joint Base San Antonio > News

NCAA Trophy Tour brings March Madness to JBSA
March 21, 2025 — Service members at Joint Base San Antonio got a special preview of the excitement building for the upcoming NCAA Men's Final Four basketball tournament, as the official NCAA Final Four Trophy Tour made its way through JBSA this week... MORE

child shooting basketball with service member watching

Hegseth says Air, Space forces key to deterring, engaging in future conflicts
March 21, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth remarked on the value of the Air Force and Space Force in both deterring and engaging in future military conflicts while speaking at the Department of the Air Force Summit... MORE

A man in a business suit is standing behind a podium gesturing with his hands. In front of him, roughly two dozen people are seated, watching him speak.

DOD to cut $580 million in spending
March 21, 2025 — As part of the Defense Department's ongoing effort to cut wasteful spending, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo directing the termination of more than $580 million in programs, contracts and grants... MORE

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivers remarks from a chair while holding a notebook by a desk.

U.S. Army North hosts First Flight Military Aviation ceremony
March 19, 2025 — U.S. Army North hosted the First Flight Military Aviation ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on Feb. 28, 2025. This ceremony was held to commemorate the impact of military aviation and the enduring legacy of 1st Lt. Benjamin Foulois’ first military flight at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston on March 2, 1910... MORE

Act now! Payment deadline extended for West Region beneficiaries
March 19, 2025 — The Defense Health Agency has extended the payment deadline for West Region beneficiaries who pay for TRICARE coverage via bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card. You now have until Monday, March 31 to provide your payment information to TriWest. ... MORE

Army Reserve launches Minuteman Campaign, offering scholarships for future leaders
March 19, 2025 — The U.S. Army Reserve announced the launch of its Minuteman Campaign, a focused effort to provide Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty scholarships to students pursuing higher education. Running from March 15 to June 1, the campaign aims to identify and support individuals committed to serving in the Army Reserve upon graduation. ... MORE

New York, N.Y. – Maj. Gen. Kris A. Belanger, commander of the 99th Readiness Division (left), and Ronald “Ron” Shindel, a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (NY South), present a U.S. Army Minuteman Scholarship to Zachary Seepersaud, during a 249th U.S. Army Birthday event here on June 14, 2024. The event was hosted by the U.S. Army New York City Recruiting Battalion to celebrate the contributions of Soldiers who’ve served the nation and strengthen relationships with community partners.
(U.S. Army Photo By: Sgt 1st Gregory Williams/Released)

12th Flying Training Wing implements paintball deterrent to reduce bird strike risk
March 19, 2025 — To reduce the risk of bird strikes during flying operations, the 12th Flying Training Wing will implement a new bird deterrent method this spring and summer... MORE

DOD deploys destroyer to join border security mission
March 19, 2025 — The guided missile guided destroyer USS Gravely departed Naval Weapons Station Yorktown on a deployment to the U.S. Northern Command area of operations to assist with border security efforts... MORE

People wearing military uniforms line the edge of ship as it heads out to sea.

Junior NCOs step up to lead the U.S. Air Force
March 19, 2025 — Six years ago, Staff Sgt. Michael Arumugam began his military career scared of what the future held. “It wasn't me at first. I'm not a very loud, outspoken person, but once I joined the military, it gave me more of a purpose and made me realize that I do have a meaning,” Arumugam said. “This is what I'm serving for: to keep my grandparents safe, the people in the United States safe, and keeping the threats abroad.” ... MORE

Staff Sgt. Michael Arumugam (center), Air Force Personnel Center and assistant noncommissioned officer-in-charge, receives his certificate of promotion during a noncommissioned officer ceremony at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Parr Club, Jan. 31, 2025.

Official: Roughly 21,000 DOD civilians volunteered for deferred resignation
March 19, 2025 — As part of the Department of Defense's effort to align its civilian workforce with national security priorities, the department has been actively processing Deferred Resignation Program applications while working to achieve a strategic reduction in manpower of 5-8%... MORE

TRICARE Online Patient Portal decommissioning: Download your health records now
March 18, 2025 — On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record — MHS GENESIS — has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. As part of the transition, the DOD is decommissioning the TOL Patient Portal... MORE

PHOTOS: 433rd Airlift Wing Airmen prepare for open ranks inspections
March 18, 2025 — Officers and senior non-commissioned officers from across the 433rd Airlift Wing fell into formation at the direction of a Military Training Instructor from the 433rd Training Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on March 2, 2025. The event served as an open ranks refresher in preparation for upcoming quarterly standards and readiness reviews... MORE

433rd Airmen Prepare for Open Ranks Inspections

2025 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence Finalist: Joint Base San Antonio, Texas
March 18, 2025 — The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence is a prestigious distinction, recognizing the top Air Force installation that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to mission support, operational efficiency, energy conservation, and quality of life through cutting edge innovation and cross-collaboration. From Jan. 14-15, 2025, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, was evaluated by Brig. Gen. Brian S. Hartless, Director of Air Force Civil Engineers, along with the Installation Excellence Selection Board, as a 2025 finalist... MORE

2025 CINC IEA Finalist: Joint Base San Antonio, Texas

Unlock your health: Here’s how TRICARE and other health insurance work together
March 18, 2025 — TRICARE may not be the only health coverage you have. If you have health insurance through an employer, a spouse’s plan, or a private insurer, it’s considered other health insurance, which can affect how TRICARE processes your claim. TRICARE and OHI work together to help cover your health care and services. ... MORE

DAF announces Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force validation plan
March 18, 2025 — The Department of the Air Force announced its validation plan in response to the Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force established in January 2025... MORE

United States Department of the Air Force

Pulmonary, critical care physician earns junior officer of the year honors at NAMRU San Antonio
March 18, 2025 — Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Biberston, Medical Corps, department head, Expeditionary and Trauma Medicine, was recently selected as Naval Medical Research Unit San Antonio’s Junior Officer of the Year for 2024... MORE

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON – (March 13, 2025) – Lt. Cmdr. Jeffrey Biberston, Medical Corps, of Casper, Wyo., department head, Expeditionary and Trauma Medicine, was awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal by Naval Medical Research Unit (NAMRU) San Antonio Commanding Officer Capt. Jennifer Buechel during an All Hands Meeting held at the Battlefield Health and Trauma Research Institute. Biberston, was recently selected as NAMRU San Antonio’s Junior Officer of the Year for 2024 and is the only Pulmonary and Critical Care physician currently serving within Naval Medicine Research and Development (NMR&D). NAMRU San Antonio is one of eight research laboratories within NMR&D. Its 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 personnel engaged in routine and expeditionary operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Burrell Parmer, NAMRU San Antonio Public Affairs/Released)

U.S. punches back at Iran-backed Houthi terrorists in Yemen
March 18, 2025 — Chief Pentagon Spokesman Sean Parnell said during his first public briefing at the Pentagon that U.S. Central Command, at the direction of President Donald J. Trump, launched a series of attacks at key terrorist Houthi targets in Yemen... MORE

Two men, one in a military uniform, stand near each other behind lecterns. Behind them is an American flag and a sign that reads "The Pentagon – Washington."

New meal options coming soon to legacy dining facilities
March 18, 2025 — New food choices are on the way to legacy dining facility guests as the Department of the Air Force overhauls its 28-day rotating menu model to better fuel the uniformed human weapon system. ... MORE

Airman shakes a large bowl of ingredients to combine them

ADVISORY | Reduced 59th Medical Wing operations during JBSA exercise
March 18, 2025 — To fully participate in a Joint Base San Antonio exercise, the 59th Medical Wing will operate at reduced capacity March 25 and 27... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airmen participated in a field training exercise on Jan. 31, 2025, at the 59th Medical Readiness Training Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas.

'Coffee and Conversations' with the 433rd Airlift Wing's First Sergeant Council
March 17, 2025 — The 433rd Airlift Wing’s First Sergeant Council hosted a “Coffee and Conversations” event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 1, 2025... MORE

Master Sgt. Celine Cordova, front-center, 68th Airlift Squadron first sergeant, facilitates discussion for attendees during the First Sergeant Council’s “Coffee and Conversations” event at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 1, 2025.