Joint Base San Antonio > News > News - Category JBSA-Lackland

Air Force selects 1,474 in the senior master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts March 5
March 3, 2026 — Air Force officials selected 1,474 Air Force master sergeants for promotion to senior master sergeant out of 13,315 eligibles for a selection rate of 11.07 percent in the 26E8 promotion cycle... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio implements 100% ID checks at all gates, suspends Trusted Traveler Program
March 2, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio has increased security measures, including 100% ID checks at all gates and suspension of the Trusted Traveler Program... MORE

AFIMSC unveils ‘SPEED CSO’ to fast-track innovation for installation mission support capabilities
February 25, 2026 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has launched a streamlined contracting process to speed up the delivery of innovative commercial capabilities to warfighters... MORE

Second Air Force leaders outline major changes coming to Basic Military Training
February 25, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Wolfe Davidson, Second Air Force commander, spoke during a fireside chat with Chief Master Sgt. Colin Fleck, Second Air Force command chief, at the Air & Space Forces Association Warfare Symposium in Colorado, Feb. 24, 2026... MORE

Air Force Secretary outlines priorities
February 25, 2026 — The Air Force's priorities are readiness, modernization, defending the homeland — including the entire hemisphere, border security, missile defense, nuclear deterrence and people, Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said at the Air and Space Forces Association's 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora, Colo... MORE

An image of a Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile in a cloudy sky.

CSO, CMSSF celebrate newest Guardians, engage BMT training staff
February 20, 2026 — U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivenga presided over a Basic Military Training graduation ceremony, engaging with military training instructors and the service's newest Guardians throughout the visit to Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Feb. 17 through 19, 2026... MORE

U.S. Space Force Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman and Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force John Bentivegna render salutes as a flight of graduating Guardians perform a pass-in-review during a U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force Basic Military Training graduation parade, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Feb. 19, 2026. Saltzman and Bentivegna presided over the BMT graduation ceremony after engaging with military training instructors and the service's newest Guardians throughout a multi-day visit to JBSA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan R. Mallard)

59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science and Technology director honored with 2026 AMSUS Lifetime Achievement Award
February 19, 2026 — Dr. Debra Niemeyer, Director of the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science and Technology, has been selected to receive the 2026 AMSUS Lifetime Achievement Award, one of the highest honors in federal medicine... MORE

Dr. Debra Niemeyer, Director of the 59th Medical Wing Chief Scientist’s Office, Science and Technology (59 MDW/ST), poses for her official portrait.

Commissary Home Delivery Program expands across the U.S.
February 19, 2026 — The Defense Commissary Agency expanded its online grocery delivery program to an additional 62 stateside stores, allowing service members and their families to shop online and have groceries delivered to their homes... MORE

In a grocery store, a sign on the wall reads "CLICK2GO on the GO! Convenience Delivered!" There is a person in casual attire pushing a shopping cart and another person in similar attire standing in the store.

AFIMSC Mission Spotlight: Dustin Dickens
February 18, 2026 — Meet Dustin Dickens, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center/A9 Principal Improvement Manager who turns complex challenges into clearer, smarter ways of working. His ability to connect teams, spot gaps, and drive meaningful change makes him this week’s Mission Spotlight. ... MORE

Cybersecurity forces in Texas showcase global dominance to ACC command team
February 12, 2026 — The 688th Cyberspace Wing and three other 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) units welcomed Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command and Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, ACC command chief, to its headquarters, Feb. 5... MORE

Q-Trac virtual queuing system enhances the JBSA Visitor Control Center experience
February 11, 2026 — In an era where managing visitor flow and minimizing wait times are paramount to providing exceptional service, the Joint Base San Antonio Visitor Centers will be adopting the Q-Trac virtual queuing system, tentatively beginning March 6. This technology is set to transform the visitor experience, eliminating the frustration of long lines and allowing for a more personalized and efficient visit for everyone... MORE

502d Operations Support Squadron Airmen maintain fixed base weather observation system
February 9, 2026 — Radar airfield and weather systems technicians from the 502d Operations Support Squadron recently worked on maintaining the fixed base weather observation system, specifically an AN/FMQ-19, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The system provides continuous weather data that supports airfield operations and flight safety across the installation... MORE

JBSA to host Retiree Appreciation Day at WHASC
February 5, 2026 — In a salute to the enduring service of our nation's military retirees, Joint Base San Antonio 502d Air Base Wing will host a Retiree Appreciation Day at the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Service Center, located at 1100 Wilford Hall Loop, JBSA-Lackland, from 8 a.m. to noon on March 7, 2026. All military retirees, from every branch of service, and their families are invited to attend this event... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Retiree Appreciation Day 2026 flier.

Combat casualty care technology receives FDA breakthrough designation for the 'AI-GUIDE'
January 30, 2026 — The Defense Health Agency marked a major milestone in battlefield medicine after the FDA granted Breakthrough Device Designation to the AI-GUIDE system, an AI-enabled robotic ultrasound device developed by MIT Lincoln Laboratory. The achievement reflects close collaboration among the DHA, 59th Medical Wing, 959th Medical Group, Brooke Army Medical Center, and MIT researchers to accelerate life-saving innovation for warfighters... MORE

Military medical personnel participate in a familiarization and validation demonstration of the AI-GUIDE system at the Fort Bliss Medical Simulation Center in El Paso, Texas

Rebuilding the foundation: The Barracks Task Force, the future of DAF housing
January 29, 2026 — The DAF launched a Barracks Task Force to rapidly improve dormitory conditions, reinforcing its commitment to Airmen and Guardians’ quality of life and mission readiness... MORE

USAF to introduce Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0
January 27, 2026 — AEW 2.0 is an improved version of the legacy deployment construct and will be implemented in FY27... MORE

A U.S. Airman loads luggage onto an HC-130J Combat King II to prepare for a deployment at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Dec. 8, 2025. U.S. military forces are deployed to the Caribbean in support of Operation Southern Spear, the U.S. Southern Command mission, Department of War-directed operations and the president’s priorities to disrupt illicit drug trafficking and protect the homeland. (U.S. Air Force photo)

Enhancing en route critical care: Nontechnical skills prove vital for better outcomes
January 26, 2026 — A recent study published in Military Medicine Journal highlights the critical role of nontechnical skills in improving the performance of En Route Critical Care teams. As the nature of warfare evolves, the demand for medical care in combat zones is expected to intensify, potentially overwhelming current ERCC capabilities... MORE

Operation AGILE Medic, a week-long exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas, was a Tri-Service medical training exercise that immersed military medics in the seamless process of transporting patients from the Expeditionary Medical Support unit to the En Route Patient Staging System team, and further to Air Evacuation and Critical Care Air Transport Teams, and vice versa.

Joint Task Force-Bravo receives Denton Delivery in Honduras
January 23, 2026 — A C-5M Super Galaxy from the 433rd Airlift Wing Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, delivered 90,000 pounds of humanitarian cargo to Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Jan. 12, 2026... MORE

Service members offload cargo from a military airplane using heavy equipment machinery.

AFMEDCOM formalizes MRC-Alpha, MRC-Bravo stand up at annual Senior Leadership Workshop
January 22, 2026 — Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a consolidated standup ceremony for its medical readiness commands, MRC-Alpha and MRC-Bravo, Jan. 15, 2026, during the Air Force Medical Service’s 2025 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia... MORE

Image of a ceremony and Airmen speaking.

What are my 2026 TRICARE For Life costs?
January 22, 2026 — Did you know that Medicare Part A and Part B costs change each year on Jan. 1? If you have TRICARE For Life or you’ll become eligible for Medicare this year, now is a good time to review these costs... MORE

Smiling woman sits at a table while holding her glasses.