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JBSA activates webpage to disseminate most current mold mitigation information
August 2, 2019 — The 502nd Air Base Wing has activated a new page on their website to address mold concerns at Joint Base San Antonio. Here, residents can find information on what to do if mold has damaged their property, background information on the issue and what the command is doing to remediate the matter... MORE

The 502nd Air Base Wing has activated a new page on their website to address mold concerns at JBSA. Here, residents can find information on what to do if mold has damaged their property, background information on the issue and what the command is doing to remediate the matter.

The site can be found at: https://www.jbsa.mil/Information/JBSA_Mold_Remediation/

Air Force Day at the Alamo showcases partnership with San Antonio
April 25, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio Air Force units hosted Air Force at the Alamo April 22, with demonstrations and performances from the 902nd and 802nd Security Forces Squadrons’ Military Working Dog Section, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal Flight and 37th Training Wing’s Drum and Bugle Corps... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Drum and Bugle Corps, comprised of JBSA-Lackland basic military trainees, perform during San Antonio’s Fiesta Air Force Day at the Alamo, April 22, 2019. From its beginning in 1891, Fiesta has grown into an annual celebration that includes civic and military observances, street and river parades, exhibits, pilgrimages and memorials.

Power outage at JBSA-Lackland
March 30, 2019 — Civil engineers are currently responding to a power outage at JBSA-Lackland. Affected facilities include the AAFES Main Exchange, Commissary, Youth Center, golf course, and satellite pharmacy. Due to... MORE

Civil engineers are currently responding to a power outage at JBSA-Lackland. Affected facilities include the AAFES Main Exchange, Commissary, Youth Center, golf course, and satellite pharmacy. Due to the outage, these facilities will not be opening at their normally scheduled times.

Gate hours remain unchanged and updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

Three ANG weather members win Air Force-level competition
February 1, 2019 — Three Air National Guard members take first place in the Thor’s Legion Forecast Challenge, an Air Force-level competition held virtually at bases across the country. ... MORE

(Left to right) Airman 1st Class Garrett Starr, Iowa Air National Guard’s 132nd Operations Group, Master Sgt. J. Garrett Palmer, Florida ANG’s 131st Training Flight, and Airman 1st Class Phillip Turney, Texas ANG’s 209th Weather Flight, pose for a picture after winning the Thor’s Legion Forecast Challenge, an Air Force level competition that tests the forecasting capabilities of Airmen across the weather community.

There’s an app for that? JBSA designs 'Find My Ride' app for buses
October 26, 2018 — Serving nearly 1.6 million passengers a year, most of them being students, Joint Base San Antonio’s 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron continues innovation for the installation by designing and implementing a “JBSA Find My Ride” mobile app... MORE

TSgt. Justin Hartley, 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Vehicle Operations Support supervisor, showcases a preview of the Joint Base San Antonio “Find My Ride” app Sept. 9, 2018 on JBSA-Lackland. This app was created to enhance JBSA shuttle passenger’s experience by keeping them informed on the bus routes and delays. (U.S. Air Force photo by: Airman Shelby Pruitt)

IAAFA deputy commandant selected for new assignment
May 11, 2018 — After only nine months as the second in command at the Inter American Air Forces Academy, Lt. Col. Pedro Matos is leaving Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to help direct the air war in Southwest... MORE

Air Force Assistance Fund kicks off March 26
March 23, 2018 — The 2018 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign at Joint Base San Antonio kicks off March 26 and will run until May 4... MORE

T-38C dons F-4’s colors for role during Freedom Flyer Reunion
March 16, 2018 — An aircraft with a color scheme familiar to Air Force pilots who flew missions during the Vietnam War will play an important role in the 560th Flying Training Squadron’s 45th annual Freedom Flyer Reunion March 22-23... MORE

Medal of Honor story shared by sister at PACE Summit
January 13, 2018 — Janine Sijan-Rozina shared the story of how her older brother, Air Force Capt. Lance Sijan, earned the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest award for valor, for his bravery to an audience of Airmen and Air Force civilians at the Profession of Arms Center of Excellence Summit Dec. 6, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas... MORE

As a cadet at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Lance Sijan played football until his senior year, when he left the team to concentrate on his studies.

6 reasons to check out the 2017 JBSA Air Show & Open House website
October 20, 2017 — With the base prepared to host more than 250,000 guests Nov. 4 and 5, you can improve your chances of enjoying the air show by visiting the official JBSA Air Show and Open house website at www.jbsaairshow.com... MORE

2017 JBSA Air Show and Open House website infographic

JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field stands up Incident Support Base to support FEMA’s Hurricane Maria relief efforts
September 22, 2017 — The Federal Emergency Management Agency stood up an Incident Support Base at JBSA-Kelly Field to aid Hurricane Maria relief efforts with support from the 502nd Air Base Wing Sept. 21... MORE

Airman 1st Class Dakwon Aktkinson, 502nd Logistics Readiness Squadron forklift operator, moves cargo around the air operations terminal Sept. 22, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field. The cargo was being staged at the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Incident Support Base at Kelly for transport to areas devastated by Hurricane Maria (U.S. Air Force image/Dan Hawkins)

BA instructors set up JBSA-Seguin ATC for Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
September 1, 2017 — As Hurricane Harvey relief efforts continue, battlefield Airmen instructors have joined in to assist airfield management operations at the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Incident Support Base at JBSA-Seguin. ... MORE

Commentary: I Joined for the Boots
June 26, 2017 — The hardest lesson I learned came from the man who wore the boots. Take every opportunity you get to spend with the people you love. When it comes to time, there is never enough time with the people you love... MORE

The hardest lesson I learned came from the man who wore the boots. Take every opportunity you get to spend with the people you love. When it comes to time, there is never enough time with the people you love.

JBSA celebrates fathers, encourages building support network
June 12, 2017 — As Father’s Day approaches in the United States, many families can be found in the nearest shopping malls looking for just the right gift for their father or father figures in their lives, trying to find just the right gift to express their appreciation... MORE

Senior Airman Christian Clauson, a 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing photojournalist, kisses his daughter, Francesca, 2, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., June 9, 2016. Christian, who grew up as a military child, reflects on his transition from military child to military father. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Nadine Barclay)

The new Wilford Hall welcomes its first patient with ribbon cutting
June 12, 2017 — The 59th Medical Wing's new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center officially opened with a ribbon cutting June 7 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 59th MDW identified Master Sgt. Karrin Hatcher as it's first official patient to be seen in the $418-million, 682,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility... MORE

The 59th Medical Wing's new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center officially opened with a ribbon cutting today, June 7, on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The 59th MDW identified Master Sgt. Karrin Hatcher as it's first official patient to be seen in the $418 million, 682,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility. Wilford Hall is the U.S. Air Force's flagship medical facility for outpatient care. The building features four wings, on four floors, housing more than 25 outpatient clinic and clinical services.

Command surgeon recognized for decades of exemplary service
June 9, 2017 — When it comes to aviation medicine, Col. Paul A. Young, command surgeon, 25th Air Force, is one of the best, which is why he was selected by the Society of United States Air Force Flight Surgeons as the recipient of this year’s George E. Schafer Award... MORE

Col. Paul Young, command surgeon, 25th Air Force, has been awarded the George E. Schafer Award by the Society of U.S. Air Force Flight Surgeons Board of Governors for 2017.

502nd Logistic Readiness Squadron Airman wins NAACP award
May 22, 2017 — A logistics planner from the 502nd Logistic Readiness Squadron was recently awarded the 2016 Air Education and Training Command NAACP Roy Wilkinson Renowned Service Award for volunteerism... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Daniel Harrington, 502nd Logistic Readiness Squadron logistic planner, was recently awarded the Air Education and Training Command Roy Wilkinson Renowned Service Award for volunteerism. The award honors military members and Defense Department civilian employees who have supported the DOD mission or overseas contingency operations, or whose attributes epitomize the qualities and core values of their respective military service.

802nd SFS Defender faces daily gate security challenges
May 19, 2017 — As a 802nd Security Forces Squadron Defender at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Senior Airman Jorge Rivera has seen just about every type of visitor pass through the installation gates.On a given... MORE

Senior Airman Fredric Bantin, 902nd Security Forces Squadron entry controller, checks a
registration and inspection sticker March 25 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. The new “Two Steps, One Sticker” program began in the state of Texas March 1. Texas drivers no longer receive inspection stickers, and drivers’ registration stickers issued after that date will serve as proof for both inspection and registration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Harold China)

Air Force Reserve recruiting military training instructors
May 19, 2017 — Beneath the shadows of deep blue campaign hats, military training instructors march flights of Airmen down the Lackland bomb run during each basic military training graduation. It is the culmination of weeks spent transforming civilians into warriors... MORE

Master Sgt. Carlos Recoder, 433rd Training Squadron military training instructor recruiting noncommissioned officer in charge, speaks to the 403rd Wing Development and Training Flight about what to expect during basic military training May 6, 2017 at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Heather Heiney)

433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron conducts water survival training
May 18, 2017 — Airmen from the 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron were surprised by the cool water temperature as they walked into Canyon Lake to begin their triannual water survival training May 5 at Joint Base San Antonio-Canyon Lake. The training is required for all aircrew Air Force Specialty Codes in the Air Force... MORE

Capt. Charlie South, 433rd Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron flight nurse, deploys an MK-124 flare during water survival training May 5, 2017 at Joint Base San Antonio-Canyon Lake. The triannual training is a requirement for all aircrew Air Force Specialty Codes and includes open water swimming and life raft training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Benjamin Faske)