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340th Flying Training Group spotlights top performers, readiness during fall 2024 MUTA
October 28, 2024 — The 340th Flying Training Group held its fall mandatory unit training assembly, or MUTA, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Oct. 17-18, 2024... MORE

340th FTG commander introduces IRR campaign.

Stay safe on Halloween
October 28, 2024 — As Halloween approaches, everyone should prepare for a safe evening in addition to preparing to hit the streets for sweets... MORE

902nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen increase capabilities
October 25, 2024 — U.S. Airmen assigned to the 902nd Security Forces Squadron operated all-terrain vehicles during an ATV training course at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Oct. 8, 2024. The Defenders were led through safety guidelines and proper vehicle operation tactics enabling them to use ATVs while on duty. ... MORE

Don't throw away medicines, bring them back Oct. 26
October 24, 2024 — The drug overdose epidemic in the United States is a clear and present public health, public safety, and national security threat according to the Drug Enforcement Agency. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health. The public is encouraged to remove unneeded medications from their homes to prevent medication misuse and opioid addiction from ever starting. DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, on Oct. 26, 2024, reflects DEA’s commitment to Americans’ safety and health... MORE

Nineteenth Air Force creates Flying Training Center of Excellence
October 24, 2024 — In a strategic move aimed at enhancing the United States Air Force's readiness for the Great Power Competition, the Secretary of the Air Force directed the Air Education and Training Command and development-focused components across the Air Force to reshape. The reshaping of institutional development functions under a single command is a critical component of the Department of the Air Force's broader efforts to re-optimize for GPC... MORE

19th Air Force Flying Training Center of Excellence.

Honorary commanders visit JBSA mission partners
October 23, 2024 — Honorary commanders and 502nd Air Base Wing Airmen toured 560th Flying Training Squadron facilities during a mission partner tour at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, on Oct. 4, 2024. The tour provided local civic leaders an inside look at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph training operations and communities, building connections and fostering collaboration between JBSA and San Antonio community leaders ... MORE

Combined Federal Campaign runs through Dec. 15, 2024
October 18, 2024 — Each fall, the Combined Federal Campaign enables Federal employees and retirees to come together to raise money and volunteer for our favorite charities. This year’s campaign at Joint Base San Antonio runs through Dec. 15, 2024... MORE

New commanders attend Undergraduate Pilot Training University
October 17, 2024 — The Nineteenth Air Force hosted a three-day, in-person training session, Undergraduate Pilot Training University, bringing together leaders from across the command to discuss all aspects of undergraduate pilot training... MORE

JBSA celebrates Halloween throughout October
October 17, 2024 — Halloween-themed events will fill up the Joint Base San Antonio community this month. Parents and children alike can take part in the following events in ritualizing Halloween or harvest time. Trick or Treating hours at all JBSA locations are scheduled for 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 31. ... MORE

DAF e-Learning hosts interpersonal skills simulations and feedback on-demand
October 16, 2024 — Airmen looking to practice and prepare for one-on-one difficult conversations can now utilize scenario-based AI tools within DAF e-Learning... MORE

AETC Centers of Excellence: Mapping curriculum, integrating for future force development
October 11, 2024 — In a deliberate effort to reoptimize for Great Power Competition, or GPC, Air Education and Training Command directed its’ headquarters staff, Nineteenth Air Force and Second Air Force to establish “Centers of Excellence” to advance development capabilities across the Air Force... MORE

In a deliberate effort to reoptimize for Great Power Competition (GPC), Air Education and Training Command (AETC) directed its’ headquarters staff, Nineteenth Air Force (19th AF) and Second Air Force (2nd AF) to establish “Centers of Excellence” (CoEs) to advance development capabilities across the Air Force.

902nd Civil Engineer Squadron presents Fire Prevention Week at Randolph Elementary School
October 10, 2024 — Members of the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron met with students during a Fire Prevention Week event at Randolph Elementary School on Oct. 9, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

JBSA hosts Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair
October 10, 2024 — The Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, held on Sept. 21, 2024, provided a network of support for military families with exceptional-needs dependents, bringing together more than 70 community and military partners to share information and resources with JBSA community members... MORE

JBSA now accepting applications for 2025 Air and Space Force military ambassadors
October 9, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio is looking for two outstanding Airmen and two exceptional Guardians, both male and female, to serve as 2025 military ambassadors... MORE

Introducing the Air Force Accessions Center: A new era of recruiting and accessions
October 9, 2024 — Air Force officials hosted a ceremony at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, on Oct. 8, 2024, highlighting the activation of the Air Force Accessions Center (Provisional) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, and the implementation of a broader strategy to improve how the Air Force inspires, engages, recruits and trains the next generation of Total Force Airmen and Guardians needed to compete, deter, and win in today’s global landscape... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service celebrates meeting goal with bell-ringing ceremony
October 3, 2024 — The Air Force Recruiting Service reached a significant milestone as it marked the achievement of its Fiscal Year 2024 recruiting goal with a time-honored bell-ringing ceremony... MORE

340th Flying Training Group debuts its Power BI dashboard during fall commanders’ summit
October 1, 2024 — Commanders and senior staff members from the 340th Flying Training Group’s seven geographically separated units gathered in Fredericksburg, Texas, from Sept. 16-20, 2024, for the fall commanders’ summit... MORE

340th FTG hosts fall 2024 commanders' summit

502nd Force Support Squadron supports JBSA through care
September 30, 2024 — By providing effective and reliable childcare, 502nd Force Support Squadron Child and Youth program assistants support the Joint Base San Antonio community and enable service members to focus on the missions at hand... MORE

Air Task Force up and running at JBSA
September 27, 2024 — The U.S. Air Force officially activated the 13th Air Task Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph via an assumption of command ceremony held at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, on Sept. 23, 2024... MORE

U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Michael Koscheski, deputy commander of Air Combat Command, gives remarks during an assumption of command ceremony

Military families find support at JBSA's Exceptional Family Resource Fair
September 26, 2024 — The first annual Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair took place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Randolph High School. The event brought together more than 70 vendors, including community resources, military resources, and government agencies, to support military families with exceptional needs... MORE

female vendor interacts with a female youth at a table