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Reward increased to $50,000 for information on the murder of Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann Mitchell
November 9, 2022 — The Army’s Criminal Investigations Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and the San Antonio Police Department’s Homicide Unit continue to ask for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle possibly connected to the Jan. 1, 2021, murder of Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann Mitchell... MORE

SSG Jessica Mitchell murder investigation

SAPD, Army CID seek help with Army NCO’s unsolved murder
August 2, 2021 — The San Antonio Police Department’s Homicide Unit and the Army’s Criminal Investigations Division at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston are asking for the public’s help in identifying a vehicle possibly connected to the Jan. 1, 2021, murder of Army Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann Mitchell... MORE

JBSA kicks off National Police Week
May 14, 2018 — "National Police Week recognizes the service and sacrifice of those who serve and protect, said Col. Brian Berthel, Chief, Security Forces for Air Education and Training Command at an opening ceremony at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 14... MORE

Col. Brian Barthel (right), Chief, Security Force, Air Education and Training Command, and Col. Thomas Miner (second from right), commander, 502nd Security and Readiness Group, look over some of the weapons used by 502nd Security Forces Squadron members at the opening of National Police Week at the Quadrangle at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston May 14.

San Antonio Police Department presents certificate of appreciation to 502nd Security Forces Squadron
December 18, 2017 — Members of the 502nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston received a certification of appreciation for their participation in National Night Out activities during the City of San Antonio National Night Out 2017 Awards Ceremony Dec. 13 at Plaza de Armas... MORE

Members of the 502nd Security Forces Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston received a certification of appreciation for their participation in National Night Out activities during the City of San Antonio National Night Out 2017 Awards Ceremony Dec. 13 at Plaza de Armas. The certificate was awarded to the 502nd SFS by the San Antonio Police Department. Standing, from left to right, are Lt. Steven Dews, 502nd SFS crime prevention officer; Capt. James Flavin, San Antonio Police Department assistant chief; Mark Allen, 502nd SFS director; and Senior Airman Terrance Howard, 502nd SFS support staff commander.

Air Show comes to JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field
October 16, 2017 — After nearly a year of planning and preparation, the Joint Base San Antonio 2017 Air Show and Open House is ready to showcase and celebrate its rich military and aviation history next month, Nov. 4-5, at JBSA-Lackland Kelly Field Annex flightline... MORE

Residents of the San Antonio community get a close up view of various aircraft during the 2015 Joint Base San Antonio Air Show and Open House Nov. 1, 2015 at JBSA-Randolph, Texas. Air shows allow the Air Force to display the capabilities of our aircraft to the American taxpayer through aerial demonstrations and static displays and allowing attendees to get up close and personal to see some of the equipment and aircraft used by the U.S. military today. (U.S. Air Force photo by Johnny Saldivar)

JBSA leaders, SAPD sign National Night Out Proclamation; event takes place Oct. 3
September 27, 2017 — Leaders from Joint Base San Antonio and the San Antonio Police Department joined together Sept. 26 to proclaim Oct. 3 as National Night Out for all JBSA locations. JBSA will be teeming with activities the evening of Oct. 3 as the installations celebrate the partnership between law enforcement and the community... MORE

(From left) Col. Thomas Miner, commander, 502nd Security and Readiness Group; Brig. Gen. Heather Pringle, commander, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio; Rear Adm. Rebecca McCormick-Boyle, commander, Navy Medicine Education and Training Command; Chief William McManus, chief, San Antonio Police Department; Col. David Raugh, commander, 502nd Force Support Group; and Mark Allen, director, 502nd Security Forces Squadron, prepare to sign the proclamation Sept. 26 for the National Night Out celebration planned at all JBSA locations for Oct. 3.