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12th Operations Support Squadron welcomes new commander
April 21, 2025 — The 12th Operations Support Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on April 18. Lt. Col. Kenneth Brakora succeeded Lt. Col. Nicholas Harris, marking a new chapter in the squadron’s leadership... MORE

560th FTS honors Navy POW during 52nd Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion
April 18, 2025 — The 560th Flying Training Squadron marked a historic milestone during its 52nd Annual Freedom Flyer Reunion, held at Joint base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, from April 10-11, 2025, by honoring a U.S. Navy pilot for the first time in the unit’s long-standing tradition of recognizing former prisoners of war... MORE

435th Fighter Training Squadron welcomes new commander
April 7, 2025 — Lt. Col. Georges DeWilde relinquished command of the 435th Fighter Training Squadron to Lt. Col. John Lowe during a change of command ceremony held April 3, 2025, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

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

560th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
December 19, 2024 — In a ceremony steeped in military tradition, Lt. Col. Timothy Fulkerson relinquished command of the 560th Flying Training Squadron to Lt. Col. Joshua Stallard on Dec. 16, 2024, at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas... MORE

12th Flying Training Wing commander joins industry experts on training pipeline panel
November 7, 2024 — Col. Peter Lee, commander of the 12th Flying Training Wing, joined industry experts on a panel to discuss the trends, successes, and challenges facing the military training pipeline ecosystem. The panel, moderated by retired Lt. Gen. Anthony J. Rock, former Inspector General of the Air Force, was part of the Military Flight Training Summit, hosted by the Institute for Defense and Government Advancement, and took place in San Antonio... MORE

U.S. Air Force Col. Peter Lee, 12th Flying Training Wing commander, speaks on a panel during the Military Flight Training Summit Oct. 29, 2024, in San Antonio, Texas. Lee was part of a panel that discussed the Air Force’s leading trends, successes and challenges with the training pipeline ecosystem. The MFTS brought together more than 300 flight training program managers, industry leaders and subject matter experts to discuss challenges at the forefront of pilot training. (U.S. Air Force photo be Benjamin Faske)

Air Combat Command activates three Air Task Force units, including one at JBSA
September 25, 2024 — Air Combat Command held an assumption of command ceremony for three Air Task Force units of action assigned to ACC 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

Air Force pioneering innovative geothermal energy solutions
September 28, 2023 — Seeking to fortify defense infrastructure, the Department of the Air Force has signed agreements for groundbreaking geothermal energy prototype facilities at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, and Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. When operational, the new facilities will deliver continuous clean energy for direct consumption at the installations... MORE

Geothermal power generation solutions for Air Force

AFCEC plays vital role in Air Force climate plan initiatives
August 1, 2023 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has a significant role in climate change initiatives intended to enhance resiliency at Air Force installations by addressing the risks severe weather poses to infrastructure, operational capabilities and readiness as outlined in the Department of the Air Force Climate Campaign Plan... MORE

'Giant Voice' testing takes place at JBSA June 30
June 30, 2023 — There will be tests of the "Giant Voice" alert systems at all Joint Base San Antonio locations June 30, according to JBSA Command Post officials... MORE

Multi-Domain Warfare Officer students dive deep into cyber global operations
November 29, 2021 — The Multi-Domain Warfare Officer Initial Skills Training Class 21B recently conducted the final portion of their two-week, multi-location temporary duty training at Sixteenth Air Force’s 616th Operations Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE

graphic of 16th AF and Air Forces Cyber Emblems

USO tour brings VCJCS, SEAC to JBSA
July 8, 2021 — U.S. Air Force Gen. John E. Hyten, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Chief Master Sgt. Ramón “CZ” Colón-López, the senior enlisted advisor to the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Joint Base San Antonio July 1 as part of the 2021 USO Summer Tour... MORE

A group photo of military and civilian members during the USO Tour at Joint Base San Antonio.

Austin Smith: Life is full of second chances
June 3, 2021 — Recovering Marines assigned to the Wounded Warrior Battalion-East detachment at San Antonio Military Medical Center, or SAMMC, participated in this year's Marine Corps Trials April 5-23. Lance Cpl. Austin Smith was one of those Marines... MORE

JBSA-Randolph residents ensure commissary opens during winter storm
March 5, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph residents volunteered to stock and replenish food items at the base commissary after winter storms caused record low temperatures, interrupted services and increased demand for grocery items, Feb. 17, 18, and 22, 2021... MORE

Commissary customers wait to enter the store following winter storms at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Feb. 19, 2021.

JBSA gates enforcing 100 percent DOD ID check starting Jan. 9
January 7, 2021 — Beginning at midnight Jan. 9, all JBSA gates will be enforcing a 100 percent Department of Defense ID card check for every person in the vehicle ages 17 and older... MORE

In response to the increased number of positive COVID-19 cases on local military installations and cases of community transmission in the local area, the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander increased the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C, effective Jan. 4, 2021.

DOD's inaugural foray into 5G experimentation on track
January 6, 2021 — The Department of Defense has taken historic action to advance the application of 5G communications for America's warfighters. ... MORE

The Department of Defense has taken historic action to advance the application of 5G communications for America's warfighters.

JBSA firefighters conduct semi-annual aircraft rescue, firefighting training
December 15, 2020 — The 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department conducted semi-annual aircraft live-fire training Nov. 18 and 19 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland fire training grounds... MORE

Andrew Sanchez assists Eric Flores, both firefighters with Joint Base San Antonio, during a live fire Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting training Nov. 20, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas.

JBSA Family Child Care providers of the year recognized
November 16, 2020 — The 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio selected Paloma De La Llata and Tammie McIlroy as the 2019 Family Child Care providers of the year for the 502nd Force Support Squadron’s Child and Youth Services Flight earlier this year... MORE

Air Education Training Command officials recently selected the 2020 Providers of The Year, naming Paloma De La Llata (pictured) and Tammie McIlroy, both family childcare providers with the 502nd Force Support Squadron’s Child and Youth Services Flight.

A pilot’s pilot: Honoring Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss and his Gold Star family
October 21, 2020 — On Friday, May 3, 2013, Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss perished in a plane crash near Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan, while on his sixth deployment, making his family a Gold Star Family who will be honored, along with many other families, annually on the last Sunday of September... MORE

Capt. Mark “Tyler” Voss perished in a plane crash near Chon-Aryk, Kyrgyzstan, while on his sixth deployment.

502nd CPTS closes FY20, reopens customer service desks
October 2, 2020 — Members of the 502nd Comptroller Squadron “Dragons” worked late into the night Sept. 30 to ensure the 502nd Air Base Wing’s $578 million fiscal year 2020 budget was executed responsibly before the midnight deadline... MORE