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Joint Base San Antonio, 502d Air Base Wing welcomes new commander
August 1, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland took command of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 31, 2024. He assumed command from the outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio, 502nd Air Base Wing welcomes new commander

JBSA to explore resilient energy solutions, signs agreement with City of San Antonio, CPS Energy
March 7, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing Commander Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers, City of San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg, and CPS Energy President Rudy Garza signed a formal memorandum of understanding at City Tower on Feb. 26 to officially confirm their commitment to pursue and explore the potential for resilient carbon-free energy solutions... MORE

502nd Air Base Wing observes Denim Day to support SAAPM
April 25, 2023 — This year, Denim Day is held April 26, and in support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, or SAAPM, activities, Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers, 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, signed an official authorization April 7 allowing all military personnel under his command to participate in this event... MORE

502nd Air Base Wing command team visits EOD
April 21, 2023 — Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Casy Boomershine, JBSA and 502nd ABW command chief, visited the 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal training site at the JBSA-Chapman Training Annex April 17, 2023, for a demonstration of the EOD team’s full range of capabilities... MORE

Ask Away, JBSA connects you with the command team
April 20, 2023 — JBSA is a Beast and sometimes it’s hard to navigate the resources we have for our service members and families. Do you have a question you think only the boss can answer?... MORE

JBSA leaders inform during Community Connection events
March 24, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio leaders came together March 21 and 22 for two Community Connection events to inform and field questions from those who work, live and train at the joint base... MORE

Driggers serves as BMT graduation reviewing official for first time as JBSA, 502nd ABW commander
November 25, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers served as reviewing official for basic military training graduation parade for the first time as commander of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 23, 2022... MORE

Feedback Fridays
May 6, 2022 — Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week. If you have a question or concern, please send an email to 502ABW.PA.official@us.af.mil com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” ... MORE

502nd Air Base Wing, Joint Base San Antonio welcome new commander
May 3, 2022 — The 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio welcomed Brig. Gen Russell D. Driggers as the new commander May 3, as Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller departed for a new assignment as the Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel, and services at the Pentagon... MORE