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Air Force Special Warfare: Elite training for elite missions
April 12, 2025 — The Air Force Special Warfare Training Wing (SWTW) at JBSA-Chapman Training Annex represents the cutting edge of combat readiness, producing elite Airmen prepared for high-risk global operations. Community members can experience the capabilities of these elite warriors firsthand at the upcoming Great Texas Freedom Fest on April 12, 2025, from 3 to 9:30 p.m. at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. The free event will feature live demonstrations, interactive exhibits, and opportunities to engage with Special Warfare Airmen. Details are available at jbsa.mil. ... MORE

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The Great Texas Airshow returns to JBSA-Randolph April 6-7
February 2, 2024 — The Great Texas Airshow will take place April 6-7 with this year’s theme of "Service in Action." This free event will showcase the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the F-35A Lightning II, the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team and more. Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. each day. The aerial acts begin at 11 a.m. on both days... MORE

Holiday in Blue concerts set for Dec. 12-13 at Majestic Theatre
November 22, 2023 — The sounds of the holidays will fill the air with two "Holiday in Blue" concert performances by the U.S. Air Force Band of the West at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 12 and 13, 2023, at the Majestic Theatre in San Antonio. ... MORE

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JBSA Small Unmanned Aerial Systems program reaches milestone
June 30, 2023 — Small Unmanned Aerial Systems or sUAS, is one of the innovative programs that has taken hold and is gaining momentum here. The office leading this charge is the Installation Basing and Support Agreements and SUAS Commercial off-the-shelf Operations office. ... MORE

JBSA's CFC pledges will support local charities
January 25, 2023 — The Joint Base San Antonio 2022 Combined Federal Campaign, an annual fundraising campaign through the federal community, wrapped up Jan. 16, 2023. These funds will go to support the local and national organizations that support the military community and Military City USA... MORE

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Military public affairs officers lay foundation for partnerships
August 12, 2022 — Military Public Affairs Officers from around San Antonio attended an inaugural roundtable hosted by 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs at the San Antonio Area Foundation's Wells Center July 12, 2022. In this first-of-its-kind collaboration at JBSA, strategic military communicators convened a roundtable to begin developing partnerships throughout the area, including JBSA’s 266 mission partners. ... MORE

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