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New air control tower planned for Kelly Field
March 10, 2018 — One of the oldest military airfield towers in the United States, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, is on track to be replaced for a much needed, updated tower that could come as early as 2019... MORE

An F-15E Strike Eagle flies past the current air control tower at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas Oct. 31, 2008.

Kelly Field: the name is official
January 2, 2018 — Kelly Field Annex, home to the one of the Department of Defense’s only joint-use airfields, is ringing in the new year with its official new name: Kelly Field... MORE

An aerial shot of Kelly Field in 1928 outlines the layout of the airfield.

Chris “Chaos” Kelly provided order and control at JBSA Air Show
November 8, 2017 — Whether it is upside-down helicopters, formation flying of the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” or the pyrotechnics and deafening uproar of Tora! Tora! Tora!, Chris “Chaos” Kelly was on top of things... MORE

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 reminds drivers to watch for flooded roadways
September 30, 2017 — Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard. Authorities want to remind drivers to steer clear of certain parts of roadways that could result in injury to you and damage to your vehicle... MORE

Each year, more deaths occur due to flooding than from any other thunderstorm related hazard, according to Texas Department of Transportation. Many of the deaths occur in automobiles as they are swept downstream. A small car can be carried away with just twelve inches of water, while 2 feet of rushing water can carry away most vehicles.

Kelly Field: key in Cold War speed race
July 25, 2017 — (Editor's Note: This article is the final installment in a five-part monthly series celebrating Kelly Field's centennial. Continue checking for information about the upcoming JBSA Air Show and Open House at Kelly Field this November, which is expected to draw more than 350,000 visitors.)... MORE

In 1961, during the speed run launched on a course at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., the B-58 Hustler bomber blew past Mach 2, the 1,584 mph barrier, hitting a top speed of 2,095 mph.