Joint Base San Antonio > News

Air Force Marathon shifts to virtual race due to COVID-19 precautions
August 20, 2021 — The decision was made to protect the health and safety of more than 20,000 participants, volunteers and guests... MORE

Be alert to summer health hazards
June 15, 2021 — Summer’s here, and with it comes backyard barbecues, days at the beach, and time spent outdoors. Knowing common summer health hazards can help you and your family take the right steps to keep your summer safe and fun... MORE

Air Force Secretary sends summer safety, health message
May 20, 2021 — As the weather warms, we encourage our Airmen and Guardians to make the most of this time with your family and loved ones, but also ask you to do so with a renewed emphasis on staying healthy and avoiding injury... MORE

Keep safety first and foremost during the Memorial Day weekend
May 20, 2021 — As Memorial Day approaches, millions of travelers will be on the road heading out to enjoy the summer sun with friends and family. With that being said, there are some things to keep in mind and plan for over the holiday weekend... MORE

Rambler Fitness Center ensures patron safety during COVID-19
March 1, 2021 — Staff members at the Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph regularly remind patrons to keep their distance and wear the appropriate masks while in the facility to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to ensure all prevention policies and guidelines are followed... MORE

SAWS issues "Voluntary Boil Water Notice" for San Antonio
February 18, 2021 — The San Antonio Water System has issued a “Voluntary Boil Water Notice” for water used for drinking, cooking and ice making as a precautionary measure due to the large number of broken pipes and low water pressure in the region. This notice only applies to Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Security Hill and Port San Antonio... MORE

New active threat training mandatory at JBSA
January 20, 2021 — Can training save your life? Brig. Gen Caroline Miller thinks so, and as a testament to that, signed an operation order in November 2020 directing significant changes to active attack training, sometimes called active shooter training, requirements for members of Joint Base San Antonio... MORE

Special Victims’ Counsel is here to help survivors
January 4, 2021 — She was an officer with nearly nine years of service, who had been selected for promotion. She joined some colleagues on a weekend camping trip to take advantage of the summer weather. After enjoying a bonfire and games, they all settled in for the night, but one man, a fellow officer, didn’t... MORE

JBSA partners with local governments to ensure citizen, pilot safety
November 10, 2020 — To ensure the safety of base aircrew and citizens residing near Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, a blanket Intergovernmental Support Agreement was utilized for the first time with the Alamo Area Council of Governments which incorporates a contract managed by Universal City, Texas. This historic partnership was publicly recognized at an event Nov. 10... MORE

Learn the risks on the road for motorcycle riders
October 29, 2020 — The Air Force Safety Center took a look at common risks riders experienced over the past 10 years that resulted in mishaps. These risks can be used as lessons learned or food for thought for all riders... MORE

Fall Back: Change your clocks, batteries as Daylight Saving Time ends
October 26, 2020 — Daylight Saving Time ends Nov. 1. As you move your clocks back an hour, don’t forget to change the batteries in your smoke detectors and other home safety devices... MORE

Don’t overlook the signs: Suicide prevention is everyone’s responsibility
September 24, 2020 — One of the messages military members can take away from Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month each September is that it is their responsibility to serve as wingmen to all their brothers and sisters in arms. ... MORE

Joint warriors utilize JBSA landing zones for vertical lift training
September 17, 2020 — For the second time in as many weeks, joint warriors converged on Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex to formally confirm the suitability of helicopter landing zones in order to expand the maneuver space for vertical lift operations and improve home-station training for San Antonio’s military units... MORE

Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence
September 3, 2020 — The Air Force will soon survey total force Airmen and Space Professionals about their experiences surrounding interpersonal violence... MORE

Learn to manage risk during the extended Labor Day weekend
September 2, 2020 — Labor Day weekend typically marks the end of summer and it’s a time to take a well-deserved break to relax and recharge one last time before temperatures start falling. Unfortunately, this weekend has also historically been associated with increased mishaps... MORE

Staying safe and healthy all summer
August 13, 2020 — As the summer months wind down, leadership at all levels advocate for the continued health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals on and off duty. The Air and Space Forces top five leaders continued the conversation with a recently released memorandum encouraging vigilance in combatting the threats of coronavirus and injury from preventable mishaps... MORE

Air Force recognizes Safe + Sound Week
August 5, 2020 — The Department of the Air Force partners with OSHA in Safe + Sound Week each August. Safe + Sound is a nationwide event to raise awareness about workplace safety... MORE

Water safety remains important during a pandemic
July 5, 2020 — Indeed, last summer was the last of its kind for the foreseeable future however, despite this new normal the risks associated with swimming and being around the water remain the same... MORE

Prevention and planning two things needed for a safe trip
June 5, 2020 — Regular maintenance, such as tire rotations, tune-ups, battery checks, and oil changes go a long way in preventing break downs. Having your vehicle serviced according to the manufacturer’s recommendations should help bring peace of mind when traveling... MORE

Bringing safety home while teleworking
April 23, 2020 — As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all essential missions get off the ground, many now find themselves supporting the Air Force mission to ‘fly, fight, and win’ from a home office... MORE