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Joint Base San Antonio welcomes new commander
July 31, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio and the 502d Air Base Wing entered a new chapter of leadership as Brig. Gen. David J. Wilson assumed command from retiring Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland during a July 31, 2026, ceremony at JBSA-Randolph...

59th Medical Wing begins new chapter under Col. Tracy K. Bozung
July 10, 2026 — U.S. Air Force Col. (Dr.) Tracy K. Bozung assumed command of the 59th Medical Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, July 9, 2026...

CSAF immersion at JBSA highlights training modernization, force readiness
April 29, 2026 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach held an immersion at Joint base San Antonio that included Air Force Basic Military Training, the Special Warfare Training Wing and the T-7A Red Hawk, underscoring AETC's focus of strengthening airpower through advancing and improving training...

Joint Warfighter Refractive Surgery Center sharpens warfighter vision with next-generation technology
April 20, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio Lackland enhances readiness with advanced laser vision correction capabilities...

Joint Base San Antonio fire officials promote spring cleaning safety
April 9, 2026 — As temperatures rise and days grow longer, many residents across Joint Base San Antonio are turning their attention to spring cleaning projects around the home. While the seasonal shift often brings motivation to refresh living spaces, fire officials are urging the community to keep safety top of mind...

Joint Base San Antonio completes major emergency readiness exercise
April 1, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio recently concluded a large-scale emergency preparedness drill, the ENERGY RESILIENCY Response Exercise, designed to test and strengthen its ability to respond to a regional crisis. The exercise, which ran from March 23-27, simulated a complex, multi-day catastrophic event to ensure JBSA can protect its people and continue its mission under the most challenging conditions...

Maintainers undergo Phase 1 T-7A Red Hawk qualification training
March 10, 2026 — Aircraft maintainers assigned to the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are undergoing Phase 1 qualification training for the T-7A Red Hawk, an early step in preparing the maintenance workforce to support the Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft and its mission of training warfighters for America...

DAF Trademark Licensing program delivers $510K to support MWR programs
December 23, 2025 — The Air Force Services Center recently received more than a half million dollars from the Department of the Air Force’s Trademark Licensing program to support DAF Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs...

Dunn Dental Clinic reaches construction milestone with topping out ceremony
July 17, 2025 — The 59th Medical Wing celebrated a major milestone in the construction of the new Dunn Dental Clinic with a topping-out ceremony July 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. The $88 million facility will enhance dental care and training for Airmen, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, expanded capacity, and improved patient flow...

Expanded child care options, new facility coming to Joint Base San Antonio
July 15, 2025 — Military families at Joint Base San Antonio will soon benefit from expanded child care options, including a new 41,000-square-foot Child Development Center currently under construction at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston...

JBSA’s Heart Link ‘Arrive & Thrive’ program connects and equips new military spouses
June 3, 2025 — The JBSA Military and Family Readiness Center (M&FRC) hosted a Heart Link presents “Arrive & Thrive” Spouses Expo orientation for new military spouses at the Freedom Chapel, May 15, 2025. ...

Family in Flight: Air Force siblings team up for medical readiness exercise
April 22, 2025 — More than 40 U.S. Airmen and Air National Guardsmen participated in Operation Vapor Trails, a recurring medical readiness exercise centered on aeromedical evacuation, on March 28, 2025...

Junior NCOs step up to lead the U.S. Air Force
March 19, 2025 — Six years ago, Staff Sgt. Michael Arumugam began his military career scared of what the future held. “It wasn't me at first. I'm not a very loud, outspoken person, but once I joined the military, it gave me more of a purpose and made me realize that I do have a meaning,” Arumugam said. “This is what I'm serving for: to keep my grandparents safe, the people in the United States safe, and keeping the threats abroad.” ...

2025 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence Finalist: Joint Base San Antonio, Texas
March 18, 2025 — The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence is a prestigious distinction, recognizing the top Air Force installation that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to mission support, operational efficiency, energy conservation, and quality of life through cutting edge innovation and cross-collaboration. From Jan. 14-15, 2025, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, was evaluated by Brig. Gen. Brian S. Hartless, Director of Air Force Civil Engineers, along with the Installation Excellence Selection Board, as a 2025 finalist...

JBSA planning extensive disaster exercise with mission, community partners
February 24, 2025 — To ensure continued readiness across Joint Base San Antonio, the 502d Air Base Wing will conduct a Severe Weather, Natural Disaster Response, Continuity of Operations, and Energy Resilience Readiness Exercise/Black Start Exercise March 19-27, 2025, in coordination with JBSA mission partners and the local community...

Workforce, Transition Alliance continues helping military members find new careers
February 21, 2025 — What began in 2016 with just six participants has since grown to 540 members from over 425 organizations and has helped hundreds of military service members transition into civilian careers. ...

Junior NCOs trusted, empowered professionals
February 12, 2025 — From their very first day as noncommissioned officers, junior NCOs are reminded of their responsibility to the Air Force and to the Airmen they will now lead...

PRESS RELEASE: Prescribed burns scheduled for JBSA-Camp Bullis starting Jan. 15
January 14, 2025 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct prescribed burns at JBSA-Camp Bullis from Jan. 15-17, as weather conditions allow...

AFOSI honors newest senior NCOs during annual ceremony
November 26, 2024 — More than 50 senior noncommissioned officers from the Air Force Office of Special Investigations gathered in Texas from Nov. 4-8 for the agency’s annual induction ceremony, celebrating their transition into the senior enlisted corps...

Great Texas Freedom Fest scheduled for April 2025
November 21, 2024 — Community members will have the opportunity to explore JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s premier military installation at the Great Texas Freedom Fest from 3 to 9:30 p.m., April 12, 2025...