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Military Training Instructor Schoolhouse memorializes Air Force history
July 9, 2020 — Ten Military Training Instructors from the 37th Training Wing donned legacy Air Force uniforms, dating from 1947 to the present, as they posed for a photographer at the Airman Heritage Museum on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 24 to help create a new mural to decorate the walls of the Military Training Instructor Schoolhouse... MORE

Ten Military Training Instructors from the 37th Training Wing donned legacy Air Force uniforms, dating from 1947 to the present, as they posed for a photographer at the Airman Heritage Museum on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 24 to help create a new mural to decorate the walls of the Military Training Instructor Schoolhouse.

Staff members at JBSA museums keep busy despite lockdown
July 6, 2020 — Historians and staff members at museums throughout Joint Base San Antonio have had to adjust since shutting their doors to visitors in March because of the pandemic... MORE

Bill Manchester, director of the Airman Heritage Training Complex at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

JBSA to transition to HPCON Charlie
June 26, 2020 — To better posture Joint Base San Antonio and help reduce community spread of COVID-19, the JBSA commander is increasing the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C effective June 26... MORE

To better posture Joint Base San Antonio and help reduce community spread of COVID-19, the JBSA commander is increasing the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C effective June 26.

JBSA-Randolph's Martin Hall conference room to be renamed in honor of first female USAF pilots; watch live June 29
June 25, 2020 — Air Education and Training Command officials will rename the Martin Hall conference room during a virtual ceremony here June 29, 2020 at 10 a.m. CST... MORE

Air Education and Training Command officials will rename the Martin Hall conference room during a virtual ceremony here June 29, 2020 at 9 a.m. CST.

Ruck Racism: JBSA community leans in
June 18, 2020 — People from across Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland came together as a military community June 13 in a show of solitary in hopes to bring awareness and compassion to a very sensitive and complex topic. This Ruck Racism event was an opportunity to take a moment to express, to listen, to understand, and to reflect as wingmen. ... MORE

Graphic of photos from the Ruck Racism event on JBSA-Lackland hosted June 13, 2020.

JBSA transitions to HPCON BRAVO+
June 18, 2020 — With confirmed COVID cases and symptoms increasing across the nation and Department of Defense, Joint Base San Antonio will transition to HPCON BRAVO+... MORE

JBSA, 502d ABW holds change of command
June 13, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio and the 502d Air Base Wing welcomed Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller as the new commander and bid farewell to Brig. Gen. Laura L. Lenderman during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston June 12... MORE

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, the Air Education and Training Command commander, passes the 502d Air Base Wing colors to Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller, the newest commander of the wing and Joint Base San Antonio during a modified ceremony June 12 at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Military, civilian collaboration vital to establishing 5G at JBSA
June 12, 2020 — An announcement was made by the Department of Defense June 3 that will bring enormous advantages, as well as responsibilities, to San Antonio and the region. Joint Base San Antonio is one of 12 select installations where the department will experiment and test fifth-generation, or 5G, communications technology... MORE

Finances made easy with new online portal
June 8, 2020 — A new way of getting financial support is sweeping across the Air Force. With six bases, including Joint Base San Antonio, having already tested the newest tool from the Air Force Financial Management community, called Comptroller Services Portal, it’s expected to be implemented to the remaining installations by the end of the fiscal year... MORE

Risk and resilience: Help for those struggling with thoughts of suicide
June 5, 2020 — Advocacy is the heart of the work of the Integrated Resilience Program. Found in the 502nd Air Base Wing headquarters building at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, the Integrated Resilience Program provides services to each JBSA installation to enhance the quality of life... MORE

JBSA one of seven DOD installations named as sites for second round of 5G technology testing, experimentation
June 3, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio has been named by the Department of Defense as one of seven U.S. military installations as the latest sites where it will conduct fifth-generation (5G) communications technology experimentation and testing... MORE

The Department of Defense has named seven U.S. military installations as the latest sites where it will conduct fifth-generation (5G) communications technology experimentation and testing.

JBSA financial counselors offer tips to keep finances in order during COVID-19
June 1, 2020 — Keeping a careful eye on spending, not getting deeper into debt and being on the lookout for scams is the advice Joint Base San Antonio financial counselors are giving installation members who are trying to manage their finances during COVID-19... MORE

New BAMC trauma training program prepares surgical team for deployment
May 25, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center is conducting the first of its kind pre-deployment trauma readiness training exercise for the 555th Forward Surgical Team from May 18 to June 6. ... MORE

JBSA Military and Family Readiness Centers offering virtual services, classes
May 21, 2020 — The Military and Family Readiness Centers at Joint Base San Antonio offer many resources to help military families connect during normal operations, and they are still offering a multitude of classes and support services even though their offices are physically closed... MORE

The Military and Family Readiness Centers at Joint Base San Antonio offer many resources to help military families connect during normal operations, and they are still offering a multitude of classes and support services even though their offices are physically closed.

Motorcycle training courses resume with public health measures in place
May 21, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Motorcycle Safety Training program has resumed with public health and safety measures in place following a hiatus resulting from the implementation of COVID-19 social distancing and shelter-in-place guidelines... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio’s Motorcycle Safety Training program has resumed with public health and safety measures in place following a hiatus resulting from the implementation of COVID-19 social distancing and shelter-in-place guidelines.

Feedback Fridays
May 15, 2020 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to RandolphPublicAffairs@us.af.mil using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

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.

National Police Week parade at JBSA-Randolph honors first responders
May 14, 2020 — Members of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s housing community stood outside their homes, cheered and waved as sirens wailed and a procession of security forces, medical and fire department vehicles, along with percussionists from the Air Force Band of the West, paraded past them on the morning of May 13... MORE

The lead vehicle of the procession during the National Police Week parade drives down C Street at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 13, 2020. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, the 902nd Security Forces Squadron invited other first responders to join them in parading through base housing so the community could show their appreciation.

Air Force Thunderbirds honor San Antonio in Operation America Strong flyover
May 14, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds conducted flyovers May 13 over San Antonio and Austin as a salute to frontline healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel, while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

San Antonio USO adapts to COVID-19
May 8, 2020 — The San Antonio United Service Organizations centers may be physically closed, with the exception of the San Antonio International Airport location, but the staff continues to serve our community every single day... MORE

A United Service Organizations San Antonio is parked while making deliveries to Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston and Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, April 17, 2020. This week deliveries have occurred daily to those in quarantine, those continuing the training pipeline while observing social distancing regulations, and the ERPSS (En Route Patient Staging System Team) for the Wounded Warriors. This week's deliveries served over 18,000 with grab and go snacks, meal to go boxes, hygiene products, and other essential items.

CSAF visits BMT, thanks JBSA team for ‘fighting through’ COVID-19 response
May 8, 2020 — U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, along with Chief Master Sgt. Manny Pineiro, the service’s first sergeant special duty manager, visited Joint Base San Antonio May 7, seeing first-hand how basic military training has adapted operations to fight through the COVID-19 environment. ... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein (right) and Chief Master Sgt. Manny Pineiro (center), the service's first sergeant special duty manager, talks with an Airman after basic military training graduation May 7, 2020, at Joint San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.