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Vogel Resiliency Center offers virtual financial, chaplain counseling
March 27, 2020
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COVID-19 Virtual Town Hall Highlights
March 26, 2020
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DOD civilians, contractors, certain government employees granted temporary access to JBSA exchanges, commissaries
March 26, 2020
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JBSA raises Health Protection Condition level to CHARLIE
March 24, 2020
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FAQ: COVID-19 impacts to BMT and Technical Training
March 24, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is a dynamic and rapidly evolving situation. The Gateway Wing wants to make sure our internal family and external community all have access to factual and up-to-date information. This frequently asked questions acts as a resource for anyone who has questions or concerns about themselves or a loved one that is part of the 37th Training Wing team, this includes Basic Military Training at the 737th Training Group and technical training at the 37th Training Group.

Formal trainer aircraft maintenance training returning after long hiatus
March 13, 2020
An Aircraft maintainer standing on a platform to conduct maintenance on a T-38 cockpit inside a hangar.

2020 Emergency Preparedness Conference readies JBSA, city partners for natural disasters
March 6, 2020
Emergency Preparedness

Personal Finance Assistance – free with military ID
March 5, 2020
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Volunteer advocates encourage sexual assault victims to become survivors
February 13, 2020
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Total Force Integration team assesses JBSA-Randolph
February 7, 2020
Col. Robin Bowman, director of Total Force Integration, speaks with members of the 12th Flying Training Wing Feb. 4 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. TFI works to improve integration between active-duty Air Force, Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.(U.S. Air Force photo by Sabrina Fine)

Defense Language Institute beta tests new program similar to U.S. Army Echo Company
February 4, 2020
Echo Company trainees pose for a photo in a Defense Language Institute English Language Center hallway between classes. Along with English language training and pre-basic training, trainees have the opportunity to react with the 70 other unique countries on campus at one time.

Local government support agreements facilitate savings for JBSA
January 31, 2020
The Department of Defense budgets about $25 billion annually to operate and support its installations, according to the U.S. Government Accountability Office. Years ago, the GAO determined the DOD needed to reduce its installation support costs, and the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 helped bring their efforts to fruition by authorizing military services to enter into Intergovernmental Support Agreements, or IGSAs, with local and state governments, leveraging financial benefits and enhancing mission effectiveness.

Naval Criminal Investigative Service has vital presence at JBSA
January 30, 2020
With 1,100 special agents in 191 locations across the world, the Naval Criminal Investigative Service is the civilian federal law enforcement agency within the Department of Navy that investigates felony level crimes involving active-duty members serving in the Navy and the Marine Corps, including cases on and off military installations in the U.S. and around the world.

JBSA gatecrashers drop 3 years in a row, 502nd SFG reports
January 23, 2020
Airman 1st Class Deshaunte London from the 902nd Security Forces Squadron scans an ID card on Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.

JBSA Transition Alliance fosters networks, builds careers
January 17, 2020
There are many facets to finding a career after military life, while married to a military member, caring for a wounded warrior or being a dependent who has moved numerous times during a parent’s military career. All of these things can make finding training and career opportunities difficult due to the lack of relationships created through networking. The goal of the Joint Base San Antonio Workforce, Military Spouse, and Transition Alliance is to build and foster relationships between government, non-governmental agencies, Veteran and non-profit service organizations, and employers in order to locate these opportunities.

Air Force surgeon general speaks to JBSA medics
January 14, 2020
U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, Lt. Gen. Dorothy A. Hogg speaks to doctors, nurses and technicians Jan. 9, 2020 during a visit to Brooke Army Medical Center, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Airmen from BAMC and Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center gathered for a town hall to hear Hogg’s perspective on the future of military medicine and ask questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Katherine Spessa//Released)

Mutual aid agreements provide essential support for JBSA, local fire emergency services
January 10, 2020
A firefighter from Joint Base San Antonio assesses fire movement and terrain at JBSA-Camp Bullis Aug. 19, 2019.

JBSA Security Forces ready for veterans’ access to JBSA
December 23, 2019
Members of the 502d Security Forces Group have been working hard to develop procedures that will grant base access to veterans and primary family care givers since the Department of Defense expanded Commissary and Military Service Exchange access as well as Morale Welfare and Recreation facilities and programs.

Volunteers show commuters ‘We Care’ at JBSA-Lackland entry gates
December 19, 2019
37th Training Wing military and civilian members hold positive messages of support at base gates during the morning inbound commute as part of their new initiative, “We Care,” at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 18, 2019. The initiative involved 37th Training Wing military and civilian members spending the morning at various gates letting each person know that they stand together in support of those struggling with depression and thoughts of suicide by holding a positive message of support and handing out over 400 candy canes. If you are struggling with thoughts of suicide, please go directly to the Mental Health Clinic or to your closest Emergency Room. You can also reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255.

Leadership tackles housing issues at JBSA Town Halls
December 17, 2019
Brig. Gen. Laura Lenderman, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and her leadership team, host a housing town hall Dec. 12, 2019 at the Fleenor Auditorium, JBSA-Randolph. These town halls here implemented to listen to concerns and update residents on the ongoing measures being taken to ensure safe and healthy homes at JBSA.