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Retired military town hall Saturday at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
August 21, 2024 — A town hall for retired service members in the Alamo Region is scheduled for 10 to 11:40 a.m. on Aug. 24 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Military and Family Readiness Center, located at 3060 Stanley Road, building 2797. The event will also be livestreamed on the JBSA Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/JointBaseSanAntonio/. ... MORE

AFIMSC upgrades dining infrastructure at JBSA-Camp Bullis
August 15, 2024 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is building a new dining facility to enhance food service operations at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio, 502d Air Base Wing welcomes new commander
August 1, 2024 — Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland took command of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 31, 2024. He assumed command from the outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio, 502nd Air Base Wing welcomes new commander

UPDATE: JBSA prepares for Beryl
July 5, 2024 — Information on hurricane preparations can be found at: https://www.cdc.gov/hurricanes/safety/index.html. ... MORE

New barracks opens at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
July 3, 2024 — A brand-new facility built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with the 502nd Air Base Wing was officially opened during a celebratory ribbon cutting at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, on June 27, 2024... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, Brig. Gen. Russell Driggers, prepares to cut a ribbon during a ceremony June 27, 2024, to celebrate the official opening of the new Unaccompanied Enlisted Personnel Housing facility on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by James Nelson)

JBSA fire department strives to achieve accreditation
June 28, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio’s fire chief, Michael Guzman, is always looking for ways to improve capabilities and services on San Antonio’s military installations, and one way to do that is through accreditation. ... MORE

Air Force Recruiting Service hosts educators at Joint Base San Antonio
June 26, 2024 — U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Christopher Amrhein, commander of Air Force Recruiting Service, and Chief Master Sgt. Rebecca Arbona, AFRS command chief, welcomed 36 educators, civic leaders, and influencers from across the nation to Joint Base San Antonio June 10-14, 2024... MORE

photo of educator receiving a certificate

Operation Hooah gives military children deployment experience
June 13, 2024 — Children from across Joint Base San Antonio got a taste of what their military parents experience when they deploy during Operation Hooah June 12, 2024, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Children high five adults holding welcome home signs

Joint Base San Antonio fire departments, firefighters have a long history
June 3, 2024 — Since the Civil War, firefighters have supported the United States military, extinguished fires and saved lives, structures and equipment throughout the ages... MORE

JBSA named one of six Air Task Force locations in support of USAF Units of Action
May 16, 2024 — The Department of the Air Force identified six locations on May 15, including Joint Base San Antonio, to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action... MORE

The Department of the Air Force identified six locations May 15, 2024, to host experimental Air Task Forces that will test new methods to generate more efficient, integrated deployable Units of Action.

As part of a pilot program, the following installations are expected to receive an ATF command echelon this summer, pending the successful completion of the National Environmental Policy Act process. This is a step toward forming the new Air Force combat wings as Units of Action.

502nd ABW Honorary Commanders tour 59th TSS at JBSA-Camp Bullis
May 15, 2024 — Honorary Commanders for the 502nd Air Base Wing toured JBSA-Camp Bullis and the 59th Training Support Squadron on May 3, 2024. ... MORE

Honorary Commanders for the 502nd Air Base Wing and servicemembers from the 59th Training Support Squadron pose in front of a C-130 transport aircraft.

'Mission: Breakfast' feeds thousands at JBSA-Lackland
May 7, 2024 — The “Mission: Breakfast” event at JBSA-Lackland May 7 treated approximately 6,000 active duty, Reserve, Guard, retired and veteran service members and their families to a complimentary breakfast along with live music and giveaways... MORE

JBSA recognizes exceptional volunteers
May 3, 2024 — The Joint Base San Antonio community celebrated the hard work of its 2023 volunteers during an award ceremony April 17, 2024, at the Fort Sam Houston Theater... MORE

Construction begins on new child care facility at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
April 19, 2024 — The long-awaited groundbreaking ceremony for a new Child Development Center on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston took place April 19, 2024... MORE

JBSA’s outstanding military youth recognized
April 19, 2024 — Joint Base San Antonio recognizes exceptional military youth each year, one on each of its three major installations. This year’s honorees are Leandra Garcia, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Youth of the Year; Jasony Ford, JBSA Randolph’s Youth of the Year; and Elizabeth Note, JBSA-Lackland's Youth of the Year... MORE

Three young ladies receiving recognition.

Make the most out of your visit to The Great Texas Airshow
April 7, 2024 — The safety and security of everyone at The Great Texas Airshow is a priority for airshow officials at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. Here are a few tips to make your visit to the airshow easier and more enjoyable... MORE

The Great Texas Airshow launches at JBSA-Randolph
April 6, 2024 — The Great Texas Airshow kicked off today at 9 a.m. at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas.During this two-day event, aerial performances and displays demonstrate the pride, precision and... MORE

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds"

EFMP members learn, grow at equestrian experience
March 22, 2024 — Exceptional family members at Joint Base San Antonio had the opportunity over spring break to learn and practice horsemanship skills with the help of a generous grant from a community partner... MORE

Military Working Dogs getting new home on JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
March 19, 2024 — Security Forces on Joint Base San Antonio have a unique force multiplier helping provide security on a whole other level by way of specially trained Military Working Dogs... MORE

People with shovels at a construction site, and a dog.

Unique AFCEC projects help installations stay mission ready
March 13, 2024 — Several unique environmental resilience projects spearheaded by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center are helping installations maintain readiness as climate change uncertainties threaten to disrupt operations... MORE

The shoreline adjacent to Keesler Air Force Base is a part of the National Coast Resilience Fund project to construct a 2.5 mile living shoreline on the Biloxi Back Bay, Dec. 7, 2022. A living shoreline is a protected and stabilized shoreline made of natural materials such as plants, sand or rock. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kimberly L. Mueller)