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JBSA celebrates sixth annual Texas American Indian Heritage Day
October 4, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph American Indian Heritage Committee hosted the sixth annual American Indian Dance Exhibition for base attendees and local civic leaders in honor of Texas American Indian Heritage Day Sept. 29, 2022... MORE

JBSA team takes time out to focus on suicide prevention awareness
October 3, 2022 — During Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Joint Base San Antonio brought light to the subject by hosting numerous events to build awareness and emphasis the resources available to those in need... MORE

JBSA recognized for school partnerships
September 20, 2022 — The Pete Taylor Partnership of Excellence Award is given to select organizations annually in recognition of successful partnerships and projects that benefit military-connected children. This year, Joint Base San Antonio and the 502nd Security Forces Squadron received the honor in the category of community outreach for their support of Fort Sam Houston Elementary School... MORE

E-3 Sentry AWACS takes flight over JBSA-Kelly Field Annex
September 14, 2022 — A U.S. Air Force E-3 Sentry, assigned to the 552nd Air Control Wing, Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, and its crew used Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field Annex to fly to the Roar by the Shore air and space expo in South Padre Island, Texas... MORE

Special Warfare Training Wing strengthens inclusion
September 14, 2022 — Modified facilities were built at the Special Warfare Training Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to ensure appropriate levels of privacy for mixed-sex cohorts of trainees at the Special Warfare Candidate Course, the course of initial entry for those who want to become Air Force Special Warfare Airmen... MORE

Special Warfare Training Wing trainees perform flutter kicks at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 21, 2021. Modified mixed-sex facilities were built at the SWTW to ensure appropriate levels of privacy for mixed-sex cohorts of trainees and to bolster diversity, inclusion and integration.

Blood drive scheduled to support Blood Cancer Awareness Month
September 8, 2022 — This month, you can support those with blood cancers by participating in a blood drive coordinated by the Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Family Member Program... MORE

JBSA leaders encourage Tough Conversations to find solutions
August 26, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio’s commander and command chief picked up their monthly Tough Conversations open discussions about important topics, after a break due to the change of command. This session, held Aug. 16, focused on suicide prevention and awareness... MORE

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FSS members showcase resiliency resources available to JBSA members, families
July 13, 2022 — Military life can sometimes be tough on service members, civilians, and their families, but a multitude of personnel at Joint Base San Antonio are ready and willing to help members navigate life while serving their country in the Alamo Region... MORE

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Passenger Travel Office encourages patience, offers tips during travel surge
July 5, 2022 — For those currently traveling or about to travel due to a Permanent Change of Station or Temporary Duty assignment, unexpected surges in travel, changes in airline schedules, airline cancellations, and staffing shortages are challenges currently being faced within the travel industry. Due to these challenges, military travel management companies, or TMCs, are being impacted daily, with an increased demand for assistance. ... MORE

Military members preparing to leave service invited to career summit
June 30, 2022 — Military members preparing to transition from military service to civilian life have an opportunity August 3-4 to boost their post-service careers by attending the Hiring Our Heroes JBSA Career Summit... MORE

Alamo Wing civic leaders visit Joint Base Lewis-McChord
June 16, 2022 — The 433rd Airlift Wing conducted a civic leader tour to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, June 9-10, 2022. The tour included a C5-M Super Galaxy flight and informational briefings... MORE

433rd Airlift Wing shield with Black trim on wings in full color. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

New publication guides nation toward EMP resilience
June 10, 2022 — In 2018, Joint Base San Antonio formed the San Antonio-Electromagnetic Defense collaborative, or SA-EMD, a quarterly public forum used to promote research and partnerships among Alamo Region civilian and military entities in preparation for the possibility of a catastrophic electromagnetic pulse, or EMP. During this summer’s SA-EMD meeting June 10, the collaborative's Domestic Electromagnetic Spectrum Operations work group released a guide to assist communities across the nation in preparing for this worst-case scenario... MORE

JBSA conducts Antiterrorism/FPCON exercise July 20-27
June 8, 2022 — The 502nd Air Base Wing will conduct a JBSA-wide Antiterrorism/Force Protection Condition exercise July 20-27 during duty hours, but not including the weekend... MORE

Collaboration key to developing 5G capabilities at JBSA experimentation site
June 6, 2022 — Two years ago this month, the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering selected Joint Base San Antonio as one of several installations where experimentation and testing of fifth-generation, or 5G, communications technology would take place. In the time since, great advances have been made toward developing 5G augmented reality support for telemedicine and medical training, and in 5G cyber security, at America’s largest joint base... MORE

JBSA, DOD honor LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month
May 31, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio and the entire Department of Defense will join the nation in paying tribute to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer community during Pride Month June 1-30, highlighting the way LGBTQ service members and civilians have strengthened America’s military... MORE

Empowering female Airmen across AETC, Torch Athena takes flight
May 26, 2022 — Torch Athena, a women’s initiative program, focused on educating, inspiring and empowering female Airmen across Air Education and Training Command made its debut during the Great Texas Air Show at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph April 22. The goal of this new program is to empower female Airmen at the start of their careers, providing resources and opportunities available to them... MORE

JBSA honors defenders during Police Week
May 24, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio honored its police officers, as well as those in the local community May 15-21 during National Police Week, an observance honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement members. ... MORE

New EFMP liaison dedicated to Navy personnel in South Texas
May 16, 2022 — For military families with special needs, the Department of Defense Exceptional Family Member Program provides support and resources to help members and their families thrive in military life. At Joint Base San Antonio, EFMP programs are available to all branches of the military, but an additional bonus for Navy personnel in and around San Antonio is that they have their own case liaison for the program. ... MORE

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Make your way into summer reading at JBSA’s libraries
May 11, 2022 — The Department of Defense MWR Libraries Summer Reading Program can be an important part of keeping your child on track for learning during the summer months. At Joint Base San Antonio, all three installation libraries participate in the program, which begins registration May 16... MORE

502nd Air Base Wing, Joint Base San Antonio welcome new commander
May 3, 2022 — The 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio welcomed Brig. Gen Russell D. Driggers as the new commander May 3, as Brig. Gen. Caroline Miller departed for a new assignment as the Air Force’s deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel, and services at the Pentagon... MORE