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JBSA hosts hiring event Oct. 4
September 29, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio is set to host a hiring event on October 4, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Norris Conference Center, 618 NW Loop 410, San Antonio. With over 400 positions available throughout the San Antonio area, 41 companies will be represented... MORE

Vogel Meditation Center teaches resilience through art, meditation, yoga
September 15, 2023 — When it comes to national security, the Department of Defense has three documents it depends on. One of those, the National Defense Strategy, contains four top-level priorities, including building a resilient Joint Force. To do that, resiliency teams are looking outside the box for innovative ways to create awareness and resilience among service members... MORE

Students sitting on the floor creating art.

Firefighters learn skills essential to protecting JBSA’s natural areas
July 20, 2023 — In April 2022, a wildfire at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis threatened training grounds essential to Department of Defense missions. Without properly trained personnel, and the assistance of community partners, tens of thousands of acres of natural wildlands may have been lost... MORE

NATO Reservist visits South Texas
July 19, 2023 — The 433rd Airlift Wing participated in a military exchange program and hosted a member from the Estonian Defense Force at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland from May 29 to June 9... MORE

1st Lt. Martti Eerma, a Estonian Defense Force reservist, is attacked while wearing padded protective clothing by a military working dog as part of a training demonstration guided by Staff Sgt. Wilson Brantley, 802nd Security Forces Squadron, a military working dog trainer, at Joint Base San Antonio-Medina Annex, Texas, June 8, 2023. Eerma visited the installation as part of the Military Exchange program coordinated with NATO militaries to help develop cultural understanding, regional expertise, language proficiency, and interoperability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mark Colmenares)

Horsemanship class provides unique experience for exceptional families
July 18, 2023 — This summer, military families enrolled in the Exceptional Family Member Program at Joint Base San Antonio were offered the opportunity to attend horsemanship classes thanks to funding from the Air Force Personnel Center... MORE

Child rides a horse while her father and instructor watch.

'Giant Voice' testing takes place at JBSA June 30
June 30, 2023 — There will be tests of the "Giant Voice" alert systems at all Joint Base San Antonio locations June 30, according to JBSA Command Post officials... MORE

PRESS RELEASE: Ceremonial cannon fire scheduled for Wednesday, June 21
June 20, 2023 — Residents in and around Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston may hear loud booms between 9 and 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston’s Liberty Barracks cleared to reopen
June 15, 2023 — The Liberty Barracks at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston is ready to reopen following extensive remediation after the discovery of legionella traces in the water system last year... MORE

JBSA, San Antonio build stronger ties through EMS support agreement
June 15, 2023 — The City of San Antonio, also known as Military City USA, has a strong bond with its military neighbors, but Intergovernmental Support Agreements, or IGSAs, are another means of strengthening that bond and saving federal dollars in the process... MORE

EMS personnel standing in front of ambulance.

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE: JBSA service member death
June 10, 2023 — UPDATED: Press release for a service member death on 10 June, 2023... MORE

UPDATED PRESS RELEASE: Death at Canyon Lake
June 10, 2023 — An adult male was pronounced dead by local authorities at approximately 2:30 p.m., June 10, 2023, at Canyon Lake, Texas... MORE

Combat suicide with prevention, protection strategies
June 6, 2023 — There are many factors that contribute to someone committing suicide, making it difficult to decipher what preventive measures might have been helpful. The goal of suicide prevention is to reduce the risk factors and increase factors that promote resilience through multiple strategies... MORE

Women’s Initiative Team unveils maternity parking across JBSA
June 5, 2023 — Designated maternity parking throughout Joint Base San Antonio will improve the quality of life for pregnant service members, civilians, and spouses by shortening the walking distance to the Exchange... MORE

JBSA connects with community at open house
April 24, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio opened its gates Saturday, April 22, for an open house at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston. ... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Open House takes place April 22
April 19, 2023 — Join the fun April 22 at the Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Open House... MORE

State Department issues important updates on passport processing
April 4, 2023 — The Department of State encourages all Americans to check their passport expiration date before making any definitive plans for international travel and to take action to renew their passport well in advance of international travel this year, and even into 2024... MORE

WEATHER WARNING: Possible storms, hail, high winds Thursday evening, Friday morning
March 16, 2023 — In preparation for upcoming severe weather, the 502nd Air Base Wing Commander asks that people prepare their facilities and areas... MORE

JBSA assists naturalization applicants, welcomes new citizens
February 27, 2023 — Becoming a U.S. citizen can be a lengthy and costly process, but for those serving in the U.S. military, the process may be much faster and have little to no expense under special provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act. To hurry the process along at Joint Base San Antonio, Military and Family Readiness personnel work diligently to fast-track the process even further... MORE

Eleven service members stand with their naturalization certificates.

JBSA operations, services resume normal operations for all services Feb. 2
February 1, 2023 — Joint Base San Antonio operations and services will resume normal operations for all services Feb. 2, 2023. JBSA leadership will continue to monitor weather conditions and provide updates, as necessary. While most area roads will be safe, certain areas may still see hazardous conditions, in particular areas north of Loop 1604, including JBSA-Camp Bullis... MORE

UPDATE ON JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO SERVICES
January 31, 2023 — Due to potentially hazardous roadways, degrading weather conditions, and school closure announcements JBSA is limiting installation service operations Jan. 31, 2023... MORE