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Power grid protection at forefront of San Antonio, JBSA electromagnetic defense initiatives
January 12, 2021
CPS Energy’s Vice President of Grid Transformation & Engineering, Richard Medina, front, and Chief Security, Safety & Gas Solutions Officer Fred Bonewell evaluate security measures at an area substation.

Reserve, active duty units brings damaged T-38 back into service
January 8, 2021
U. S. Air Force Lt. Col. Andrew Williams, 415th Flight Test Flight commander, inspects a T-38 before its test flight at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Dec. 1, 2020.

JBSA gates enforcing 100 percent DOD ID check starting Jan. 9
January 7, 2021
In response to the increased number of positive COVID-19 cases on local military installations and cases of community transmission in the local area, the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander increased the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C, effective Jan. 4, 2021.

DOD's inaugural foray into 5G experimentation on track
January 6, 2021
The Department of Defense has taken historic action to advance the application of 5G communications for America's warfighters.

Air Force tests Wing Feedback App at JBSA
January 5, 2021
Wing Feedback App flyer

JBSA Special Weather Statement
December 30, 2020
Joint Base San Antonio Special Weather Alert: A strong cold front moving across the western U.S. will bring a chance of severe thunderstorms late Wednesday night with possible wind gusts of 50 knots and 1 inch hail.

JBSA joint, Total Forces practice sling loading skills
December 30, 2020
U.S. Air Force Reserve Component Airmen assigned to the 74th Aerial Port Squadron, Texas Army National Guard Soldiers from the 2nd Company, 149st Aviation Regiment and 108th Aviation Regiment, and active-duty members from the Air Force Special Warfare Training Support Squadron participate in a helicopter rigging mission, Dec. 15, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas.

502nd LRS, USO help ensure JBSA military students enjoy holidays
December 30, 2020
The USO Countdown to Christmas is a traditional USO San Antonio program offered annually to military students remaining in San Antonio during holiday block leave. This year’s activities included private events, like viewing movies, in which the students could enjoy activities together in an environment which kept them safe throughout the evolving safety regulations of COVID-19.

JBSA firefighters conduct semi-annual aircraft rescue, firefighting training
December 15, 2020
Andrew Sanchez assists Eric Flores, both firefighters with Joint Base San Antonio, during a live fire Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting training Nov. 20, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas.

Resilience during holidays can be daunting, but possible
December 9, 2020
Joint Base San Antonio offers many programs and services which can help lift spirits and assist in navigating the holidays in a positive way.

Special event provides military families with holiday trees
December 7, 2020
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin Yamaguchi, 149th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron 1st Sgt., helps a military spouse with a Christmas tree during the Trees for Troops event Dec. 3, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

JBSA-Randolph dorm residents receive lesson in cooking, resilience
December 3, 2020
Tonya Lee, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph violence prevention integrator, provides a cooking lesson at JBSA-Randolph, Texas, Nov. 20, 2020.

Local students receive coats from JBSA partners
December 3, 2020
A student at Wilshire Elementary School, in San Antonio’s Northeast Independent School District, receives a coat and gifts from Lisa De La Rosa, a family specialist at the school, during a ceremony Nov. 30. The event was held virtually this year due to COVID-19.

AETC recognizes JBSA technician as Weather Civilian of the Year
December 3, 2020
Joshua Darney, 502nd Operations Support Squadron meteorological technician at Joint Base San Antonio-Kelly Field, Texas, was selected as the Air Education and Training Command Weather Civilian of the Year.

JBSA medical facilities support Operation Warp Speed
November 25, 2020
Personnel interested in participating in the Phase III AstraZeneca trials at selected DOD locations should visit www.CoronavirusPreventionNetwork.org, click on “Volunteer Now,” and complete the survey using the appropriate DOD Site Code.

AETC general talks pilot training at Alamo ACE
November 23, 2020
Maj. Gen. John Hronek, Air National Guard assistant to the commander at Air Education and Training Command, discussed initiatives and programs AETC is implementing to transform pilot training at the Alamo Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association virtual Alamo ACE conference Nov. 19, 2020.

'Tough Conversations' roundtable focuses on culture of respect
November 20, 2020
Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider discusses building a culture of respect with base Airmen during their bi-weekly Tough Conversation roundtable Nov. 17 at JBSA-Lackland.

San Antonio military leaders speak at AFCEA’s virtual Alamo ACE
November 20, 2020
Lt. Gen. Timothy Haugh, Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) commander, spoke to virtual attendees at Alamo ACE, an event sponsored by the Alamo Chapter of the Armed Forces Communications & Electronics Association, Nov. 18, 2020.

JBSA-Canyon Lake helps maintain military community resilience
November 20, 2020
The JBSA Recreation Park at Canyon Lake provides a wide variety of recreational activities that allow for outdoor fun on a year-round basis. The recreation park consists of 250 acres of the most beautiful lakefront property in the area.

Disc golf growing sport among JBSA members
November 20, 2020
Kenneth Boyce, (left), Joint Base San Antonio's Randolph Oaks Golf Course manager, throws a disc during a disc golf tournament held at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Golf Course Oct. 23. Awaiting his turn is Fernando Brown, (right), 502nd Force Support Squadron assistant flight chief, community services.