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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

Royal Saudi Air Force officers receive electronic warfare training certificates
January 20, 2023 — Thirteen Royal Saudi Air Force officers received certificates from the Georgia Institute of Technology for completing Basic and Introductory Electronic Warfare training Jan. 12 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

Enhanced Geothermal Systems pilot may provide infinite energy source for JBSA
January 9, 2023 — Enhanced Geothermal Systems, or EGS, are promising technologies which, by tapping into heat stranded in rocks below the Earth’s surface, may enable reliable electric power production across the nation. Overall, EGS technologies are in the early demonstration project phase, but that may change once they are tested through a new Department of Defense pilot program for which Joint Base San Antonio and Mountain Home Air Force Base have been selected... MORE

502nd Civil Engineer Squadron keeps JBSA going in all weather conditions
January 9, 2023 — The members of the 502nd Civil Engineer Squadron are always on call to repair and maintain the infrastructure of Joint Base San Antonio in all weather conditions... MORE

502nd Civil Engineer Squadron Inclement Weather Service

JBSA legal offices available to assist families with special education needs
December 7, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio legal offices are now ready to assist with special education law matters, ensuring military families, as well as retirees, understand their children’s right to a free and appropriate public education... MORE

Person in wheelchair reaching for book in library.

Driggers serves as BMT graduation reviewing official for first time as JBSA, 502nd ABW commander
November 25, 2022 — Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers served as reviewing official for basic military training graduation parade for the first time as commander of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing, at JBSA-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 23, 2022... MORE

SecAF takes closer look at JBSA missions
November 8, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall visited Joint Base San Antonio Nov. 4-5 to meet with leaders across Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Personnel Center, Air Force Installation Management Support Command and Sixteenth Air Force... MORE

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall reads at a podium to a crowd of Airmen.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month: 502nd Communications Squadron serves JBSA
October 25, 2022 — The 502nd Communications Squadron provides cybersecurity support and training across Joint Base San Antonio serving over 266 mission partners. Cybersecurity safeguards networks and electronic devices from theft of, or damage to hardware, software or electronic data... MORE

JBSA, AACOG recognized for vital partnerships
October 14, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio and the Alamo Area Council of Governments were recently recognized for their long-standing partnerships with two distinct honors... MORE

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.