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Joint Base San Antonio welcomes new commander
July 31, 2026 — Joint Base San Antonio and the 502d Air Base Wing entered a new chapter of leadership as Brig. Gen. David J. Wilson assumed command from retiring Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland during a July 31, 2026, ceremony at JBSA-Randolph...

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
July 9, 2026 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission...

Boardroom to flight line: USO Governors get inside look at Air Reserve mission
April 7, 2026 — Members of the United Service Organizations Board of Governors visited Joint base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, on March 4 as part of an immersion tour designed to highlight the missions and capabilities of reserve and guard forces supporting global operations and domestic response. ...

12th FTW conducts seasonal wildlife control to reduce bird strike risk
March 24, 2026 — The 12th Flying Training Wing will implement seasonal wildlife control operations across Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph from April through September as part of its ongoing commitment to flight safety and mission readiness...

Maintainers undergo Phase 1 T-7A Red Hawk qualification training
March 10, 2026 — Aircraft maintainers assigned to the 12th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph are undergoing Phase 1 qualification training for the T-7A Red Hawk, an early step in preparing the maintenance workforce to support the Air Force’s next-generation trainer aircraft and its mission of training warfighters for America...

12th Flying Training Wing announces 2025 annual award winners
February 25, 2026 — Col. Peter Lee recently congratulated Airmen and civilian professionals across the 12th Flying Training Wing following the announcement of the wing’s annual award winners, recognizing their sustained excellence in support of the mission to train warfighters for America...

502d LRS Fuels Flight Powers Mission Readiness at JBSA
January 7, 2026 — Whether supporting routine flight operations or joint training missions, the 502d Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Flight keeps Joint Base San Antonio aviators airborne and equipment mission-ready, one gallon at a time...

Joint Base San Antonio fire officials promote winter fire safety tips
January 5, 2026 — Winter months bring an increased risk of home fires due to heating equipment, holiday decorations, candles and power outages. To address these seasonal hazards, the National Fire Protection Association and the U.S. Fire Administration are promoting the annual “Put a Freeze on Winter Fires” campaign, which focuses on prevention and awareness...

'Community Connection' events strengthen community bonds, build connections
August 4, 2025 — One of the ways the Air Force encourages Airmen and families to maintain social fitness is through participation in events like "Community Connection" and local town halls...

12th Flying Training Wing recognizes second quarter award winners
August 1, 2025 — The 12th Flying Training Wing honored its top performers during quarterly awards, recognizing Airmen, civilians and teams for their outstanding achievements in the second quarter of 2025...

Honoring Independence Day with focus on service, heritage, and readiness
July 4, 2025 — As the United States celebrates its 249th Independence Day, the Airmen of the 12th Flying Training Wing reflect on the enduring values of freedom, self-governance, and service that continue to shape the nation, and guide their mission...

Construction begins on newest Airman Training Complex at JBSA-Lackland
June 13, 2025 — Construction is underway after the groundbreaking of Airman Training Complex No. 8 on Joint Base San Antonio- Lackland, Texas. The construction of the Basic Military Training West campus, which started in 2019, is part of a multi-year program led by the Air Force Civil Engineer Center in collaboration with Air Force and industry partners to centralize BMT campuses to increase efficiency and replace training and housing facilities that are more than 50 years old...

99th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
June 9, 2025 — The 99th Flying Training Squadron, famed for its Tuskegee Airmen legacy, held a change of command ceremony on Friday, June 6, at Joint base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, marking the official transition of leadership from Lt. Col. Dominique Haig to Lt. Col. Michael Trott...

559th Flying Training Squadron welcomes new commander
May 23, 2025 — In a ceremony held on May 22 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Lt. Col. Benjamin Peacock assumed command of the 559th Flying Training Squadron, succeeding Lt. Col. Chad Bridgeford. The event marked a significant leadership transition within one of the Air Force’s premier flight training units. ...

Family in Flight: Air Force siblings team up for medical readiness exercise
April 22, 2025 — More than 40 U.S. Airmen and Air National Guardsmen participated in Operation Vapor Trails, a recurring medical readiness exercise centered on aeromedical evacuation, on March 28, 2025...

12th FTW Airman honored as Hidden Hero by The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee
March 25, 2025 — On March 18, 2025, Airman 1st Class Joselyn Guajardo, an aerospace physiology technician with the 12th Operations Support Squadron at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, was recognized as the Hidden Hero award recipient for March by The Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee, representing the cities of Schertz, Cibolo, and Selma. ...

2025 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence Finalist: Joint Base San Antonio, Texas
March 18, 2025 — The Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence is a prestigious distinction, recognizing the top Air Force installation that demonstrates an exceptional commitment to mission support, operational efficiency, energy conservation, and quality of life through cutting edge innovation and cross-collaboration. From Jan. 14-15, 2025, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, was evaluated by Brig. Gen. Brian S. Hartless, Director of Air Force Civil Engineers, along with the Installation Excellence Selection Board, as a 2025 finalist...

12th Flying Training Wing announces fourth quarter award winners
February 3, 2025 — The 12th Flying Training Wing is proud to recognize its outstanding Airmen and civilians who have gone above and beyond to exemplify excellence, professionalism, and dedication to the mission during the fourth quarter of 2024...

Submit requests to 502nd Air Base Wing public affairs offices through the PA Productivity Portal
January 2, 2025 — The 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs offices throughout Joint Base San Antonio now the PA Productivity Portal, or P3, to submit work orders for photographic, video, audio, graphics and editorial support. These services can now be requested at https://safpa.appianportalsgov.com/request/page/request. This replaces the submission of the Air Force Form 833, which was formerly used to request the above services. ...

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...