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JBSA implements Stage 1 water conservation measures
July 14, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio will begin Stage 1 water conservation measures effective immediately... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio will begin Stage 1 water conservation measures effective immediately.

JBSA environmental program takes off with UAS technology
July 14, 2020 — What began as a project to improve land surveying, floodplain mapping, vegetation classification and endangered species management at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis has become a revolutionary innovation that could save the Air Force millions of dollars and countless hours of labor... MORE

An unmanned aerial system is prepared for a test flight July 9, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas.

Feedback Fridays
July 10, 2020 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to jbsapublicaffairs@gmail.com using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week.

Military Training Instructor Schoolhouse memorializes Air Force history
July 9, 2020 — Ten Military Training Instructors from the 37th Training Wing donned legacy Air Force uniforms, dating from 1947 to the present, as they posed for a photographer at the Airman Heritage Museum on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 24 to help create a new mural to decorate the walls of the Military Training Instructor Schoolhouse... MORE

Ten Military Training Instructors from the 37th Training Wing donned legacy Air Force uniforms, dating from 1947 to the present, as they posed for a photographer at the Airman Heritage Museum on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 24 to help create a new mural to decorate the walls of the Military Training Instructor Schoolhouse.

Staff members at JBSA museums keep busy despite lockdown
July 6, 2020 — Historians and staff members at museums throughout Joint Base San Antonio have had to adjust since shutting their doors to visitors in March because of the pandemic... MORE

Bill Manchester, director of the Airman Heritage Training Complex at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland

'Strength of the Nation' assists wildland firefighting operations
July 2, 2020 — The primary mission of U.S. Army North is homeland defense, however, when requested, their forces may deploy to provide Defense Support to Civil Authorities for disasters and emergencies, such as wildland fires... MORE

A U.S. Army Soldier deployed in support of wildland firefighting for the National Interagency Fire Center helps complete mop-up operations that are important to extinguishing and containing wildland fires.

JBSA to transition to HPCON Charlie
June 26, 2020 — To better posture Joint Base San Antonio and help reduce community spread of COVID-19, the JBSA commander is increasing the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C effective June 26... MORE

To better posture Joint Base San Antonio and help reduce community spread of COVID-19, the JBSA commander is increasing the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C effective June 26.

JBSA transitions to HPCON BRAVO+
June 18, 2020 — With confirmed COVID cases and symptoms increasing across the nation and Department of Defense, Joint Base San Antonio will transition to HPCON BRAVO+... MORE

Military, civilian collaboration vital to establishing 5G at JBSA
June 12, 2020 — An announcement was made by the Department of Defense June 3 that will bring enormous advantages, as well as responsibilities, to San Antonio and the region. Joint Base San Antonio is one of 12 select installations where the department will experiment and test fifth-generation, or 5G, communications technology... MORE

Finances made easy with new online portal
June 8, 2020 — A new way of getting financial support is sweeping across the Air Force. With six bases, including Joint Base San Antonio, having already tested the newest tool from the Air Force Financial Management community, called Comptroller Services Portal, it’s expected to be implemented to the remaining installations by the end of the fiscal year... MORE

Risk and resilience: Help for those struggling with thoughts of suicide
June 5, 2020 — Advocacy is the heart of the work of the Integrated Resilience Program. Found in the 502nd Air Base Wing headquarters building at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, the Integrated Resilience Program provides services to each JBSA installation to enhance the quality of life... MORE

JBSA one of seven DOD installations named as sites for second round of 5G technology testing, experimentation
June 3, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio has been named by the Department of Defense as one of seven U.S. military installations as the latest sites where it will conduct fifth-generation (5G) communications technology experimentation and testing... MORE

The Department of Defense has named seven U.S. military installations as the latest sites where it will conduct fifth-generation (5G) communications technology experimentation and testing.

JBSA financial counselors offer tips to keep finances in order during COVID-19
June 1, 2020 — Keeping a careful eye on spending, not getting deeper into debt and being on the lookout for scams is the advice Joint Base San Antonio financial counselors are giving installation members who are trying to manage their finances during COVID-19... MORE

JBSA M&FRCs offer virtual financial services in midst of pandemic
May 29, 2020 — The Joint Base San Antonio Military and Family Readiness Centers are offering virtual financial classes on several topics, including budgeting, credit and debt management, savings and other areas of money management that are taught by a certified financial counselor... MORE

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, Joint Base San Antonio Military & Family Readiness Centers are conducting virtual financial classes for installation members who have questions about or need help with their finances during these uncertain times.

New BAMC trauma training program prepares surgical team for deployment
May 25, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center is conducting the first of its kind pre-deployment trauma readiness training exercise for the 555th Forward Surgical Team from May 18 to June 6. ... MORE

JBSA Military and Family Readiness Centers offering virtual services, classes
May 21, 2020 — The Military and Family Readiness Centers at Joint Base San Antonio offer many resources to help military families connect during normal operations, and they are still offering a multitude of classes and support services even though their offices are physically closed... MORE

The Military and Family Readiness Centers at Joint Base San Antonio offer many resources to help military families connect during normal operations, and they are still offering a multitude of classes and support services even though their offices are physically closed.

JBSA blood centers in need of donors
May 20, 2020 — The Armed Services Blood Centers at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Lackland are requesting donors to make up for a local blood shortage, but the request is a recurring one – the need for blood always exists for cancer patients, trauma victims and warfighters... MORE

The Armed Services Blood Program’s blood donor centers at Joint Base San Antonio are in need of blood from the military community.

Feedback Fridays
May 15, 2020 — If you have a question or concern, please send an email to RandolphPublicAffairs@us.af.mil using the subject line “Feedback Fridays.” Questions will be further researched and published as information becomes available... MORE

National Police Week parade at JBSA-Randolph honors first responders
May 14, 2020 — Members of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s housing community stood outside their homes, cheered and waved as sirens wailed and a procession of security forces, medical and fire department vehicles, along with percussionists from the Air Force Band of the West, paraded past them on the morning of May 13... MORE

The lead vehicle of the procession during the National Police Week parade drives down C Street at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, May 13, 2020. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing, the 902nd Security Forces Squadron invited other first responders to join them in parading through base housing so the community could show their appreciation.

Air Force Thunderbirds honor San Antonio in Operation America Strong flyover
May 14, 2020 — The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds conducted flyovers May 13 over San Antonio and Austin as a salute to frontline healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel, while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE