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Local chamber members learn of JBSA growth, future plans
June 10, 2019 — The commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio hosted 16 members of local Chambers of Commerce from cities located near JBSA installations during its first chamber summit at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston on June 4.... MORE

Armed Forces River Parade highlights ties to military families, community
May 20, 2019 — Brig. Gen. Bill Boruff waves to the crowd as the Army float passes the Arneson River Theater during the annual Armed Forces River Parade May 18 in downtown San Antonio. This year's theme was "Salute Our Heroes." The parade promotes awareness of the joint presence and ties to the military families and community. ... MORE

Alamo Federal Executive Board names 2019 Federal Recognition Award winners
May 15, 2019 — The Alamo Federal Executive Board named numerous Joint Base San Antonio military and civilian members as 2019 Federal Recognition Award winners May 8 at the Schertz Civic Center. The ceremony was attended by about 300 military and civilian federal employees from across the Greater San Antonio federal government.... MORE

Air Force Civilian Service seeks skilled employees
May 1, 2019 — The Air Force Civilian Service held a job fair concentrated on skilled-trade candidates April 22-23. The event focused on filling more than 300 skilled-labored Air Force positions in the San Antonio and surrounding areas, including Altus and Laughlin Air Force Bases, Texas.... MORE

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston hosts Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Summit
April 22, 2019 — Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commanding general, and senior leaders from the Joint Base San Antonio community hosted the 3rd Annual Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP)/Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Summit at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center April 3 to discuss current topics in sexual assault awareness and prevention. ... MORE

‘Take Back Our City’ event targets sexual violence
April 22, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio partnered with The Rape Crisis Center and the 470th Military Intelligence Brigade to host a Take Back Our City/Night event for the San Antonio community April 11. The event was held at San Antonio College with Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Buchanan, Army North (Fifth Army) commanding general, providing the keynote address.... MORE

JBSA recognizes volunteers who go beyond the call of service for military community
April 19, 2019 — Honoring individuals and groups who went beyond the call of service in helping members of the military community, Joint Base San Antonio held its annual Volunteer of the Year Awards Ceremony April 17 at the JBSA-Fort Sam Houston Military & Family Readiness Center.... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio greets schoolchildren for ‘Purple Up! For Military Kids’ day
April 12, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio leaders, service members, teachers and school administrators greeted Fort Sam Houston Elementary School students before classes for “Purple Up! For Military Kids” day April 12. ... MORE

JBSA service members, ROTC cadets present flag at San Antonio Commanders football game
April 1, 2019 — To honor military members past and present, service members from across Joint Base San Antonio, as well as ROTC cadets from the University of Texas at San Antonio, presented the American flag during the National Anthem at the San Antonio Commanders football game at the Alamodome in downtown San Antonio March 31. More than 100 Service members and cadets participated in the flag-holding ceremony to open Sunday's game.... MORE

San Antonio dedicates Tribute to Freedom sculpture
March 29, 2019 — The City of San Antonio celebrated the completion of phase one of the Lackland Corridor Gateway Project with the dedication of the Tribute to Freedom sculpture March 27 at the corner of U.S. Highway 90 and Military Drive. ... MORE

JBSA leaders recognize contributions of military children at proclamation signing
March 29, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio leaders recognized the contributions of military children and families during a proclamation ceremony designating April as Month of the Military Child at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston March 29.... MORE

Defense Language Institute: Building a bridge with English
March 28, 2019 — The Defense Language Institute English Language Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is focused on providing English training relating directly to military content for students from around the world.... MORE

Ceremony commemorates 109th anniversary of first military flight
March 4, 2019 — Military leaders and distinguished guests commemorated the 109th anniversary of the first military flight by Army Maj. Gen. Benjamin D. Foulois during a wreath-laying ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston March 1.... MORE

Feedback Fridays
March 1, 2019 — 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. 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

Basura Bash draws hundreds out to beautify Salado Creek at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston
February 16, 2019 — The ninth annual Joint Base San Antonio Basura Bash had a stellar turnout of volunteers Feb. 16 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s Salado Creek Park.... MORE

JBSA tax centers open for business
February 6, 2019 — Don’t get taken by surprise April 17 by the individual income tax return filing deadline. Filing your tax return does not have to be stressful, and there are many services available – many of them free – that make filing quite easy. ... MORE

Safety specialists prescribe patience during JBSA gate closures
January 18, 2019 — Joint Base San Antonio safety specialists are emphasizing a patient and calm approach to driving as members of the JBSA community enter their locations during gate closures that are expected for the first three months of 2019.... MORE

Valley-Hi gate construction scheduled; In-bound traffic closed
January 18, 2019 — Inbound lanes for the Valley-Hi (Airmen’s Gate) will be completely closed beginning Jan. 21 while normal outbound lanes will be transitioned to accommodate two-way traffic. Traffic flow will be severely impacted. Individuals who typically use Valley-Hi will need to use an alternative entry point.... MORE

JBSA conducts severe weather, natural disaster response exercise
January 8, 2019 — A severe weather and natural disaster response exercise will be held throughout Joint Base San Antonio from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Jan. 27, according to the 502nd Air Base Wing’s Inspector General’s office.... MORE

Feedback Fridays
January 4, 2019 — 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.... MORE