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JBSA facilities resume normal operations Feb. 5
February 4, 2022 — As of Saturday, Feb. 5, 2022, all JBSA facilities will resume normal operations. For general gate hours, please visit https://www.jbsa.mil/Gate-Hours/... MORE

JBSA suggests protecting pipes, storing water during freezing weather
February 1, 2022 — As winter weather and low temperatures come into the Alamo Region, adequately preparing is important... MORE

As severe winter weather and extremely low temperatures continue throughout the Alamo Region, adequately preparing is important.

JBSA launches mandatory active threat virtual training
January 20, 2022 — Active threat training at Joint Base San Antonio has gone virtual, thanks to the efforts of several 502nd Air Base Wing organizations... MORE

Prescribed burn scheduled for JBSA-Camp Bullis Jan. 18-26
January 13, 2022 — Joint Base San Antonio’s Natural Resources Office, Fire & Emergency Services, and Air Force Wildland Fire Branch officials plan to conduct a prescribed burn of more than 1,700 acres of wildlands at JBSA-Camp Bullis from Jan. 18-26... MORE

Prescribed burn scheduled for Camp Bullis Jan. 18-26

JBSA lights up for the holidays
December 14, 2021 — Active duty members and their families, retirees and Department of Defense civilians got into the Christmas spirit with tree-lighting ceremonies and activities held at Joint Base San Antonio locations recently... MORE

New support agreement improves EMS response times, capabilities at JBSA-Randolph
November 9, 2021 — A Blanket Intergovernmental Support Agreement between Joint Base San Antonio and the Alamo Area Council of Governments, and a resulting task order with the City of Schertz, Texas, is helping people at JBSA-Randolph get the medical care they need faster... MORE

People standing in front of aircraft and ambulances.

U.S. Army North dedicates training facility to distinguished Texas Soldier
October 31, 2021 — U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) honored the late Lt. Col. Milton J. Landry Oct. 29 by dedicating a building in his honor... MORE

Service members holding plaque standing by a woman and Army General.

Partnership assists service members transitioning from military service
October 15, 2021 — A memorandum of understanding to establish an official Air Force Community Partnership between the 502nd Air Base Wing and Southwest Research Institute, or SwRI, was ceremoniously signed during the Public-Public, Public-Private meeting Oct. 14, 2021, at the Alamo Area Council of Governments. ... MORE

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Joint Base San Antonio shows ‘We Care’
September 23, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio military and civilian members held positive messages of support at installation entrances during the Sept. 17 morning inbound commute as part of their new initiative titled “We Care.”... MORE

In-service recruiters help active duty Airmen continue service in Reserve
September 23, 2021 — The Air Force Reserve has an office whose primary purpose is to provide Airmen valuable information about extending career opportunities after active duty service. The professionals working in these offices are known as in-service recruiters... MORE

Military recruiter speaking with active duty service member.

JBSA commemorates 20th anniversary of 9/11
September 10, 2021 — To commemorate the 20-year anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks, Joint Base San Antonio hosted a synchronized flag formation at all three installations (JBSA-Lackland, JBSA-Fort Sam Houston and JBSA-Randolph) at 7:46 a.m. Sept. 10... MORE

Members of the 502nd Air Base Wing salute as the U.S. flag is lowered to half-staff at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph Sept. 10 in honor of those lost in the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

New IGSA will provide wounded, recovering service members with transportation
September 10, 2021 — The Alamo Area Council of Governments will soon provide bus service for service members assigned to the Joint Base San Antonio Soldier Recovery Unit, or who are participating or enrolled in the medical recover program at Brooke Army Medical Center, thanks to a newly established Intergovernmental Support Agreement, or IGSA... MORE

Occupational therapist assisting male soldier with prosthetic arm with pushups.

JBSA leadership sign National Suicide Prevention Month proclamation
September 7, 2021 — Leaders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio came together Sept. 7 to sign a National Suicide Prevention Month proclamation during a ceremony at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Texas Constitutional Carry firearms law changes do not apply on JBSA
September 1, 2021 — As of Sept. 1, Texans can now carry handguns without a license or training, after Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed the permitless carry bill into law. House Bill 1927, also known as the Firearm Carry Act of 2021, eliminates the requirement for Texas residents to obtain a license to carry handguns if they’re not prohibited by state or federal law from possessing a gun. However, these changes do not apply at Joint Base San Antonio. ... MORE

JBSA accepting 2022 Military Ambassadors applications
September 1, 2021 — The Air Force is seeking two Airmen and two Guardians, one male and one female from each of the services at Joint Base San Antonio to represent their service as military ambassadors at events throughout the local community, with San Antonio's Fiesta being the highlight of the program... MORE

JBSA 5G program hosts San Antonio mayor
August 26, 2021 — The Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering facilitated a meeting with San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg at the program’s testing and research facility on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston Aug. 13. The JBSA 5G Program Management office and 502nd Air Base Wing hosted the meeting at the JBSA 5G facility... MORE

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Texas military installations collaborate with TxDOT to strengthen economy, infrastructure
August 17, 2021 — Joint Base San Antonio officials met with local city and state representatives at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Aug. 16 to commemorate the passing of House Bill 3399... MORE

A man and woman shake hands after a press conference in San Antonio.

Military and Family Life counselors help JBSA members cope
August 3, 2021 — Military and Family Life Counselors are just one of the resources available to help cope with reintegration after deployment, anxiety and depression, and stress management, among countless others... MORE

Distinguished Army veteran, veterinarian celebrates 100 years
July 30, 2021 — Retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Charles V.L. “Chuck” Elia celebrated his 100th birthday July 27, 2021, at a ceremony hosted by U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) at their Quadrangle headquarters atJoint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Courses, resources help JBSA members deal with financial stress
July 26, 2021 — At some point during their service or careers, Joint Base San Antonio members may experience the effects of financial stress on their budgets... MORE