Joint Base San Antonio > News

Last Week in DOD: Additional DOGE savings, strengthening VA partnership, homeschool review
June 3, 2025 — Last week, the Defense Department announced the Department of Government Efficiency found additional savings, a strengthening partnership with the Department of Veteran's Affairs and recognizing the importance of homeschooling for military families... MORE

In a graphic, a plaque of the Department of Defense is shown in a building while on the right three photos with service members and airplanes is shown.

DOD makes plans to reduce discretionary PCS budget by half over next 5 years
June 2, 2025 — The Defense Department directed military departments to look at how their services could reduce their discretionary permanent change of station move budgets as a way to increase geographic stability to families, increase department efficiency and reduce costs for the department. ... MORE

Hegseth orders review of homeschool support efforts
May 27, 2025 — The Defense Department has initiated a review of the department's existing support for homeschooling by military-connected families... MORE

Dozens of students stand in front of adults in a warehouse.

Hegseth directs changes to address shortfalls in household movement system
May 23, 2025 — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the U.S. Transportation Command to change how the Global Household Goods contract is implemented in an effort to better serve military families... MORE

Military Spouse Survey spurs DOD review of moving-related issues
May 22, 2025 — The Defense Department released to Congress the results of the 2024 Active-Duty Spouse Survey, a look at the opinions and attitudes conducted roughly every two years... MORE

A man in a military camouflage unifrom and a woman in casual attire hold a child. There are several people in casual attire in the background.

Military spouses exempted from return-to-work mandate
February 18, 2025 — The Office of Personnel Management released a memorandum that explains how federal civilian employees who are also military spouses are exempt from the return-to-work mandate... MORE

Four people in silhouette hold hands as they look at the setting sun.

Barracks Wi-Fi 'mission essential,' defense leader says
November 1, 2024 — DOD has directed the military services to carry out a series of pilot projects to advance an effort to provide free wireless internet connectivity to service members living in military barracks... MORE

A large building is under construction. A construction worker, standing behind fencing, moves a piece of wood.

Pilot program to cover certain child care costs after permanent change of station move
October 1, 2024 — The Defense Department is launching a three-year pilot program meant to reimburse service members up to $1,500 for travel-related expenses incurred for a temporary child care provider following a permanent change of station move.  ... MORE

A woman reads a book to a group of children.

Military families find support at JBSA's Exceptional Family Resource Fair
September 26, 2024 — The first annual Joint Base San Antonio Exceptional Military Family Resource Fair took place on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024 at Randolph High School. The event brought together more than 70 vendors, including community resources, military resources, and government agencies, to support military families with exceptional needs... MORE

female vendor interacts with a female youth at a table

DOD announces latest efforts to improve quality of life for service members
September 13, 2024 — The Defense Department announced a new series of initiatives aimed at improving the welfare and well-being of service members and their families. ... MORE

A man in a military uniform holds a small child in his arms, as a woman hugs him.

DOD making progress in eliminating bottlenecks to spouse employment through state-level advocacy
August 1, 2024 — Military service attracts bright, capable and ambitious people, and the Defense Department must take their needs and those of their spouses seriously, a DOD official said... MORE

Two women look at paperwork under an outdoor tent.

DOD releases Exceptional Family Member Program survey results
July 30, 2024 — The Defense Department's first Exceptional Family Member Program survey is part of ongoing efforts to ensure it provides comprehensive support to military families with special medical or educational needs. ... MORE

Two children crouch inside of a cardboard box.

DOD working to raise awareness of avenues for public service
June 25, 2024 — The Department of Defense is actively working to raise the public's awareness of opportunities to serve their country both in military and civilian capacities... MORE

A silhouettes photo illustration of eight soldiers standing in a row with a vivid red and orange sky behind them.

Operation Hooah gives military children deployment experience
June 13, 2024 — Children from across Joint Base San Antonio got a taste of what their military parents experience when they deploy during Operation Hooah June 12, 2024, at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston... MORE

Children high five adults holding welcome home signs

DOD will offer reimbursements for breast milk shipping expenses Under New Policy 
June 11, 2024 — The Defense Department has issued a new policy to cover costs associated with the shipment of breast milk during permanent change of station moves... MORE

A woman in civilian attire holds a newborn baby.

DOD's FY 2025 budget focuses on defense, people, teamwork
May 1, 2024 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told lawmakers the Department of Defense budget request centers on defending the nation, taking care of service members and their families, and strengthening relationships with like-minded U.S. partners and allies... MORE

Two men, one in a suit, one in a military uniform, sit near each other at a long wooden table.

Military OneSource provides options to military spouses, family entrepreneurs
April 25, 2024 — The Department of Defense, in partnership with other federal agencies, has options available to help budding entrepreneurs within the military community start and maintain their businesses... MORE

An entrepreneur stands at a table with handmade goods, while others browse the items for sale.

DOD, State Department expand employment opportunities for military spouses stationed overseas
April 22, 2024 — The Defense Department is taking steps to ensure military spouses can continue to thrive in their own careers while accompanying service members on overseas assignments.  ... MORE

A woman in civilian attire sits at a table with service members in uniform.

Health survey will be used to provide better care, assess readiness
March 14, 2024 — The Defense Department is now fielding the 2024 Health Related Behaviors Survey to nearly 250,000 randomly selected active-duty service members. ... MORE

ROTC cadets pull a rope during a competition as fellow cadets cheer them on from the sideline in a tent.

DOD's 2025 budget request provides 4.5% raise for service members
March 12, 2024 — The Defense Department laid out details of its $849.8 billion budget request, which is expected to fund operations during fiscal year 2025... MORE