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JBSA-Fort Sam Houston commuters, pedestrians need to exercise caution near active construction zone
February 22, 2024 — The much-needed reconstruction of Wilson Way is underway. As construction progresses on Wilson Way, safety remains our top priority. It is asked that pedestrians and commuters please refrain from cutting across the construction zone, especially near the Commissary parking lot to Military Clothing Sales. Jumping barricades and cutting safety fences pose serious safety risks and disrupt construction efforts... MORE

AFCEC plays vital role in Air Force climate plan initiatives
August 1, 2023 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center has a significant role in climate change initiatives intended to enhance resiliency at Air Force installations by addressing the risks severe weather poses to infrastructure, operational capabilities and readiness as outlined in the Department of the Air Force Climate Campaign Plan... MORE

DAF announces 2022 Air Force Design Award winners
December 6, 2022 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently announced the winners of the 2022 Air Force Design Awards, recognizing four facilities that demonstrate excellence in design, sustainability and energy efficiency. ... MORE

Air Force awards JBSA aquatics training facility contract
June 28, 2021 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center awarded a $66.6 million project June 25 to construct a mission-critical aquatics training facility at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in support of the Battlefield Airmen Training demands. ... MORE

artist's rendering of new $66.6 million aquatics training facility.

AFCEC construction enhances JBSA capabilities, quality of life
April 14, 2021 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center is optimizing mission and training capabilities and improving quality of life at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, through its multi-year construction effort. ... MORE

Construction picks up for new Airman Training Complex at JBSA-Lackland
November 16, 2020 — The Air Force Civil Engineer Center, or AFCEC, is leading a massive $700 million, multi-year construction project to modernize the Gateway to the Air Force for new Basic Military Training recruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. ... MORE

Steel frame of the dining and classroom facility for Airmen Training Center West Campus goes up

JBSA-Randolph main gate closing Feb. 26
January 29, 2020 — Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Main Gate closes Feb. 26 for construction work, reopening in April... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph’s Main Gate closes Feb. 26 for construction work, reopening April 1.

Joint Base San Antonio gates scheduled for construction
January 6, 2019 — Throughout Joint Base San Antonio, installation entry control points, otherwise known as the base gates, will undergo multiple construction projects in January. The first phase, focusing on three gates, will enhance force protection capabilities and make JBSA a safer community to work and live... MORE

Throughout Joint Base San Antonio, installation entry control points, otherwise known as the base gates, will undergo multiple construction projects beginning in January. The first phase, focusing on three gates, will enhance force protection capabilities and make JBSA a safer community to work and live.

JBSA gate construction begins in January
December 19, 2018 — Throughout Joint Base San Antonio, installation entry control points, otherwise known as the base gates, will undergo multiple construction projects starting January 2019. These necessary construction projects will enhance force protection capability across JBSA, and when complete, will enhance the safety and security of the workforce, family and visitors. This construction will impact mission partners, commercial deliveries and visitors across JBSA... MORE