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DOD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families
March 23, 2023 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families... MORE

SnowFest 2020 gets an upgrade, thanks to 502nd FSS
January 17, 2020 — One week out from JBSA-Lackland’s 12th annual SnowFest, Katy Taylor and Angela Perez are in and out of the office all day. The two of them are community programmers for the 502nd Force Support Squadron, which is responsible for all of the events put on by the Morale, Welfare, and Recreation department. ... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio Community Programs hosted the annual Snow Fest celebration at the JBSA-Lackland Amphitheater on Jan. 25, 2019. Hundreds of military members and their families enjoyed giant snow slides, a snow play area, interactive activities, music and all kinds of food vendors.

Air Force Aid Society Education Grant Program opens for upcoming academic year
January 3, 2020 — The General Henry H. Arnold Education Grant program dates back to 1988. Since the program’s inception, 111,654 students have received more than $172 million in education assistance through grants ranging from $500 to $4,000 based on need... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio libraries more than shelves of books
May 2, 2019 — Children who visit the Joint Base San Antoniolibraries are learning more than how to read. The library of decades ago has evolved into a special place where service members, veterans and families can do more than check out a book... MORE

JBSA-Lackland library features special theme events including Legos; Craft: Science, Technology, Engineering and Math [STEM] on Thursday nights. The events provide educational hands-on experiences to those with base access.

Assistant secretary of education views Lackland ISD's PurpleUp! Parade
April 30, 2019 — Frank T. Brogan, the Department of Education assistant secretary for elementary and secondary education, attended Lackland Independent School District’s PurpleUp! Parade, held in recognition of the Month of the Military Child at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 12... MORE

Students at Lackland Independent School District march in the PurpleUp! Parade April 12, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

JBSA Family Advocacy Program keeps families safe
March 27, 2019 — The largest family advocacy program in the Air Force, which is located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, provides a steady hand when life’s plans go off the rails. The FAP is ready to assist families in several areas, which include maltreatment, emotional education, marriage counseling, building healthy relationships and new parent support... MORE

The Family Advocacy Program at Joint Base Charleston is here to support healthy military families and communities by offering various programs, counseling, education, training and activities designed to intervene when families are having difficulties or need professional intervention. For more information on the list and dates of classes, please visit https://www.jbcharleston.com/youth-family/military-family-support/.

Register your child in Secure Messaging during Military Child Health Month
April 24, 2017 — Worrying about the health of your child can be a significant source of stress for working parents. One way parents can improve communication with their children’s medical team during Military Child... MORE