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Fort Hood veterinary team ‘deploys’ to JBSA
May 4, 2023 — A veterinary team from the 43rd Medical Detachment-Veterinary Service Support, Fort Hood, Texas, convoyed to Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland for a week-long field training exercise simulating a forward deployment April 15, 2023... MORE

PHOTOS | JBSA tests extreme weather response and recovery
April 17, 2023 — Multiple 502nd Air Base Wing agencies tested their response capabilities during an extreme weather response exercise at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 29, 2023, to ensure that their actions and performance during actual emergencies are practiced and more familiar... MORE

Testing extreme weather response and recovery

Air Force assessing communities’ interest in restoration advisory boards
April 4, 2023 — The Department of the Air Force is soliciting input from local communities to determine if there is support for forming environmental Restoration Advisory Boards at more than 60 active and closed installations... MORE

Air Force officials led an orientation event in Oscoda, Michigan, Aug. 2 for members of the newly formed Wurtsmith Restoration Advisory Board

Women's History Month commentary: Leading by inspiration and leaving a legacy
March 16, 2023 — Women's History Month originated in 1981 when congress passed Public law 97-28, which authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982, as "Women's History Week."... MORE

PHOTOS | Students train with M240B medium weight machine gun at JBSA-Lackland
February 13, 2023 — Air Force members practiced dismantling and reassembling the M240B medium weight machine gun during a training course at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Feb. 9... MORE

More than 300 Airmen graduate Basic Military Training
December 28, 2022 — More than 300 Airmen assigned to the 331st Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Dec. 15, 2022... MORE

DAF sports build more capable Airmen, Guardians
December 12, 2022 — The Air Force Services Center has opportunities for Airmen and Guardians who want to face the best athletic competition in the U.S. Armed Forces, make connections, build resiliency and serve as an... MORE

326th Training Squadron graduates Basic Military Training
October 31, 2022 — More than 700 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 326th Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Oct. 19-20, 2022... MORE

149th Fighter Wing holds graduation ceremony for F-16 pilots
October 28, 2022 — The 149th Fighter Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland held an F-16 fighter pilot graduation ceremony Oct. 21... MORE

149th Fighter Wing, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron participate in joint exercise
September 2, 2022 — The 149th Fighter Wing and the 502nd Air Base Wing's 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a joint exercise allowing the firefighters to get F-16 familiarization and egress training in the event of an emergency at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Aug. 18, 2022... MORE

The 149th Fighter Wing and the 502nd Air Base Wing's 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron participated in a joint exercise

Basic military trainees learn weapons operations
August 26, 2022 — Trainees from the 321st Training Squadron learned how to operate the M4 carbine rifle during the second week of Air Force Basic Military Training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Aug. 23... MORE

149th Fighter Wing Gunfighters innovate their way to excellence
August 9, 2022 — In an unsuspecting building dubbed the "3D Printing Center of Excellence," machines are whirling, ideas are flying and the passion is evident. The 149th Fighter Wing, located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, was provided with multiple 3D printers for use to explore possibilities and expand innovation within the unit and Gunfighter volunteers have wasted no time signing up to do just that. ... MORE

149th Fighter Wing pilots undergo water survival training
July 19, 2022 — Pilots from the 149th Fighter Wing went through water survival training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland July 16. The F-16 pilots do this training every 36 months to remain confident in their abilities and their gear. ... MORE

Trespassing at Combat Arms Firing Complex is illegal, dangerous
July 18, 2022 — The Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Combat Arms Firing Complex at 900 Patrol Road, building 950, just off Medina Base Road, is classified as a “non-contained” range, or impact range. Entrance downrange of the range complex is unauthorized and trespassing is illegal, as well as dangerous, due to gunfire... MORE

The display of a red flag and/or a rotating red beacon is located at each range entry point at the JBSA-Lackland Medina Annex range. The rotating red beacon is used during night firing. This flag or beacon indicates the range complex is in operation and firing is scheduled.

59th Medical Wing participates in Vapor Trails medical training exercise
July 11, 2022 — Members of the 59th Medical Wing at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, recently took part in the Vapor Trails medical training exercise June 30... MORE

149th Civil Engineer Squadron conducts innovative readiness training
July 5, 2022 — Members of the 149th Civil Engineer Squadron from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland recently built two houses June 27-30 during an innovative readiness training exercise at Tahlequah in the Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma... MORE

JBSA-Lackland gate operations change May 19
May 13, 2022 — Starting Thursday, May 19, 2022, the Selfridge West Gate at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland will be open the following hours: • Monday-Wednesday and Friday: 6-9 a.m. (inbound and outbound) and 3-6 p.m., (outbound only). • Thursday: 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. (inbound and outbound) • CLOSED AETC Family Days and federal holidays ... MORE

JBSA-Lackland Security Forces senior NCO takes top honor for Navy Senior Enlisted Academy
February 28, 2022 — When Master Sgt. Eric Garza from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland entered the Navy Senior Enlisted Academy, or SEA, program in November 2021, he was looking for an opportunity to broaden his education and skills in becoming a better leader and Airman to those he leads and serves... MORE

Stained glass from old WHMC Chapel preserved at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center
February 11, 2022 — Between the time when the old Wilford Hall Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland shuttered its doors in 2011 and the new Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center officially opened June 7, 2017, the stained glass windows at the former WHMC Chapel had been collecting dust... MORE

New exhibits make history come alive at Airman Heritage Museum
February 8, 2022 — A number of upgraded and new exhibits are making the history of the Air Force and the experiences of Basic Military Training come to life at the Airman Heritage Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland... MORE