Joint Base San Antonio > News

TRICARE answers questions about baby formula
May 24, 2022 — The shortage of baby formula is having an impact on millions of families. This includes military families living in the U.S. and overseas. It’s important you know what TRICARE does and doesn’t cover. Here are a few questions and answers about infant formula coverage to help... MORE

Air Force selects 4,040 in master sergeant promotion cycle; list posts May 31st
May 24, 2022 — Air Force officials have selected 4,040 technical sergeants for promotion to master sergeant, out of 27,296 eligible, for a selection rate of 14.8% percent in the 22E7 promotion cycle, which includes supplemental promotion opportunities... MORE

ARPC announces Reserve major promotions, captain continuation
May 24, 2022 — Air Reserve Personnel Center officials announced results for the Calendar Year 2022 Air Force Reserve Line and Nonline Major Promotion Selection Boards May 24. The boards selected 798 Citizen Airmen for promotion... MORE

Settlement of estate
May 24, 2022 — The commander regrets to announce the death of Army Sgt. 1st Class Miranda S. Hayes, assigned to Company A, 188th Medical Battalion, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, who passed away May 13, 2022... MORE

U.S. Space Force releases grooming, uniform policy updates
May 24, 2022 — In a Space Force Guidance Memorandum published May 24, the Space Force announced updates to grooming and uniform policy that reflect the nation’s sixth service identity and culture... MORE

Graphic showing the updates to the service dress uniform.

Commissaries work with distributors to address baby formula availability, implement shopping limits to ensure equal access
May 24, 2022 — The Defense Commissary Agency, or DeCA, is implementing shopping limits on select specialty baby formula items as the agency works with its distributors to increase supply levels... MORE

Commissaries work with distributors to address baby formula availability and implement shopping limits to ensure equal access

U.S., Colombia plan closer military ties
May 24, 2022 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said Colombia's recent designation as a major non-NATO ally reflects the depth and breadth of the nations' security relationship and reinforces their defense partnership. ... MORE

Two men stand at the top of a building’s steps as uniformed personnel stand in formation.

JBSA-Lackland hosts Tech Expo June 15
May 23, 2022 — After a three-year absence due to COVID-19, the Joint Base San Antonio Tech Expo returned to the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 15... MORE

After a three-year absence due to COVID-19, the Joint Base San Antonio Tech Expo returned to the JBSA-Lackland Gateway Club from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. June 15.

960th Cyberspace Wing holds enlisted call
May 23, 2022 — The 960th Cyberspace Wing held an enlisted call following the Mental Health and Resiliency Fair May 14 at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas... MORE

Chief Master Sgt. Billie Baber, 960th Cyberspace Wing command chief, speaks to wing enlisted call attendees about current issues and concerns regarding the enlisted force May 14, 2022, at the Bob Hope Performing Arts Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kristian Carter)

Air Force Gaming season 3 launches with new competition format
May 23, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is back with a new format and a new league for family members and retirees... MORE

The Department of the Air Force Gaming League is back with a new format and a new league for family members and retirees.

Employee Assistance Program supports civilians in need
May 23, 2022 — Nothing gives credence to the reliability and constancy of the support the Employee Assistance Program provides, like a person who has first-hand knowledge of the ease and workability of the resource... MORE

San Antonio Market readies for civilian personnel transfer to Defense Health Agency
May 23, 2022 — This summer, the San Antonio Market will lead the process to administratively transfer government civilian personnel, property and systems to the Defense Health Agency... MORE

Texas Air Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing conducts large force exercise
May 23, 2022 — The Texas Air National Guard’s 149th Fighter Wing hosted a large force exercise with an F-16 unit from Fort Worth May 21... MORE

The 149th Fighter Wing's 182nd Fighter Squadron hosted a large force exercise with the 457th Fighter Squadron from Fort Worth

DOD: It's not just state actors who pose cyber threat to U.S.
May 23, 2022 — It's not just hackers operating at the behest of adversarial nation-states who pose a threat to U.S. cyber infrastructure — it's also cybercriminals who are just in it for the money, the deputy assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy said... MORE

Two people look at wall-mounted computer screens.

DAF youth programs gear up for summer
May 23, 2022 — With kids starting to get excited about summer, many parents are thinking about how to keep their kids active and engaged until the fall... MORE

New leader takes reins at AETC
May 20, 2022 — Lt. Gen. Brian Robinson took the reins of Air Education and Training Command from Lt. Gen. Brad Webb during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 20. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown Jr. presided over the ceremony and emphasized the importance of the AETC mission to recruit, train and educate Airmen. ... MORE

SAUSHEC honors faculty members for their contributions to military medicine
May 20, 2022 — San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium held its annual faculty awards dinner May 14 at the Randolph Parr Club. The event honored faculty members for their dedication and expertise in training future military medical and allied health professionals... MORE

Law increases number of man-days Reservists can serve before needing a waiver
May 19, 2022 — The change in the NDAA that allows Reservists to serve the equivalent of five years of man-days in a rolling six-year period of time – up from three years in a four-year span – is good news for Reserve Citizen Airmen who were nearing the old 1,095-day limit. It also encourages more Reservists to volunteer and makes service more predictable for them, their families and their employers... MORE

Graphic image stating the Man-Day limit has been raised from 1,095 to 1,825.

AFPC welcomes new commander
May 19, 2022 — The Air Force's Personnel Center welcomed a new commander in a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph May 18, 2022. ... MORE

2 people sitting down in chairs clapping at ceremony

JBSA First Sergeant Diamond Sharp Awards
May 19, 2022 — The Diamond Sharp Award is sponsored by the Joint Base San Antonio First Sergeants Council and recognizes outstanding Airmen who continually exceed the standard to meet the Air Force mission... MORE