News

March 25, 2020
Air Force basic trainee tests positive for COVID-19

Air Force officials announced, March 25, a trainee in the Air Force’s basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has tested positive for COVID-19.
March 25, 2020
Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting the nation

The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 Total Force active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic. Across a worldwide enterprise, our Airmen must remain healthy so they can maintain full readiness and the capability to protect our nation’s security and
March 24, 2020
SAMHS stands up COVID-19 advice line

San Antonio Military Health System medical professionals are standing by to answer beneficiaries' COVID-19 concerns/symptoms.
March 24, 2020
2020 Defender Challenge postponed

Air Force officials recently announced the postponement of the 2020 Defender Challenge, originally scheduled for May 11-15 in San Antonio.
March 24, 2020
JBSA raises Health Protection Condition level to CHARLIE

In response to the increased number of positive COVID-19 cases on local military installations and cases of community transmission in the local area, the 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander increased the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C, effective March 21,
March 24, 2020
JBSA takes measures to prevent exposure, remove contaminants on installations

An important part of continuing to minimize the spread of the disease is cleaning and disinfecting areas that could have been exposed to the virus.
March 24, 2020
Commentary: Self-care key to being best version of you

Commentary from Chief Master Sgt. Jill Victor, AETC First Sergeant functional manager: "As we navigate these uncharted waters surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and response, let me start by saying “thank you.”
March 20, 2020
BAMC implements COVID-19 drive-thru screening

Brooke Army Medical Center implemented a COVID-19 drive-thru screening process March 17 to help identify people with COVID-19 indicators before they enter the hospital, reducing the health risk to our beneficiaries, visitors, staff and family members.
March 20, 2020
59th MDW adjusts services, offers options to continue care

The 59th Medical Wing is making several precautionary adjustments to services to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases and ensure healthcare professionals and resources are poised to support an increased need for acute patient care.
March 14, 2020
Statement by the Department of Defense on Domestic Travel Restrictions

New travel restrictions for service members, DoD civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories.