5 Jun 2020

Risk and resilience: Help for those struggling with thoughts of suicide

Advocacy is the heart of the work of the Integrated Resilience Program. Found in the 502nd Air Base Wing headquarters building at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, the Integrated Resilience Program provides services to each JBSA installation to enhance the quality of life.

3 Jun 2020

JBSA one of seven DOD installations named as sites for second round of 5G technology testing, experimentation

Joint Base San Antonio has been named by the Department of Defense as one of seven U.S. military installations as the latest sites where it will conduct fifth-generation (5G) communications technology experimentation and testing.

14 May 2020

Air Force Thunderbirds honor San Antonio in Operation America Strong flyover

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron Thunderbirds conducted flyovers May 13 over San Antonio and Austin as a salute to frontline healthcare workers, first responders, military, and other essential personnel, while standing in solidarity with all Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.

11 May 2020

USAF Thunderbirds to salute Texas COVID-19 responders May 13

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over San Antonio and Austin May 13.

2 May 2020

Military hospital lends research expertise to global pandemic effort

Brooke Army Medical Center explored every opportunity to participate in local, national and global studies and research efforts in a concerted effort to save lives and ensure the health and welfare of the force.

23 Apr 2020

JBSA receives $9M in state grant funding for electrical upgrades

Through a state grant, Joint Base San Antonio is slated for $9 million in upgrades to bolster physical security for its electrical infrastructure and replace overhead transmission lines with underground lines at one of its installations.

16 Apr 2020

Pandemic stressing you out? JBSA Support Line available to help lessen COVID woes

The Behavioral Health COVID-19 Support Line can be reached from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, at 210-539-9567 or 210-539-9565. The call will be confidential unless referral to emergency services is required.

24 Mar 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, 2020.

10 Mar 2020

Joint Base San Antonio suspends public attendance for non-mission essential mass gatherings, to include BMT graduation

Beginning March 13, Joint Base San Antonio officials will suspend all guest attendance for basic military training, or BMT, graduation ceremonies to reduce potential spread of COVID-19.

4 Feb 2020

DLIELC to beta test new program similar to U.S. Army Echo Company

Nested in the corner of Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland lies the Defense Language Institute English Language Center. Identifiable by its kempt campus, DLIELC is home to over 400 civilian and military employees whose mission is to teach English and immerse its international and domestic students into the American culture.Although the foreign flags