News

July 17, 2020
JBSA recreational facilities provide safe outdoor experience for military community members

Joint Base San Antonio members who are tired of being cooped up indoors because of COVID-19 restrictions can enjoy the outdoors in a safe setting at one of several recreational facilities.
July 9, 2020
MTI Schoolhouse memorializes USAF history

Ten Military Training Instructors from the 37th Training Wing donned legacy Air Force uniforms, dating from 1947 to the present, as they posed for a photographer at the Airman Heritage Museum on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland June 24 to help create a new mural to decorate the walls of the Military
June 8, 2020
Finances made easy with new online portal

A new way of getting financial support is sweeping across the Air Force. With six bases, including Joint Base San Antonio, having already tested the newest tool from the Air Force Financial Management community, called Comptroller Services Portal, it’s expected to be implemented to the remaining
June 5, 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.
June 3, 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.
May 14, 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.
May 11, 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.
May 2, 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.
April 23, 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.
April 16, 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.