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  • Joint Base San Antonio, 502d Air Base Wing welcomes new commander

    Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland took command of Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing during a change of command ceremony at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph on July 31, 2024. He assumed command from the outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers.

  • The Great Texas Airshow returns to JBSA-Randolph April 6-7

    The Great Texas Airshow will take place April 6-7 with this year’s theme of "Service in Action." This free event will showcase the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the F-35A Lightning II, the U.S. Air Force Academy Wings of Blue Parachute Team and more. Gates open at 9 a.m. and close at 6 p.m. each day.

  • JBSA prepares for first-of-its-kind geothermal energy prototype

    Joint Base San Antonio is the first Department of the Air Force installation planning to introduce a utility-scale advanced geothermal energy system. This accomplishment bolsters national security and represents a critical milestone in the advancement of the nation's defense infrastructure. When

  • Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston hosts honorary commander tour

    Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers, Joint Base San Antonio and 502nd Air Base Wing commander, hosted an honorary commander’s tour at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston May 5, 2023. Commanders from throughout the 502nd ABW and their respective honorary commanders visited several locations throughout the installation

  • Innovation powerhouse joins Second Air Force

    Second Air Force, which oversees Basic Military Training and technical training for 93% of the U.S. Air Force, welcomed a new agency, 1 Jan., dedicated to the modernization of training and education delivery across its five training wings.

  • JBSA leaders encourage Tough Conversations to find solutions

    Joint Base San Antonio’s commander and command chief picked up their monthly Tough Conversations, open discussions about important topics, after a break due to Change of Command. This session, held Aug. 16, focused on suicide prevention and awareness.

  • HH-60 Pave Hawk aircrew visits 37th Training Group students

    An HH-60 Pave Hawk commanded by Maj. Howard Palmer, aircraft commander, flew in from the 512th Rescue Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, into a 344th Training Squadron landing zone after completing a flyover for the Basic Military Training graduation ceremony at Joint Base San