JBSA Archives - San Antonio Report

To offset potential losses, San Antonio seeks Army job relocations from Alabama, Maryland

by Andrea Drusch July 22, 2025July 24, 2025

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones gave Army leaders a list of missions that are “ripe for relocation” to make up for jobs moving out of San Antonio.

United States military aircraft sit on the tarmac at JBSA Kelly Field Sunday, awaiting the arrival of President and First Lady Biden to arrive in Air Force One.

Joint Base San Antonio tightens security after Army vet, Green Beret suspected in unrelated New Year’s attacks

by Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune January 3, 2025January 3, 2025

Armed teens fire shots at JBSA Lackland security gate, birthday party

by Raquel Torres September 4, 2024September 4, 2024

Incoming Brig. Gen. Randy P. Oakland, left, and outgoing outgoing Brig. Gen. Russell D. Driggers.

Joint Base San Antonio, 502nd Air Base Wing welcomes new commander

by Melanie Love Salazar August 1, 2024July 31, 2024

Locally, about 4,000 service members transition out of the military each year; some will be applying for civilian jobs for the first time. A new agreement between Joint Base San Antonio, Workforce Solutions Alamo and the city will connect local veterans and their families with job training and placement through Ready to Work.

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City inks deal with JBSA to offer job training to veterans, dependents within Bexar County

by Tracy Idell Hamilton May 20, 2024May 20, 2024

Wait times at JBSA childcare centers span many months and some parents have to opt for childcare across the city.

JBSA to open 3 child care centers for 600 more military kids — but it’s not nearly enough

by Raquel Torres February 10, 2024February 12, 2024

A welcome message at the beginning of the Nature Trail at John James Park.

The Trailist: John James Park is a quiet nature spot near Fort Sam Houston

by Brendan Gibbons December 3, 2023December 1, 2023