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Joint Base San Antonio’s new commander takes the helm after a ‘dynamic time’ for the military installation

by Eleanor Fitzgerald August 1, 2026July 31, 2026

The Pentagon’s largest joint base brought an end to two change-filled years with an official ceremony to usher in a new commander.

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Air Force selects Joint Base San Antonio for nuclear microreactor program

by Shari Biediger and Andrea Drusch April 22, 2026April 22, 2026

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

by Andrea Drusch July 22, 2025July 24, 2025

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

Children play at the Books and Bibs Child Care and Learning Academy on Wednesday.

A child care shortage in Military City USA? JBSA and the city are trying to add more options.

by Raquel Torres August 26, 2024August 27, 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

Brig. Gen. Russell Driggers, commander of the 502nd Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio, speaks during a panel at a Community Connections meeting hosted by Lackland ISD.

Joint Base San Antonio ISDs prepare for back-to-school rush

by Flora Farr August 10, 2023August 12, 2023

Eric Rolfhus (left) and his son Alan Rolfhus residents of a nearby neighborhood watch as air crews fly over a wildfire spanning more than 2,800 acres inside of Joint Base San Antonio- camp Bullis Sunday. JBSA confirmed that the fire is 50% contained as of Sunday evening.

Fire at Camp Bullis almost fully contained after more than 3,000 acres burn

by Raquel Torres April 15, 2022April 15, 2022

Eric Rolfhus (left) and his son Alan Rolfhus residents of a nearby neighborhood watch as air crews fly over a wildfire spanning more than 2,800 acres inside of Joint Base San Antonio- camp Bullis Sunday. JBSA confirmed that the fire is 50% contained as of Sunday evening.

Fire crews work to contain 2,800-acre wildfire at Joint Base San Antonio’s Camp Bullis

by Raquel Torres April 10, 2022April 11, 2022