Joint Base San Antonio

Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA) is the nation’s largest joint base and consists of JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland, and JBSA-Randolph. JBSA units mainly focus on training, flying, medical, cyber security, and intelligence. Each of the JBSA installations boasts desirable housing and very highly-rated schools on base (not DoDEA), however, there is often a long waiting list for housing that deters newcomers from living on base.

Being stationed at one of the JBSA installations could also open up opportunities for a follow-on assignment at another area base. It would be wise to have an idea of potential career trajectory and choose where to live based on future commutes as well.