Fort Sam Houston Community Center

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten. From all of us at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center, we wish you a meaningful and reflective Memorial Day as we pay tribute to our nation’s heroes.

In observance of Memorial Day, the Fort Sam Houston Community Center will be closed May 22–25, 2026. Thank you for your understanding.

Day 2 of The Great Texas Air Show 2026 provided a fitting conclusion to an extraordinary weekend, featuring remarkable aerial performances and the thunderous roar of jets across the sky, ensuring nonstop excitement from start to finish.

What an extraordinary day witnessing the remarkable energy, precision, and pride all in one day; but that’s a wrap on day 1 of The Great Texas Air Show 2026. Day 2 is tomorrow, so come out if you didn’t make it today.

Update on parking for the Air Show this weekend

✈ 𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐀𝐒 𝐀𝐈𝐑 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐔𝐏𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄𝐒 ✈
(May 2-3, 2026)
Due to significant rainfall saturating the grounds, the original parking plan is no longer viable. To maximize enjoyment of the Air Show, a new parking and shuttle plan was made possible by our community partners. Please review the updated entry instructions below based on your ID status.

🚨 𝐍𝐎𝐍-𝐃𝐎𝐖 𝐈𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 🚨
Non-DOW ID Cardholders must use bus transportation from specified parking locations: Rolling Oaks Mall (JC Penney side) and Judson High School. Parking is limited at these locations. Rideshare services (e.g. Uber/Lyft) may be used to get to Rolling Oaks Mall or Judson High School. Non-DOW ID Cardholders will not be able to enter through any JBSA gates unless they are on a designated Air Show bus.

𝑆ℎ𝑢𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑃𝑖𝑐𝑘 𝑈𝑝 𝐿𝑜𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠:
Rolling Oaks Mall (JCPenney side): 6909 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78247
Judson High School: 9142 FM 78, Converse, TX 78109

𝘚𝘩𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘖𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴:
The first buses will depart from the shuttle pick-up locations at 8:30 a.m.
Buses will service these locations in a continuous loop, and the last bus to JBSA Randolph will depart no later than 1:00 p.m.
Return transportation from JBSA Randolph to these locations will be available throughout the day and after the Air Show.

𝘕𝘖𝘕-𝘋𝘖𝘞 𝘚𝘏𝘜𝘛𝘛𝘓𝘌 𝘉𝘜𝘚 𝘛𝘐𝘔𝘌𝘓𝘐𝘕𝘌
Shuttle Hubs Pick Up Location
Rolling Oaks Mall (JCPenney side): 8:30 a.m.
Judson High School: 8:30 a.m.

🚨 𝐃𝐎𝐖 𝐈𝐃 𝐂𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 🚨
For JBSA-Randolph residents and Air Show workers, please utilize the West Gate only.

If you are a DOW ID Cardholder NOT assigned to, employed at, or residing on JBSA-Randolph, please use JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston as your entry points to get to the Air Show. Shuttle buses will be available from these locations on May 2 & 3.

𝘋𝘖𝘞 𝘚𝘏𝘜𝘛𝘛𝘓𝘌 𝘉𝘜𝘚 𝘛𝘐𝘔𝘌𝘓𝘐𝘕𝘌
JBSA-Lackland: 8:00 a.m. @ Pfingston Reception Center (1800 Truemper St, Lackland Air Force Base, TX 78236)
JBSA-Lackland: 8:00 a.m. @ Gateway Club ( 1650 Kenly Ave, Lackland Air Force Base, TX 78236)
JBSA-Fort Sam Houston: 8:30 a.m. @ MacArthur Parade Field (3630 Stanley Rd, Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234)

✈️ Don’t Miss a Moment of the Action! ✈️

Stressing about parking for The Great Texas Airshow? Don’t! We’ve got you covered with our convenient and hassle-free shuttle service from JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Fort Sam Houston.

Skip the traffic and the long walks! 🚌 Our shuttles will take you directly to the heart of the action, so you can spend less time parking and more time enjoying the incredible aerial displays.

Here’s the scoop:

🕓 From LAK, first departure at 8:00 a.m.
📍First Stop -- Pfingston Reception Center Parking lot (Bldg 6330)
📍Second Stop -- Gateway Club parking lot (Bldg 2490)
📍Passenger Drop-off/Pick-up -- JBSA-Randolph Lemon Lot

🕓 From FSH, first departure at 8:30 a.m.
📍Only Stop -- Parade Field general parking lot (Bldg 2846)
📍Passenger Drop-off/Pick-up -- JBSA-Randolph Lemon Lot

Affordable Fares: FREE!

Stress-Free Travel: Our professional drivers will handle the navigation. You can sit back, relax, and get hyped for the show.

Ready to fly high? 🤩

📸 Screenshot the graphic for the shuttle schedule!

We have an important update to share with our JBSA community. For any inquiries, please contact us directly. We sincerely appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued support, and we look forward to resuming normal operations once the mission support has been completed.

💜 Purple up, JBSA!

Join us on April 11 as we celebrate the Month of the Military Child and recognize the strength, resilience, and spirit of our amazing military kids. 🎉

Come out for our Purple Up Celebration and help us show support for the young heroes who serve right alongside their families.

🎉 Purple Up Celebration
📍UPDATED: Lackland Youth Programs
📅 April 11 10AM-1PM
🔗https://jbsatoday.com/event/month-of-the-military-child-purple-up/
💜 Wear purple to show your support!

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), and the Joint Base San Antonio community is coming together to raise awareness, support survivors, and strengthen prevention efforts.

Throughout the month, JBSA will host a variety of events open to the community—including a 3x3 basketball tournament, 5K Teal Run/Walk, movie discussions, golf tournament, and more. These events are designed to promote awareness, encourage conversation, and foster a culture of respect and accountability.

Key events include:
🏀 “Dunk on Sexual Assault” Basketball Tournament (multiple dates/locations)
🏃 SAPR/SHARP 5K Teal Run/Walk – April 11
🎬 SAAPM at the Movies – April 16
⛳ “Drive Out Sexual Assault” Golf Tournament – April 24
👖 Denim Day – April 29

You’ll also see teal tree displays and awareness tables across JBSA throughout April, providing opportunities to show support and access resources.

Together, we can build a culture where everyone is treated with dignity and respect.

📍 See attached flyer for full details and contact information
📞 JBSA SAPR Hotline: 210-808-7272

🚨 Important Update 🚨

Just a reminder that our Purse Bingo event originally scheduled for today; March 26 at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and truly appreciate your understanding and continued support.