What is the difference between JBSA Training Annex, Fort Sam Houston and Lackland AFB?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:18:35 -0400

I’m a SIGINT Analyst stationed at Fort Riley, KS. I’m looking forward to leaving FORSCOM and getting to do my actual job daily. I’d like to get with INSCOM and work for NSA at my next duty station.
I went to see retention and JBSA Training Annex and Fort Sam Houston both came up as options. Now, I have Battle’s at Lackland working with NSA. I’m curious as to the difference between the training annex and Ft Sam Houston. Also, Lackland didn’t show up, is Lackland part of the JBSA Training Annex? Any info anyone can provide is greatly appreciated. I’d like to thank you for all replies in advance!

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2019 6:29 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 18:29:55 -0400

All of them are underneath the Joint Base San Antonio umbrella.

While this is by no means what the bases are exclusively used for I'll give you some highlights for each one.

JBSA-Fort Sam is a major medical training base because of San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC).

JBSA-Training Annex Medina used to be where NSA was but now it's predominantly a TACP training base.

JBSA-Lackland has a lot of different things on it but what you probably care most about is Security Hill where all the Intel and Cyber people are.

NSA-T is a separate entity about 20mins away from Lackland.

Response by CW2 Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 29 at 2019 9:42 PM

CW2 Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 21:42:48 -0400

PFC Burnett, I just left NSAT. As part of the 717th Lackland is where the Army barracks are as well as most of your formations and PT. Being Army and a SIGINTer chances are you will be assigned to the 717th. Your job will not be on Lackland AFB. It will be at the NSAT complex a 5-10 minutes drive straight from Lackland AFB main gate. If you happen to come down on orders for JBSA please contact me and I will put you in contact with some of my old Soldiers that are still there.

Response by SFC Michael D. made Jul 31 at 2019 9:36 AM

SFC Michael D. — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 09:36:21 -0400

Lackland and Sam Houston are both in San Antonio. Both are Joint Base now but Lackland since in was Air Force has better facilities and San Houston has older facilities. Lackland is southwest and Sam Houston is northeast. Lackland is the home of basic training and Sam Houston is the home of medical training. This site will tell you about both.

https://www.jbsa.mil/

Joint Base San Antonio

Official website of Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA). The Air Force is the lead agency for Joint Base San Antonio, comprising three primary locations at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph, plus eight other operating locations and 266 mission partners.