Air Force Security Forces Exchange Fire with Active Shooters at Joint Base San Antonio

Multiple gunmen targeted the base in a drive-by shooting

On Saturday, August 17, 2024, unknown assailants fired on the main gate of the Chapman Annex in a drive-by shooting.

Air Force security guards were forced to return fire on the active shooters, who twice opened fire on an entrance to Joint Base San Antonio.

The base was placed under lockdown while authorities investigated the incident.

Multiple gunmen launched an attack on Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in Texas

Security officers were forced to return fire on the active shooters, who targeted the main entry gate.

Fears are growing as the base remains on lockdown.

Military officials in Texas placed Lackland Air Force Base under lockdown after gunshots were fired into the base on Tuesday morning

Air Force Security Forces members at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis in Texas were forced to fire defensive shots at a driver who sped away.

Air Force commanders must be prepared to fight their frontline air bases like any other weapon system.