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May 8, 2020
MTL, student leader teams continue training despite COVID-19

As facility changes continue to occur across the 97th Air Mobility Wing due to the Coronavirus pandemic, one thing has remained constant for 97th Training Squadron military training leaders: guiding the Air Force’s newest Airmen from technical training to the operational Air Force.
May 8, 2020
UPDATED: USAF Thunderbirds to Salute Texas COVID-19 Responders May 13

Due to projected inclement weather, the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, flight to honor front line COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over San Antonio and Austin has been rescheduled for May 13.
May 8, 2020
334th TRS partners with USM, strive to update curriculum

The 334th Training Squadron collaborated with the University of Southern Mississippi to come up with an innovative way to teach the command and control students at Keesler AFB, Mississippi.
May 8, 2020
Military Spouse Appreciation Day: A salute to their sacrifices

This year, Military Spouse Appreciation Day is observed May 8 and we honor their commitment and support in helping to keep our country safe. They’re the silent heroes and they serve our country, just like their loved ones.
May 7, 2020
CSAF visits BMT, thanks JBSA team for ‘fighting through’ COVID-19 response

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, along with Chief Master Sgt. Manny Pineiro, the service’s first sergeant special duty manager, visited here May 7, seeing first-hand how basic military training has adapted operations to fight through the COVID-19 environment. Basic military
May 7, 2020
Nurse and Tech Week: Heroes among us

Air Force nurses and medical technicians are answering our nation’s call, and now more than ever, during this pandemic, we know they are heroes one and all.
May 7, 2020
DHA collaborates to further sequence the SARS-CoV-2 Code

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — The key to finding a vaccine or effective treatment against COVID-19 may lie in its genetic code. Researchers around the globe are searching for clues to unlock the secrets of the novel coronavirus as the epidemic continues to spread worldwide. The Air Force Genetics
May 6, 2020
The Laughlin Heritage Corner - May

This May we celebrate two major anniversaries: The 50th anniversary of when the Air Force ROTC program first began accepting female cadets, and the 75th V-E Day. Here at Laughlin, we also have a big anniversary to celebrate this month: On the 25th, the 47 Comptroller Squadron (47 CPTS) celebrates 25
May 6, 2020
DoD, Department of the Air Force take steps to protect military families moving during COVID-19

Under the new standards, moving industry personnel must adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 health protection protocols while in the service member’s residence. That means moving personnel must wear face coverings, clean frequently touched surfaces and sanitize their
May 6, 2020
Air Force Assistance Fund campaign still underway

The AF Assistance Fund Campaign began a few weeks ago, and since then, our Air Force Charities have responded to the effects this virus is having on our Air Force family in an all-out attempt to support their fellow Airmen and their families in any way possible.