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March 25, 2020
Maxwell-Gunter moves to HPCON Charlie in response to COVID-19

MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- At the direction of the installation commander, Col. Patrick Carley, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex have moved to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie from HPCON Bravo.HPCON Charlie indicates a substantial threat of disease for personnel due to a local or
March 25, 2020
National Medal of Honor Day

March 25 is National Medal of Honor Day. This date was chosen because the first Medal of Honor was presented on March 25, 1863, during the Civil War. National Medal of Honor Day was established to help foster appreciation specifically for recipients of the nation’s highest military award.
March 25, 2020
Air Force Recruiting Service’s Det 1 Inspire Operations Team wins Diversity and Inclusion Award

Air Force Recruiting Service’ Inspire Operations Team, part of Detachment 1, was awarded the Air Education and Training Command’s 2020 Air Force Diversity and Inclusion Award. Next, they compete at the Air Force level.
March 25, 2020
Medical, dental elective procedures will be postponed 60 days due to COVID-19

As of March 31, all military treatment facilities and dental treatment facilities will postpone elective surgeries and procedures for 60 days, the Department of Defense announced March 25. The policy applies to all beneficiaries: active duty service members and their families, retirees, and Reserve
March 25, 2020
Weather Airmen keep their eyes on the sky

Staff Sgt. Alexander Lopez, 56th Operations Support Squadron weather craftsman, uses a Kestrel weather meter to evaluate the weather conditions March 18, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The Kestrel captures air temperature, pressure, wind speed and more. Weather Airmen assist in Luke’s mission
March 25, 2020
Keesler announces 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19

Keesler Air Force Base is currently monitoring three positive cases of COVID-19 for an active duty Airman, a spouse of a sister service member, and a retiree.The individuals are in isolation, and the Mississippi Department of Health has been notified. On-base public health officials have begun the
March 25, 2020
Defense Secretary lists DOD's top priorities during COVID-19 pandemic

Protecting the Defense Department's people, maintaining military readiness and supporting the whole-of-government interagency response are DOD's top three priorities amid the coronavirus pandemic, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said March 24.
March 25, 2020
14th MDG revamps entry, screening process to counter COVID-19 spread

The 14th Medical Group at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, has recently revamped their entry and screening procedures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
March 25, 2020
Tiered base access defined

On March 24, 2020, Col. Andres Nazario, 17th Training Wing commander, declared a Public Health Emergency and limited movement for military personnel.
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 Town Hall Q&A

Leadership for the 17th Training Wing hosted a virtual Town Hall on March 17 to address COVID-19 concerns affecting the Goodfellow community. There is nothing more important than the health and welfare of the Goodfellow and local community. Wing leadership is working with base subject matter experts