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April 23, 2020
Goodfellow, local community host food drive

The Taylor Chapel here teamed up with Trinity Lutheran Church to host a food drive which runs from April 17-24.
April 23, 2020
EMS makes face shields, masks for medical personnel

Luke Airmen are helping fight Coronavirus Disease 2019 by supplying protective equipment for medical professionals and essential employees assigned to Luke.
April 23, 2020
Second wave of 944th FW medics deploy to aid in coronavirus response

Over a dozen medical personnel from the 944th Medical and Aeromedical Staging Squadrons were mobilized this week in response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.Nurses and medical technicians with highly sought after skills for COVID-19 response departed Luke Air Force Base, April 22 to join
April 23, 2020
Operation Thread Masters: Spouse-led group makes face covers for Sheppard

Over the past few months, multiple Sheppard AFB squadrons and communities have gotten together to help the COVID-19 crisis in their own ways. To add to the groups of supporting heroes we have the members of Operation THREAD MASTERS, a spouse led volunteer group obtaining masks for Sheppard’s base
April 23, 2020
Best in the Air Force: Columbus AFB Airfield Ops hard work recognized

The 14th Operations Support Squadron’s Airfield Operations Flight at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, was selected as the best in the Air Force for 2019 following their accomplishments and support of the base’s mission to Cultivate Airmen, Create Pilots and Connect.
April 23, 2020
Columbus AFB mechanics go full throttle ahead in light of COVID-19

Propulsion mechanics at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, responsible for keeping engines designed for the T-38 Talon in pristine condition, are being counted on to ensure the Air Forces’s pilot training pipeline requirements continue in light of the COVID-19 virus.
April 23, 2020
JBSA receives $9M in state grant funding for electrical upgrades

Through a state grant, Joint Base San Antonio is slated for $9 million in upgrades to bolster physical security for its electrical infrastructure and replace overhead transmission lines with underground lines at one of its installations.
April 23, 2020
F-16 formal training unit to stay at Holloman AFB

The Secretary of the Air Force has designated Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, as the permanent location for an F-16 Block 40 Formal Training Unit.
April 22, 2020
SUPT Classes 20-12, 20-13 at Laughlin set to graduate

Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training Class 20-12 and 20-13 are set to graduate after 52 weeks of training at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, April 24, 2020. Laughlin is the home of the 47th Flying Training Wing, whose mission is to build combat-ready Airmen, leaders and pilots. (U.S. Air Force
April 22, 2020
First Sergeants adapt to COVID-19 pandemic

The job of a First Sergeant is critical to the care and well-being of military members across the Air Force. The job, as with many others, has seen a few changes since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic.