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  • JBSA hazmat team prepares new apparatus for consolidated service

    A shiny new piece of life-saving equipment sits in an engine bay at Fire Station 5 on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston waiting for a chance to see action. The 30-foot "tool box on wheels" has four tons of carrying capacity, four air tanks for refilling bottles used for breathing air, a

  • WHASC opens drive-thru COVID-19 screening, testing

    Beginning Friday, March 20, the 59th Medical Wing will implement a COVID-19 drive-thru screening process at Wilford Hall to help identify people with COVID-19 indicators before they enter the hospital, reducing the health risk to our beneficiaries, visitors, staff and family members. 

  • Holloman AFB raises HPCON to B as precaution

    In continuing a preventative response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Col. Joseph Campo, 49th Wing commander, has placed Holloman Air Force Base at Health Protection Condition Bravo effective March 19.

  • Social distancing gives healthcare systems time to prepare, save lives

    Social media is flooded with stories from around the world about the lack of health care resources due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. One way to help alleviate the strain on healthcare facilities and professionals is to slow the spread of the disease, or flatten the curve.

  • Columbus AFB weather flight ready for when severe weather strikes

    The 14th Operations Support Squadron’s Weather Flight is Columbus Air Force Base’s first line of defense against continuously changing weather and supports the mission by providing accurate forecasts, generating timely warnings and continuously looks out for severe weather threatening the base.

  • BAMC closes dining facilities, adjusts pharmacy operations

    Brooke Army Medical Center is implementing additional health protection measures to minimize foot traffic throughout the organization and help to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, enabling BAMC to better preserve the health and well-being of patients and staff.

  • COVID-19: What visitors can expect at Laughlin

    A lot has happened over the last couple weeks regarding the novel coronavirus, as many are probably already aware. In response to the outbreak in other parts of the country, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, has made modifications to its daily operations starting March 16 to keep the base operational