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March 30, 2020
ENJJPT implements increased protective measures to keep training

The threat of the spread of Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has added another challenging layer to the training regimen for student and instructor pilots of the 80th Flying Training Wing’s Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program. Those in ENJJPT are hard at work developing new procedures to keep
March 30, 2020
Chalk Our Walks

Lately, our community has been hit with some hard times. Morale isn’t the normal high, many events are canceled, and students can’t leave the base.This thought leaves many wondering what they can do in such times. How can they build morale in these confusing and worrisome times?
March 30, 2020
56 MDG filling prescription by drive thru only

Airman 1st Class Erika Tolentino and Senior Airman Amy Piscopo, 56th Medical Group pharmacy technicians, fill a prescription from an off-base provider March 26, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Due to preventative healthcare measures related to Coronavirus Disease 2019, the pharmacy has modified
March 30, 2020
DOD issues Flexible Spending Account tips in response to COVID-19

Flexible Spending Account participants may make changes to their Health Care FSA, Limited Expense Health Care FSA , or Dependent Care FSA elections if there has been a Qualifying Life Event, or QLE.
March 30, 2020
President signs Executive Order calling up Air Force Reserve medics, other specialties

On March 27, the President signed an Executive Order authorizing mobilization of the Reserve Component in response to COVID-19 operations. For the Air Force Reserve, personnel already serving in the Selected Reserve and Participating Individual Ready Reserve, as well as those assigned to the
March 30, 2020
FAQ: COVID-19 Impacts to BMT and Technical Training

The COVID-19 pandemic is a dynamic and rapidly evolving situation. The Gateway Wing wants to make sure our internal family and external community all have access to factual and up-to-date information. This frequently asked questions acts as a resource for anyone who has questions or concerns about
March 29, 2020
OneSource, family and spouse programs still available

Military OneSource is a DoD-funded program that is both a call center and website that provides comprehensive information, support, and resources on every aspect of military life.
March 28, 2020
MTL’s lead the fight against COVID-19

For military training leaders, teleworking isn’t a possibility. They still show up in person to guide and lead Airmen-in-Training.
March 27, 2020
Curbside pharmacy to be implemented on JBSA-Lackland

Effective March 30, the JBSA-Lackland Pharmacy will institute a mandatory curb-side drop-off and pick-up prescription process, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To facilitate service, patients must call ahead to the following numbers to request any new electronic prescriptions to be filled prior to
March 27, 2020
BMT Airmen transported by airlift to Sheppard, other training bases

COVID-19 can’t stop the military. It can try, but national security is 24/7 and basic military training, along with technical training at Sheppard AFB and other training installations, continues on its mission to provide trained Airmen to protect and defend the country.