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March 27, 2020
BMT Safety Mitigation Efforts Protect Trainers and Pipeline

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 while accomplishing the mission of turning civilians into mission-ready Airmen, U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training here has implemented layers of protective measures to mitigate transmission risk of the virus within the BMT pipeline. Specific mitigation
March 27, 2020
Staying positive in a Pandemic

Amidst all of the news, updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, memes, poking fun, and concerns there are efforts being made to slow the progression of this disease. How does this affect military members?
March 27, 2020
Air Force keeps the telework force in the fight

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) is working to ensure teleworkers across the Air Force keep government and personal computers and networks connected and protected. “Some of the efforts to expand telework capacity have been months in the making, while
March 27, 2020
Flying mission continues at Luke AFB

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron taxis down a runway March 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. There are 77 F-16s assigned at Luke, which allows Luke to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. Since implementing preventative health
March 27, 2020
Benefits may be available for spouses, dependents with employment affected by COVID-19

Texans whose employment has been affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for unemployment benefits, including spouses and dependents of service members.
March 27, 2020
JBSA chapels cancel communal services, but outreach continues

A chaplain corps member mans the chapel offices at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, though those hours are subject to change.
March 27, 2020
Fitness centers adjust to COVID-19

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the fitness centers at Sheppard Air Force Base are suspending service to everyone other than active duty personnel and guard and reserves on active duty orders.
March 27, 2020
Tips for telework success

The Air Force has elevated its Health Protection Condition in response to the fast spread of Coronavirus 2019; in response, service members, civilians and families are encouraged to practice prevention measures. In addition to following strict personal and environmental hygiene, social distancing,
March 27, 2020
How the AF Employee Assistance Program can help during COVID-19

To help relieve some of the worries people may have as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Air Force Employee Assistance Program’s resources continue to be available for those that need them.
March 27, 2020
Vance AFB commander declares Public Health Emergency

Colonel Corey Simmons, Commander, 71st Flying Training Wing, declared a public health emergency for the base March 27 due to the evolving threat of COVID-19.