March 18, 2020 DOD poised to provide masks, ventilators, labs for coronavirus fight The Defense Department will make available up to 5 million respirator masks and other personal protective equipment from its strategic reserves to the Department of Health and Human Services for distribution, DOD Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said during a news conference at the Pentagon March 18,
March 18, 2020 AETC issues official COVID-19 mission essential training determination, authorizes travel Air Education and Training Command released a formal memorandum March 18, 2020, outlining the command's mission essential training determination during the coronavirus outbreak, officially authorizing travel for recruits and Airmen to attend basic military training, technical training and flying
March 18, 2020 Altus AFB aligns with city, coordinates COVID-19 efforts On March 17, 2020, in alignment with the City of Altus, the wing commander of Altus AFB declared a Public Health Emergency March 17, 2020, for the installation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
March 18, 2020 Vance AFB upgrades to HPCON B Col. Corey Simmons, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, has raised the Health Protection Condition from Alpha to Bravo at Vance Air Force Base, Oklahoma.
March 18, 2020 Goldfein emphasizes protecting force from COVID-19 while fulfilling all missions, operational priorities Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said March 18 there have been seven confirmed cases of the new coronavirus to date among active-duty personnel, but that the Air Force is “still conducting global missions … which is priority one.”
March 18, 2020 Department of the Air Force leaders take steps to thwart COVID-19 exposure while setting important examples The idea is simple and effective – leaders including Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond among others are divided into separate “Blue” and “Silver” teams. Only one team at a time works from the
March 18, 2020 Altus AFB's 97th FSS fosters excellence with 3 AETC awards Airmen from the 97th Force Support Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, brought home three awards recently as part of the 2019 A1 Awards Program for Air Education and Training Command.
March 18, 2020 Latest Air Force trainees continue BMT with enhanced mitigation efforts For the 668 projected new U.S. Air Force recruits arriving here this week, basic military training is beginning with a 14-day restriction of movement (ROM) as the service actively conducts mitigation procedures to slow down the spread of COVID-19.
March 18, 2020 Commissaries adjust shopping limits, implement ‘No ID touching,’ begin 100% ID checks and prepare for suspension of early bird hours The Defense Commissary Agency announced several operational policies to help stores better serve customers during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
March 18, 2020 AFRS Operation Blue Suit recognizes Reserve and Guard Airmen for first time For the first time since the inception of the Air Force Recruiting Service Operation Blue Suit award, AFRS is recognizing its Total Force partners by honoring an Air Force Reservist and Air National Guardsman.