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April 6, 2020
IAFAA adapts to COVID-19 demands

In the rapidly evolving environment around the new coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has implemented a number of precautions and safety measures to ensure the safety of the faculty and students.
April 6, 2020
AFIT continues to provide premier education during COVID-19

During a time of uncertainty due to COVID-19, the Air Force Institute of Technology continues to provide premier education to the military and civilian workforce.
April 6, 2020
AETC implements DoD guidance on use of cloth face coverings

In line with Secretary of Defense and Air Force guidance, Air Education and Training Command has directed, to the greatest extent practical, all individuals on AETC installations to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of social distancing in public areas or work centers.
April 6, 2020
Maxwell AFB commander declares public health emergency

The 42nd Air Base Wing commander declared a Public Health emergency for Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex Apr. 6.
April 5, 2020
Stopping the spread: JBSA mitigating risks during pandemic

Ensuring COVID-19 does not spread among Joint Base San Antonio personnel, their families, and the local community is a priority, and measures are being taken to prevent spread of the disease and to ensure contaminated areas are cleaned appropriately before put back to use.
April 5, 2020
First of Luke AFB's 944th FW medics mobilized for COVID-19 response

In response to short-notice mobilization orders, several members of the 944th Aeromedical Staging Squadron deployed Apr. 5 to aid in the COVID-19 response in New York City and surrounding states.
April 5, 2020
‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic

According to the American College of Sports Medicine, regular physical activity can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Also, moderately intense physical activity is associated with better immune function.
April 4, 2020
Leader perspective: Be the calm in the storm

The Mission and Installation Contracting Command is answering the call to one of our nation’s greatest challenges as we aggressively fight to kill the enemy we all know as Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Whether you find yourself walking the grounds and assessing the blank canvass of the next field
April 4, 2020
Watch LIVE: AETC Annual Awards Announcement, Apr. 6, 5:30 p.m. CST

Air Education and Training Command's 2019 annual award winners will be unveiled during a AETC Facebook Live event on Monday, April 6, beginning at 5:30 p.m. central time.
April 4, 2020
Air Force launches year-long leader, supervisor development campaign

On April 1, the Department of the Air Force launched The Leaders and Supervisors We Need, a year-long development campaign designed to improve the efficiency and accessibility of supervisory training and resources for all leaders, ranging from first-time supervisors to experienced senior management