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April 13, 2020
'Guinea pig' class conquers innovation, COVID-19 en route to graduation

Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program Class 20-04 has endured unique circumstances during their trek to earn their pilot wings, which began Feb. 26, 2019. Perhaps no other class in the nearly 40-year history of the 80th Flying Training Wing program has faced the traditional trials while also
April 13, 2020
A&FRC offers list of financial resources

The Airman & Family Readiness Center has a significant role in personal financial services to the military family which includes spending plan development, assistance prioritizing payments and debts, financial education from car buying to retirement, referral to virtually every financial service you
April 13, 2020
Growth in DOD Telework Capability May Outlive Coronavirus Pandemic

The Defense Department has greatly expanded its telework capability to keep business on track during the fight against coronavirus. Some of those enhancements may continue once the threat recedes, DOD's chief information officer said.
April 13, 2020
Bioenvironmental protects medical staff from COVID-19

Staff Sgt. Beth Kenney, 56th Dental Squadron dental assistant, wears a N95 respirator mask while misted with a sensitivity and fit test solution April 1, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The outer hood isolates the spray, and if the N95 mask is properly fitted, the individual wearing the mask
April 13, 2020
BEAR Base lends a paw to JBSA camp

A low growl fills the air and drifts across the stony ground, like a momma bear defending her cub at the mouth of her cave. But, these growls are the low rumble of a long row of heavy trucks on the loading ramp at Basic Expeditionary Airfield Resources Base, waiting to be loaded with important
April 13, 2020
Goodfellow hosts COVID-19 Town Hall

Leadership for the 17th Training Wing hosted a virtual Town Hall on March 17 to address COVID-19 concerns affecting the Goodfellow community.
April 13, 2020
Resiliency in the face of adversity

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many things. Extended hours, delays on orders and the constant threat of contracting the coronavirus have made the workplace a harsh environment.
April 13, 2020
Altus AFB hosts Easter Safety Patrol for base residents

Base families lined the streets on April 11, 2020, to watch squadrons assigned to the 97th Air Mobility Wing participate in the Easter Safety Patrol at Altus Air Force Base, Okla.
April 13, 2020
Curbside pharmacy services garner praise from beneficiaries

To help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the San Antonio Military Health System has implemented curbside drop-off and pick-up pharmacy services at many of its locations.
April 10, 2020
97 LRS continues to support sole C-17 airdrop training mission

A typical day for an air transportation specialist assigned to the 97th Logistics Readiness Squadron includes precisely packaging 64 feet of parachute, securing two tons of material onto a handmade pallet while safely executing its transportation aboard the world’s most flexible cargo aircraft, at