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March 13, 2020
Vance AFB declares Health Protection Level A

The 71st Flying Training Wing commander at Vance AFB has directed Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha in response to COVID-19.
March 13, 2020
71 FTW Commander Declaration of HPCON A

Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Alpha in response to COVID-19
March 13, 2020
Luke Days 2020 airshow cancelled

The Luke Days 2020 airshow scheduled for March 21-22, 2020 is cancelled due to growing COVID-19 concerns and to mitigate health risks to attendees.
March 13, 2020
AFIMSC innovation project receives $3 million award

The Air Force presented a $3 million Small Business Innovation Research program award to an Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center innovation project March 12.
March 12, 2020
Basic Military Training graduation parade canceled at JBSA-Lackland

The 37th Training Wing canceled the Air Force Basic Military Training graduation parade scheduled for March 13 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s parade grounds out of concern for the safety of the newly accessioned Airmen and their family members due to the coronavirus.
March 12, 2020
Maxwell takes precautions against COVID-19, moves to HPCON Alpha

The 42nd Air Base Wing has raised the Health Protection Condition to Alpha from zero for Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex in response to the spread of COVID-19 beginning March 13, 2020.In the case of an unusual health risk, the DoD uses health protection measures known as HPCONs, to determine
March 12, 2020
DOD halts travel to, from COVID-19 affected countries

In response to the growing coronavirus epidemic, Department of Defense officials are looking to safeguard the health and safety of military and civilian personnel and their families.
March 12, 2020
2020 Fiesta of Flight Air & Space Expo cancelled

The 2020 Fiesta of Flight Air & Space Expo here March 14, is cancelled, in order to mitigate health risks to attendees.
March 12, 2020
Altus AFB announces presumptive positive COVID-19 case, upgrade to Health Protection Condition level

An active-duty U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, is currently undergoing evaluation and treatment following a presumptive positive novel coronavirus test. In response, Altus AFB has changed its Health Protection Condition (HPCON) level to B to reflect the moderate
March 12, 2020
CSAF visits to listen and learn about COVID-19

Gen. David L. Goldfein, Chief of Staff of the Air Force, visited Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland March 11 to observe current operations surrounding COVID-19.