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March 30, 2020
Keesler ensures readiness through online classes

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Following the effects of COVID-19, the 81st Training Group has taken measures to ensure safety among Airmen while also executing its crucial mission.The 336th Training Squadron initiated online classes for multiple courses within the squadron using electronic
March 30, 2020
56 MDG filling prescription by drive thru only

Airman 1st Class Erika Tolentino and Senior Airman Amy Piscopo, 56th Medical Group pharmacy technicians, fill a prescription from an off-base provider March 26, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. Due to preventative healthcare measures related to Coronavirus Disease 2019, the pharmacy has modified
March 25, 2020
Air Force restriction of movement trainee tests positive for COVID-19

Today, Air Force officials are announcing the first restriction of movement or ROM trainee in the Air Force’s basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has tested positive for COVID-19.
March 25, 2020
Officials confirm Sheppard's first positive COVID-19 case

Public Health officials here notified Sheppard AFB leadership of the installation’s first confirmed case of Coronavirus, or COVID-19. The first case is travel related and involves a member of the 80th Flying Training Wing, home to the Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training program.
March 25, 2020
Keesler announces 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19

Keesler Air Force Base is currently monitoring three positive cases of COVID-19 for an active duty Airman, a spouse of a sister service member, and a retiree.The individuals are in isolation, and the Mississippi Department of Health has been notified. On-base public health officials have begun the
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 17, 2020
Air Force BMT, technical and flying training mission essential, to continue with mitigation

The Department of Defense response to the coronavirus outbreak continues to be dynamic and policy may quickly change, but as of March 17, U.S. Air Force's basic military training, technical training and flying training operations have been deemed mission essential and will continue with mitigation
March 17, 2020
2020 Wings of Columbus Air Show canceled

Columbus Air Force Base’s “2020 Wings Over Columbus Air Show” has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
March 16, 2020
Maxwell Air and Space Show cancelled

The Maxwell “Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show” scheduled for Apr. 18-19, 2020, has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.
March 16, 2020
AETC COVID-19 high-risk workforce encouraged to telework

Air Education and Training Command leaders are encouraging high-risk COVID-19 employees to work with their supervisors to begin teleworking.