News - Category 19th Air Force

March 20, 2020
Holloman AFB declares public health emergency, further restricts base access

Taking further action in the evolving COVID-19 situation, the 49th Wing commander has declared a public health emergency and has enacted additional base access guidelines at Holloman Air Force Base, as of March 20th, 2020
March 20, 2020
97th AMW initiates base-wide health precautions towards COVID-19

The 97th Air Mobility Wing has implemented base-wide health safety procedures in an effort to reduce the exposure to COVID-19; Although changes have been implemented, the mission of training mobility Airmen remains the same. Under current conditions it is still safe and essential to the Air Force to
March 20, 2020
COVID-19 Case Confirmed at 33rd Fighter Wing

An active-duty Airman with the 33rd FW at Eglin AFB, Florida, is being treated and evaluated by health care professionals after testing positive for COVID-19. The member had recently returned from continental U.S. travel and began to experience symptoms.
March 19, 2020
Luke AFB announces first positive COVID-19 cases, upgrades HPCON

Two individuals at Luke AFB, Arizona, tested positive March 18 with novel coronavirus and have upgraded to Health Protection Condition Bravo.
March 19, 2020
Holloman AFB raises HPCON to B as precaution

In continuing a preventative response to the evolving COVID-19 situation, Col. Joseph Campo, 49th Wing commander, has placed Holloman Air Force Base at Health Protection Condition Bravo effective March 19.
March 19, 2020
Columbus AFB weather flight ready for when severe weather strikes

The 14th Operations Support Squadron’s Weather Flight is Columbus Air Force Base’s first line of defense against continuously changing weather and supports the mission by providing accurate forecasts, generating timely warnings and continuously looks out for severe weather threatening the base.
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
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
14th CPTS Financial Services Flight provides financial support, education to Columbus AFB

The 14th Comptroller Squadron Financial Services Flight is all about supporting the customer and is essential to ensuring members of the 14th Flying Training Wing are taken care of financially so they can focus on getting the mission done.