News - Category 19th Air Force

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 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.
March 31, 2020
14th FTW exemplifies resiliency amid pandemic, graduates SUPT students

Although nearly all base outreach events have been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbus Air Force Base was still able to find a way to recognize the Air Force’s newest pilots during a graduation ceremony March 27.
March 30, 2020
Op Blue Hero: 97th AMW transports BMT grads to Keesler for technical training

A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew assigned to the 58th Airlift Squadron at Altus AFB supported the transport of the Air Force’s newest Basic Military Training graduates from JBSA-Lackland, Texas, to their technical training school at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., March 20, 2020.
March 27, 2020
Flying mission continues at Luke AFB

An F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 310th Fighter Squadron taxis down a runway March 25, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. There are 77 F-16s assigned at Luke, which allows Luke to train the world’s greatest fighter pilots and combat ready Airmen. Since implementing preventative health
March 27, 2020
Vance AFB commander declares Public Health Emergency

Colonel Corey Simmons, Commander, 71st Flying Training Wing, declared a public health emergency for the base March 27 due to the evolving threat of COVID-19.
March 26, 2020
Altus AFB balances mission with COVID-19 health safety measures

The 97th Air Mobility Wing has implemented base-wide health safety procedures in an effort to reduce the possibility of exposure to COVID-19 throughout the month of March.
March 26, 2020
Laughlin declares state of emergency, initiates HPCON Charlie

As the situation regarding COVID-19 evolves and the possibility for exposure to the virus heightens, Laughlin leadership declares a Public Health Emergency in conjunction with a Health Protection Condition to Charlie, today, March 25.
March 23, 2020
Commentary: Self-care key to being best version of you

Commentary from Chief Master Sgt. Jill Victor, AETC First Sergeant functional manager: "As we navigate these uncharted waters surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and response, let me start by saying “thank you.”
March 21, 2020
One additional COVID-19 case at Luke AFB

Medical professionals have confirmed one additional individual at Luke Air Force Base with COVID-19. Military public health have notified those in which the individual came in contact. The individual is in isolation at their home.