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  • Nomads continue the mission despite reduced flying operations

    Airman 1st Class Gregory St Romain, a crew chief assigned to the 58th Air Maintenance Unit, waits for preflight checks to be completed at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, March 25, 2020. The 58th Fighter Squadron and 58th Aircraft Maintenance Unit continue to execute the training mission during

  • Five simple words for our coronavirus heroes

    As service members, we are often approached by strangers who want to reach out and say, “thank you for your service.” This kind gesture is something I’ve always appreciated. Serving my nation is a source of pride and a way to be a part of something that is bigger than myself.

  • Being deployed while battling COVID-19

    Throughout the outbreak of COVID-19 there have been changes, increased security measures and suggestions on how to stay healthy and protect your family. What about those who are away from family doing what they raised their right hand for, protecting our country?

  • 59th MDW leverages telehealth to keep patients, staff safe

    While San Antonio is under a “Stay Home, Work Safe” order, members of the 59th Medical Wing have found new ways to continue providing high-reliability care through virtual appointments while keeping patients and staff safe.

  • Maintaining mental fortitude in the chaos of COVID-19

    The ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic has not only presented itself as a potent threat to the physical health of millions of people, it also has had a damaging impact on their mental health as people grapple with the anxiety of a new disease.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have said

  • Sheppard grads make face covers to combat COVID-19

    Aircrew flight equipment and other aircraft maintenance career field graduates have put their sewing skills to work to create thousands of cloth face covers out of garments like old uniforms. The race to provide another precautionary measure to the combat toolkit against COVID-19 began in earnest

  • AETC announces 2019 annual award winners

    The Air Education and Training Command named their 2019 annual award winners live on the command’s Facebook page Apr. 6. Winners in 18 categories were announced by the AETC command team of Lt. Gen. Brad Webb and Chief Master Sgt. Julie Gudgel virtually due to the COVID-19 virus.