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Jan. 8, 2024
LEAP Airman uses Arabic skills during deployment, builds host nation relationships as HNCC officer

Today's Air Force thrives on diversity, a defining trait that empowers Airmen worldwide to embrace varied cultures. In support of this commitment, the U.S. Air Force offers the Language Enabled Airman Program, providing Airmen with educational tools to connect with cultures from around the world.
Oct. 4, 2022
Goodfellow | Senior Airman Jennifer Lopez: More than a medic

Senior Airman Jennifer Lopez, 17th OMRS public health technician, flies high above the standard to ensure the health of all members of the 17th Training Wing.
July 28, 2022
Monkeypox declared public health emergency: What Airmen and Guardians need to know

The World Health Organization declared monkeypox a public health emergency on July 23. With more than 4,000 cases in the United States, Airmen and Guardians should know the risks and how to stay safe.
Oct. 1, 2021
Medical: Staying ahead of threats

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss.-- Through prevention and response, public health has been able to keep military members and their families safe during the pandemic.“When it comes to the COVID-19 delta variant, our approach is unchanged,” said Maj. Tristan Spierling, 81st Medical Group chief of
Sept. 24, 2020
433rd Airlift Wing Airmen help San Antonio combat spread of COVID-19

Senior leaders from the 433rd Airlift Wing, the Air Force Personnel Center, the city of San Antonio, and Bexar County Metropolitan Public Health District, gathered Sept. 17 to recognize 433rd AW Reserve Citizen Airmen who assisted at the Bexar County COVID-19 Operations Center in the San Antonio
Aug. 10, 2020
Public Health visits simulator building, makes COVID-19 prevention recommendations

U.S. Air Force Capt. Susan Ching, 47th Flying Training Wing public health and emergency officer, explains possible measures to prevent COVID-19 in the simulation building Aug. 5, 2020 to Jim DeReus, 47th Operations Group T-6 lead civilian simulator instructor, at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas.
April 27, 2020
JBSA ground transportation adapts to fight COVID-19

Joint Base San Antonio installations have begun segregating buses by health status to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure that the JBSA community stays healthy. As of March 21, all buses on any of the bases will be labeled either green, yellow, or red, to denote who can and cannot ride in
April 17, 2020
Pod system helps 80th FTW reduce risk of contracting, spreading COVID-19

The 80th Flying Training Wing’s Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program has stepped up their operational game plan to keep personnel healthy while continuing its mission by operating within small units of individuals, or pods, as another measure to combat the spread of COVID-19 and limit
March 15, 2020
82nd TRW commander: We will work to flatten the COVID-19 curve, take care of each other

Col. Kenyon Bell, 82nd TRW commander at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, discusses how the base will manage and mitigate the effects of COVID-19 in order to help “flatten the curve” of coronavirus.
March 4, 2020
Is it the flu or is it coronavirus?

It is easy to feel vulnerable because of news about the coronavirus outbreak. The name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. The symptoms of influenza (flu) and coronavirus infection are similar, but these two illnesses are caused by different viruses. People with