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April 3, 2020
Air Force releases grooming, fitness guidance during COVID-19

In a message to Airmen March 31, Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, explained installation commanders have the authority to adjust standards as needed, while also encouraging Airmen to maintain grooming and fitness standards to the greatest
April 2, 2020
Telework. How hard can it be?

When I Imagined myself teleworking from home as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I was sitting in my cozy home-office, sipping my morning tea, more productive than ever because telework means without the normal daily office interruptions. Easy. I’ll take it!
April 1, 2020
Turn quarantine time into quality time

During the global pandemic that we find ourselves in today, it is important to remember to stay connected to our Air Force mission. Mission readiness means keeping a sound body and mind during trying times like these. In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control has
April 1, 2020
Moments of joy still ring out at Brooke Army Medical Center

With words of love and gratitude for his family’s support, Air Force Master Sgt. William “Mac” McMillan rang the cowbell March 27, a joyful sound signifying his last round of radiation at Brooke Army Medical Center. The tinny sound echoed in the near-empty hall usually bustling with family and
March 31, 2020
DOD Mounts Multifaceted Response to COVID-19 Pandemic

The Defense Department is rapidly ramping up its efforts to fight COVID-19 and assist federal, state and local governments in their efforts.
March 31, 2020
Joint Staff Ops Official Breaks Down DOD Aid to Fight Coronavirus

The Defense Department is going all out to support civilian agencies confronting the COVID-19 pandemic, the vice director of operations for the Joint Staff said.
March 30, 2020
Commissaries, support facilities designated mission-critical as part of DOD’s COVID-19 response

The Defense Commissary Agency’s stores, central distribution centers and its central meat processing plant have been designated mission-critical in DOD’s response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
March 30, 2020
Officer Training School has plan in place to minimize COVID-19, maximize safety

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama – The Officer Training School at Air University will execute an aggressive plan at the start of its next class March 31, 2020, to help mitigate the possible spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of staff, incoming officer trainees and the community.Officer Training
March 30, 2020
ENJJPT implements increased protective measures to keep training

The threat of the spread of Coronavirus, or COVID-19, has added another challenging layer to the training regimen for student and instructor pilots of the 80th Flying Training Wing’s Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training Program. Those in ENJJPT are hard at work developing new procedures to keep
March 30, 2020
DOD issues Flexible Spending Account tips in response to COVID-19

Flexible Spending Account participants may make changes to their Health Care FSA, Limited Expense Health Care FSA , or Dependent Care FSA elections if there has been a Qualifying Life Event, or QLE.