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March 19, 2020
BAMC closes dining facilities, adjusts pharmacy operations

Brooke Army Medical Center is implementing additional health protection measures to minimize foot traffic throughout the organization and help to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, enabling BAMC to better preserve the health and well-being of patients and staff.
March 19, 2020
COVID-19: What visitors can expect at Laughlin

A lot has happened over the last couple weeks regarding the novel coronavirus, as many are probably already aware. In response to the outbreak in other parts of the country, Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, has made modifications to its daily operations starting March 16 to keep the base operational
March 19, 2020
BAMC temporarily adjusts visitation policies

The safety of patients and visitors is a top priority at Brooke Army Medical Center. While we understand the importance of family support during hospitalization, the new coronavirus (COVID-19) requires us to temporarily adjust our visiting policy in order to keep our patients and visitors safe from
March 18, 2020
Goldfein emphasizes protecting force from COVID-19 while fulfilling all missions, operational priorities

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said March 18 there have been seven confirmed cases of the new coronavirus to date among active-duty personnel, but that the Air Force is “still conducting global missions … which is priority one.”
March 18, 2020
COVID-19: Exploit What You Can Control

"Can't," "don't," "contain" and "restrict" are negative words present everywhere in the news, the media and conversation. The threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus will undoubtedly remain a challenge for everyone for months to come. Significant abrupt restrictions and closures are making many within
March 15, 2020
DOD Officials Explain New Coronavirus Domestic Travel Restrictions

Defense officials announced restrictions on domestic travel for service members, Defense Department employees and family members in response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.
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 14, 2020
Maxwell goes to HPCON Bravo

The Maxwell-Gunter installation commander has directed Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo in response to COVID-19. In addition to all HPCON Alpha actions, HPCON Bravo includes the following actions:- Strict Hygiene (No handshaking, wipe common-use items)- If exposed, self-isolate (Wear mask
March 13, 2020
Maxwell announces first COVID-19 case

A civilian employee who works at Maxwell-Gunter is being treated and evaluated following a confirmed result for COVID-19.
March 12, 2020
DOD halts travel to, from COVID-19 affected countries

In response to the growing coronavirus epidemic, Department of Defense officials are looking to safeguard the health and safety of military and civilian personnel and their families.