News - Tag COVID-19

April 22, 2020
First Sergeants adapt to COVID-19 pandemic

The job of a First Sergeant is critical to the care and well-being of military members across the Air Force. The job, as with many others, has seen a few changes since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 22, 2020
Air University advanced education continues from dens, living rooms

It’s been more than a month since Air University’s degree-granting schools had to abruptly close their doors and move to virtual teaching because of social distancing measures due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 21, 2020
Watch: 59 MDW begins in-house COVID-19 testing

Airmen from the 59th Medical Wing have stepped up to the fight against COVID-19 by beginning testing samples taken from patients suspected of having coronavirus.
April 21, 2020
Bring Safety Home

As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all
April 21, 2020
Local Community donates to Team Goodfellow

Goodfellow Air Force Base volunteers teamed up with members of the local community to provide care packages to inbound members who are subject to the 14-day isolation period.
April 21, 2020
AFIMSC enables Air, Space Force to meet COVID-19 challenges

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading the effort to keep installations mission ready as the Air Force and Space Force continue operations while contending with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 21, 2020
558th Flying Training Squadron uses 3-D tech to fight COVID-19

The 558th Flying Training Squadron uses 3-D printing technology to produce face shields for the 559th Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph.
April 20, 2020
Special leave accrual for service members

Matthew Donovan, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a department-wide authorization April 6 for service members to accrue and retain an additional leave balance of up to 120 days.
April 17, 2020
Purple flags honor military children in an uncertain time

A team of 10 youth and three adults went out from the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Youth Center April 16 planting purple flags around the base in honor of military children everywhere. April is the nationally recognized Month of the Military Child.
April 17, 2020
316th TRS implements virtual in-processing

The 316th Training Squadron has begun in-processing new students via a Facebook page to avoid any delays in the training here and keep students safe by practicing social distancing.