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March 25, 2020
Air Force works with privatized housing project owners on emergency, urgent work orders

With the evolving COVID-19 situation, privatized housing project owners have assured the Air Force that emergency and urgent work orders should and will continue to be addressed while routine maintenance has been temporarily suspended for many privatized projects.
March 25, 2020
Installation commander addresses Maxwell-Gunter Team

Team Maxwell-Gunter,Over the past days, the state, region and local area have seen a significant increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19. Therefore, I have raised the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) to Charlie from Bravo for Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex effective immediately. HPCON
March 25, 2020
Maxwell-Gunter moves to HPCON Charlie in response to COVID-19

MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- At the direction of the installation commander, Col. Patrick Carley, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex have moved to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie from HPCON Bravo.HPCON Charlie indicates a substantial threat of disease for personnel due to a local or
March 25, 2020
Medical, dental elective procedures will be postponed 60 days due to COVID-19

As of March 31, all military treatment facilities and dental treatment facilities will postpone elective surgeries and procedures for 60 days, the Department of Defense announced March 25. The policy applies to all beneficiaries: active duty service members and their families, retirees, and Reserve
March 25, 2020
Keesler announces 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19

Keesler Air Force Base is currently monitoring three positive cases of COVID-19 for an active duty Airman, a spouse of a sister service member, and a retiree.The individuals are in isolation, and the Mississippi Department of Health has been notified. On-base public health officials have begun the
March 25, 2020
14th MDG revamps entry, screening process to counter COVID-19 spread

The 14th Medical Group at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, has recently revamped their entry and screening procedures to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
March 25, 2020
COVID-19 Town Hall Q&A

Leadership for the 17th Training Wing hosted a virtual Town Hall on March 17 to address COVID-19 concerns affecting the Goodfellow community. There is nothing more important than the health and welfare of the Goodfellow and local community. Wing leadership is working with base subject matter experts
March 25, 2020
Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting the nation

The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 Total Force active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic. Across a worldwide enterprise, our Airmen must remain healthy so they can maintain full readiness and the capability to protect our nation’s security and
March 24, 2020
17th Medical Group prioritizes active duty care

U.S. Air Force Col. Lauren Byrd, 17th Medical Group commander, has made the decision to reprioritize medical resources to ensure the greatest access for the active duty population on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 24, 2020.
March 24, 2020
Frontline Defenders of COVID-19

Staff Sgt. Tyler Michaud (left), 56th Equipment Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance, receives a temperature reading from Senior Airman Samantha Hulse, 56th Medical Group technician, before entering the medical group March 23, 2020, at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. The 56th MDG is