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Aug. 19, 2021
59th MDW: The WHASC’s clinical laboratory

Senior Airman Kyra Brabham, 59th Medical Diagnostics and Therapeutics Squadron medical laboratory technician, trains microbiology students about identifying bacteria at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 12, 2021. The WHASC’s clinical laboratory
Aug. 19, 2021
59th MDW: COVID-19 drive-through testing reinstated at the WHASC

A group of 59th Medical Wing Airmen screen a line of patients for COVID-19 at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, August 18, 2021. Due to an increase in cases, the WHASC is conducting a drive-through COVID-19 testing available Monday through Friday from 8
May 3, 2021
59th MDW: 'To make a difference that impacts the world'

Master Sgt. Latanceia Godfrey, 59th MDW COVID-19 vaccine clinic noncommissioned officer in charge, coordinates more than 30 Airmen and civilians for the COVID-19 vaccine operation daily.
May 3, 2021
59th MDW: “To make a difference that impacts the world”

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas-- “She is the heart and soul of this operation,” said Lt. Col. (Dr.) Kevin White, 59th Medical Wing COVID-19 vaccine coordinator. “Master Sgt. Godfrey is the first one here and she’s the one that gets the operation started every day.” Master Sgt. Latanceia
Feb. 22, 2021
59 MDW medics volunteer to administer COVID-19 vaccine

Since the arrival of the Pfizer vaccine to Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center on Dec. 14, 2020, more than 50 nurses and medical technicians have volunteered to administer the vaccine.Donning badges labeled “injector”, these Warrior Medics sanitize their hands, put on gloves and administer the
April 8, 2020
BMT adapts during COVID-19: adds masks, shortens pipeline

To prioritize safety and continue providing ready Airmen to fuel tomorrow’s Air Force, BMT is moving to a 7.5-week training pipeline.
April 8, 2020
173rd Fighter Wing creates masks in response to COVID-19

Airmen from the 173rd Fighter Wing at Kingsley Field, Oregon, came together to create more than 600 masks for base personnel.
March 31, 2020
Language center students, instructors go the distance with distance learning

Despite the changes and preventative measures that are part of COVID-19, students from the 637th Training Group, also known as the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC), have innovated and transferred to a digital learning environment during the past two weeks.
March 30, 2020
FAQ: COVID-19 Impacts to BMT and Technical Training

The COVID-19 pandemic is a dynamic and rapidly evolving situation. The Gateway Wing wants to make sure our internal family and external community all have access to factual and up-to-date information. This frequently asked questions acts as a resource for anyone who has questions or concerns about
March 27, 2020
BMT Safety Mitigation Efforts Protect Trainers and Pipeline

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 while accomplishing the mission of turning civilians into mission-ready Airmen, U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training here has implemented layers of protective measures to mitigate transmission risk of the virus within the BMT pipeline. Specific mitigation