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March 11, 2021Acting SecAF visits USAFA, focuses on AF priorities, academy importance
        Acting Secretary of the Air Force John P. Roth emphasized the importance of staying true to the Air Force priorities, supporting and defending the Constitution, serving the American people, and protecting the nation during his March 10 visit to the Air Force Academy. 

    March 11, 2021Department of the Air Force releases Inspector General review into Feb. 4 Joint Base Andrews unauthorized access incident
        The Department of the Air Force Inspector General’s review of the Feb. 4 unauthorized access incident at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, cited three issues that led to the wrongful entry of a civilian man onto both the base and a U.S. Air Force C-40 aircraft on the flightline. 

    March 9, 2021AMC delivers multi-capable Airmen during exercise Mosaic Tiger
        The exercise tested Agile Combat Employment skills in a simulated deployed environment to train multi-capable Airmen for the future. Airmen from Air Mobility Command took part in the exercise to enhance readiness and reinforce AMC support to the joint warfighter as well as support of Air Combat 

    March 8, 2021Air Force Security Forces Center to improve US government-wide working dog programs
        The Air Force Security Forces Center-led Government Working Dog Category Intelligence Team aims to improve the cost, process and procurement of government working dogs across 14 federal agencies. 

    March 8, 2021DAF professional developmental tool assists Airmen, Guardians with career planning
        The Developmental Special Experience Catalog is a consolidated list of available learning activities outside the scope of formal training. 

    March 6, 2021435th AEW Airmen support Operation Octave Quartz
        Airmen of the 435th Air Expeditionary Wing and the 435th Air Ground Operations Wing recently took part in the movement of personnel and cargo to support Operation Octave Quartz, or OOQ. 

    March 2, 2021Air Force finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process
        This is the first update to the PT uniform in more than 16 years, and more than 150 Airmen participated in testing the uniform. 

    Feb. 25, 2021Texas ANG delivers water, aid after winter storm
        From Feb. 14-20, Winter Storm Uri ー the worst polar vortex to hit Texas since 1989 ー spread cataclysmic damage and sent temperatures plummeting into the teens and single digits for more than four million Texans. 

    Feb. 25, 2021AFICC awards large-scale architect and engineering services contract
        The Air Force Installation Contracting Center awarded a suite of architect and engineering services contracts Feb. 19, to support the Air Force’s sustainment, restoration and modernization program. The contracts, awarded by the 772nd Enterprise Sourcing Squadron, are part of the $2 billion 

    Feb. 24, 2021Minuteman III test launch demonstrates safe, reliable deterrent
        A team of Air Force Global Strike Command Airmen launched an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile equipped with a test reentry vehicle at 11:47 p.m. Pacific Time Feb. 24 from Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. 

    Feb. 23, 2021Army partners with Air Force’s THOR for base defense
        THOR is a prototype directed energy weapon used to disable the electronics in drones, and specifically engineered to counter multiple targets – such as a drone swarm – with rapid results. The technology is housed in a 20-foot-long shipping container that can be stowed in a military cargo plane and 

    Feb. 23, 20212020 successes set stage for continued housing improvements
        The Department of the Air Force's effort to improve housing programs for Airmen, Guardians and their families scored some major victories in 2020, but housing officials say there is still much work to be done. 

    Feb. 22, 2021CSAF visits Davis-Monthan AFB, recognizes accomplishments of Airmen, Dynamic Wing
        During Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.’s time at Davis-Monthan, Airmen were able to explain ways the 355th Wing pioneers agile combat employment through the Dynamic Wing concept, as well as reaffirm their actions to support his Accelerate Change or Lose strategic guidance. 

    Feb. 22, 2021DoD tests VR suicide prevention training at Scott, Travis AFBs
        The 30-minute training is aimed to help Airmen’s comfort in engaging with others to prevent suicide. 

    Feb. 19, 2021Air Force releases environmental study on Ground Based Strategic Deterrent ICBM recapitalization Test Program
        The Air Force proposes to modernize the land-based leg of the nuclear triad, recapitalizing its ICBM fleet while upgrading the weapon system technology, supporting infrastructure, and command and control functions. 

    Feb. 19, 2021CMSAF discusses current, future Air Force culture at Grand Forks AFB
        Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited the 319th Reconnaissance Wing to meet with the Airmen behind the RQ-4 Global Hawk intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission, Feb. 11-12. 

    Feb. 19, 2021Reserve Airmen, PACAF distribute ops for AFFOR exercise
        Reserve Airmen from the 713th Combat Operations Squadron supported Headquarters Pacific Air Forces thousands of miles away for an Air Force Forces exercise, Feb. 3-11. More than 25 Reserve Airmen worked via distributed operations from Beale Air Force Base, California, with PACAF’s AFFOR staff at 

    Feb. 17, 2021Kirtland AFB female defenders get new female body armor
        After years of wearing the standard tactical vest originally designed for a male body frame, female Airmen from the 377th Security Forces Group at Kirtland Air Force Base were among the first Air Force defenders to receive the new issue of female body armor starting January 2021. 

    Feb. 16, 2021CMSAF tours ICBM mission at Malmstrom AFB
        Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass visited the 341st Missile Wing Feb. 9-10. 

    Feb. 16, 2021AFDW, medical leaders champion vaccine rollout program
        The Air Force District of Washington is prepared to rapidly expand distribution capabilities as vaccine supply increases to support partner organizations, tenant units, and geographically-separated service members within the National Capital Region. 

    Feb. 16, 2021US Air Force names first overseas-based F-35A squadron
        In Norse mythology, Valkyries are female figures who choose those that will live or die in battle. RAF Lakenheath is in the east of the United Kingdom, an area with extensive Viking and Norse history. Additionally, the 495th FS motto, “Mala Ipsa Nova,” in Latin, means “Bad News Itself.” Both factors 

    Feb. 14, 2021Keesler AFB NCO derives purpose from her heart
        Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Player, Mathies Noncommissioned Officer Academy director of education, began contemplating her purpose after losing her family member. Growing up in the small town of Greensboro, Alabama, separation and racism was no rarity to Player. After reminiscing of her days as the 

    Feb. 11, 2021Tour lengths increase for certain first-term overseas assignments
        Effective March 1, Airmen and Guardians overseas tour lengths are now 36 months for first-term unaccompanied permanent assignments at certain overseas locations. 

    Feb. 10, 2021Behind the Braids: Reservists play key role in first women’s hair policy change in 70 years
        Reserve Airmen have been instrumental in helping bring about the first major change in the Air Force’s women’s hair policy since the late 1940s. 

    Feb. 10, 2021Department of the Air Force leaders focus on resiliency
        Senior leaders are focused on building and growing resilience by establishing a task force called Operation Arc Care. This task force is currently reviewing resilience programs and overarching strategy using a phased approach which began in November. 

    Feb. 2, 2021Air Force announces Airmen leadership qualities
        The Airman leadership qualities are expected to form the basis for the future officer and enlisted performance reporting systems. The alignment between evaluating units and evaluating Airmen is intended to further emphasize and accelerate an understanding and adoption of the associated leadership 

    Jan. 29, 2021Total Force Airmen can now self-report joint experience in MyVector
        Total Force officer, enlisted and civilian personnel now have the ability to input their joint experiences within the MyVector platform, allowing members to, more effectively, report joint experiences when being selected for future development and assignments by commanders. 

    Jan. 28, 2021AMC hosts operational demonstration for latest AE innovation
        Air Mobility Command hosted the final operational demonstration for a portable and constructable ramp, or Patient Loading System, used to safely on and offload patients to high-deck aircraft, such as the KC-10 Extender, KC-46 Pegasus and KC-135 Stratotanker. 

    Jan. 20, 20212021 C2 Summit enhances Air Force contribution to Joint All-Domain Command and Control
        The Air Force’s annual Command and Control (C2) Summit was held at Nellis Air Force Base, Jan. 12-13. Led by Gen. Mark Kelly, commander of Air Combat Command, it highlighted joint cooperation as leaders worked to modernize and standardize the processes for Joint All-Domain Command and Control 

    Jan. 19, 2021Department of the Air Force offers limited Active Duty Service Commitment waivers; expanded PALACE CHASE
        These programs provide provisions for both enlisted and officer members who meet specified criteria. The application window runs Jan. 20 – April 2 and the expanded PALACE CHASE program window will run Jan. 20 through June 1, 2021. 

    Jan. 19, 2021SAF/IE releases Installation Energy Strategic Plan for energy assurance
        The Plan, which replaces the 2017 Air Force Energy Flight Plan, seeks to better align installation energy efforts with mission needs. 

    Jan. 13, 2021DAF Senior leaders address the recent events at the Capitol
        The senior leaders reminded Airmen and Guardians to be guided by service core values while they continue to safeguard American ideals. 

    Jan. 13, 2021390th ECS Captain becomes first Airman to graduate from Navy Weapon School
        On Dec.11, 2020, Capt. Aaron “Brutus” Tindall, 390th Electronic Combat Squadron EA-18G Growler weapons officer, became the first Airman to graduate from the Navy Airborne Electronic Attack weapons school, making him a subject matter expert in Airborne Electronic Attack and the EA-18G. 

    Jan. 11, 2021Language Enabled Airman Program accepting cadet applications
        LEAP is a career-spanning program aimed to sustain and improve Airmen's language and cultural capabilities. Managed by the Air Force Culture and Language Center, the program seeks to develop cross-culturally competent leaders who can meet Air Force global mission requirements. 

    Jan. 7, 2021Registration open now for virtual AETC Leadership Mentoring Symposium Jan. 27-28
        The two-day event is being hosted by the AETC Mentoring Council, which is composed of Airmen from around the command, and will allow senior leaders to mentor a virtual audience on specific topics. 

    Jan. 4, 2021Special Victims’ Counsel is here to help survivors
        She was an officer with nearly nine years of service, who had been selected for promotion. She joined some colleagues on a weekend camping trip to take advantage of the summer weather. After enjoying a bonfire and games, they all settled in for the night, but one man, a fellow officer, didn’t. 

    Dec. 30, 2020PACAF hosts first virtual Airmen-to-Airmen Talk with Sri Lanka Air Force
        The meeting included subject matter experts from each country in logistics, flight safety, risk management, crisis response, cyber security and medical procedures in response to chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear emergencies. 

    Dec. 28, 2020The future of test: ACC establishes 'Black Flag'
        Established as the test counterpart to Red Flag, an event designed to train like we fight, Black Flag allows the Air Force to test like we fight. While Red Flag builds readiness, Black Flag builds capability. 

    Dec. 21, 2020Air Force Competencies now available on MyVector
        The Air Force Competencies are foundational and applicable across all ranks, grades and career fields, and provide Total Force members a pathway to success in their respective careers. 

    Dec. 16, 2020505th CCW supports largest US Army Warfighter exercise on record
        The exercise directly trained more than 5,300 joint warfighters and accomplished training objectives for 12 training audiences using more than two dozen different systems connecting seven sites across the country. 

    Dec. 10, 2020Department of the Air Force releases fiscal year 2021 Selective Retention Bonus program
        The program is designed to improve the retention of experienced Airmen and Space Professionals in stressed career fields or those with high training costs. 

    Dec. 8, 2020Annual DoD housing survey opens for tenant feedback Dec. 8
        The annual survey provides Air Force housing officials, installation leaders and project owners feedback to shape the evolution of improvements that advance the Air Force housing portfolio that is provided to service members and their families. 

    Dec. 3, 2020Eglin AFB hosts Emerald Flag
        The inaugural event brings more than 25 agencies to participate. It is a collaborative multi-service effort focused on increasing the effectiveness of the joint domain warfighter. 

    Dec. 2, 2020Air University hosts first-ever JADO, JADC2 symposium
        The symposium objectives were to examine the development of concepts to ensure dominant planning, decision and execution, or PDE, cycles in highly contested and degraded environments and to identify key PDE issues affecting JADO and JADC2 future concepts. 

    Nov. 19, 2020Department of the Air Force restores previous military tuition assistance cap and AF COOL funding
        The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately. 

    Nov. 5, 2020Vice Chief’s Challenge creates new document templates, saves Airmen time
        The 2020 Vice Chief’s Challenge launched in February with a focus on working faster and smarter, and finding innovative ways to give Airmen back their time. 

    Nov. 4, 2020Chaplaincy brings VR to Agile Flag 21-1
        Agile Flag 21-1, the first exercise of its kind, is an experimental exercise that tests a new lead wing command design for deployed environments. Naturally, this comes with stress and frustration. The chaplaincy aims to combat that by strengthening Airmen’s minds, bodies and souls while in that 

    Nov. 3, 2020Agile Flag paves way for Lead Wings
        The lead wing for this exercise was the 366th Fighter Wing from Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, and 250 Airmen from six units from across the Air Force who participated to better understand the diverse requirements that will go into certifying the lead-wing concept for Air Combat Command. 

    Nov. 2, 2020Commander addresses Reserve Mobility capabilities at A/TA 2020
        Lt. Gen. Richard W. Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, highlighted Total Force integration, the Reserve’s rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Reserve’s unique weather reconnaissance, aerial spray and aerial firefighting missions during the 

    Oct. 28, 2020AMC commander announces her command priorities
        The command’s revised priorities focus and accelerate AMC’s efforts to rise to challenges in the global strategic environment and to leverage short-term opportunities to ensure the United States retains a competitive edge in Rapid Global Mobility against competitors like China and Russia. 

    Oct. 25, 2020AFIMSC key to disaster recovery at installations
        When natural disasters strike installations, Air Force leadership immediately begins recovery operations to get missions up and running again as soon as possible. 

    Oct. 23, 2020Dominate the Spectrum: ACC Emphasizes EMS
        In Air Combat Command, the Electromagnetic Spectrum is at the forefront of technological development supporting the Air Force, especially through the progression of electromagnetic warfare. It ultimately affects how ACC, and the Air Force, will engage in and through the EMS in the future. 

    Oct. 23, 2020AFCEC awarded patent for new runway repair technology
        The formula for the repair solution, developed by members of Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s laboratory at Tyndall Air Force Base, will allow Rapid Airfield Damage Repair, or RADR, teams to quickly repair runways using materials that can be gathered locally, such as sand and clay. 

    Oct. 15, 2020Aircraft availability, readiness increases at three bases thanks to new methodology
        The Air Force is seeing success in new sustainment initiatives resulting in increased aircraft availability and readiness across three of its bases. 

    Oct. 8, 2020Next-generation helmets keep Defenders lethal, ready
        The Air Force Security Forces Center is delivering the next generation of ballistic helmets to security forces units as part of its effort to standardize and modernize Defender equipment across the Air Force. 

    Sept. 21, 2020Joint service members utilize JB San Antonio landing zones for vertical lift training
        As San Antonio continues to develop out from the city’s center, outlying areas that were once remote are now impacted by the encroachment of land development. This expansion places additional pressure on nearby military training activities to consider noise, light, traffic volume, safety and other 

    Sept. 16, 2020Department of the Air Force pushes fitness testing to Jan. 1
        To continue minimizing close contact among personnel during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and ensure units and personnel are fully ready to resume, testing has been delayed from October to January, and testing in January will move forward without obtaining waist, height and weight measurements. 

    Sept. 13, 2020AFW2 Fit Games: Taking virtual fitness by storm
        The Fit Games are a fitness challenge that will consist of predesignated bodyweight exercises, fulfilled by an established number of reps per exercise and round. Open for all AFW2 warriors and Invictus Games U.S. Team athletes to participate, this fitness event will be the first of its kind geared 

    Sept. 10, 2020Airmen find solution to KC135 and C130 battery testing failure, reducing cost and maintenance delays
        The batteries serve as the aircraft’s backup to power essential equipment should engine generators fail. To date, the Air Force C-130 and KC-135 fleets, more than 600 aircraft globally, operate with the batteries. 

    Sept. 8, 2020Department of the Air Force delegates approval authority for nonchargeable emergency leave of absence
        Unit commanders or civilian directors may now grant an emergency leave of absence for qualifying emergencies, including the death or serious medical condition of an immediate family member, or any other hardship the commander or director determines appropriate. 

    Sept. 3, 2020Advanced Battle Management System field test brings Joint Force together across all domains during second onramp
        In the latest exercise, known as an “onramp,” operators used ABMS to detect and defeat efforts to disrupt U.S. operations in space in addition to countering attacks against the U.S. homeland, including shooting down a cruise missile “surrogate” with a hypervelocity weapon. 

    Sept. 3, 2020Little Rock AFB maintenance squadron achieves full operational capability
        The designation signifies that the squadron has met a rigorous set of criteria, including an approved concept of operations and a high percentage of trained, qualified and certified personnel. 

    Sept. 2, 2020DHA launches new Air Force military hospital and clinic websites
        The transition to the TRICARE.mil domain incorporates new layouts and adds helpful features to enhance the user experience and provide easier access to information about the local military hospital or clinic and the TRICARE benefit in one place. 

    Aug. 20, 2020ACC builds leaders armed for action
        Inspired by the Greek goddess of wisdom and war, Athena, Air Combat Command recently completed the first-ever inaugural Sword Athena Leadership Symposium, Aug 12-14, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis. The theme for this year’s event was “Building Leaders Armed for Action.” 

    Aug. 20, 2020Warriors unite through community networks
        AFW2 community programs connect warriors to local events, activities and resources within the 46,000 veteran service organizations located nationwide. The team utilizes social media platforms to connect with veteran service organizations and obtain vital information, which they streamline and share 

    Aug. 18, 2020Scott AFB personnel responds to flash floods
        An Aug. 12 storm produced approximately 5.5 inches of rain which caused flash floods that closed on- and off-base roads, the C-21 hangar and on- and off-base housing areas. 

    Aug. 12, 2020Academy cadets celebrate Acceptance Day
        Despite strict parameters to mitigate the coronavirus, including spatial distancing, mandatory wear of facemasks and a very limited audience, Acceptance Day held all the tradition one would expect at an event usually attended by thousands of friends and relatives. 

    Aug. 3, 2020Special Warfare career fields update entry requirements
        In January of 2019, the wing revised its previous A&S into a single, more comprehensive process designed to push and test the upper limits of a candidate’s physical, mental and cognitive abilities. 

    July 27, 2020Prince Sultan AB boosts CENTCOM AOR refueling capabilities
        Just 48 hours before the KC-135 from the 349th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron left Al Udeid Air Base to conduct refueling missions in the region, the 378th ELRS was given a task: To develop, build and sustain a rapid refueling capability at Prince Sultan Air Base. That’s exactly what they did. 

    July 24, 2020AFLCMC awards Skyborg contract
        These initial awards will establish a vendor pool that will continue to compete for up to $400 million in subsequent delivery orders in support of the Skyborg Vanguard Program. 

    July 23, 2020AFRS officer utilizes resiliency training during roadside altercation
        Capt. Jamail Walker, a San Antonio native and 362nd Recruiting Squadron support flight commander, was traveling on the freeway with a friend, June 12, when he noticed an injured and distraught individual outside their vehicle, walking in traffic. 

    July 20, 2020Wildland Fire Branch battles fire season despite COVID-19
        In an effort to continue its mission, the Wildland Fire program reprioritized its goals for the year and enacted COVID-19 safety protocols for its firefighters to follow. 

    July 20, 2020AFSFC launches software to monitor health of military working dogs
        The software will analyze four major focus areas — administrative offices, kennel facilities, support areas and veterinary support. It will also analyze 10 sub-focus areas and 32 graded areas. These parameters will be used to categorize and advocate for facility enhancements and renovations to 

    July 7, 2020Air Force surgeon general talks about COVID-19, innovation, leadership
        Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Air Force Surgeon General chief of medical operations, toured and learned about the Transport Isolation System aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, June 26. 

    July 1, 2020Air Force stands up new division to enhance customer service for EFMP families
        The new Exceptional Assignment Program division will provide Airmen and their families with a singular point of contact to be more responsive and expedite their requests. 

    June 29, 2020Negatively pressurized conexes ready to save lives
        Air Mobility Command and Air Force Materiel Command leaders joined forces early April to invite creative materiel and non-materiel solutions to address a joint urgent operational need to move large numbers of COVID-19 patients should the need for that capability arise. 

    June 24, 2020Air Force awards contract for improved Female Body Armor
        Finding uniform items and gear optimized for female Airmen is an Air Force Chief of Staff initiative. 

    June 23, 2020Misawa AB demonstrates combat readiness in first joint, bilateral elephant walk
        The display of aircraft showcased Misawa Air Base’s collective readiness and ability to generate combat airpower at a moment's notice to ensure regional stability throughout the Indo-Pacific. This was Misawa AB’s first time hosting a bilateral and joint elephant walk. 

    June 23, 2020CSAF returns to Creech AFB: Praises persistence, readiness through COVID-19
        Goldfein’s first stop before touring the installation was a sit down with 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing leadership, who walked him through mission updates, the installation’s COVID-19 response, and quality-of-life improvements for the Creech AFB personnel. 

    June 22, 2020AFLCMC acquires new Air Force handgun
        The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Small Arms Program Office acquired approximately 125,000 M18s from Sig Sauer for $22.1 million, and is making them available to Air Force organizations that have a handgun requirement. 

    June 19, 2020Resident advocates key to rebuilding trust in privatized housing program
        The Air Force established the RA positions as part of a sweeping effort to improve privatized housing customer service and quality. 

    June 15, 2020AFRS releases Aim High mobile app
        The Aim High app is a comprehensive, intuitive recruiting tool powered by a data-rich, enterprise solution that helps the Air Force find elite Airmen, as well as guides recruits to discover their passions through intuitive, interactive means. 

    June 5, 2020Finances made easy with new online portal
        The Comptroller Services Portal is an automated incident management application that allows customers to request and receive online assistance from their servicing comptroller squadron. CSP has integrated workflows which assist the customer in seeking help with travel pay, military pay and civilian 

    May 28, 2020AFRL, AFSOC launch palletized weapons from cargo plane
        This successful Phase I operational demonstration represents a milestone in executing a palletized munitions airdrop, which refers to the delivery of a large volume of air-launched weapons at any given time. 

    May 27, 2020AFCEC consolidates program to maximize lethality, readiness
        The Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program uses agreements with eligible entities, like cities and land trusts, to cost share mutually beneficial land easements within priority impact areas. 

    May 25, 2020Massachusetts Guard members use civilian medical training in COVID-19
        Soldiers and Airmen from the Massachusetts National Guard with civilian medical backgrounds have been augmenting healthcare facilities to provide care to patients with COVID-19. 

    May 18, 2020Hurricane Hunters fly first mission of 2020 Atlantic season
        The 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron, the only Department of Defense organization that flies weather reconnaissance, is expected to fly into Invest 90L throughout the weekend to provide weather data by satellite communication to the National Hurricane Center in Miami to improve their computer 

    May 14, 2020Mental Health Awareness Month: Resiliency, wellness
        The goal of the Wellness and Resiliency Program is to help ensure there is a resilient community being built and maintained throughout all areas of a wounded warrior’s life to include their physical, spiritual, mental and social fitness. During COVID-19, the team assists warriors, caregivers and 

    May 5, 2020Air Force SERE modernizes training
        Initial SERE training for Airmen at high risk of isolation has been conducted through four courses over a 26-day period.  Now, leaders at 336th TRG believe they have found a way to restructure the training requirements, which make it more efficient and ultimately saves time. COVID-19 expedited the 

    April 30, 2020AFRL adapts pararescue tactics for COVID-19 monitoring
        The Air Force Research Laboratory is leveraging tactics from the Air Force pararescue, or PJ, community, employing a new tool that can monitor multiple patients’ vital signs, helping to alleviate the lean doctor-to-patient ratio that many medical facilities are facing amidst COVID-19. 

    April 24, 2020AFCAP V increases field assistance
        If needed, the Air Force Contract Augmentation Program is standing by to support COVID-19 response for the Air Force or any federal government entity supporting National Command Authority objectives. 

    April 17, 2020Task Force-Southeast supports COVID-19 fight
        Task Force-Southeast, led by Ninth Air Force, is the primary DoD support organization for the Federal Emergency Management Agency response to COVID-19 in FEMA Regions III and IV. 

    April 15, 2020Air Force Global Strike Command surgeon team leading fight against COVID-19
        Col. Virginia Garner, AFGSC command surgeon, leads a team of 21 medical professionals in a battle unlike the world has seen in more than 100 years. 

    April 14, 2020Illinois Air Guard C-130s join the fight against COVID-19
        Two aircrews assigned to the 182nd Airlift Wing departed Peoria Air National Guard Base, Illinois, April 7, to pick up and transport 250 medical isolation pods from the Oregon manufacturer to Chicago Midway International Airport the next day. 

    April 8, 2020PMO Engineers thrive with ‘once in a lifetime’ billion-dollar rebuild
        As project managers for the PMO, and as part of the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center, Capt. Zach Bierhaus, Capt. Kyle Kowalchuk and Capt. Will Page are charged with finding solutions to the many potential issues that could affect the Air Force’s on-going efforts to develop the 

    April 5, 2020‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic
        According to the American College of Sports Medicine, regular physical activity can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Also, moderately intense physical activity is associated with better immune function. 

    March 26, 2020DISA renews antivirus software license agreement helping teleworkers keep machines safe at home
        The DoD Antivirus Software License Agreement with McAfee allows active DoD employees to utilize the antivirus software for home use. 

    March 16, 2020Tyndall AFB medical, first responders partner with local county emergency services, local hospital for joint training exercise
        The 325th Medical Group at Tyndall Air Force Base, partnered with Bay County to participate in a multi-agency emergency response exercise, March 12. Participants in the exercise mainly included the 325th Medical Group, Bay County Emergency Medical Services and Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Medical 

    March 16, 2020Travis AFB announces first COVID-19 cases
        Travis Air Force Base is currently monitoring two positive cases of COVID-19 for an active-duty Airman and a dependent of a service member. Samples from the individuals were taken and sent to a Department of Defense laboratory where the tests were confirmed positive. 

    March 15, 2020DOD 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-19.2

        


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