Air Force Features

Nov. 9, 2022
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster by Dec. 1

Airmen and Guardians who receive the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster released in September are authorized a one-day special pass from their commander as long as the booster is administered by Dec. 1
May 4, 2020
86th MXG: Expanding aeromedical evacuation capabilities

The 86th Maintenance Group leads the charge for the C-130 Hercules community in procuring ion distribution units to ensure the safety of aircrews, passengers and Airmen working in and around the aircraft.
March 16, 2020
Travis 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 10, 2020
DOD issues flexible instructions on response to coronavirus

The department issued memos responding to the need for operations to continue during the outbreak. The DoD documents build on messages from the Office of Personnel Management issued March 7.
March 4, 2020
DOD outlines priorities in combating coronavirus

Military officials and their civilian counterparts are learning together how to combat the novel coronavirus, Defense Department officials said March 4.
Feb. 14, 2020
Around the Air Force: Air Force Flu Fighters, MTIs Return to Academy, Pilot Qualification

Today’s look Around the Air Force features how the Air Force is aiding the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with fighting the flu, the Air Force Academy’s move to bring back Military Training Instructors, and the Air Force’s efforts to identify the best potential pilots for training.
July 25, 2018
Airmen, medical researchers team up for inflight TIS training

Airmen from the 628th and 375th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadrons from Joint Base Charleston and Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, along with medical researchers from universities in Indiana and Nebraska, conducted Transportation Isolation System training July 18, on a flight from JB Charleston to
June 12, 2018
Emerging infectious disease training event bolsters medical readiness

A team of U.S. military doctors, public health specialists and members of various other career fields participated in a week-long Emerging Infectious Diseases Training Event June 4-8, 2018, in Panama during the New Horizons 2018 humanitarian training exercise. The event, aimed at enhancing attendee
June 4, 2016
AF continues to monitor Zika, infected mosquitoes could hit US this summer

As the threat of infected mosquitoes reaching the U.S. climbs, the Air Force continues to closely monitor the emergence of Zika virus infections to help inform and protect Airmen and their families.
Feb. 6, 2015
AF Ebola support winds down

After more than four months of continuous airlift support to Operation United Assistance, the U.S. Air Force is winding down efforts in Senegal, Monrovia and Liberia.
Oct. 24, 2014
AF hospital adds ‘virus-zapping' robot to inventory

Standing at 5 feet 2 inches tall, U.S. Air Force Hospital Langley's newest staff member doesn't initially have a commanding presence; however, after five minutes, its impact has the potential to save countless lives around the world.

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