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April 9, 2020
412th Test Wing modifies hiring, in-processing, and adjust processes due to COVID-19

There’s no question that the civilian workforce on Edwards Air Force Base serves an integral function in the Air Force lifeblood that keeps the base operating and performing its vital Test and Evaluation (T&E) mission in support of the military services.
April 9, 2020
412th Force Support Squadron works to make ‘support’ the first word in its identity

At a time when, by necessity, the majority of Team Edwards either teleworks or takes administrative leave in response to COVID-19, there are certain duties that, by necessity, must be accomplished on base every day.
April 9, 2020
Base Exchange to start offering curbside pick up

Beginning April 10, Hill Air Force Base's Main Exchange will be offering curbside pick up for orders placed online.
April 9, 2020
Contracting pros deliver to COVID-19 front lines

The Air Force Installation Contracting Center’s 763rd Specialized Contracting Squadron is delivering a plethora of fast-tracked emergency support to Air Mobility Command in days, if not hours.
April 9, 2020
Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) now requiring patrons, employees to wear face coverings at its stores worldwide

Commissaries worldwide are requiring some form of face covering for store employees and customers to enter a commissary. DeCA’s guidance is effective Friday, April 10. Commissary patrons must wear some form of face covering such as masks, scarfs, bandannas, clean t-shirts, or cloths to cover the
April 9, 2020
AFRL New Mexico units identified to transfer to U.S. Space Force

The Air Force Research Laboratory at Kirtland AFB recently received news that some of their missions will transfer to the U.S. Space Force (USSF). AFRL units readying for transfer include most of the Space Vehicles Directorate missions and the Directed Energy Directorate’s Electro-Optics Division.
April 9, 2020
Amid COVID-19 hurdles, AFRL develops “jump kits” to rapidly enable operations, support enduring mission readiness

ROME, N.Y. – With vast numbers of businesses and organizations re-calibrating day-to-day operations, organizations across the Department of Defense and the intelligence community are adopting new technologies rapidly developed by the Air Force Research Laboratory to support critical operations amid
April 8, 2020
Hanscom Safety Office leads effort to establish Boston Field Federal Safety Council charter

The U.S. Secretary of Labor will soon approve the founding charter for the Greater Boston Field Federal Safety and Health Council. The charter is the culmination of many months of work, led by the Hanscom Safety Office, and assisted by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
April 8, 2020
Air Force scientists granted patent for new process that extends antibody and vaccine shelf life

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – Three Air Force researchers were recently granted a patent on a method for stabilizing biological materials such as vaccines, antibodies, anti-venoms and antibiotics without using refrigeration. Drs. Joseph M. Slocik, Rajesh R. Naik and Patrick B. Dennis of
April 8, 2020
Chaplains continue services, counseling virtually

The Hanscom chaplain corps is using virtual worship services to connect with parishioners while maintaining physical distancing. Personnel can use social media to watch and interact with recorded and live sermons.
April 8, 2020
Partnership expansion offers unprecedented support for Phase I SBIR awardees

A recently-signed contract between two Hanscom directorates, the Air Force Research Laboratory and MassChallenge, a network of zero-equity startup accelerators, offers unique support for innovative startups with the potential to solve national security challenges. The two-year pilot project is
April 8, 2020
Chapel maintains spiritual support while social distancing

The Tinker Chapel is taking measures to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, while still providing the Tinker Air Force Base community with spiritual services and other support resources.In compliance with the installation’s enforcement of Health Protection Condition Level Charlie
April 8, 2020
Team Hill Frontlines: Tim Martinez

Tim Martinez works in the 573rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. He is a Voluntary Protection Program manager and a unit site representative. He assists employees with hazard abatement, ensuring everyone has everything they need to be safe and to help change the safety culture. Tim hails from Layton,
April 8, 2020
Team Hill bids farewell to MWD Bak

Hill Air Force Base recently lost a valued member of its team, as Military Working Dog Bak passed away following a battle with cancer. MWD Bak, an all-black German shepherd, worked at Hill for 8.5 years as an explosives detection canine. He died April 2 from canine hemangiosarcoma.
April 8, 2020
452nd FLTS work to keep Global Vigilance mission on track

The 452nd Flight Test Squadron has worked through the challenges of teleworking and modified work schedules to keep their fleet of RQ-4 Global Hawks flying and meeting mission requirements.

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