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March 18, 2020
Goldfein emphasizes protecting force from COVID-19 while fulfilling all missions, operational priorities

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said March 18 there have been seven confirmed cases of the new coronavirus to date among active-duty personnel, but that the Air Force is “still conducting global missions … which is priority one.”
March 18, 2020
Department of the Air Force leaders take steps to thwart COVID-19 exposure while setting important examples

The idea is simple and effective – leaders including Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond among others are divided into separate “Blue” and “Silver” teams. Only one team at a time works from the
March 18, 2020
Hill Air Force Base offices, services see changes due to coronavirus

The 75th Air Base Wing is working to provide Hill Air Force Base up-to-date information regarding the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
March 18, 2020
Commissaries adjust shopping limits, implement ‘No ID touching,’ begin 100% ID checks and prepare for suspension of early bird hours

The Defense Commissary Agency announced several operational policies to help stores better serve customers during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
March 18, 2020
Resources are available for those with needs as impacts of Coronavirus spread

The effects of the Coronavirus reach far beyond physical health, into many areas of daily life – from empty store shelves, to layoffs or lower paychecks, to stress and anxiety. Military families are not immune, especially those who may have members deployed. However, they are not alone. Hill Air
March 18, 2020
Hill Air Force Base response to magnitude 5.7 earthquake

At Hill Air Force Base, civil engineers and emergency response personnel at the installation are evaluating buildings for structural damage following the earthquake this morning.
March 18, 2020
Wright-Patt announces facility closures/reduction in service

Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has announced a list of closures/reductions of service. The list continues to be updated.
March 18, 2020
Appointments required for Communications and DEERS office support

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The 507th Air Refueling Wing communications flight and the 507th Force Support Squadron DEERS/RAPIDS offices are limiting in-person office visits to appointment only in response to COVID-19 effective March 17, 2020.
March 18, 2020
Hanscom SC offers tips to accomplish the mission remotely

The Air Force is adapting to the influx of teleworkers over the last week amidst the COVID-19 response and social distancing by increasing the virtual private network bandwidth.
March 18, 2020
Telework options and guidelines for the Air Force Reserve civilians

As COVID-19 response and mitigation drives work force decisions, Air Force Reserve leadership is getting information out as quickly as possible to its supervisors and employees on civilian telework guidance. Telework is an option commanders may consider when making work force decisions in the
March 17, 2020
CSAF Survivor Advocacy Council conducts first meeting

The council, created in October 2019, provides an opportunity for surviving family members to discuss with senior leaders the type of support services currently available and which they hope to see. The Survivor Advocacy Council was created to secure vectors to strengthen support to Air Force
March 17, 2020
Arnold AFB takes actions on coronavirus

Arnold Air Force Base leadership have begun taking proactive measures to protect the health of the workforce and help slow the spread of community transmission.To date, such measures include expanding telework opportunities and limiting mission activities to those which are most vital to our
March 17, 2020
Arnold AFB takes actions on coronavirus

Arnold Air Force Base leadership have begun taking proactive measures to protect the health of the workforce and help slow the spread of community transmission.To date, such measures include expanding telework opportunities and limiting mission activities to those which are most vital to our
March 17, 2020
DOD Poised to Provide Masks, Ventilators, Labs for Coronavirus Fight

The Defense Department has agreed to provide medical supplies and capabilities to the Department of Health and Human Services to help combat further coronavirus infections, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.
March 17, 2020
Commander addresses COVID-19 response in virtual town hall

Leaders and health officials from Hanscom Air Force Base hosted a live, virtual town hall to discuss the COVID-19 response here March 16.

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