AFMC Command News

  • OneSource, family and spouse programs still available

    ARLINGTON, Va. – The Department of Defense is closely monitoring the impact of the coronavirus on service members, their families and survivors. Resources offered through Military OneSource, the Military and Family Life Counseling program, and the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program

  • Wright-Patterson updates COVID-19 status

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The 88th Medical Group has identified that two more individuals for a total of three have tested positive for COVID-19 on Wright-Patterson.We wish those members of the community who test positive a safe recovery.Moving forward, as new cases are identified,

  • Hill chaplains to share messages online

    With the inability for individuals to gather together for worship, the Hill Air Force Base Legacy Chapel is looking at alternative methods for sharing its messages of faith, hope and encouragement.

  • Esper Lists DOD's Top Priorities During COVID-19 Pandemic

    Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper, Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López hosted a virtual town hall meeting from the Pentagon on DOD's COVID-19 response.

  • What do recent state and base announcements mean for you?

    HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. -- To combat the evolving spread of COVID-19 in Massachusetts, Governor Baker has directed the Department of Public Health to issue a stay at home advisory outlining self-isolation and social distancing protocols. Residents are advised to stay home and avoid unnecessary

  • Hanscom AFB announces additional changes, effective at 7 p.m. March 24

    In concert with Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker’s Stay-at-Home order issued March 23 and effective at noon March 24, the installation commander has directed an orderly transition of Hanscom AFB to a base reporting status of required essential personnel only effective at 7 p.m., Tuesday, March

  • 2020 Defender Challenge postponed

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas -- Air Force officials recently announced the postponement of the 2020 Defender Challenge, originally scheduled for May 11-15 in San Antonio."Air Force Defender Challenge 2020 is postponed to comply with health risk mitigation associated with the global

  • Tinker AFB installation declares public health emergency

    The Tinker AFB installation commander has declared a Public Health Emergency. The base has been in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo since March 17, with many HPCON Charlie measures already in place.Although there are zero confirmed cases of coronavirus on the base, these measures keep the

  • Wright-Patterson announces first COVID-19 case

    WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An individual working at Wright-Patterson AFB has been evaluated by health care professionals and resulted in the first confirmed case of COVID-19 we have from among base personnel.“This is our first confirmed case,” said Col. Thomas Sherman, 88th Air Base

  • 412th Test Wing announces first COVID-19 case

    An active duty member, assigned to the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base, is being treated and evaluated by health care professionals at an off-installation medical facility and is the first confirmed case of COVID-19 among the base population. The member does not reside on Edwards Air Force