AFMC News

Jan. 16, 2021
412th Med Group administers 1st round of COVID-19 vaccine

Members of the 412th Medical Group began administering the COVID-19 vaccine to first responders and medical personnel from Edwards Air Force Base at the Airman Family Readiness Center, January 16.
Jan. 12, 2021
COVID-19 vaccines arrive

Eglin Air Force Base's vaccination plan focuses on personnel providing direct medical care, emergency services and public safety.
Jan. 11, 2021
Aircraft carrying supplies for emergency field hospital lands at Plant 42

NASA Armstrong Flight Research Center received a special arrival Jan. 11; a DC-8 cargo aircraft from Samaritan’s Purse arrived carrying supplies for an Emergency Field Hospital at Antelope Valley Hospital in Lancaster, California.
Jan. 11, 2021
575th AMXS brings damaged T-38 back into service

On Dec. 28, 2018, a U.S. Air Force T-38A Talon assigned to Langley Air Force Base, Virginia, was involved in a landing mishap at nearby Newport News International Airport. Now, nearly early two years since the aircraft mishap, aircraft 63-8229 has been fully restored, passing its post-overhaul
Jan. 8, 2021
412th Med Group prepares for COVID-19 vaccine arrival

The Department of Defense has begun to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to Military Medical Treatment Facilities worldwide, and the 412th Medical Group is prepared to administer the vaccine once it arrives.
Jan. 8, 2021
First round of COVID vaccines being distributed at Hill

The 75th Medical Group has started delivering COVID-19 vaccinations to Hill’s emergency services personnel, security forces, and medical and health care professionals.
Jan. 8, 2021
Robins personnel receive first COVID-19 vaccine shots

The 78th Medical Group at Robins Air Force Base began delivering COVID-19 vaccinations inside the base clinic Jan. 7.
Jan. 8, 2021
Robins personnel receive first COVID-19 vaccine shots

The 78th Medical Group at Robins Air Force Base began delivering COVID-19 vaccinations inside the base clinic Jan. 7.
Jan. 5, 2021
First Tinker personnel receive COVID-19 vaccine

The 72nd Medical Group began delivering COVID-19 vaccinations Jan. 4. The first three were given to two Tinker AFB first responders and a health care professional.
Jan. 4, 2021
Wright-Patterson Medical Center begins administering COVID-19 vaccine

Wright-Patterson Medical Center began administering the vaccine Monday to Air Force medical staff and first responders in accordance with the Department of Defense’s phased approach, which prioritizes health care providers, support staff, emergency services and public safety personnel.
Dec. 29, 2020
Tinker prepared for vaccine arrival

Tinker Air Force Base’s 72nd Medical Group is prepared to deliver coronavirus vaccinations quickly when supplies arrive. According to Department of Defense plans, Tinker’s initial doses will be prioritized for medical workers, emergency services and public safety personnel.
Dec. 18, 2020
COVID testing process to change

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - To provide a more efficient resource, Wright-Patterson Medical Center’s COVID site testing location has transitioned to a lab-collection point only.The 88th Medical Group is currently screening and testing patients for COVID-19 through a drive-thru and
Dec. 18, 2020
Team Eglin ready for COVID-19 vaccine

"We are communicating with DOD daily on our readiness to begin vaccinations."
Dec. 17, 2020
CAT supports installation commander, mission partners as pandemic continues

The Crisis Action Team Support Staff, who consist of civil service employees assigned to the 78th Air Base Wing Plans Office, are one of several command and control elements that falls under the Disaster Response Force. CAT Support Staff members provide strategic direction for the installation
Dec. 17, 2020
Hanscom preparing for DOD vaccination distribution

As the Department of Defense commences COVID-19 vaccination distribution and delivery, the 66th Medical Squadron at Hanscom Air Force Base is planning to implement it on the local level.

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