Feb. 27, 2023 DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests The Department of the Air Force has issued guidance on removal of adverse actions and handling of Religious Accommodation Requests related to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations effective Feb. 24.
Jan. 3, 2023 Edwards AFB conducts COVID-19 screening testing for Active Duty Airmen COVID-19 screening for Active Duty Airmen is being conducted on Edwards AFB as an additional health protection measure. 412th Test Wing Commander, Brig. Gen. Matthew Higer and 412th Test Wing Command Chief Master Sergeant, Denisha Ward-Swanigan were the first to participate in the screening.
Jan. 11, 2022 Town Hall addresses vaccines, telework, enterprise readiness Vaccines, telework, diversity and more were addressed during the Air Force Materiel Command Virtual Town Hall, Jan. 7, which streamed live to a maxed-out audience of more than 3,000 via ZoomGov.
Sept. 23, 2021 Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
Aug. 26, 2021 Defense Secretary mandates COVID-19 vaccinations for service members Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III issued a memorandum Aug. 24 directing mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for service members, a Pentagon official said Aug. 25. John F. Kirby, Pentagon press secretary, said only Food and Drug Administration-approved vaccines will be mandatory.
April 16, 2021 Avoiding Burnout The COVID-19 pandemic may make you feel like you’re just waiting – life on hold – feeling frustrated that there’s no end in sight. Pandemic fatigue is a very real feeling of exhaustion as a result of COVID-19’s impact on our lives – from financial stress, to loneliness, to the fears of getting sick.
March 4, 2021 AFMC releases updated telework guidance The Air Force Materiel Command has released an updated guide to provide employees and supervisors with a one-stop reference to policies and procedures governing telework activity across the mission set. The 25-page document covers all aspects of telework, to include eligibility, training, pay, leave
Jan. 25, 2021 Edwards advances COVID-19 vaccine distribution to mission essential tier The phase 1C tier includes Air Force Test Center leadership, who received their COVID-19 vaccine Jan. 22, 2021 at the Airman and Family Readiness Center here.
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. 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.