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    Air Force update for COVID-19

    In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made:
  • Air Force update for COVID-19

    Air Force update for COVID-19

    In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made:
  • Update from the Installation Commander

    Daily Update: 24 June 2020

    For 24 June, Tinker AFB remains in HPCON Bravo due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest COVID-19 confirmed case is a civilian member of AFSC/PK in building 3001 last at work on 15 June. Health officials are actively tracing all recent movements and contacts in conjunction with affected units and local health authorities. Anyone considered to have
  • Sleep is a vital component to overall health and readiness. There are several things Airmen can do to improve their sleep habits, including setting an alarm for bed, avoiding screens that emit disruptive blue light, and avoiding caffeine several hours before bedtime.

    Prioritizing sleep vital as Airmen adjust to new normal

    Continued lack of sleep can be detrimental to an Airman’s job performance, their ability to fight off infections, and their overall readiness and wellbeing.
  • Image of a screen for a makeshift drive-in movie theater.

    Embedded mental health essential during pandemic (Part 1)

    Embedded Air Force mental health professionals play a critical role in keeping Airmen mission ready, and during the COVID-19 pandemic they are even more important to maintaining readiness.
  • U.S. Air Force T-38A Talons assigned to the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale Air Force Base, California, fly over David Grant USAF Medical Center during an Operation American Resolve flyover May 9, 2020, at Travis Air Force Base, California. The flyover was conducted to salute healthcare workers and first responders in Northern California cities impacted by COVID-19. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cameron Otte)

    Beale AFB T-38s honor healthcare workers, first responders with flyover

    Four T-38A Talons from the 9th Reconnaissance Wing at Beale AFB, California, saluted nurses, doctors and first responders, including those here, with an Operation American Resolve flyover May 9.
  • Safety officials are encouraging employees to practice basic ergonomics to reduce musculoskeletal disorders and injury while working from home. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lauren Russell)

    The ergonomics of working from home

    After weeks of checking emails from a makeshift home office, lower back pain, neck strain and carpal tunnel may be setting in. While most professional offices are designed for long term comfort, applying basic ergonomics to an at-home workstation is important to avoid musculoskeletal disorders.
  • Physical Training leaders from the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate prepare to lead a virtual workout session from their homes outside Hanscom Air Force Base Mass., this month. The weekly challenges are meant to keep members physically fit while socially connected during physical distance restrictions. (courtesy photo)

    Virtual PT keeps the competition alive

    An organization from the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center here has been supporting physical resilience and social connectedness through virtual physical training sessions. The Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate adapted their monthly intramural sports tournament to weekly training sessions and competitions held via video conference calls.
  • Kelly Westerlund, 470th Air Base Squadron spouse, sews masks for members of the 470th ABS in Geilenkirchen, Germany, April 20, 2020. Many spouses and members volunteered to make masks for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force photo courtesy of Master Sgt. David Zamora-Alvarez)

    470th Air Base Squadron adapts, overcomes obstacles regarding COVID-19

    COVID-19 has posed numerous problems for military bases around the globe this year, from forcing many to adapt to minimal manning, to limiting travel and who is allowed to enter base installations. At Geilenkirchen NATO Air Base, Germany, the 470th Air Base Squadron’s adaptability is nothing new.
  • Tips for maintaining healthy dental habits during COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Airmen urged to maintain healthy dental habits during COVID-19 pandemic

    In March, the U.S. Air Force began deferring routine and non-urgent dental care to slow the spread of COVID-19. In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Dental Association and Department of Defense policies, most dental care has been deferred, with the exception of emergencies, cases considered medically necessary, and care for deploying and deployed personnel.
  • Chaplain (Capt.) Jonathan Dawson, 436th Airlift Wing chaplain, speaks during a service recording April 25, 2020, at Chapel 1 on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. The recordings are created during the week and aired on Sunday due to COVID-19 restrictions. The recordings allow the chapel to provide services while ensuring people's safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Quail)

    Chaplains get creative to inspire during COVID-19 restrictions

    With restrictions in place to keep people safe and mitigate the spread of COVID-19, base chaplains channeled their creativity into finding new ways of inspiring Airmen and offering innovative methods to support Team Dover’s spiritual resilience.
  • Doug Monda (left) conducts an online discussion with members of the Air Force Technical Applications Center and their families April 22, 2020, about the perils of depression and mental illness. Monda is a two-time suicide survivor whose message of resilience helps him and others cope with past traumas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Susan A. Romano)

    Suicide survivor helps Airmen, families battle adversity during pandemic

    Airmen and families assigned to the Air Force Technical Applications Center here participated in an online video chat with suicide survivor Doug Monda to discuss resiliency as the nation grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic. Monda was joined by 92 members of the nuclear treaty monitoring center who dialed in to hear about Monda’s battle with
  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Ryan Ayers, 633rd Air Base Wing chaplain, passes a boxed lunch through a window during a 1st Fighter Friday lunch at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 22, 2020.

    Chaplains alter methods to remain connected

    The 1st Fighter Wing Chaplain Office provided lunch for 1FW members at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, April 22, 2020.
  • A graphic displaying infamous myths surrounding sexual assault and their corresponding truths.

    COVID-19 ops: SAPR office continues to raise awareness

    April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and even during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office is finding ways to raise awareness.
  • A graphic displaying ways to stay mentally fit during coronavirus disease 2019.

    Stay mentally fit during COVID-19

    The 86th Medical Group is available to help with any stressors, including those related to COVID-19. The group established a COVID-19 Stress Line April 6.
  • Spouses donate PPE

    Spouses Club delivers protective gear to Airmen, hospital

    Approximately 700 face masks and 300 face shields were donated to Team Eglin members in April.

  • Nurse practitioner details COVID-19 response efforts

  • Airmen

    Chapel and Mental Health provide DMH to ASAB

    The 386th Air Expeditionary Wing chapel and mental health offices have worked together to stand up the Disaster Mental Health (DMH) program, enabling Airmen across Ali Al Salem Air Base options to seek the resources needed to cope during the new circumstances of COVID-19.
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    Mighty 97th uses cutting-edge robot to exterminate germs

    The 97th Air Mobility Wing acquired a LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot, March 27, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base. According to studies, Germ-Zapping Robots have been proven to quickly destroy infectious germs and bacteria using intense pulsed xenon ultraviolet (UV) light.
  • The Air Force is providing additional support to Airmen with exceptional family members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Beginning April 15, Exceptional Family Member Program families can initiate their Family Member Travel Screening package online. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    AF implements options for Exceptional Family Members during pandemic

    The Air Force is providing additional support to Airmen with exceptional family members during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Exceptional Family Member Program instituted new support to minimize the impact caused by department COVID-19 policies, including the Stop Movement order and social distancing guidelines.
  • Various activities and crafts lay on a coffee table inside of Corvias Military Living April 2, 2020 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. For the approximately 1,200 Airmen and their families living in military housing, it can be easy to feel disconnected while practicing physical distancing.

    Turn quarantine time into quality time

    Social distancing can be defined as actions taken to slow the spread of a highly contagious disease. While it is important to practice good habits like washing your hands often and maintaining your personal hygiene, it is also recommended to avoid large gatherings and personal interactions in order to combat COVID-19. So how are we supposed to keep ourselves from going stir-crazy while also staying safely away from crowds of people?

  • Air Force update for COVID-19

    In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made:
  • An Airman writes on a clipboard

    17th Medical Group prioritizes active duty care

    U.S. Air Force Col. Lauren Byrd, 17th Medical Group commander, has made the decision to reprioritize medical resources to ensure the greatest access for the active duty population on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, March 24, 2020.
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    Goodfellow base commander declares Health Protection Condition Bravo

    The Goodfellow Air Force Base commander has directed Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo in response to COVID-19.
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