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Cyber Airmen lead volunteerism during COVID-19 pandemic
April 15, 2020
U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Anderson, 688th Cyberspace Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Israel Jaeger, 688th Cyberspace Wing Command Chief, Capt. Nathan Spradley, 502nd Air Base Wing, Master Sgt. Stephanie Russ, 323rd Training Squadron, and Staff Sgt. Ryan Owen, 67th Operations Support Squadron, volunteer for charge of quarters duty in support of Basic Military Training Airmen overnight Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, Texas. CQ duties include intake, tracking and reporting, wellness checks, meal and personal item delivery, and arranging transport upon release. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chief Master Sgt. Israel Jaeger)

Preventing domestic violence during COVID-19 pandemic
April 15, 2020
Shut down domestic abuse

Airmen must resist complacency, adhere to social distancing guidelines
April 14, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world. One-in-five cases in the U.S. requiring hospitalization are people between the ages of 20 and 44. One-third of Department of Defense cases are in intensive care units. All Airmen are vulnerable, and overcoming this threat requires our entire Air Force working together. Airmen must do everything possible to protect themselves, others in their local community, and their Wingmen. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

Army combat medics depart training for follow-on duty stations
April 11, 2020
Soldier takes temperature.

Staying at home poses challenges, opportunities for families
April 10, 2020
The Family Advocacy Program is here to support healthy military families and communities by offering various programs, counseling, education, training and activities designed to intervene when families are having difficulties or need professional intervention.

Contracting pros deliver to COVID-19 front lines
April 10, 2020
A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III is prepped to transport a transportation isolation system March 6, 2019, during a training exercise that allows Airmen to practice the most effective and safest form of transportation for patients and their medical professionals. Engineered and implemented after the Ebola virus outbreak in 2014, the TIS is an enclosure the Department of Defense can use to safely transport patients with highly contagious diseases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cody R. Miller)

AF implements options for Exceptional Family Members during pandemic
April 10, 2020
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)

Commentary: Five simple words for our coronavirus heroes
April 10, 2020
Drive-thru screening

Army publishes guidance about leases affected by DOD travel restrictions
April 9, 2020
Soldier signing lease

With COVID-19 comes scams – let the buyer beware!
April 7, 2020
Coronavirus scam alert

IAFAA adapts to COVID-19 demands
April 6, 2020
The Inter-American Air Forces Academy provides military education and training to military personnel of the Americas and other eligible Partner Nations.

AFIMSC leans on technology to keep mission going
April 6, 2020
AFIMSC commander hosts virtual town hall

COVID-19 test results may take longer
April 6, 2020
Coronavirus information

AETC implements DOD guidance of use of cloth face coverings
April 6, 2020
Air Force COVID-19 Face Mask Guidance Infographic.

Air Force Reserve mobilizes medics to New York for COVID-19 response
April 6, 2020
Reservists load into a C-5 Super Galaxy Aircraft to help support COVID-19 relief efforts.

Leader perspective: Be the calm in the storm
April 4, 2020
Command Sgt. Maj. Chantel Sena-Diaz

Air Force postpones boards due to COVID-19 restrictions
April 4, 2020
Officer boards delayed

Beware of COVID-19 testing scams targeting TRICARE beneficiaries
April 3, 2020
TRICARE scam calls

Blood donors urged to continue giving lifesaving donations
April 3, 2020
Military member giving blood

An Open Letter to the Warhawk Family
April 3, 2020
The 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is the largest training wing in the United States Air Force. The Wing operates schools at nine locations throughout the United States with most of its training conducted at JBSA-Lackland. The Wing trains Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, government agencies, coalition partners from over 100 countries and military working dogs.