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Bringing safety home while teleworking
April 23, 2020 — As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all essential missions get off the ground, many now find themselves supporting the Air Force mission to ‘fly, fight, and win’ from a home office... MORE

DOD providing leave leniency due to COVID-19 travel restrictions
April 22, 2020 — Travel restrictions made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in the Defense Department providing leave leniency for service members who accrue too much leave and might otherwise lose it... MORE

Recruiting goes digital with Air Force Commission and Enlistment Portal
April 22, 2020 — Air Force Recruiting Service has been preparing for an online world for a while now, COVID-19 has just accelerated that process with the implementation of the Air Force Commission and Enlistment Portal... MORE

149th Medical Group assists with COVID-19 testing in Fredericksburg
April 22, 2020 — Members of the 149th Medical Group from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland’s 149th Fighter Wing joined Texas Air and Army National Guard service members in Fredericksburg April 19 to establish a community-based COVID-19 testing facility... MORE

Change made to BAMC Garden Entrance pedestrian traffic pattern
April 22, 2020 — The Brooke Army Medical Center Garden Entrance is a high-traffic pedestrian area that requires a modification to help facilitate social distancing, particularly during shift changes. This new traffic pattern is effective immediately... MORE

Stay safe as new COVID-19 cases decrease, non-essential businesses reopen
April 22, 2020 — As the number of COVID-19 cases in San Antonio reached 1,000, it is as important as ever to continue following precautions to prevent more cases... MORE

Watch: Wilford Hall begins in-house COVID-19 testing
April 21, 2020 — Airmen from the 59th Medical Wing have stepped up to the fight against COVID-19 by beginning testing samples taken from patients suspected of having coronavirus... MORE

AFIMSC enables Air, Space Force to meet COVID-19 challenges
April 21, 2020 — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading the effort to keep installations mission ready as the Air Force and Space Force continue operations while contending with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

Air Force Recruiting expedites virtual teleconferencing tool amid COVID-19 pandemic
April 21, 2020 — Air Force Recruiting Service has been working on ways to perform recruiting activities virtually. With the COVID-19 crisis, many of those plans are being expedited to allow AFRS recruiters to continue working to inspire, engage and recruit the best and brightest to serve in the U.S. Air Force... MORE

558th Flying Training Squadron uses 3-D tech to fight COVID-19
April 21, 2020 — The 558th Flying Training Squadron uses 3-D printing technology to produce face shields for the 559th Medical Group at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph... MORE

558th FTS uses 3-D tech to fight COVID-19
April 20, 2020 — The 558th Flying Training Squadron uses 3-D printing technology to produce face shields for the 559th Medical Group... MORE

Commentary: Rising Up Together to Fight Through COVID-19
April 20, 2020 — The Airmen of AETC don’t back down to a challenge; we rise up... MORE

AETC announces new Force Development advanced degree program
April 20, 2020 — Air Education and Training Command officials recently announced a new Force Development initiative called DAWN-ED aimed at giving eligible officers in the Air and Space Forces an opportunity to pursue a master’s degree or PhD. ... MORE

Air Force signs agreement for oral fluid coronavirus testing at Air Force installations
April 20, 2020 — The Department of the Air Force signed an agreement April 17 with Curative, Inc., to deploy and scale an oral fluid coronavirus test, which recently received an FDA emergency use authorization, across Air Force installations... MORE

Total Force Service Center introduces chat function for the Air Guard and Reserve
April 20, 2020 — The Total Force Service Center has introduced a new tool for Guard and Reserve members to reach a representative with their personnel-related questions... MORE

Service members should check IRS website to ensure stimulus payment
April 20, 2020 — Service members anticipating a stimulus payment should immediately update their direct deposit information on the Internal Revenue Service's website to avoid possible delays, according to the Army’s Office of the Judge Advocate General sources... MORE

Special leave accrual for service members
April 20, 2020 — Matthew Donovan, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a department-wide authorization April 6 for service members to accrue and retain an additional leave balance of up to 120 days... MORE

Commentary: COVID-19 hoaxes, cyberattacks and scams - oh my!
April 18, 2020 — During this COVID-19 outbreak, we face unprecedented challenges touching every aspect of our lives. This has brought out the best in many of us, including our military and civilian personnel and their families... MORE

AFICC dashboard to help clean up custodial costs
April 18, 2020 — The Air Force Installation Contracting Center is set to launch a new dashboard in the coming weeks that will help installations save money with custodial services. ... MORE

As COVID-19 crisis continues, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act protects military
April 18, 2020 — Active-duty service members and members of the National Guard and Reserve have stepped up to shoulder the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. They should not be burdened with additional financial worries, and help is available, tailored to their needs. ... MORE