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Op Blue Hero: 97th AMW transports BMT grads to Keesler for technical training
March 31, 2020 — A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew assigned to the 58th Airlift Squadron at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, supported the transport of the Air Force’s newest Basic Military Training graduates from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, to their technical training school at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, March 20, 2020... MORE

A C-17 airplane taxis into a parking spot

Army leaders announce temporary changes to retention, promotion, as COVID-19 persists
March 31, 2020 — Army leaders announced new reenlistment and promotion policies that will last until Sept. 30, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change how the military operates... MORE

Mission and Installation Contracting Command serves strategic role in response to COVID-19
March 31, 2020 — Uniformed and civilian contracting professionals from across the Mission and Installation Contracting Command are serving a vital role in the nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic crisis... MORE

FAQ: COVID-19 impacts to BMT and technical training (UPDATED)
March 31, 2020 — These frequently asked questions act as a resource for anyone who has questions or concerns about themselves or a loved one that is part of the 37th Training Wing, including basic military training at the 737th Training Group and technical training at the 37th Training Group... MORE

Army seeks retired medical Soldiers to support COVID-19 efforts
March 30, 2020 — The U.S. Army is actively seeking retired officers, noncommissioned officers, and other Soldiers in certain medical specialties to assist with COVID-19 pandemic response efforts... MORE

Army engineers now eyeing 100-plus sites for COVID-19 response
March 30, 2020 — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has identified more than 110 sites across the country it could retrofit to help local hospitals deal with patient overflow amid the COVID-19 outbreak, its commander said March 27... MORE

Commissaries, support facilities designated mission-critical as part of DOD’s COVID-19 response
March 30, 2020 — The Defense Commissary Agency’s stores, central distribution centers and its central meat processing plant have been designated mission-critical in DOD’s response to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic... MORE

Army South holds virtual town hall March 31
March 30, 2020 — Maj. Gen. Daniel Walrath, U.S. Army South commanding general, and ARSOUTH Command Sgt. Maj. William Rinehart personally invite the entire U.S. Army South Team – families, Soldiers and civilians – to take part in an U.S. Army South Virtual Town Hall via Army South FaceBookLive @ https://www.facebook.com/ArmySouth/ at 11 a.m. March 31... MORE

DOD issues Flexible Spending Account tips in response to COVID-19
March 30, 2020 — Flexible Spending Account participants may make changes to their Health Care FSA, Limited Expense Health Care FSA , or Dependent Care FSA elections if there has been a Qualifying Life Event, or QLE... MORE

Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service

Military OneSource, family and spouse programs still available
March 30, 2020 — Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-funded program that is both a call center and website that provides comprehensive information, support, and resources on every aspect of military life... MORE

President signs Executive Order calling up Air Force Reserve medics, other specialties
March 30, 2020 — On March 27, the President signed an Executive Order authorizing mobilization of the Reserve Component in response to COVID-19 operations. For the Air Force Reserve, personnel already serving in the Selected Reserve and Participating Individual Ready Reserve, as well as those assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve, may be asked to volunteer to activate in support of COVID-19 response. ... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Tatiana Abasolo, a member of the Air Force Reserve’s 624th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, provides instruction on how to properly secure a patient for movement during an aeromedical staging and aerial port training at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, March 3, 2019.

Local Navy recruiter produces face shields to fight against COVID-19
March 30, 2020 — Petty Officer 2nd Class Elias Grey, a recruiter assigned to Navy Recruiting Station Midland, is producing 3D-printed face shields for civilian medical personnel during his off-duty time... MORE

BAMC modifies services to reduce COVID-19 risk
March 29, 2020 — To ensure Brooke Army Medical Center's healthcare professionals are poised to support an increased need for acute patient care and minimize risk to all, certain services and programs have been delayed/reduced at this time... MORE

Sixteenth Air Force keeps the telework force in the fight
March 29, 2020 — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sixteenth Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) is working to ensure teleworkers across the Air Force keep government and personal computers and networks connected and protected... MORE

Curbside pharmacy to be implemented at JBSA-Lackland
March 28, 2020 — Effective March 30, the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Pharmacy will institute a mandatory curbside drop-off and pick-up prescription process from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. To facilitate service, patients must call ahead to the following numbers to request any new electronic prescriptions to be filled prior to coming to the pharmacy for pick-up. ... MORE

Senior Airman Elijah Thompkins, 75th Medical Group, hands a prescription over to a beneficiary March 23, 2020, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. The 75th Medical Group Satellite Pharmacy is providing curbside service until further notice in front of the Base Exchange shopping center in support of social distancing recommendations and to increase efforts to mitigate further spread of the novel coronavirus.(U.S. Air Force photo by Cynthia Griggs)

BMT Airmen transported by airlift to Sheppard, other training bases
March 28, 2020 — COVID-19 can’t stop the military. It can try, but national security is 24/7 and basic military training, along with technical training at Sheppard Air Force Base and other training installations, continues on its mission to provide trained Airmen to protect and defend the country. ... MORE

Basic Military Training graduates off load from a plane at Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, March 27, 2020. Usually the newest Airmen will arrive by bus to Sheppard, but to mitigate exposure Air Education and Training command opted to transport them via air lift. The airlines are contracted with the Air Force to pick up the Airmen in Lackland and transport them to Sheppard, Keesler AFB and other training bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Pedro Tenorio)

Financial planning, budgeting key during times of crisis
March 28, 2020 — Many Americans will receive economic stimulus monies as a result of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, which was just signed into law, but some will not. If you are one of those who will receive funds, here are some sound financial strategies to consider... MORE

BMT safety mitigation efforts protect trainers, pipeline
March 27, 2020 — To help slow the spread of COVID-19 while accomplishing the mission of turning civilians into mission-ready Airmen, U.S. Air Force Basic Military Training here has implemented layers of protective measures to mitigate transmission risk of the virus within the BMT pipeline. Specific mitigation measures that have been implemented across BMT include implementation of a 14-day restriction of movement upon arrival, as well as social distancing, symptom monitoring, and increased sanitation... MORE

U.S. Air Force basic training trainees that will be placed in a 14-day restriction of movement period arrive at the 737th Training Support Squadron March 24, 2020, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Benefits may be available for spouses, dependents with employment affected by COVID-19
March 27, 2020 — Texans whose employment has been affected by COVID-19 may be eligible for unemployment benefits, including spouses and dependents of service members... MORE

JBSA chapels cancel communal services, but outreach continues
March 27, 2020 — A chaplain corps member mans the chapel offices at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, though those hours are subject to change... MORE

JBSA-Randolph's main chapel is photographed during the morning with the sun rising behind it.