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Air Force works with privatized housing project owners on emergency, urgent work orders
March 25, 2020 — With the evolving COVID-19 situation, privatized housing project owners have assured the Air Force that emergency and urgent work orders should and will continue to be addressed while routine maintenance has been temporarily suspended for many privatized projects... MORE

To find the latest COVID-19 information for Wright-Patterson AFB, go to www.wpafb.af.mil/corona/ (U.S. Air Force Graphic by Rosario "Charo" Gutierrez)

Nearly 10,000 Guardsmen called up for COVID-19 response
March 25, 2020 — Nearly 10,000 National Guardsmen called up across the United States, with more expected soon, are performing a variety of missions in response to COVID-19 pandemic response efforts... MORE

Medical, dental elective procedures will be postponed 60 days due to COVID-19
March 25, 2020 — As of March 31, all military treatment facilities and dental treatment facilities will postpone elective surgeries and procedures for 60 days, the Department of Defense announced March 25. The policy applies to all beneficiaries: active duty service members and their families, retirees, and Reserve and National Guard service members on active duty or a delayed effective date active-duty order... MORE

Lori Elliott, 325th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron dental technician, examines a patient at Tyndall Air Force Base, Mar. 4, 2020. Dental assistants are recognized for the critical part they play in patient care. (U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kayla Fitzgerald)

Defense Secretary lists DOD's top priorities during COVID-19 pandemic
March 25, 2020 — Protecting the Defense Department's people, maintaining military readiness and supporting the whole-of-government interagency response are DOD's top three priorities amid the coronavirus pandemic, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said March 24. ... MORE

Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting the nation
March 25, 2020 — The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 Total Force active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic. Across a worldwide enterprise, our Airmen must remain healthy so they can maintain full readiness and the capability to protect our nation’s security and interests... MORE

Combat COVID-19 with good nutrition
March 25, 2020 — To help combat COVID-19, make nutrition a priority by eating healthy nutrient-rich foods to help support your immune system... MORE

SAMHS stands up COVID-19 advice line
March 24, 2020 — San Antonio Military Health System medical professionals are standing by to answer beneficiaries' COVID-19 concerns/symptoms... MORE

2020 Defender Challenge postponed
March 24, 2020 — Air Force officials recently announced the postponement of the 2020 Defender Challenge, originally scheduled for May 11-15 in San Antonio... MORE

JBSA raises Health Protection Condition level to CHARLIE
March 24, 2020 — In response to the increased number of positive COVID-19 cases on local military installations and cases of community transmission in the local area, the 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander increased the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C, effective March 21, 2020... MORE

JBSA takes measures to prevent exposure, remove contaminants on installations
March 24, 2020 — An important part of continuing to minimize the spread of the disease is cleaning and disinfecting areas that could have been exposed to the virus... MORE

FAQ: COVID-19 impacts to BMT and Technical Training
March 24, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic is a dynamic and rapidly evolving situation. The Gateway Wing wants to make sure our internal family and external community all have access to factual and up-to-date information. 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 team, including Basic Military Training at the 737th Training Group and technical training at the 37th Training Group. To help lessen confusion key terms are defined below. ... MORE

The COVID-19 pandemic is a dynamic and rapidly evolving situation. The Gateway Wing wants to make sure our internal family and external community all have access to factual and up-to-date information. This frequently asked questions acts as a resource for anyone who has questions or concerns about themselves or a loved one that is part of the 37th Training Wing team, this includes Basic Military Training at the 737th Training Group and technical training at the 37th Training Group.

Let JBSA Exchanges do the shopping with ‘Buy Online, Pick Up in Store’ service
March 24, 2020 — For those Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, JBSA-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph service members and families contending with the social distancing challenges of COVID-19, leveraging their Exchange benefit is made easier with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service’s “Buy Online, Pick Up in Store” service... MORE

Don’t sign that lease! DOD orders “Stop Movement” for all domestic travel
March 24, 2020 — To combat the spread of COVID-19, all Department of Defense military personnel will “stop movement” – meaning no Permanent Change of Station (PCS) or Temporary Duty (TDY) travel – effective March 16 through May 11, 2020... MORE

CID cautions teleworkers to adhere to IT best practices
March 23, 2020 — As the Army community continues to encourage teleworking, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command reminds users about cyber adversaries and the importance of keeping all information on the network safe... MORE

Air Force provides WAPS testing guidance
March 23, 2020 — Air Force officials announced March 23 that Weighted Airman Promotion System testing is postponed through May 11 to help reduce the spread of the coronavirus COVID-19... MORE

BAMC further adjusts visitation policies
March 23, 2020 — The safety of patients and visitors is a top priority at Brooke Army Medical Center. While we understand the importance of family support during hospitalization, the new COVID-19 coronavirus requires us to temporarily adjust our visiting policy in order to keep our patients and visitors safe from infection... MORE

DOD makes plans to combat coronavirus
March 21, 2020 — The Defense Department is making plans to combat the coronavirus, DOD leaders said during a news conference March 20... MORE

Army Grappling with COVID-19 Head-on, Says Army Secretary

COVID-19: Exploit what you can control
March 19, 2020 — "Can't," "don't," "contain" and "restrict" are negative words present everywhere in the news, the media and conversation. The threat of the COVID-19 coronavirus will undoubtedly remain a challenge for everyone for months to come. Significant abrupt restrictions and closures are making many within our communities feel very controlled and unhappy... MORE

Goldfein emphasizes protecting force from COVID-19 while fulfilling all missions, operational priorities
March 19, 2020 — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein said March 18 there have been seven confirmed cases of the new coronavirus to date among active-duty personnel, but that the Air Force is “still conducting global missions … which is priority one.” ... MORE

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein conducts a press briefing with the Pentagon Press Corps to address Air Force response efforts for COVID-19 at the Pentagon, Arlington, Va., March 18, 2020. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)

Social distancing gives health care systems time to prepare, save lives
March 19, 2020 — Social media is flooded with stories from around the world about the lack of health care resources due to the rapid spread of COVID-19. One way to help alleviate the strain on healthcare facilities and professionals is to slow the spread of the disease, or flatten the curve... MORE