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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

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

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

Commentary: Self-care key to being best version of you
March 24, 2020 — Commentary from Chief Master Sgt. Jill Victor, AETC First Sergeant functional manager: "As we navigate these uncharted waters surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and response, let me start by saying “thank you.” ... 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

Soldiers on PCS orders can now request to stay extra year at duty station
March 23, 2020 — Soldiers preparing for a permanent change-of-station move can now request to stay at their current duty station for up to a year, as the Army adapts how it moves people during the COVID-19 crisis... MORE

Air Force Master Sergeant (20E7) promotion board rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions
March 20, 2020 — The Air Force Master Sergeant (20E7) promotion board has been rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions... MORE

BAMC implements COVID-19 drive-thru screening
March 20, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center implemented a COVID-19 drive-thru screening process March 17 to help identify people with COVID-19 indicators before they enter the hospital, reducing the health risk to our beneficiaries, visitors, staff and family members... MORE

59th MDW adjusts services, offers options to continue care
March 20, 2020 — The 59th Medical Wing is making several precautionary adjustments to services to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases and ensure healthcare professionals and resources are poised to support an increased need for acute patient care... MORE

New allowances for Soldiers, families affected by COVID-19
March 20, 2020 — The Army has rolled out new allowances for Soldiers and families facing official travel delays or in quarantine amid the COVID-19 virus outbreak... MORE

WHASC opens drive-thru screening, testing
March 20, 2020 — The 59th Medical Wing has implemented a COVID-19 drive-thru screening process at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland to help identify people with COVID-19 indicators before they enter the hospital, reducing the health risk to our beneficiaries, visitors, staff and family members. ... MORE

Cones are lined up March 19, 2020 in preparation for the opening of a drive-through screening and testing line beginning March 20, 2020 at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. The line will be open 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday for anyone experiencing flu-like symptoms prior to entering Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Katherine Spessa)

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

BAMC closes dining facilities, adjusts pharmacy operations
March 19, 2020 — Brooke Army Medical Center is implementing additional health protection measures to minimize foot traffic throughout the organization and help to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, enabling BAMC to better preserve the health and well-being of patients and staff... MORE

DOD poised to provide masks, ventilators, labs for coronavirus fight
March 18, 2020 — The Defense Department will make available up to 5 million respirator masks and other personal protective equipment from its strategic reserves to the Department of Health and Human Services for distribution, DOD Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said during a news conference at the Pentagon March 18, adding that the first million masks would be made available immediately... MORE