April 17, 2020 Air Force selects single contractor for long-range standoff nuclear weapon Air Force announced today plans to continue the Long-Range Standoff Weapon’s development with Raytheon Company as a sole-source contractor.
April 17, 2020 AFMC mission operational under ‘new norm’ With a focus on high priority, critical operational needs and ensuring the health and safety of Airmen, the Air Force Materiel Command continues to maintain support to the Air Force across all mission areas in the face of COVID-19.
April 16, 2020 Wright-Patterson Medical Center, USAFSAM Epidemiology Lab combat COVID-19 pandemic WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – With the coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19 pandemic posing a serious public health risk, new terms have become common in everyday conversations. New phrases such as “social distancing,” “flatten the curve,” “telework,” and others dominate discussions at
April 15, 2020 AF physician advises, ‘follow your nose’ to early COVID-19 diagnosis WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – An ear, nose and throat surgeon in the Air Force Research Laboratory assembled a multi-national team of nine other medical professionals to consolidate their front-line observations and recommendations regarding early symptoms of patients infected with
April 14, 2020 National Museum of the U.S. Air Force expands virtual experience Being temporarily closed as a public health precaution in relation to COVID-19 (Coronavirus) has not stopped the National Museum of the United States Air Force from sharing the Air Force story with online visitors from around the world.In addition to continuing its heritage stewardship duties, the
April 13, 2020 Staying physically active during COVID-19 As we’re spending more time at home during self-isolation for coronavirus, it’s important to remain physically active. Physical activity can help to boost your mood, reduce stress, improve sleep, and sharpen your focus – benefits that can be especially important during stressful times.The Minutes
April 10, 2020 Wright-Patterson physicians coordinating a new protocol for COVID-19 patients WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – A quick call to action by 88th Medical Group doctors has potentially resulted in a groundbreaking treatment for COVID-19 patients.Air Force doctors Maj. Evan Fisher, Chief of Nephrology, and Maj. Matthew Koroscil, a Pulmonary and Critical Care Specialist at
April 9, 2020 Contracting pros deliver to COVID-19 front lines The Air Force Installation Contracting Center’s 763rd Specialized Contracting Squadron is delivering a plethora of fast-tracked emergency support to Air Mobility Command in days, if not hours.
April 7, 2020 Jolly Green II taken to extremes HH-60W enters intense heat, cold, wind and rain testing to prove the new aircraft’s sustainability in any operational environment.
April 7, 2020 Wright-Patt Reserve Citizen Airmen deploy to NYC to battle COVID-19 With only 24 hours’ notice, seven Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 445th Airlift Wing packed their bags, said goodbye to their families and boarded a C-17 Globemaster III bound for New York City, where more than 67,000 people have tested positive for COVID-19. The team of Air Force medical