March 18, 2020 Commissaries adjust shopping limits, implement ‘No ID touching,’ begin 100% ID checks and prepare for suspension of early bird hours The Defense Commissary Agency announced several operational policies to help stores better serve customers during the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
March 17, 2020 Air Force committed to supporting benefits of Tenant Bill of Rights Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper and the service secretaries signed the Tenant Bill of Rights Feb. 25, empowering residents with processes to receive information, assistance, advocacy and insight into the housing maintenance work order processes.
March 17, 2020 Air Force senior leaders’ tri-signed letter The ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic is moving at a fast pace. Focus across the Nation remains on the actions we must all take to minimize possible exposure to this virus.
March 16, 2020 Bunch ‘reenergized’ by visit to Arnold AFB Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., commander, Air Force Materiel Command, said he gleaned much during his recent visit to Arnold Air Force Base, but there was one takeaway he reiterated throughout his wrap-up meeting with base leadership.“We’ve got awesome Airmen here doing awesome things, and they’re really
March 15, 2020 DOD officials explain new coronavirus domestic travel restrictions Defense officials announced restrictions on domestic travel for service members, Defense Department employees and family members in response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.
March 14, 2020 Statement by the Department of Defense on Domestic Travel Restrictions New travel restrictions for service members, DoD civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories.
March 13, 2020 AFMC top Airmen honored Air Force Materiel Command’s top Airmen for 2019 were recognized during the Annual Excellence Awards Banquet March 11, 2020.Command headquarters, centers and wings were represented by nominees in nine categories: Airman, non-commissioned officer, senior non-commissioned officer, first sergeant,
March 13, 2020 Understanding anxiety Experiencing occasional anxiety is a normal part of life. You might feel anxious speaking in front of a large group, or driving in heavy traffic. Anxiety encompasses feelings of worry, nervousness, or dread. In moderation, anxiety isn’t necessarily a bad thing. It is a normal reaction to stress and
March 11, 2020 VC-25B begins modification to create the next “Air Force One” WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – On February 25th, the VC-25B program began modification on the first of two Boeing 747-8 aircraft that will travel the globe representing the United States of America. VC-25B, the next “Air Force One,” is a program to design, modify, test, and deliver two
March 10, 2020 DOD issues flexible instructions on response to coronavirus The department issued memos responding to the need for operations to continue during the outbreak. The DoD documents build on messages from the Office of Personnel Management issued March 7.