April 21, 2020 Donations of masks help Arnold AFB battle coronavirus Donated masks are helping keep members of the Arnold Air Force Base community as safe as possible in the face of the coronavirus threat.Both N95 masks and reusable cloths masks have been donated to the base.Fifty N95 masks were donated to Arnold AFB Fire and Emergency Services, by a retired member
April 21, 2020 Arnold AFB Warehouse ensures supplies flow onto base in spite of coronavirus Sustaining operations at Arnold Air Force Base, headquarters for the Arnold Engineering Development Complex, even in a reduced capacity while in an “operationally urgent” posture due to the coronavirus, requires both people and the materials they require to carry out their jobs.The Base Warehouse
April 21, 2020 Team Hill Frontlines: Constantino “Gus” Zapien Constantino “Gus” Zapien us a F-16/F-22 section chief for DLA Aviation at Ogden. He oversees 10 employees, as well as one of the largest footprints and foot traffic areas in DLA Aviation. He said he appreciates always taking care of his employees and the mission. Outside of work, he enjoys
April 21, 2020 Tunnel 9 executing mission during COVID-19 pandemic Arnold Engineering Development Complex leadership at the White Oak site and Hypervelocity Wind Tunnel 9 have been implementing mitigation measures against COVID-19 over the last several weeks.According to Gregory Fox, Tunnel 9 Branch Manager for the Test Operations and Sustainment contractor, the
April 21, 2020 Air Force expedites N95 mask production contract awards The Department’s Air Force Research Lab DPA Title 3 Executive Program Office, in coordination with the Office of the Secretary of Defense Office for Industrial Policy and Department of the Air Force’s Acquisition COVID-19 Task Force, or DAF-ACT, finalized contracts within five days of White House
April 21, 2020 Standing Strong: Robins celebrates military children’s resiliency April was designated as Month of the Military Child by former Secretary of Defense, Caspar Weinberger, in 1986, to honor military children for the sacrifices they make and the strength and resilience they display each and every day.
April 21, 2020 Spouses Club delivers protective gear to Airmen, hospital Approximately 700 face masks and 300 face shields were donated to Team Eglin members in April.
April 20, 2020 Air Traffic service before self Tech. Sgt. Steven Ruiz-Garcia, 78th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controller, took the Air Force mantra of “service before self” to a whole new level with his actions in response to COVID-19.“As the pandemic hit, Tech Sgt. Garcia immediately activated his family care plan to first ensure
April 20, 2020 AFIMSC swift action enables Air, Space Force to meet COVID-19 challenges The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading the effort to keep installations mission ready as the Air and Space Force continue operations while contending with the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.