March 31, 2020 Scott AFB announces first positive COVID-19 case A Department of the Defense civilian employed at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, has tested positive for COVID-19 and is currently at home recovering, in accordance with CDC and physician recommendations.
March 31, 2020 Public Health works overtime to protect Team Hill from COVID-19 Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Air Force bases around the country are working overtime to preserve the health and well-being of personnel. At the epicenter for coronavirus information gathering and dissemination at Hill Air Force Base is the 75th Medical Group, and Public Health is on the frontlines.
March 31, 2020 Space Force identifies USAF missions for transfer to newest service In a significant step that enhances the U.S. Space Force’s capabilities and development, the Department of the Air Force has identified 23 U.S. Air Force organizations whose space-related missions will soon transfer to the Space Force.
March 31, 2020 AFIT awards 243 masters and doctoral STEM degrees WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management awarded 236 master’s degrees and seven doctorate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Two graduate students received dual master’s degrees. Due to
March 30, 2020 Commissary takes extra strides to continue service for military community The Commissary, like many grocery stores around the country, have the challenge of keeping shelves stocked, managing crowds of worried shoppers and sanitizing stores. With the recent concerns involving COVID-19, the store has seen a dramatic increase in customers stocking up on supplies.
March 30, 2020 AFSC Frontlines: Ricardo Edelman Editor's Note: The “AFSC Frontlines" series is a recurring feature that puts the spotlight on some of the civilian and military Airmen on the "frontlines" supporting our mission, people and families during the COVID-19 crisis.Ricardo Edelman is a manager at the Hill's Commissary. His hometown is Los
March 30, 2020 Hill AFB ‘mission essential’ announcement will not impact 388th Fighter Wing flying operations HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – At midnight tonight, Hill AFB will direct “mission essential reporting” for all personnel. This will not impact current flying operations in the 388th Fighter Wing.“All Airmen in the 388th Fighter Wing – active duty, civilians and contractors – are considered mission
March 30, 2020 Robins COVID-19 Social Distancing Order MEMORANDUM FOR ALL ROBINS AFB PERSONNELFROM: 78 ABW/CCSUBJECT: COVID-19 Social Distancing Order1. It is Department of Defense and Air Force policy that military installations, property, personnel and other individuals working or residing on military installations will be protected under applicable
March 30, 2020 Annual Life Cycle Industry Days cancelled WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio -- The Life Cycle Industry Days event, co-hosted by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center and the Dayton Development Coalition, has been cancelled for 2020 due to the ongoing national response to the COVID-19 virus. The event, which included Industry Pitch
March 30, 2020 DOD issues Flexible Spending Account tips in response to COVID-19 Flexible Spending Account participants may make changes to their Health Care FSA, Limited Expense Health Care FSA , or Dependent Care FSA elections if there has been a Qualifying Life Event, or QLE.