March 23, 2020 Tinker AFB installation declares public health emergency The Tinker AFB installation commander has declared a Public Health Emergency. The base has been in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo since March 17, with many HPCON Charlie measures already in place.Although there are zero confirmed cases of coronavirus on the base, these measures keep the
March 23, 2020 Air Force provides WAPS testing guidance Air Force officials announced that the Weighted Airman Promotion System testing is postponed through May 11.
March 20, 2020 Edwards AFB and Plant 42 move to "mission-essential only" The 412th Test Wing Commander, Col. Matthew Higer, announced that Edwards Air Force Base, California, will be open only to mission essential personnel and residents beginning March 20.As part of added safety measures, South Gate will be closed to all traffic indefinitely.All members of Team Edwards
March 18, 2020 Goldfein emphasizes protecting force from COVID-19 while fulfilling all missions, operational priorities 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.”
March 18, 2020 Hill Air Force Base offices, services see changes due to coronavirus The 75th Air Base Wing is working to provide Hill Air Force Base up-to-date information regarding the current coronavirus (COVID-19) situation.
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 18, 2020 Resources are available for those with needs as impacts of Coronavirus spread The effects of the Coronavirus reach far beyond physical health, into many areas of daily life – from empty store shelves, to layoffs or lower paychecks, to stress and anxiety. Military families are not immune, especially those who may have members deployed. However, they are not alone. Hill Air
March 17, 2020 Arnold AFB takes actions on coronavirus Arnold Air Force Base leadership have begun taking proactive measures to protect the health of the workforce and help slow the spread of community transmission.To date, such measures include expanding telework opportunities and limiting mission activities to those which are most vital to our
March 17, 2020 Arnold AFB takes actions on coronavirus Arnold Air Force Base leadership have begun taking proactive measures to protect the health of the workforce and help slow the spread of community transmission.To date, such measures include expanding telework opportunities and limiting mission activities to those which are most vital to our
March 17, 2020 DOD Poised to Provide Masks, Ventilators, Labs for Coronavirus Fight The Defense Department has agreed to provide medical supplies and capabilities to the Department of Health and Human Services to help combat further coronavirus infections, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.