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 Department of the Air Force leaders take steps to thwart COVID-19 exposure while setting important examples The idea is simple and effective – leaders including Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Goldfein, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John Raymond among others are divided into separate “Blue” and “Silver” teams. Only one team at a time works from the
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 18, 2020 Wright-Patt announces facility closures/reduction in service Wright-Patterson Air Force Base has announced a list of closures/reductions of service. The list continues to be updated.
March 18, 2020 Appointments required for Communications and DEERS office support TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- The 507th Air Refueling Wing communications flight and the 507th Force Support Squadron DEERS/RAPIDS offices are limiting in-person office visits to appointment only in response to COVID-19 effective March 17, 2020.
March 18, 2020 Hanscom SC offers tips to accomplish the mission remotely The Air Force is adapting to the influx of teleworkers over the last week amidst the COVID-19 response and social distancing by increasing the virtual private network bandwidth.
March 18, 2020 Telework options and guidelines for the Air Force Reserve civilians As COVID-19 response and mitigation drives work force decisions, Air Force Reserve leadership is getting information out as quickly as possible to its supervisors and employees on civilian telework guidance. Telework is an option commanders may consider when making work force decisions in the
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