Dec. 29, 2020 Tinker prepared for vaccine arrival Tinker Air Force Base’s 72nd Medical Group is prepared to deliver coronavirus vaccinations quickly when supplies arrive. According to Department of Defense plans, Tinker’s initial doses will be prioritized for medical workers, emergency services and public safety personnel.
Dec. 18, 2020 COVID testing process to change WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - To provide a more efficient resource, Wright-Patterson Medical Center’s COVID site testing location has transitioned to a lab-collection point only.The 88th Medical Group is currently screening and testing patients for COVID-19 through a drive-thru and
Dec. 18, 2020 Team Eglin ready for COVID-19 vaccine "We are communicating with DOD daily on our readiness to begin vaccinations."
Dec. 17, 2020 CAT supports installation commander, mission partners as pandemic continues The Crisis Action Team Support Staff, who consist of civil service employees assigned to the 78th Air Base Wing Plans Office, are one of several command and control elements that falls under the Disaster Response Force. CAT Support Staff members provide strategic direction for the installation
Dec. 17, 2020 Hanscom preparing for DOD vaccination distribution As the Department of Defense commences COVID-19 vaccination distribution and delivery, the 66th Medical Squadron at Hanscom Air Force Base is planning to implement it on the local level.
Dec. 16, 2020 84th Radar Evaluation Squadron supports Long Range Radar programs during pandemic The 84th Radar Evaluations Squadron’s unique mission persists as the United States continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The 84th RADES at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, evaluates Long Range Radars all over the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, and in several deployed areas of
Dec. 11, 2020 Hanscom effort expected to aid COVID-19 vaccine distribution Hanscom acquisition professionals are using their rapid contracting expertise to assist in the fight against Covid-19 and future pandemics.
Dec. 10, 2020 First COVID-19 vaccine may be distributed next week An assessment by the Food and Drug Administration shows the COVID-19 vaccine developed by U.S. drug company Pfizer is around 95% effective and could be distributed next week.
Dec. 8, 2020 AFMC unit tests wearables to detect COVID-19 Airmen from the 649th Munitions Squadron at Hill Air Force Base are sporting a new smart watch and soon will add a smart ring that will alert them when they may be coming down with illnesses such as COVID-19 or other viral infections.