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.
Dec. 7, 2020 Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score permanently To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.
Dec. 4, 2020 Laboratory team handles COVID testing Behind layers of personal protective equipment, a team of five Hanscom medical professionals are taking the health of the community into their own hands. Well-versed in handling all routine lab work, Airmen from the 66th Medical Squadron Biomedical Laboratory are now tackling all aspects of COVID-19
Dec. 4, 2020 Tinker Talks: A conversation with a COVID surivivor When Anthony Baumann finished his quarantine after a 10-day hospital stay, he knew he could make a difference by telling his story of surviving the coronavirus.
Dec. 3, 2020 Young AFLCMC Contracting Officer helps fight pandemic WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – When the COVID-19 pandemic began, the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment established the Joint Acquisition Task Force (JATF) to synchronize acquisition execution of the Department of Defense support for resources and to maintain the
Dec. 1, 2020 Eglin medics gear up for COVID fight 96th Medical Group nurses deployed to North Dakota.
Nov. 30, 2020 PEO Digital boosts US production of COVID-19 medical supplies The Department of Defense is leveraging Air Force Life Cycle Management Center acquisition professionals for their rapid contracting expertise to boost national stockpiles of critical medical equipment and supplies in the fight against COVID-19.
Nov. 24, 2020 Into the fight: Medical Group answers short-notice call to battle COVID-19 Airmen deploy to North Dakota.
Nov. 20, 2020 MFLC, EAP available for community Helping Organization officials are encouraging members of the community to be familiar with support resources this season. The Military Family Life Counseling and Employee Assistance Programs are available for personnel who need a boost through the holidays or may be battling COVID-fatigue.
Nov. 19, 2020 Department of the Air Force restores previous military tuition assistance cap and AF COOL funding The Department of the Air Force restored military tuition assistance to $4,500 per fiscal year and Air Force Credentialing Opportunities Online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately.