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Apr 2021
AAFB serves as diplomatic hub to Indo-Pacific
The 734th Air Mobility Squadron, 36th Medical Group, along with the 36th Logistics Readiness Squadron coordinated with six DoS members to receive and load cargo in support of COVID-19 relief measures in the Indo-Pacific.
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Apr 2021
Airmen’s heroism, quick-thinking saves two lives from fatal vehicle accident
On March 23, what could have been a dire situation ended in the saving of two lives—thanks to the valor and heroism of two 88th Medical Group Airmen.
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Apr 2021
Department of the Air Force remains focused on suicide prevention
In 2019, the Department of the Air Force suicide count and rate were the highest in recent history.
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Feb 2021
Negative for Covid-19
The Negatively Pressured CONEX and NPC-Light. A solution of transforming existing 40-foot CONEX containers into air-mobile biocontainment isolation wards.
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Nov 2020
Air Force updates travel screening process for EFMP families
Members selected for an assignment will automatically receive an email with a link to MyVector to begin the screening process. Medical clearance is required for all Exceptional Family Member Program families preparing to PCS, and for those members selected for an overseas assignment.
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Nov 2020
Patriot Express travel at BWI, SEATAC to require on-site, rapid COVID-19 testing
To mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and to meet long-standing commitments to U.S. allies and partners, the Department of Defense began rapid, on-site COVID-19 testing for passengers departing Baltimore Washington International Airport and Seattle Tacoma Airport aboard Patriot Express flights for official duty at overseas locations.
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Oct 2020
Vice Chief of Space Operations tests positive for COVID-19
Space Force Gen. David D. Thompson, Vice Chief of Space Operations, tested positive Oct. 28 for COVID-19. He took the test after learning that a close family member, with whom he had contact, tested positive for the virus.
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Oct 2020
Travis AFB hosts clinical research for NASA’s newly developed medical technology
The E-Nose Breathanalyzer, under development at NASA’s Ames Research Center in Silicon Valley, will have the capability of analyzing compounds found within a person’s breath to diagnose a battery of illnesses and abnormalities including respiratory illnesses, infectious diseases and cardiovascular conditions.
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Aug 2020
New Medical Provider Trends Dashboard Available for Members
Airmen and Space Professionals relocating on a permanent change of station with dependents are now able to access a Medical Provider Trends Dashboard that provides historical medical services information at Department of the Air Force installations.“The dashboard provides two years of historical data or a two-year history of travel recommendations
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Jul 2020
Air Force stands up new division to enhance customer service for EFMP families
The new Exceptional Assignment Program division will provide Airmen and their families with a singular point of contact to be more responsive and expedite their requests.
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Jun 2020
Special tactics wing, AFRL develop smartphone app to mitigate COVID-19 risk
Medical and Preservation of the force and family team members of the 24th Special Operations Wing, headquartered at Hurlburt Field teamed up with the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a way to monitor special tactics operators’ health status during the pandemic straight from their smartphones.
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Jun 2020
Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option
Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.
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May 2020
A passion for helping and leading: Nurse leads Air Force Medical Service
A profession that faces disease and trauma and requires long hours on their feet may deter some, but for nurses, this profession was chosen to serve and ensure the health of those who live in their communities.
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May 2020
Air Force Reserve epidemiologist volunteers for COVID-19 fight
Due to the overwhelming numbers of coronavirus patients, the Air Force Reserve called on its Airmen to help ensure hot spots around the country have the support they need. Dr. (Maj.) Sanjiv Baxi, 349th Medical Group doctor, jumped at the opportunity to help.
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May 2020
Polish medical team, Illinois Guard side-by-side in COVID-19 response
The Illinois Guard and the Polish military are partners in the Defense Department’s State Partnership Program, a program that teams National Guard elements with partner nations worldwide.
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Apr 2020
Air Force signs agreement for oral fluid coronavirus testing at Air Force installations
The Department of the Air Force signed an agreement April 17 with Curative, Inc., to deploy and scale an oral fluid coronavirus test, which recently received an FDA emergency use authorization, across Air Force installations.
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Apr 2020
Task Force-Southeast supports COVID-19 fight
Task Force-Southeast, led by Ninth Air Force, is the primary DoD support organization for the Federal Emergency Management Agency response to COVID-19 in FEMA Regions III and IV.
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Apr 2020
AF Week in Photos
This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
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Apr 2020
AMLOs provide expertise in COVID-19 response, aid field hospital unit movements
The AMLOs are rapidly responding to emerging air mobility requirements in New York City, Seattle, Dallas and New Orleans in coordination with Air Mobility Command and the 618th Air Operations Center, as part of the whole-of-government U.S. response to combating COVID-19.
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Apr 2020
Air Force, DoD rallies industry, academia, service members to combat COVID-19
An initiative was created as part of the Department of the Air Force’s Acquisition COVID-19 Taskforce, or ACT, as a one-stop shop for defense industry, commercial companies and academia to share creative ideas with federal agencies to combat the virus.
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“A modern
#AirForce
requires us to process and share data faster than a competitor, and that's what the Advanced Ba…
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Another great week of
#AirPower
in action! Which Week in Photos is your favorite and why? Check out the rest here:…
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“Together we have been able to reinforce our strong partnership with the
#AirForce
by going out and visiting these…
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RT
@cmsaf_official
: Where do I sign up, TSgt Munoz Case? I’m ready to change the world with you!
#bettertogether
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RT
@SecAFOfficial
: “We, the
@USAirForce
&
@SpaceForceDoD
, have a terrific story to tell...meeting
#Airmen
&
#Guardians
to see where they li…
“This award reflects the wing’s culture of critical self-assessment and significant investment in full-spectrum rea…
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Service members assigned to Andersen Air Force Base and
@USMC
Base
@MCBcampblaz
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Beginning April 19th, the
@DeptofDefense
will make COVID-19 Vaccine appointments available to all who are authorize…
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The
@DeptofDefense
’s desired outcome for the Arctic is a secure and stable region.
@HQAirUniversity
is seeking jour…
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RT
@SecAFOfficial
: Collecting, processing & sharing data faster than a competitor provides a decisive advantage. The Advanced Battle Manage…
Purple Up! Today, everyone is encouraged to wear purple to show support for military children who overcome so many…
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,
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and
@366FW
#Airmen
participated in the Exercise Agile Thunder 21-02, designed to sharpe…
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Happy Birthday Air Force Reserve! The
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@HQ_AFMC
: In honor of
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“This change will improve
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“Everything AFCENT does starts and ends with the coalition.” - Lt. Gen. Greg Guillot, commander of 9th Air Force…
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“Mobility is increasingly playing an integral role in executing Agile Combat Employment, ensuring the Joint Force c…
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We help our Airmen reach their full potential by putting
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The newest Air Force Podcast recently dropped. Listen to a small snippet of CMSA...
The newest Air Force Podcast recently dropped. Listen to a small snippet of CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright talk with Staff Sgt. New about resiliency. Listen to the entire podcast on Youtube:
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or Subscribe to The Air Force Podcast on iTunes:
https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-air-force-podcast/id1264107694?mt=2
Our mantra, "Always ready!" It's the spirit we fly by! #B2Tuesday
Our mantra, "Always ready!" It&
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the spirit we fly by!
#B2Tuesday
Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth ...
Need some motivation to get your week started off right? Listen as CMSAF Kaleth O. Wright weighs in...
The U.S. Air Force Academy gives its cadets some unique opportunities. Ride alon...
The U.S. Air Force Academy gives its cadets some unique opportunities. Ride along one of this opportunities.
A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-22 Raptor over northe...
A United States Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels an F-22 Raptor over northern Iraq, Nov. 6, 2019. U.S. Central Command operations deter adversaries and demonstrate support for allies and partners in the region. (Video by Staff Sgt. Daniel Snider)
Although the Silver Star is the third-highest military medal, it's not given oft...
Although the Silver Star is the third-highest military medal, it&
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not given often. Today, TSgt Cody Smith was the 49th Special Tactics Airman to receive this medal since Sept. 11th, 2001. Read more of TSgt Smith&
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amazing story:
https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2024815/special-tactics-airman-battled-through-injuries-awarded-silver-star/fbclid/IwAR2LZWwx1VHdTnQe39rIEBOuJS_0JvMQBBGt7I-E6zsxxn-Lx9387yu43Bc/
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Tune in as our Air Force musicians along with other military musicians are award...
Tune in as our Air Force musicians along with other military musicians are awarded the National Medal of Arts.
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