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Sept. 19, 2018
Combat-search-and-rescue Airmen press pause to tackle Hurricane Florence aftermath

Reserve and active duty pararescuemen were undergoing dive and jump training Sept. 11, in Key West, Florida, when they were recalled back to their home units to immediately begin the process of pre-positioning for Hurricane Florence search-and-rescue operations.
Sept. 14, 2018
JB Charleston evacuates aircraft, maintains airlift capabilities

Joint Base Charleston personnel assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base Wing began evacuation flights for 24 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Sept. 11, 2018, in anticipation of Hurricane Florence making landfall. The aircraft and supporting personnel planned and executed flights from
Sept. 14, 2018
188th Wing activates UPAD for Hurricane Florence Response

The Arkansas Air National Guard’s 188th Wing activated its Unclassified Processing, Assessment and Dissemination capability in response to Hurricane Florence September 13, providing imagery, geospatial, and assessment support to incident commanders in affected areas.
Sept. 13, 2018
TRICARE announces temporary suspension of physician referrals for beneficiaries affected by Hurricane Florence

The Defense Health Agency announced TRICARE beneficiaries under mandatory evacuation orders in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia may see a provider in any location without a referral from their primary care provider due to the impact of Hurricane Florence.The waiver applies to
Sept. 12, 2018
Guard Soldiers, Airmen gearing up for Hurricane Florence

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The governors of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Maryland declared states of emergency Monday as Hurricane Florence approaches the East Coast. Additionally, the mayor of Washington, D.C., declared a state of emergency due to anticipated torrential rainfall. The storm

U.S. Air Force News

Combat-search-and-rescue Airmen press pause to tackle Hurricane Florence aftermath

JB Charleston evacuates aircraft, maintains airlift capabilities

188th Wing activates UPAD for Hurricane Florence Response

TRICARE announces temporary suspension of physician referrals for beneficiaries affected by Hurricane Florence

Guard Soldiers, Airmen gearing up for Hurricane Florence