April 3, 2020 Air Force releases grooming, fitness guidance during COVID-19 In a message to Airmen March 31, Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, explained installation commanders have the authority to adjust standards as needed, while also encouraging Airmen to maintain grooming and fitness standards to the greatest
April 3, 2020 Beware of COVID-19 Testing Scams Targeting TRICARE Beneficiaries While medical professionals in the U.S. and overseas are working hard to combat the coronavirus, some people are using this as an opportunity to take advantage of others. If you receive a call from someone offering to send you a COVID-19 testing kit, you could be the target of a scam. Below are
April 3, 2020 Feedback Fridays Feedback Fridays is a weekly forum that aims to connect the 502d Air Base Wing with members of the Joint Base San Antonio community. Questions are collected during commander’s calls, town hall meetings and throughout the week.
April 1, 2020 Turn quarantine time into quality time During the global pandemic that we find ourselves in today, it is important to remember to stay connected to our Air Force mission. Mission readiness means keeping a sound body and mind during trying times like these. In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control has
March 31, 2020 Language center students, instructors go the distance with distance learning Despite the changes and preventative measures that are part of COVID-19, students from the 637th Training Group, also known as the Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC), have innovated and transferred to a digital learning environment during the past two week.The current
March 31, 2020 AETC Command Chief: "We stand as a ready Air Force because of you" Normally the month of March is known for Women’s History Month and "Mustache March," however this past month will be remembered for when we were attacked by something that while challenging us mentally and physically, would also highlight our Airmen's resolve and true grit.
March 30, 2020 Op Blue Hero: 97th AMW transports BMT grads to Keesler for technical training A C-17 Globemaster III aircrew assigned to the 58th Airlift Squadron at Altus AFB supported the transport of the Air Force’s newest Basic Military Training graduates from JBSA-Lackland, Texas, to their technical training school at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., March 20, 2020.
March 30, 2020 DOD issues Flexible Spending Account tips in response to COVID-19 Flexible Spending Account participants may make changes to their Health Care FSA, Limited Expense Health Care FSA , or Dependent Care FSA elections if there has been a Qualifying Life Event, or QLE.
March 30, 2020 Military OneSource, family and spouse programs still available Military OneSource is a Department of Defense-funded program that is both a call center and website that provides comprehensive information, support, and resources on every aspect of military life.
March 30, 2020 President signs Executive Order calling up Air Force Reserve medics, other specialties On March 27, the President signed an Executive Order authorizing mobilization of the Reserve Component in response to COVID-19 operations. For the Air Force Reserve, personnel already serving in the Selected Reserve and Participating Individual Ready Reserve, as well as those assigned to the