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May 11, 2020
USAF Thunderbirds to salute Texas COVID-19 responders May 13

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with formation flights over San Antonio and Austin May 13.
May 8, 2020
59 MDW to observe Memorial Day; services and hours reduced

On Friday, May 22, 2020, the JBSA-Lackland (Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center-WHASC) and Randolph Medical Treatment Facilities will have limited services available.Our Primary Care Clinics (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Pediatric, BHOP, Flight Medicine, and WOMC) as well as our Gateway
May 7, 2020
CSAF visits BMT, thanks JBSA team for ‘fighting through’ COVID-19 response

U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, along with Chief Master Sgt. Manny Pineiro, the service’s first sergeant special duty manager, visited here May 7, seeing first-hand how basic military training has adapted operations to fight through the COVID-19 environment. Basic military
May 6, 2020
Transcom Leaders Address Household Goods Shipments During COVID-19 Pandemic

Top officials with U.S. Transportation Command briefed reporters at the Pentagon about the impact of COVID-19 on household goods shipments for military and civilians with permanent-change-of-station orders.
May 6, 2020
DoD, Department of the Air Force take steps to protect military families moving during COVID-19

Under the new standards, moving industry personnel must adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 health protection protocols while in the service member’s residence. That means moving personnel must wear face coverings, clean frequently touched surfaces and sanitize their
May 6, 2020
Air Force Assistance Fund campaign still underway

The AF Assistance Fund Campaign began a few weeks ago, and since then, our Air Force Charities have responded to the effects this virus is having on our Air Force family in an all-out attempt to support their fellow Airmen and their families in any way possible.
May 5, 2020
AIRMEN these days: Volume 5 - Airman 1st Class A1C Regino Marchese

I’ve heard the comment, “Airmen these days” quite a bit over the years. It’s usually from a negative standpoint; how today’s Airmen are not as disciplined, dedicated, or mature as those from “back in my day…” To help others see the greatness in our Airmen, this series of posts will demonstrate the
May 5, 2020
Redefining 'normal' mental health care still means delivering quality patient care

Mental Health Technicians (4Cs) in Air Education and Training Command are redefining what “normal” is during the COVID-19 pandemic, while still delivering quality patient care in various different methods and providing Disaster Mental Health services when requested.
May 4, 2020
#RiseUp Mental Health, Resiliency at JBSA

Members of the Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center (WHASC) Mental Health Clinic and 737th Training Group Military Training Consult Service (MTCS) mental health team spent their Monday motivating others with words of encouragement for base personnel and community members as part of a mental
May 2, 2020
Military hospital lends research expertise to global pandemic effort

Brooke Army Medical Center explored every opportunity to participate in local, national and global studies and research efforts in a concerted effort to save lives and ensure the health and welfare of the force.