News - Page 54

March 26, 2020
Air Force BMT adjusts schedules, locations to sustain mission readiness

As part of an ongoing contingency response to COVID-19, and with restriction of movement protocols for new recruits already in place at U.S. Air Force basic military training, the service has implemented a revised approach to how and where recruits enter the training pipeline.
March 25, 2020
Air Force basic trainee tests positive for COVID-19

Air Force officials announced, March 25, a trainee in the Air Force’s basic military training at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has tested positive for COVID-19.
March 25, 2020
Air Force is protecting Airmen while protecting the nation

The critical responsibilities and missions of our 685,000 Total Force active duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen do not fade even during a pandemic. Across a worldwide enterprise, our Airmen must remain healthy so they can maintain full readiness and the capability to protect our nation’s security and
March 25, 2020
Combat COVID-19 with good nutrition

To help combat COVID-19, make nutrition a priority by eating healthy nutrient-rich foods to help support your immune system.
March 24, 2020
SAMHS stands up COVID-19 advice line

San Antonio Military Health System medical professionals are standing by to answer beneficiaries' COVID-19 concerns/symptoms.
March 24, 2020
2020 Defender Challenge postponed

Air Force officials recently announced the postponement of the 2020 Defender Challenge, originally scheduled for May 11-15 in San Antonio.
March 24, 2020
JBSA raises Health Protection Condition level to CHARLIE

In response to the increased number of positive COVID-19 cases on local military installations and cases of community transmission in the local area, the 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander increased the Health Protection Condition to Charlie, or HPCON C, effective March 21,
March 24, 2020
JBSA takes measures to prevent exposure, remove contaminants on installations

An important part of continuing to minimize the spread of the disease is cleaning and disinfecting areas that could have been exposed to the virus.
March 24, 2020
Commentary: Self-care key to being best version of you

Commentary from Chief Master Sgt. Jill Victor, AETC First Sergeant functional manager: "As we navigate these uncharted waters surrounding the coronavirus outbreak and response, let me start by saying “thank you.”
March 21, 2020
DOD makes plans to combat coronavirus

The Defense Department is making plans to combat the coronavirus, DOD leaders said during a news conference March 20.