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  • How do we explain COVID-19 to our children?

    Op/Ed: How do we explain COVID-19 to our children?

    I thought long and hard about how I should explain COVID-19 to my children. I settled on the truth because it’s the best thing for them. But what “truth” and how much?
  • Tips for maintaining healthy dental habits during COVID-19 pandemic. (U.S. Air Force graphic)

    Airmen urged to maintain healthy dental habits during COVID-19 pandemic

    In March, the U.S. Air Force began deferring routine and non-urgent dental care to slow the spread of COVID-19. In alignment with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, American Dental Association and Department of Defense policies, most dental care has been deferred, with the exception of emergencies, cases considered medically necessary, and care for deploying and deployed personnel.
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    JBSA ground transportation adapts to fight COVID-19

    Joint Base San Antonio installations have begun segregating buses by health status to contain the spread of COVID-19 and ensure that the JBSA community stays healthy. As of March 21, all buses on any of the bases will be labeled either green, yellow, or red, to denote who can and cannot ride in which vehicles.
  • U.S. Air Force First Sergeants check on permanent party Airmen at their dorms April 15, 2020, on Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas. Since social distancing is imperative to stopping the spread of COVID-19, they are sure to take extra precautions when it comes to mental health and wellness checks on their Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zachary Chapman)

    First Sergeants adapt to COVID-19 pandemic

    The job of a First Sergeant is critical to the care and well-being of military members across the Air Force. The job, as with many others, has seen a few changes since the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Sydney Sherwood squirts Colby, 3, with a water gun in San Angelo, Texas, April 16, 2020. Water guns have been popular since the late 1800s and remain a popular pastime on hot days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ethan Sherwood)

    Parenting during COVID-19

    In the United States Military, 44.1% of active duty members have children. Suddenly many of us were told to stay home unless we leave for essential reasons. This means a lot of us are now trying to complete the mission with kids at home as their schools and daycares have been canceled.
  • 37 TRW is excited to share an opportunity for our families, a Live Facebook event hosted by the 37 TRW this Thursday, April 9, at 2 p.m. There will be three guest speakers, Dr White, Lt Col Dhillon, and Mrs. Leslie Janaros.

    How To: Home Schooling in the Time of Coronavirus

    The 37th Training Wing hosted Home School 101, a virtual event on Facebook Live to help families transition to non-traditional education methods and learn stress-management skills during mandated social distancing in response to COVID-19, Thurs., April 9, 2020. Home School 101 featured a panel consisting of Leslie Janaros, a mother who has been home-schooling her children for 15 years, Dr. Raye Lynn White, an educator with over thirty years of experience, and Lt. Col. Kieran Dhillon, a clinical psychologist. In case you missed it, see the full event on the 37th Training Wing Facebook or YouTube page. Simply want a refresher/the highlights? Keep reading!
  • The Inter-American Air Forces Academy provides military education and training to military personnel of the Americas and other eligible Partner Nations.

    IAFAA adapts to COVID-19 demands

    In the rapidly evolving environment around the new coronavirus disease 2019, or COVID-19, the Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland has implemented a number of precautions and safety measures to ensure the safety of the faculty and students.
  • Coronavirus information

    COVID-19 test results may take longer

    Due to the influx of COVID-19 tests being run, results are taking longer than originally anticipated. While most results are returning within 7-8 business days, some are taking up to 10 business days. Please be assured that tests are being processed, and you will be called as soon as the test result is received, whether positive or negative.
  • The 37th Training Wing, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is the largest training wing in the United States Air Force. The Wing operates schools at nine locations throughout the United States with most of its training conducted at JBSA-Lackland. The Wing trains Airmen, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Coast Guardsmen, government agencies, coalition partners from over 100 countries and military working dogs.

    An Open Letter to the Warhawk Family

    Our Gateway Wing has the high honor of being deemed Mission Essential.  We are the largest training wing in the Air Force, responsible for building Airmen and strengthening the partnerships we need to compete, deter, and win.  We are home to the Air Force’s only enlisted Basic Military Training (737 TRG), the largest & most diverse Technical Training Group (37 TRG), two significant international/security cooperation missions (IAAFA & DLI), and the DoD Executive Agent for Military Working Dogs & English Language Training.  We are the Gateway to the Air Force, and in many respects, the Gateway to the Americas.  Our wing remains absolutely vital to renew the force and underwrites our ability to defend the nation and deliver air and space power anytime, anyplace.
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    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 extent possible.
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