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April 17, 2020
19th AW Victim Advocate fights for victims’ healing

Tiffany Clark, 19th Airlift Wing Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocate, was nominated for a National Organization for Victims Assistance award by Leslie Boone, Victims’ Rights Arkansas member, for her extensive collaboration and motivation to enhance resources available for
April 16, 2020
Vertical wiper blades reduce aircraft drag, tests show

Aerodynamics testing on the KC-135 Stratotanker confirmed vertically mounted wiper blades reduce aircraft drag by approximately 1 percent during cruise conditions, potentially saving the Air Force $7 million annually in associated fuel costs. (Photo: U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory and Southwest
April 15, 2020
Reserve AE medics called to the fight against COVID-19

Approximately 100 Air Force Reserve aeromedical evacuation specialists from across the country have been called up to help care for Americans affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 15, 2020
40 days, nights: AMC Commander’s Battle Staff directs round-the-clock support in COVID-19 fight

Forty days after Air Mobility Command commander Gen. Maryanne Miller activated the Commander’s Battle Staff, a small but dedicated group of experts continue to work tirelessly around the clock at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, overseeing AMC’s contribution to DoD operations in the COVID-19 pandemic
April 15, 2020
AMLOs provide expertise in COVID-19 response, aid field hospital unit movements

Air Mobility Liaison Officers from the 621st Mobility Support Operations Squadron are currently assisting U.S. Army North with air movements of field hospital units into coronavirus disease hot spots around the U.S.
April 15, 2020
‘Guardian’ of Airmen: Devil Raider embraces wingman concept amidst COVID-19

The concept of a “wingman” is older than the Air Force itself. In its original form, it was meant to be a pilot who would fly alongside another in a potentially dangerous flying environment; to be their second set of eyes, watch over them and do everything they can to protect them. This concept is
April 15, 2020
USTRANSCOM issues guidance for face coverings in passenger terminals, aircraft

On Apr. 14, 2020, U.S. Transportation Command directed the use of personally procured or self-made face coverings in all TRANSCOM and Air Mobility Command terminals and on all military or commercially contracted aircraft to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.The directive is in accordance with Centers
April 15, 2020
Aircraft airflow tested in Nebraska to reduce COVID-19 spread

Active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard components from AMC, in coordination with the University of Nebraska Medical Center and Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, worked April 4-11 at the 155th Air Refueling Wing examining airflow and particles to assess ways to prevent the spread of the
April 15, 2020
62nd MDS tracks spread of COVID-19 for Team McChord

Airmen at the 62nd Medical Squadron on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, have been conducting contact tracing for COVID-19 since they were made aware of the first potential case of the disease, Feb. 28.Contact tracing is a process that identifies and monitors individuals who may have had contact
April 14, 2020
Counselors provide services online during COVID-19 outbreak

More than 579,000 people in the United States have been infected with the new coronavirus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Millions have filed for unemployment benefits over the past few weeks, according to the U.S. Department of Labor, and more than 25,000 people in the