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March 16, 2020
Travis AFB Announces first COVID-19 cases

Travis Air Force Base is currently monitoring two positive cases of COVID-19 for an active-duty Airman and a dependent of a service member. Samples from the individuals were taken and sent to a Department of Defense laboratory where the tests were confirmed positive.
March 15, 2020
DOD officials explain new coronavirus domestic travel restrictions

Defense officials announced restrictions on domestic travel for service members, Defense Department employees and family members in response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.
March 15, 2020
COVID-19: Important information for Reserve Citizen Airmen

In an effort to inform Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families with facts on COVID-19 effects, Air Force Reserve leaders encourage all to visit the Air Force’s COVID-19 web page for the latest on the virus and how it is affecting the service.
March 14, 2020
Statement by the Department of Defense on Domestic Travel Restrictions

New travel restrictions for service members, DoD civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories.
March 11, 2020
Liquid life

Air, a key component people need to survive in this world, yet it’s often a second thought. From C-21 pilots flying at 45,000 feet, to aeromedical evacuation teams needing oxygen to help a dying patient, O2 has to be readily available to enable rapid global mobility.
March 11, 2020
USAF KC-135R Stratotankers provide air refueling capabilities for Exercise Cold Response 20

The air refueling capabilities for Exercise Cold Response 20 are fully operational at Ørland Air Station, Norway, with the arrival of KC-135R Stratotankers assigned to the 168th Wing, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, the 100th Air Refueling Wing, Royal Air Force Mildenhall, England, and the 507th Air
March 10, 2020
Air Force update for COVID-19 affected activities: March 10, 2020

In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made.
March 10, 2020
DOD issues flexible instructions on response to Coronavirus

The department issued memos responding to the need for operations to continue during the outbreak. The DoD documents build on messages from the Office of Personnel Management issued March 7.
March 10, 2020
Travis AFB support to HHS, Grand Princess repatriation

Upon docking, passengers will be medically screened by HHS/Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at the port of entry, and only asymptomatic passengers will be transferred to federal military installations for continued COVID-19 screening and a 14-day quarantine.
March 9, 2020
Corregidor Island: 19th AW honors a legacy of heroes

Airmen from the 41 Airlift Squadron and 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron flew to the Philippines to partake in a commemorative event marking the 75th Anniversary of the retaking of Corregidor Island, while also honoring three members from the 19th Bombardment Group, now 19th Airlift Wing, and nine