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March 26, 2020
AFLCMC delivers C-37B early

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio (AFLCMC) – The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center on March 25 delivered the latest C-37B special air mission aircraft to the 89th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. The program, managed by the Presidential and Executive Airlift Division, delivered tail
March 26, 2020
JTF-Bravo facilitates repatriation of US citizens from Honduras

At the request of the U.S. State Department and at the direction of U.S. Southern Command, a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules is transporting 78 U.S. citizens from Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, who were previously unable to return home, to Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia.
March 26, 2020
571st MSAS provides key C-130 training to Colombian Air Force

Airmen from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron worked with the Colombian armed forces as part of a mobile training team from Feb. 11 through March 11 at two air bases in Colombia.
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
U.S. Transportation Command cancels Global Patient Movement Joint Advisory Board video teleconference

Due to increased COVID-19 requirements, U.S. Transportation Command has cancelled the annual Global Patient Movement Joint Advisory Board, which was to be conducted via video teleconference, March 31 to April 3, 2020.
March 23, 2020
JBC implements mobile medical screenings to keep missions flying

As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps through the U.S., Joint Base Charleston is able to keep their C-17 Globemaster III’s flying by implementing a medical screening process for aircrew members.
March 23, 2020
Air Force update for COVID-19

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 23, 2020
Air Force provides WAPS testing guidance

Air Force officials announced that the Weighted Airman Promotion System testing is postponed through May 11.
March 23, 2020
Air Force Master Sergeant promotion board rescheduled due to COVID-19 restrictions

The 20E7 board is now scheduled to convene the first week of June, with a public promotion release projected for the end of July.
March 22, 2020
USAFE supports Italy COVID-19 response

In response to the ongoing the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak, an 86th Airlift Wing C-130J Super Hercules out of Ramstein Air Base, Germany, transported an En-Route Patient Staging System (ERPSS) to Aviano Air Base, Italy, for delivery to the Italian Ministry of Defense.