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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
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
April 10, 2020
Maintainers making mission happen during COVID-19 pandemic

The 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, is at the forefront of the mission — providing critical maintenance to the C-130J Super Hercules that are flying around the globe to bring medical personnel and supplies where they are needed most.
April 10, 2020
Dover AFB Innovation Lab 3D prints face shields to fight COVID-19 spread

As the world continues to labor amidst the COVID-19 epidemic, Dover AFB has taken numerous precautions to aid in mitigating the spread of the virus and protect the community. As experts search for vaccines and other alleviating schemes, Airmen at Dover AFB have utilized available resources to
April 9, 2020
Knowledge is Power: Air advisors continue to build partnerships with Peruvian Air Force

A team of 14 members from the 571st Mobility Support Advisory Squadron and leadership from the 621st Contingency Response Wing completed training February 18 through March 14 with the Peruvian Air Force, also known as FAP, at Callao Air Base in Lima, Perú.
April 9, 2020
Joint Base MDL Airmen support Air Force Reserves mobilization mission against COVID-19

Within 48 hours of notification, the Air Force Reserve Command mobilized more than 120 medical personnel from across the nation to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., to help combat the COVID-19 outbreak in New York City. Due to the rapid movement of this critical mission, AFRC members were
April 8, 2020
Devil Raiders stay connected, keep mission going

Airmen from the 621st Contingency Response Wing have had to be creative in finding ways to stay connected and keep the mission going since the country began self-isolating due to COVID-19.Defense Department and Air Force senior leaders have encouraged unit commanders to limit the non-critical,
April 7, 2020
Commanders Jazz Ensemble unites via video to bring 'Last Dinosaur' to life

Physical distancing recently proved no limitation in bringing together members of the Commanders Jazz Ensemble. The 18-member group at Travis Air Force Base, California, one of several in the U.S. Air Force Band of the Golden West stationed at Travis, came together via a music video posted to social
April 4, 2020
Joint Base MDL provides speedy support for COVID-19 fight

Two aircrews assigned to Joint Base MDL deployed to Al Udeid Air Base for two weeks in support of the increased flow of mission activity due to the rise of the COVID-19 pandemic March 20 to April 3.The aircrews were among many others from installations around the U.S. tasked with providing extra