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  • Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

    The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or

  • COVID-19 vaccine arrives to Joint Base MDL

    A limited supply of the COVID-19 vaccine arrived to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey, Dec. 31, 2020 with members on the installation receiving the shot a few hours after arrival. For Joint Base MDL, it is the next step to neutralizing the virus.

  • 108th Medical Group launches MEDEVAC TCCC training

    During MEDEVAC training, participants prepare to transport a mock patient out of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter at the Babe Ruth field, Nov. 16, 2020 on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. This training helps military personnel on how to transport patients in and out of moving vehicles. (U.S. Air

  • AUAB receives first NPC, enhances medical mission

    Airmen prepare to off load a specialized medical container designed to transport individuals with infectious diseases at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, Sept. 18, 2020. The Negatively Pressurized Conex, or NPC, is configured for the C-17 Globemaster III and C-5 Super Galaxy aircraft to safely transport up

  • Innovation keeps frontline medics better protected from COVID-19

    Team Travis Airmen prototyped personal protective equipment April 17 to help base medics safely treat and transport potential coronavirus patients. Members of the 60th Medical Group emergency department at David Grant USAF Medical Center joined forces with the 60th Maintenance and the 60th

  • 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