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March 24, 2020
The 927th Air Refueling Wing continues to fuel the force

During the current world-wide crisis the Department of Defense has determined that Basic Military Training is mission essential and will continue.Today, Staff Sgt. Dejaniee Hutchinson, 927th Developmental Training Fight facilitator, delivered final travel and BMT reporting instructions to four
March 23, 2020
Still flying: Joint Base Charleston 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 22, 2020
Air Mobility Command temporarily suspends most Space-A travel due to COVID-19

Air Mobility Command today temporarily suspended most Space-Available travel aboard AMC and contracted aircraft, except for certain Category I, IV, and VI travel, effective March 21 in order to limit COVID-19’s spread and its impact on the force.
March 21, 2020
First COVID-19 case at Robins Air Force Base

A Team Robins civilian is being treated and evaluated by health care professionals following the first confirmed case of COVID-19 we have at the base.
March 21, 2020
Maintenance still turning wrenches amid COVID-19 pandemic

On March 19, members of the 943rd Maintenance Squadron reported to work with minimal staffing, in order maintain readiness of the HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters during the COVID-19 pandemic.Lt. Col. Anthony, 943rd MXS commander said, “The safety of our personnel is our main priority, so to reduce the
March 19, 2020
AFRS Operation Blue Suit recognizes Reserve and Guard Airmen for first time

Joint Base San Antonio- Randolph – For the first time since the inception of the Air Force Recruiting Service Operation Blue Suit award, AFRS is recognizing its Total Force partners by honoring an Air Force Reservist and Air National Guardsman.Since 1979, Operation Blue Suit has honored the top
March 18, 2020
Telework tools

During the next few days/months more of our employees will be teleworking. There are a few resources that can be utilized to continue operations from home.Outlook Web Access (OWA) – provides limited access to email from the web (may not be able to access encrypted email). All you need to access OWA
March 18, 2020
Scheduling training is about to get easier for C-17 crews

Scheduling training for C-17 Globemaster III pilots and crew is about to get easier with the launch of Puckboard, a data-powered software application to plan aircrew qualification flights automatically. The tool, developed by and for Airmen, allows schedulers to rapidly match aircraft commanders,
March 17, 2020
AFRC Fitness Assessment Guidance due to COVID-19

Fitness Assessments have been cancelled until Jun 2020. There is an article on myPers for more information.Effective 17 March 2020, all Official Fitness Assessment Testing is cancelled until June 2020. Members who are due for their Official Fitness Assessment in March will test in 6 months,
March 17, 2020
Air Force BMT, technical and flying training mission essential, to continue with mitigation

The Department of Defense response to the coronavirus outbreak continues to be dynamic and policy may quickly change, but as of March 17, U.S. Air Force's basic military training, technical training and flying training operations have been deemed mission essential and will continue with mitigation

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