April 8, 2020 Mighty 97th uses cutting-edge robot to exterminate germs The 97th Air Mobility Wing acquired a LightStrike Germ-Zapping Robot, March 27, 2020, at Altus Air Force Base. According to studies, Germ-Zapping Robots have been proven to quickly destroy infectious germs and bacteria using intense pulsed xenon ultraviolet (UV) light.
April 7, 2020 Defense Health Official Urges Personnel, Families to Wear Face Masks Defense Department personnel and their families — military and civilian — are urged to wear face masks during the COVID-19 pandemic, a Defense Health Agency official said.
April 6, 2020 Air Force releases guidance on use of cloth face covers To the extent practical, without significantly impacting mission, all individuals on Department of the Air Force property, installations and facilities are required to wear cloth face coverings when they cannot maintain six feet of physical distance in public areas or work centers.
April 1, 2020 AEHF-6 feet apart; 45th SW supports launch of first USSF rocket payload safely during pandemic In our current reality of self-quarantine, scarcely stocked grocery stores and temporarily closed establishments, one thing that cannot afford to be halted is the launch mission of the United States Space Force. On March 26, 2020, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, the 45th Space Wing and their
April 1, 2020 Turn quarantine time into quality time During the global pandemic that we find ourselves in today, it is important to remember to stay connected to our Air Force mission. Mission readiness means keeping a sound body and mind during trying times like these. In order to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Center for Disease Control has
March 31, 2020 Telework. How hard can it be? When I first heard we were going to telework, I thought “Great! How hard can it be?”When I Imagined myself teleworking from home as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, I was sitting in my cozy home-office, sipping my morning tea, more productive than ever because telework means without the normal
March 31, 2020 Tips for telework success The Air Force has elevated its Health Protection Condition in response to the fast spread of Coronavirus 2019; in response, servicemembers, civilians and families are encouraged to practice prevention measures. In addition to following strict personal and environmental hygiene, social distancing,
March 28, 2020 Hanscom motorcycle riders reminded of requirements As warmer weather approaches, base safety officials remind personnel to take the proper safety measures when riding, while continuing to keep COVID-19 response measures in mind.
March 25, 2020 DISA renews anti-virus software license agreement helping teleworkers keep machines safe at home Recognizing a need, DISA and the DoD have renewed their anti-virus home use programs.