Air Force update for COVID-19
By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs / Published May 07, 2020
WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- 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:
May 7, 2020
Air Force nurses and medical technicians are answering our nation's call, and now more than ever, during this pandemic, we know they are heroes one and all. Featured on the nightly news, nurses and medical technicians are filling manpower gaps in New York and elsewhere, risking their own lives in the process. They are ordinary people, but they are doing extraordinary work. They are integral to the Air Force Medical Service, and against this unseen enemy, they are the Air Force's strongest and best defense.
Read more about their efforts here: https://www.amc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2179223/nurse-and-tech-week-heroes-among-us/
The Department of Defense, in conjunction with U.S. Transportation Command, has adopted a set of safety measures and protocols designed to protect military personnel and their families who are required to move household goods to new assignments during the coronavirus pandemic.
Read more about these measures here: https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2177979/dod-department-of-the-air-force-take-steps-to-protect-military-families-moving/
More than 40 Ohio National Guard medical professionals spent 20 days supporting the Federal Correctional Institution Elkton, with medical services and equipment.
Read more about their efforts here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/369301/ohio-national-guard-front-lines-during-covid-19-pandemic-soldiers-airmen-provide-medical-assistance-federal-prison
New Jersey Air National Guard Senior Airman Juan Rosado, from Newark, N.J., is one of more than 700 New Jersey Guardsmen activated during the COVID-19 pandemic to support the state's relief effort.
Read more about his story here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/369358/newark-airman-proud-serve-his-community
Col. Christopher Baca, the 150th Special Operations Wing Vice Commander, visited Airmen and Soldiers working at the San Juan Regional Medical Center in Farmington, New Mexico, as a part of the New Mexico National Guard Joint Task Force response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more about his visit here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/369349/150th-special-operations-wing-vice-commander-visits-guardsmen-helping-local-new-mexico-hospital
Air Force units have recently conducted America Salutes flyovers in their local areas honoring COVID-19 responders and essential workers. Below are links to imagery from the units that have conducted flyovers:
The 413th Flight Test Group performed an F-15 Eagle flyover in support of "Operation Air Force Salutes" to honor middle Georgia's first responders during the COVID-19 outbreak
C-130 Hercules aircraft from the 120th Airlift Wing, Montana Air National Guard, perform flyovers across Montana, May 6, 2020.
Photos: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6200835/montana-air-national-guard-salutes-first-responders
148th Fighter Wing Flyover in support of first responders
Photos: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6200260/operation-american-resolve-minnesota-flyovers
Two C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft from Rosecrans Air National Guard Base flew over medical facilities in the Northwest Missouri region as part of the flyover
Essential missions throughout the Air Force still continue even during this pandemic. Below are some links to stories on how these units have adapted to make sure they can continue to execute these missions despite COVID-19.
Barrett, Raymond discuss Space Force's status and future; debut new recruiting ad - https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/2178584/barrett-raymond-discuss-space-forces-status-and-future-debut-new-recruiting-ad
Gen Harrigian conducts calls with African counterparts - https://www.usafe.af.mil/News/Press-Releases/Article/2179155/gen-harrigian-conducts-calls-with-african-counterparts/
JBER airpower demo showcases mission readiness, total force integration - https://www.jber.jb.mil/News/Photos/igphoto/2002295723/
B-1B Lancer conducts training in East China Sea - https://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2179000/b-1b-lancer-conducts-training-in-east-china-sea/
386th ECES Conducts All-Hazard Response Exercise - https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2179385/386th-eces-conducts-all-hazard-response-exercise/
352d SOW conducts open ocean rescue training over the North Sea - https://www.afsoc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2173478/352d-sow-conducts-open-ocean-rescue-training-over-the-north-sea/
Travis AFB childcare centers implement safety measures amid pandemic - https://www.amc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2179239/travis-afb-childcare-centers-implement-safety-measures-amid-pandemic/
Air Force Sustainment Center continues hiring through pandemic - https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2179307/air-force-sustainment-center-continues-hiring-through-pandemic/
Commentary: Grief and loss during COVID-19 - https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/2178253/commentary-grief-and-loss-during-covid-19/
Air Force Totals of COVID-19 Positive Cases as of 9 p.m., May 6, 2020.
| CASES | HOSPITALIZED | RECOVERED | DEATHS | |
| Military | 400 (+3) | 8 | 159 (+5) | 0 |
| Civilian* | 205 (-2) | 9 (-1) | 85 (+2) | 0 |
| Dependents | 240 (+4) | 7 | 85 (+1) | 0 |
| Contractors | 84 (+1) | 5 | 28 (+5) | 1 |
| Total | 929 | 29 | 357 | 1 |
*Corrects previous reports.
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