Air Force update for COVID-19
By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs / Published May 15, 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 15, 2020
Even as the U.S. health system faces a shortage of personal protective equipment during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Air Force Medical Service is equipped to protect patients and providers. The Air Force maintains stockpiles of medical PPE at each military treatment facility.
Read more about this effort here: https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/2186589/air-force-equipped-to-protect-patients-and-providers/
Cyberspace experts in the Maryland National Guard are expanding their efforts with IT professionals statewide to address cyber threats seeking to exploit the COVID-19 pandemic. Joint Task Force Cyber, as it's known, consists of cyber specialists from the MDNG and Maryland Defense Force, working in cooperation with the Maryland Department of Information Technology to assist in protecting websites and other online platforms that provide critical information and resources to the citizens of Maryland.
Read more about this effort here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/369987/joint-cyber-task-force-mdng-assists-howard-county-during-covid-19
Airmen from the 150th Mission support Group went to Rock Springs, New Mexico for another food delivery in support of the New Mexico National Guard Joint Task Force COVID-19 response mission.
See photos of their efforts here: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6209183/airmen-150th-mission-support-group-headed-rock-springs-another-food-delivery-support-new
Members of the Utah National Guard sort medical supplies at a staging warehouse, May 14, 2020 in Salt Lake City. More than 120 Soldiers and Airmen from the Utah National Guard are assisting in the COVID-19 response, including supply and warehouse management, logistics, and testing.
See photos of their efforts here: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6210088/utah-national-guard-soldiers-and-airmen-assist-state-covid-19-response
Retired Air Force Maj. Jeremy Essman, now senior director of Clinical Operations at Buffalo General Hospital, New York thanks military for supporting healthcare workers and discusses his time in the 107th Attack Wing.
Read about his efforts here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/369963/107th-attack-wing-veteran-appreciates-military-support-healthcare-workers
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 94th Airlift Wing C-130 Hercules flyover to honor healthcare works in Georgia.
The 914th Air Refueling Wing conducted a flyover of Niagara Falls and Buffalo, New York-area hospitals to honor healthcare workers.
Hickam AFB Salutes Hawaii residents.
Photos: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6210215/operation-american-resolve-hawaii-flyover
The 146th Airlift Wing Salutes health care workers.
Photos: https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6210170/146th-airlift-wing-salutes-health-care-workers-with-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.
Wilsbach nominated to command Pacific Air Forces - https://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2187427/wilsbach-nominated-to-command-pacific-air-forces/
AFRL Satellite Duo Probing Earth's Radiation Belts - https://www.kirtland.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2187232/afrl-satellite-duo-probing-earths-radiation-belts/
A lucky flight in the fight: Aircrew receives combat medal - https://www.amc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2188031/a-lucky-flight-in-the-fight-aircrew-receives-combat-medal/
McConnell AFB first to test KC-46 NVG flights - https://www.amc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2187238/mcconnell-first-to-test-kc-46-nvg-flights/
The 52nd CES tame flames from COVID-19 - https://www.usafe.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2187844/52nd-ces-tame-flames-from-covid-19/
Airfield management propels JBER flight ops amid pandemic - https://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2187363/airfield-management-propels-jber-flight-ops-amid-pandemic/
Range Squadron to manage 77,000 square miles of airspace - https://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2187368/range-squadron-to-manage-77000-square-miles-of-airspace/
AFFSA navigates mission-critical support during COVID-19 - https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2186786/affsa-navigates-mission-critical-support-during-covid-19/
New research pushes boundaries in metals printing - https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2188156/new-research-pushes-boundaries-in-metals-printing/
Fail Forward: Lessons learned from a career AF Special Tactics operator - https://www.afsoc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2187684/fail-forward-lessons-learned-from-a-career-af-special-tactics-operator/
Air Force Totals of COVID-19 Positive Cases as of 9 p.m., May 14, 2020.
| CASES | HOSPITALIZED | RECOVERED | DEATHS | |
| Military | 442 (+11) | 9 | 221 (+6) | 0 |
| Civilian | 203 | 8 | 109 (+2) | 0 |
| Dependents | 270 (+1) | 6 (-1) | 110 (+2) | 0 |
| Contractors | 95 (+1) | 5 | 35 | 1 |
| Total | 1,010 | 28 | 475 | 1 |
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