Air Force update for COVID-19
By Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs / Published May 19, 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 19, 2020
Bioenvironmental engineers across the Air Force are working to keep the workplace safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. Col. Brian Peake, Air Force Bioenvironmental Engineering associate corps chief, says bioenvironmental engineers are using their experience in exposures and risk mitigation to combat the spread of the disease.
Read more about their efforts here: https://www.airforcemedicine.af.mil/News/Display/Article/2190428/air-force-bioenvironmental-engineers-expand-mission-in-aerovac-workspaces/
Seventy-two days into the COVID-19 pandemic response mission, New York National Guard Soldiers and Airmen have assisted in administering over a quarter of a million COVID-19 tests, distributed over 11 million meals, and assembled just under a million COVID-19 test kits. As of May 18, the New York National Guard had 3,524 personnel on duty as part of New York's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The most visible mission remains the Soldiers and Airmen working at 15 drive-thru testing sites located across the state. 252,959 New Yorkers have been tested at these sites since the first one opened in Westchester County in March.
Read more about their efforts here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/370250/ny-national-guard-troops-distribute-11-million-meals-help-test-250000-citizens
Nearly 60 days after Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer's announcement activating the Michigan National Guard for COVID-19 humanitarian support, U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Bryan Teff, assistant adjutant general – Air and commander of the Michigan Air National Guard, is reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of the Michigan National Guard's time at the front lines of the COVID-19 fight.
Read more about this effort here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/370266/joint-innovation-hallmark-michigan-national-guards-response-covid-19
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.
The 618th AOC undergoes extensive organizational transformation - https://www.amc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2190917/618th-aoc-undergoes-extensive-organizational-transformation/
Wings and Blades of Hope - https://www.dvidshub.net/news/370268/wings-and-blades-hope
Flying units still delivering during pandemic - https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/2190669/flying-units-still-delivering-during-pandemic/
Air Force English language beta test advances despite COVID-19 - https://www.aetc.af.mil/News/Article/2190360/air-force-english-language-beta-test-advances-despite-covid-19/
Using AI to improve intelligence gathering - https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2190029/using-ai-to-improve-intelligence-gathering/
Tourette's poses no setback for EOD Airman - https://www.pacaf.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2190911/tourettes-poses-no-setback-for-eod-airman/
Defenders close out Police Week - https://www.warren.af.mil/News/Article/2191155/defenders-close-out-police-week/
Food on the Front Lines of COVID-19 - https://www.dvidshub.net/image/6214099/food-front-lines-covid-19
Air Force Totals of COVID-19 Positive Cases as of 9 p.m., May 18, 2020.
| CASES | HOSPITALIZED | RECOVERED | DEATHS | |
| Military | 453 (+4) | 6 | 226 | 0 |
| Civilian | 205 | 6 | 112 (+1) | 0 |
| Dependents | 277 (+5) | 5 | 117 (+3) | 0 |
| Contractors | 97 (+2) | 4 | 37 (+1) | 1 |
| Total | 1,032 | 21 | 492 | 1 |
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