Aug. 11, 2021 Brown says China’s challenge must be met with speed, focus and commitment Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. told an influential audience Aug. 6 at the National Press Club that the Air Force and the nation must respond with speed, focus and commitment to China’s emergence and other global security threats just as it did 20 years ago following the 9/11 attack.
July 29, 2021 JBSA implements HPCON BRAVO PLUS, updates mask mandate JBSA officials have announced the implementation of Health Protection Condition BRAVO PLUS measures beginning July 30, 2021, and updated the installation mask wear policy. According to JBSA Guidance Memo No. 57, effective immediately, individuals are required to wear masks when indoors on federal
June 29, 2021 New COVID-19 Delta Variant: What you need to know to stay safe A new and increasingly dangerous variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is rapidly sweeping across the globe. This new variant appears to spread faster, cause more severe disease and is more likely to result in hospitalization. Also, younger people appear to be more susceptible to the new strain, known as
May 14, 2021 Joint Base San Antonio transitions to HPCON Bravo In order to better balance expanding installation access and services while continuing to emphasize public health precautions, Joint Base San Antonio has transitioned to Health Protection Condition Bravo, or HPCON B, on May 14.
May 14, 2021 Joint Base San Antonio transitions to HPCON Bravo In order to better balance expanding installation access and services while continuing to emphasize public health precautions, Joint Base San Antonio has transitioned to Health Protection Condition Bravo, or HPCON B, on May 14.
April 20, 2021 Clinic doors open wide for those wanting COVID-19 vaccine As of April 19, just about any adult in DOD can get a COVID-19 vaccine if they want one. That includes military personnel, adult dependents, retirees and civilians.
March 12, 2021 433rd AW starts COVID-19 vaccine distribution Reserve Citizen Airmen with the 433rd Airlift Wing received the COVID-19 vaccine here March 6.
March 4, 2021 PT test pushed to July, updates to scoring, physical components ahead When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5 mile run, 1 minute of pushups and situps) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous ten – for
Jan. 8, 2021 Year in review: Alamo Wing adapts, continues executing mission despite COVID-19 In 2020, the 433rd Airlift Wing trained 255 C-5M Super Galaxy aircrew members, flew 84 operational airlift missions, 527 local training missions, supported COVID-19 relief efforts in New York, deployed 205 Airmen in support of ongoing contingency operations, developed new processes for continued
Jan. 8, 2021 AF Year in Photos This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.