Sept. 9, 2020 New ID cards being issued for military family members, retirees Defense Department began issuing Next Generation Uniformed Services Identification Cards July 31, the first time since 1993 that changes to the card have been made.
July 30, 2020 Multi-Base Virtual Tech Expo scheduled for Aug. 19 In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Tech Expo was canceled for 2020. JBSA-Lackland will join several other installations for a joint virtual tech expo from 9 a.m. to noon Central time Aug. 19.
July 27, 2020 Community leaders give back, thank those who serve Colonels Adam Willis, 315th Airlift Wing Commander and Clint ZumBrunnen, 437th Airlift Wing Commander, Joint Base Charleston were both presented with artwork on behalf of honorary commanders from the local Charleston community July 17, 2020.
July 20, 2020 Wilford Hall updates entry points, changes COVID drive-thru screening location The Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center COVID-19 screening/testing is now taking place at the bottom level of the WHASC parking garage. Days/hours remain from Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to noon.
July 13, 2020 For some, working from home brings neck and back pain “There’s no place like home” may be an appropriate sentiment for people who favor working from the comfort of home during the novel coronavirus pandemic. However, it doesn’t ring true for those teleworkers who are feeling more pain than comfort because their home office leaves much to be desired.“I
June 22, 2020 Taking care of AF frontline providers Air Force medics are on the front lines against COVID-19, and maintaining their mental well-being is critical to keeping them in the fight.Delivering medical care in a pandemic or other crisis creates new mental health challenges, and makes existing challenges more serious. Medics should be aware of
June 10, 2020 433rd AW overcomes COVID-19 challenges The 433rd Airlift Wing here has spent the last three months successfully innovating new ways to accomplish the mission due to the restrictions posed by the pandemic of COVID-19.
June 3, 2020 Reserve Citizen Airmen return home after battling COVID-19 Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 433rd Airlift Wing’s Medical Group, arrived here from New York City on a C-17 Globemaster III May 28 following a 54-day deployment.
May 22, 2020 Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1 The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.
May 21, 2020 New emergency leave available to DOD civilians affected by COVID-19 The Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act, part of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, allows civilians across the Defense Department to take the emergency leave from April 1 through Dec. 31, provided that they meet certain conditions.