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Feb. 19, 2021
COVID-19 vaccine does not affect fertility, immunization experts say

You're pregnant, or you’re breastfeeding. Should you get a COVID-19 vaccine? That’s a question on the minds of many military frontline health care workers today. The short answer is that it’s an individual’s choice, and military health experts say the vaccine is well worth considering.
Feb. 18, 2021
Updated Air Force Guidance on Use of Masks

(The acting Secretary of the Air Force, John P. Roth signed the following updated memorandum for all Department of the Air Force personnel regarding the required us of cloth masks. a PDF version of the memo is also provided.)
Jan. 4, 2021
8 Things to Know about the U.S. COVID-19 vaccination program

Now that there are authorized and recommended vaccines to prevent COVID-19 in the United States, there are 8 things you need to know about the new COVID-19 Vaccination Program and COVID-19 vaccines.
Dec. 16, 2020
84th Radar Evaluation Squadron supports Long Range Radar programs during pandemic

The 84th Radar Evaluations Squadron’s unique mission persists as the United States continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The 84th RADES at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, evaluates Long Range Radars all over the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, and in several deployed areas of
Nov. 24, 2020
Coalition VIRTUAL FLAG: joint and coalition partners train as they fight

The 705th Combat Training Squadron, home of Air Combat Command's Distributed Mission Operations Center, recently hosted one of the world's largest virtual air combat exercises at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Coalition VIRTUAL FLAG 21‑1 ran at distributed locations across the globe, October
Nov. 23, 2020
Celebrating Thanksgiving Safely

Traditional Thanksgiving gatherings with family and friends are fun but can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Follow these tips to make your Thanksgiving holiday safer.
Sept. 21, 2020
605 TES Testing Effort Crucial to Ensure ABMS, Real-time to Any Shooter and Any Sensor

The Advanced Battle Management System Onramp #2, one of the most extensive joint experiments in recent history with the participation of all the services, including the U.S. Coast Guard, 35 military platforms, 70 industry teams, 65 government teams, spanning 30 geographic locations and four national
Sept. 15, 2020
505th Command and Control Wing Welcomes New Vice Commander

For the members of the 505th Command and Control Wing (CCW) and its 14 geographically separated units, a new face is visible as part of the wing's command team.U.S. Air Force Colonel Karl Weinbrecht, 505th Command and Control Wing vice commander, took the position to develop the Air Operations
June 12, 2020
505th Communications Squadron holds modified change of command ceremony

On Friday, June 12th, due to COVID-19 precautions, the 505th Communications Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida, released a prerecorded change of command ceremony. The outgoing commander, Maj. Gilberto Perez, relinquished command to Lt. Col. Veronica Williams. The ceremony was presided over by Col.
June 5, 2020
Spitler takes command of Shadow Operations Center-Nellis

Lieutenant Colonel David Spitler became commander of the 805th Combat Training Squadron (CTS), also known as the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis (ShOC-N), during a change of command ceremony, June 5th, on Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada.