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May 14, 2020
U.S. military prepares for hurricane season in midst of COVID-19
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — Military and interagency personnel held a virtual table top exercise here May 13, 2020, to discuss how U.S. Northern Command would perform its Defense Support to Civil Authorities mission in a COVID-19 environment.
May 8, 2020
Secretary of Defense visits NORAD, NORTHCOM
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — The Secretary of Defense visited the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command here May 7, 2020.
Nurses Week: Army Reserve surgical nurse answers call to assist in Philadelphia area hospital
PHILADELPHIA — This year marks the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, and has been designated as the Year of the Nurse by the World Health Organization.
Are you ready for hurricane season?
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. — May 3-9 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week and hurricane season is less than a month away, starting June 1. Are you ready?
April 24, 2020
Defense Official Provides Update on COVID-19 Response
Washington, D.C. — Jonathan Rath Hoffman, assistant to the secretary of defense for public affairs, briefed reporters on the Defense Department’s coronavirus response during a news conference at the Pentagon.
April 23, 2020
Additional 920th Medical Airmen Headed for COVID-19 Response
PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Additional medical Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing’s Aeromedical Staging Squadron (ASTS) have been sent to the New York City area to assist with pandemic response.
More than 770 AF Reservists called up providing medical support
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — More than 150 additional Air Force Reserve medical specialists were mobilized in the latest Air Force Reserve call-up in support of COVID-19 relief efforts with most Reservists set to assist medical staff in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Rapid Deployment Team assists ARNORTH medical units supply needs
MECHANICSBURG, Pennsylvania — Charlie Hughley is helping the RDT determine supply needs for ARNORTH medical units mobilizing to assist hard-hit communities. He’s expediting and tracking delivery for items like respirators, protective gowns and gloves for the 337th Theater Sustainment Command, as well as the 3rd, 4th and 13th Expeditionary Support Commands.
Bringing safety home while teleworking
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the nation moves to adapt and minimize the spread of the Coronavirus 2019, the Department of the Air Force is prioritizing the health and safety of our Airmen and Space professionals, civilian personnel, and families. By encouraging prevention measures and making modifications to ensure all essential missions get off the ground, many now find themselves supporting the Air Force mission to ‘fly, fight, and win’ from a home office.
April 22, 2020
DOD Starts Tiered COVID-19 Testing Process to Ensure Safety
The Defense Department is moving to a tiered COVID-19 testing program to protect service members and ensure they can continue to do the nation's business, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
COVID-19 Doesn't Stop Homeland Defense
The ongoing war against the Coronavirus hasn't kept U.S. Northern Command or the North American Aerospace Defense Command from defending North America against meddling Russian aircraft or North Korean missile launches, the commands' top officer said.
Wing alert mission exhibits strength amidst the war on COVID-19
— Since Sept. 11, 2001, members of the Colorado Air National Guard’s 140th Wing have been on alert, defending the homeland against airborne threats with their fleet of F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft staged at Buckley Air Force Base, Aurora, Colorado.
DOD providing leave leniency due to COVID-19 travel restrictions
WASHINGTON — Travel restrictions made necessary by the COVID-19 pandemic have resulted in the Defense Department providing leave leniency for service members who accrue too much leave and might otherwise lose it.
April 20, 2020
Top Air Force officials visit NORAD, NORTHCOM
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Air Force senior leaders visited the North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command Headquarters at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., April 18, 2020, for discussions on the military's COVID-19 response and homeland defense.
April 9, 2020
USNORTHCOM Medical Capabilities to NYC
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. — U.S. Northern Command, the Department of Defense's lead for COVID-19 operations in the United States, is working closely with the State of New York to ensure DoD medical support evolves to best relieve pressure on the New York hospital system.
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