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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.
April 27, 2020
Bring Safety Home

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
April 22, 2020
Barksdale Reserve Citizen Airmen double down on COVID-19 response

A second wave of Reserve Citizen Airmen from the 307th Medical Squadron here mobilized April 21 to Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J. to help with the fight against COVID-19 in New York City. The group of nurses and medical technicians followed another deployment from the unit earlier this
April 21, 2020
Commentary:Psychological vigilance during Covid-19 pandemic

It is especially important to remain psychologically vigilant during this time as isolation can be emotionally challenging for some. Changes in daily routines, minimal contact with friends and family members, and financial struggles from being newly unemployed can be extremely difficult when
April 15, 2020
Wing Commander update

Col. Steven Kirkpatrick, 307th Bomb Wing commander, issued his fifth update regarding the unit’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic in an email here, April 15. In it, he outlined alternatives for the May unit training assembly.Below is the full text of the update:
April 14, 2020
Air Force Reserve Command COVID Resiliency Message

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Commander of the Air Force Reserve Command (AFRC) and his wife Janis are joined via Zoom meeting with the AFRC Command Chief, Chief Master Sergeant Timothy White, Jr. and his wife Edith to discuss resiliency during COVID-19.
April 13, 2020
Manage pandemic stress with things you love, even video games and binge watching shows

As state governors and Air Force base commanders implement measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, stay-at-home directives add new life stresses.Not everyone experiences stress the same way. Some worry about the health of their family in addition to their own health. Others are concerned about loss
April 2, 2020
Air Force releases grooming, fitness guidance during COVID-19

In a message to Airmen March 31, Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, explained installation commanders have the authority to adjust standards as needed, while also encouraging Airmen to maintain grooming and fitness standards to the greatest
March 30, 2020
President signs executive order calling up Air Force Reserve medics, other specialties

For the Air Force Reserve, personnel already serving in the Selected Reserve and Participating Individual Ready Reserve, as well as those assigned to the Individual Ready Reserve, may be asked to volunteer to activate in support of COVID-19 response. If taskings exceed the volunteer pool,
March 20, 2020
307th BW commander issues third wing update

Col. Steven Kirkpatrick, 307th Bomb Wing commander, issued his third unit- specific update on events surrounding COVID-19 here on March 20.In an email to Reserve Citizen Airmen of the 307th Bomb Wing, he outlined travel updates for those on orders and offered new channels of communication.

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