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Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
May 5, 2021
Nurse and Tech Week: Battle-tested and ready

This time last year, as the world was trying to wrap its head around an unknown and unforgiving new enemy, Air Force nurses and medical technicians found themselves on the front lines of COVID-19.This week, the Air Force Medical Service recognizes the continued contribution, sacrifice and dedication
April 30, 2021
US sends medical supplies to India to help in COVID-19 fight

As part of a whole-of-government effort to slow and eventually end the pandemic, the United States is sending medical supplies and equipment to India as that country battles the most recent COVID-19 outbreak.
May 7, 2020
Military spouse, member of Travis AFB community makes over 325 face masks to fight COVID-19

When people in the Travis AFB community needed face masks, Jenn Taylor had them covered.
May 6, 2020
Travis AFB bolsters USAF aeromedical evacuation capabilities amid COVID-19

Travis Air Force Base is now one of three staging areas for the U.S. Air Force’s specialized aeromedical evacuation missions relating to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.
May 6, 2020
Travis AFB childcare centers implement safety measures amid pandemic

“It feels good to give parents some peace of mind with all that’s going on,” said Emilia Williams, 60th Force Support Squadron child and youth program technician.
May 4, 2020
Citizen Airman epidemiologist volunteers for COVID19 fight

With more than 160 thousand cases and more than 12,000 deaths from the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, New York City has been one of the hardest hit cities in the world. Due to the overwhelming numbers, the Air Force Reserve called on its Citizen Airmen to help ensure hot spots around the country have
May 1, 2020
Feeding the Force: Dining facilities alter operations during pandemic

Signs on the doors inform people they must wear a mask or face covering to enter. Markings on the floors remind customers that they must remain six feet apart inside the Monarch and David Grant USAF Medical Center dining facilities at Travis AFB.
April 24, 2020
Travis AFB distributes cloth face covers to Airmen

Travis’ 60th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 60th Comptroller Squadron and 60th Contracting Squadron all worked together to make the issuing of Travis-funded face covers to its Airmen as streamlined and efficient as possible.
April 7, 2020
Mobility Airmen transport medics, supplies to aid in fight against COVID-19

U.S. Air Force Reserve mobility Airmen from California answered an urgent request April 5, deploying medical personnel to the state of New York to help combat COVID-19.