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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 20, 2021
Travis AFB re-opens Peak Cafe

In a ceremony, Travis AFB's Peak Cafe was officially re-opened May 19 after previously being closed as a COVID-19 mitigation measure.
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.
April 30, 2021
Travis AFB to deliver more life-saving COVID-19 assistance to India

The 60th Air Mobility Wing is preparing to send two more aircraft loaded with critical COVID-19 medical supplies to India to help front-line medical workers combat the recent spread of COVID-19 in that country.
April 21, 2021
The DoD adds COVID-19 guidelines for deployers

The Disaster Emergency Medical Operations Support Team tested more than 250 Airmen for COVID-19 prior to their departure to a deployed location April 15, 2021, here.
Oct. 8, 2020
Airmen ROM at Travis AFB, slow the spread of COVID in theater

Because, COVID-19. This virus has spread everywhere, with various strains impacting each person differently, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Keeping the virus from deployed locations is a top priority for Air Force leaders.
Aug. 10, 2020
New patient transport system arrives at Travis AFB to support fight against COVID-19

Travis Air Force Base gained a new isolated containment chamber Aug. 5 that can safely transport up to 24 walking patients, or eight patients on a stretcher with infectious diseases, such as the novel coronavirus, aboard an aircraft.
July 31, 2020
Chapel helps Travis grapple with uncertainty, anxiety during difficult year

Life during a global pandemic and a period of racial upheaval is challenging, but Capt. Kevin Hostettler works to help others keep things in perspective.
June 5, 2020
Travis AFB spouse creates face masks for people with disabilities

Among the emotions people feel after months of stay-at-home orders and wearing face masks in public, one is isolation.That is why Danielle Lee Loera opened a window to a more hopeful perspective. The spouse of a technical sergeant at Travis Air Force Base, California, Loera has designed and