April 21, 2020 COVID-19 Impact & USERRA During these challenging times, our nation’s Guardsmen and Reservists are answering the call to duty to protect the health and well-being of all Americans. We owe a duty to them to ensure full compliance with the employment and reemployment rights of the Uniformed Services Employment and
April 16, 2020 In times of crisis, heroes emerge There are numerous stories of businesses and individuals answering the Nation’s call once again. Reserve Citizen Airmen of the U.S. Air Force Reserve play a unique dual role in this time of crisis, many having both military and civilian responsibilities that require them to be on the front lines of
April 15, 2020 Innovation team combats COVID-19 challenges As members of Joint Base Charleston continue to execute Air Mobility Command’s mission during a global pandemic, an innovation team here seeks ways to minimize health risks associated with COVID-19.The innovation team, Palmetto Spark, is comprised of Airmen from across Joint Base Charleston, and
April 10, 2020 Air Force establishes training hub at JB Charleston for COVID-19 aeromedical evacuation Air Mobility Command has designated Joint Base Charleston as the sole Transport Isolation System (TIS) training hub for aeromedical evacuation Airmen in response to the ongoing COVID-19 global pandemic.
April 9, 2020 Team effort gets face masks to Joint Base Charleston Team Charleston is teaming up to make face masks for its personnel during the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 5, 2020 ‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic According to the American College of Sports Medicine, regular physical activity can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Also, moderately intense physical activity is associated with better immune function.
March 21, 2020 First COVID-19 case at Robins Air Force Base A Team Robins civilian is being treated and evaluated by health care professionals following the first confirmed case of COVID-19 we have at the base.
March 14, 2020 COVID-19: Important Information for Reserve Citizen Airmen In an effort to inform Reserve Citizen Airmen and their families with facts on COVID-19 effects, Air Force Reserve leaders encourage all to visit the Air Force’s COVID-19 web page for the latest on the virus and how it is effecting the service. The site contains the latest DoD and Air Force
March 5, 2020 Army Medical Personnel Describe Efforts to Develop Coronavirus Vaccine The first phase of testing has already started — testing potential vaccines in mice to see what their response is and making sure it's safe, Dr. Kayvon Modjarrad, director of Emerging Infectious Diseases at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research said.
March 4, 2020 Wing app puts critical virus info in your hands As part of the Department of Defense’s coordinated effort to be best prepared for any potential impacts from the Coronavirus (COVID-19), the 315th Airlift Wing at Joint Base Charleston has added a Corona Virus Information button to its mobile app.