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July 6, 2020
NPC completes first operational patient movement

The NPC is the latest isolated containment chamber developed to transport individuals with infectious diseases, like the novel coronavirus. This operation brings the total number of patients retrieved by the mobility Air Force using an isolation containment chamber to more than 100 across 18
July 2, 2020
AFCEC leads hurricane season preparedness

With a projected record-setting hurricane season in the making, the Air Force Civil Engineer Center’s Readiness Directorate is once again urging the Air Force community to “be ready” for natural disasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts the 2020 Atlantic hurricane
June 24, 2020
Air Force awards contract for improved Female Body Armor

Finding uniform items and gear optimized for female Airmen is an Air Force Chief of Staff initiative.
June 10, 2020
Special tactics wing, AFRL develop smartphone app to mitigate COVID-19 risk

Medical and Preservation of the force and family team members of the 24th Special Operations Wing, headquartered at Hurlburt Field teamed up with the Air Force Research Laboratory to develop a way to monitor special tactics operators’ health status during the pandemic straight from their
Dec. 3, 2019
Air Force Housing Helpline connects residents to support they seek

The Air Force Civil Engineer Center Installations Directorate, which manages and executes the Air Force’s housing program, established a 24-hour helpline to address concerns raised regarding the military privatized housing program.
Oct. 18, 2015
DOD Safe Helpline gives sexual assault victims additional resource

Safe Helpline provides live, one-on-one support and information to the worldwide DOD community. The service is confidential, anonymous, secure, and available 24/7 by click, call or text -- providing victims with the help they need anytime, anywhere.