Air Force cancels 2020 Marathon, offers virtual option
Numerous scenarios were explored to produce an event that was safe for all and met the high event standards. All scenarios led the marathon team to conclude the event would be unable to proceed in a manner that participants have come to expect.
Fitness testing suspended until Oct. 1
The change, which is an update from the original June 1 resume date, is effective immediately.
Air Force update for COVID-19
Below are current coronavirus disease 2019 statistics for Department of Air Force personnel:
AFRAMP enables rapid US-based production of PPE, medical supplies
This initiative, which kicked off on April 10 as part of the Department of the Air Force Acquisition COVID-19 Task Force, is designed as a framework to keep the Air Force supply system independent of the civilian medical supply market.
CSAF visits BMT, thanks team for ‘fighting through’ COVID-19 response
Basic military training, in addition to technical and flying training, has been deemed mission essential and vital to readiness.
DAF ACT contracting executes N95 mask production for DoD
The Department of the Air Force’s Acquisition COVID-19 Task Force (DAF-ACT) executed a $126 million contract on May 1 for expanded production of N95 masks—26 million per month—starting in October. The contract, awarded to 3M, will increase the supply c…
DoD, Department of the Air Force take steps to protect military families moving during COVID-19
Under the new standards, moving industry personnel must adhere to all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 health protection protocols while in the service member’s residence. That means moving personnel must wear face coverings, clean f…
USTRANSCOM takes action to protect military families moving during COVID-19
Moving industry personnel will be required to adhere to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 health protection protocols while in the DoD member’s residence.
“SAIL” More Important than Ever
By Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs Last month, there was a significant decrease in the SAIL referral rate and there is concern that commands are not submitting referrals due to the COVID-19 crisis. Now more than ever, the Navy Suicide Prevention Program is encouraging commands and Suicide Prevention Coordinators (SPCs) to continue submitting SAIL …
Space Force Acquisition Council looks to safeguard space industrial base from COVID-19 impacts
In response to COVID-19, the Department of the Air Force is posturing to identify and provide support to the space industrial base, assessing sectors most impacted by the pandemic while creating an environment where companies in need can compete fairly…