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April 14, 2020
AFIT student first to graduate with all-female thesis team

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Taylor Flaxington was one of 229 students to complete her master’s degree from the Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering Management in March 2020. But she was the first AFIT student to have an all-female thesis team.As an Air Force
April 14, 2020
AFIT using 3D printing to develop N95 face shields

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - The Air Force Institute of Technology’s additive manufacturing laboratory has been printing face shield prototypes for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center to extend the longevity of N95 masks. The 88th Medical Group at Wright-Patterson AFB is
April 9, 2020
DeCA guidance requires employees, customers to have a face covering to enter commissaries

Commissaries are requiring some form of face covering for store employees and customers to enter a commissary.The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) guidance is effective April 10 and applies to all agency stores and other facilities worldwide where no local directive has yet been issued, said Rear
April 6, 2020
AFIT continues to provide premier education during COVID-19

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio – During a time of uncertainty due to COVID-19, the Air Force Institute of Technology continues to provide premier education to the military and civilian workforce.“AFIT continues to serve the United States Air and Space Forces with the majority of its
April 6, 2020
Installation commander delcares public health emergency

The 42nd Air Base Wing commander declared a Public Health emergency for Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex today.“Based on information provided by the installation Public Health Emergency Officer and our medical personnel, I will identify, confirm and control this public health emergency
April 4, 2020
42nd MDG addresses patients about pharmacy changes

Valued Patients,We greatly appreciate your patience and cooperation as we adjust our operations to protect you and our staff.We have implemented a few temporary process changes in our pharmacy and as a result are now able to receive electronic network/off base civilian provider prescriptions. To
April 1, 2020
Pharmacy FAQ

How do I get a Refill? You may call in your refills as normal at 334-953-7971 or 334-953-7978. Please allow 48-72 hours for processing. How do I transfer my script to a network pharmacy? Please locate a pharmacy that has your medication and have that pharmacy fax the request to
March 31, 2020
AFIT awards 243 masters and doctoral STEM degrees

The Air Force Institute of Technology’s Graduate School of Engineering and Management awarded 236 master’s degrees and seven doctorate degrees in science, technology, engineering and math fields. Two graduate student’s received dual master’s degrees. Due to current concerns of COVID-19, a
March 30, 2020
Officer Training School has plan in place to minimize COVID-19, maximize safety

The Officer Training School at Air University will execute an aggressive plan at the start of its next class March 31, 2020, to help mitigate the possible spread of COVID-19 and ensure the safety of staff, incoming officer trainees and the community.
March 26, 2020
42nd Medical Group no longer processing prescriptions from off-base providers amid COVID-19

Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. – The 42nd Medical Group’s Pharmacy is no longer processing prescriptions made by off-base providers, effective immediately.All new civilian prescriptions, paper and electronic, are suspended due to minimized Mission Essential Staffing at the pharmacy.Existing refills

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