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April 20, 2020
Dependent IDs will remain valid through expiration dates during COVID-19 pandemic

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the 42nd Military Personnel Flight is following DoD guidance to allow dependent identification cards to remain valid through their expiration dates, through September 30, 2020. According to the Memorandum for Chief Management Office of the Department of Defense, the DoD
April 17, 2020
Maxwell-Gunter entry gates move to 100% ID check

In compliance with recent Department of Defense guidance, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex will implement 100 percent ID checks effective April 20, 2020.Only those with valid entry credentials will be permitted on the installation and all visitors must obtain a visitor pass before entering
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 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 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
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
March 25, 2020
Installation commander addresses Maxwell-Gunter Team

Team Maxwell-Gunter,Over the past days, the state, region and local area have seen a significant increase in the number of positive cases of COVID-19. Therefore, I have raised the Health Protection Condition (HPCON) to Charlie from Bravo for Maxwell AFB and Gunter Annex effective immediately. HPCON
March 25, 2020
Maxwell-Gunter moves to HPCON Charlie in response to COVID-19

MAXWELL AFB, Ala. -- At the direction of the installation commander, Col. Patrick Carley, Maxwell Air Force Base and Gunter Annex have moved to Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie from HPCON Bravo.HPCON Charlie indicates a substantial threat of disease for personnel due to a local or
March 16, 2020
Maxwell air and space show canceled

The Maxwell “Beyond the Horizon Air and Space Show” has been canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic.The Department of the Air Force has suspended public outreach activities and support to community events in the United States and at its overseas’ locations through May 15, 2020. The suspension

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