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April 13, 2020
New incentive fee plan gives residents, commanders stronger role in housing programs

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – The Air Force is negotiating with privatized housing owners on a Performance Incentive Fee plan aimed at improving customer service and strengthening the role of installation commanders in privatized housing program quality.Corvias Group, LLC, is the first
April 13, 2020
Growth in DOD Telework Capability May Outlive Coronavirus Pandemic

The Defense Department has greatly expanded its telework capability to keep business on track during the fight against coronavirus. Some of those enhancements may continue once the threat recedes, DOD's chief information officer said.
April 13, 2020
Combating the negative effects of COVID-19 on Mental Health

Social distancing, quarantine, and self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic have drastically changed the way of life for many military service members and their families. Right now, staying home and keeping a safe social distance from family and friends is an essential part of limiting the spread
April 13, 2020
Lackland, Randolph Exchanges offer curbside pick up

The Army and Air Force Exchange Service locations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland and JBSA-Randolph now offer Curbside Pick Up at the main store locations.
April 13, 2020
DOD Transports Vital COVID-19 Medical Supplies to Points of Need

U.S. Transportation Command is moving people and supplies around the world in support of the whole-of-government effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
April 13, 2020
Ready or Not: Regaining Military Readiness during COVID19

In the latest Institute for National Strategic Studies "Strategic Insight," Dr. Diane DiEuliis and Dr. Laura Junor examine what the Department of Defense needs to maintain force readiness during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Force readiness and management will be improved by rapidly deploying
April 10, 2020
Staying Connected amidst Social Distancing

There are usually dozens of people packed into the main conference room at Air Force Reserve Command headquarters here for AFRC’s quarterly Community Action Board meetings. Dozens more from across the country participate via video teleconference.For the latest meeting in early April, it was
April 10, 2020
Air Force implements options for Exceptional Family Members during pandemic

The Exceptional Family Member Program instituted new support to minimize the impact caused by department COVID-19 policies, including the Stop Movement order and social distancing guidelines.
April 10, 2020
Maintaining mental fitness during COVID-19

The novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, has become a global pandemic, physically affecting more than a million people with symptoms, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.As more and more states implement guidance to keep everyone at a distance, the 11th Medical Group
April 10, 2020
Commentary: Five simple words for our coronavirus heroes

As service members, we are often approached by strangers who want to reach out and say, “thank you for your service.” This kind gesture is something I’ve always appreciated. Serving my nation is a source of pride and a way to be a part of something that is bigger than myself.

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