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  • A Transport Isolation System unit used to transport COVID-19 patients is positioned on a C-17 Globemaster III, June 26, 2020, at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. Two TIS units are located at Dover, which serves as the U.S. East Coast hub due to its location and support facilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Roland Balik)

    Air Force surgeon general talks about COVID-19, innovation, leadership

    Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, U.S. Air Force surgeon general, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski, Air Force Surgeon General chief of medical operations, toured and learned about the Transport Isolation System aboard a C-17 Globemaster III, June 26.
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    Homestead ARB to salute COVID-19 frontline personnel

    Four F-16s from the 482nd Fighter Wing at Homestead Air Reserve Base will honor frontline COVID-19 responders and essential workers with a formation flight over many South Florida hospitals May 23.The flyover is part of America Strong, an initiative to conduct a series of flyovers in major cities to demonstrate the Department of the Air Force’s

  • "Mako Medics" join the fight of COVID-19

    Almost a dozen Citizen Airmen from the 482nd Medical Squadron were mobilized this week in response to the on-going Coronavirus pandemic.Nurses and medical technicians departed on April 22 to join other reservists that were earlier called upon to provide medical support to Americans in the New York City area. This second mobilization brings to total

  • Spring Focus safety news

    The 482nd Fighter Wing Safety Office has just produced its Spring Focus news brochure. Click here to read it.
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    'Port Dawgs' honor their fallen during virtual run

    In 2011, the Air Transportation Community experienced a tragic loss when one of their brothers, Tech. Sgt. Curtis E. Eccleston died. In 2013, the “Port Dawgs” at Kadena Air Base, Japan, held a memorial run in honor of Curtis, in what would later become an annual event held around the world, and across the entire career field.The run builds on the
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    Update to Travel Restrictions

    Effective today, Secretary Esper approved an extension to the stop move order through June 30 to aid in the further prevention of the spread of COVID-19. While the Department acknowledges that this order will have great impact on our service members and their families who are looking to proceed with their lives, the rapidly changing environment has
  • Airman 1st Class Phillippe Breault, 50th Operations Support Squadron student, plays video games during Cyber Wednesday at Discovery Hall on Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado, Sept. 25, 2019. During 21st Space Wing Chaplain hosted event, Airmen are invited to play video games, board games, watch movies, eat pizza and candy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Whitely)

    Manage pandemic stress with things you love, even video games and binge watching shows

    As state governors and Air Force base commanders implement measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, stay-at-home directives add new life stresses. Not everyone experiences stress the same way. Some worry about the health of their family in addition to their own health. Others are concerned about loss of jobs or being separated from close family members. Signs of stress show in different ways, including changes in sleep or eating patterns, difficulty with concentration, and increased use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in global stay-at-home directives. This can place additional stress on family relationships, and can make existing negative situations worse. Keeping Airmen and their families safe is a critical priority for the Air Force during these challenging times. There are many resources available, such as Military One Source and national hotlines for domestic violence and suicide prevention. (Courtesy graphic)

    Domestic violence prevention during pandemic

    The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in global stay-at-home directives. This can place additional stress on family relationships, and can make existing negative situations worse. Keeping Airmen and their families safe is a critical priority for the Air Force during these challenging times. There are many resources available, such as Military One Source and national hotlines for domestic violence and suicide prevention.
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    AFRC and the 482nd FW celebrate birthdays and anniversaries in April

    The month of April brings several historic lineage birthdays and anniversaries to celebrate for the 482nd Fighter Wing.This Tuesday, April 14, 2020, the Air Force Reserve Command will celebrate its 72nd birthday. The lineage of the Air Force Reserve dates back to when Reserve airpower was established in the National Defense Act of 1916.However, the
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    Update: HARB guidance on the use of cloth face coverings

    The DoD has published guidance that supports the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) position on the wear of cloth face coverings.Homestead ARB will follow this guidance which states, “Effective immediately per the Secretary of Defense’s direction in Reference a, to the extent practical without significantly impacting mission, all
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