HOMESTEAD AIR RESERVE BASE, Fla. -- As COVID-19 guidance continues to flow, the 482nd Fighter Wing will continue to provide updates. The base is still in Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Bravo in response to COVID-19. There are currently no confirmed COVID-19 cases at Homestead ARB.
HPCON Bravo includes the following actions:
- Strict hygiene (frequent washing and or sanitizing hands, wiping common use items with disinfectant)
- Covering mouths and noses with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing; staying home when sick
- Practice social distancing and refrain from physical contact such as hand shaking, fist bumping, sharing food, etc.
For members assigned to HARB, please communicate personal risk, symptoms, if you plan to self-quarantine or have questions, to your supervision and the 482nd Fighter Wing Public Health at 786-415-7603.
It's only natural that the current CONVID-19 situation can cause stressful situations and if you are feeling worried or stressed, please don't hesitate to call our mental health officer anytime, 24-hours a day. Our mental health officer is: Ms. Veronica Sforza, LCSW, at 786-415-8888 (24-hours) or email: veronica.sforza@us.af.mil.
To help calm your fears, Ms. Sforza recommends visiting the following web sites: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/coping.html or https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/coronavirus-anxiety-running-so-high-all-my-therapy-patients-want-ncna1150126
If you do not have official business to conduct at HARB (e.g. employment, appointments, commercial deliveries, etc.), please refrain from coming to the base until further notice.
If you are able to Telework, it is highly encouraged that you do that.
482nd Force Support Squadron update:
Please see updated schedule changes for services within the 482nd Force Support Squadron, based on preventive measures for the continued health and well-being of our Homestead community.
Effective March 19, 2020, the following changes for the FSS facilities are in effect:
UPDATE-Blazin’ Beanz, Hair Salon and DEERS Offices
The Blazin’ Beanz will provide “to-go” services only. Both the DEERS office and hair salon (barbershop) will now be “by appointment” only. Please contact the hair salon staff at the number below; appointments for DEERS are to be made at the below online sites.
Hair Salon Phone: (786) 415-8449
DEERS appointment: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/rsl or https://rapids-appointments.dmdc.osd.mil
UPDATE-AFRC Military Fitness Assessments
All Official Fitness Assessment Testing is cancelled until June 2020.
- Members who are due for their Official Fitness Assessment in March will test in 6 months, September 2020
- Members who are due for their Official Fitness Assessment in April will test in 6 months, October 2020
- Members who are due for their Official Fitness Assessment in May will test in 6 months, November 2020
FACs must ensure that AFMMS II is updated to reflect a Commander Composite Exemption on each member who is due for their Official Fitness Assessment in March, April and May. FACs must also ensure the expiration dates reflect the same due dates indicated above to prevent members going into a non-current status. Fitness Testing will resume on 1 June 2020 unless further guidance is published.
Again, if you are not feeling well, please stay home and contact your chain of command and public health.