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Dec. 16, 2020
84th Radar Evaluation Squadron supports Long Range Radar programs during pandemic

The 84th Radar Evaluations Squadron’s unique mission persists as the United States continues to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The 84th RADES at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, evaluates Long Range Radars all over the continental United States, Alaska, Canada, and in several deployed areas of
Dec. 8, 2020
649th MUNS tests wearables to detect COVID-19

Airmen from the 649th Munitions Squadron at Hill Air Force Base are sporting a new smart watch and soon will add a smart ring that will alert them when they may be coming down with illnesses such as COVID-19 or other viral infections.
Dec. 4, 2020
Tinker Talks: A conversation with a COVID surivivor

When Anthony Baumann finished his quarantine after a 10-day hospital stay, he knew he could make a difference by telling his story of surviving the coronavirus.
Nov. 17, 2020
Airman Leadership School adapts to deliver curriculum to Airmen during pandemic

Nine months ago, Airman Leadership School Class 20-C was graduating at about the same time the COVID-19 pandemic was bringing the nation to a standstill. Hill Air Force Base, along with the rest of the world, has become a different place since then, compelling base agencies such as ALS to find new
Nov. 16, 2020
Commentary: Hill’s EFMP program ‘doubles down’ on efforts to serve families during pandemic

Since the onset of the pandemic, the EFMP-FS team has doubled down on its efforts of safely adapting and improving services to military connected families with special needs by continuing to offer information and resources, conducting multiple virtual events and activities, and providing families
Oct. 2, 2020
AFMC begins phased COVID-19 surveillance testing

Air Force Materiel Command began a phased roll-out of COVID-19 surveillance testing Oct. 1, 2020.