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Wing commander takes final flight Senior Airman Karla Parra 60TH AIR MOBILITY WING PUBLIC AFFAIRS
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE — U.S. Air Force Col. Corey Simmons, former 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, piloted what could be his final flight in a C-17 Globemaster III July 22, a few days before relinquishing command at Travis Air Force Base. A final flight, also known as a ‘fini flight,’ is an Air Force tradition typically marking an aircrew member’s departure from his or her unit or the last time flying a specific aircraft. He is unsure whether he will ever have the opportunity to fly a C-17 again. “I feel humbled and honored to fly with this team,” Simmons said during his flight. His morning started in the mission planning room where Lt. Col. Austin Street, 21st Airlift Squadron commander and aircraft commander for the mission, briefed Simmons and the rest of the crew on the day’s flight plan before heading to the flight line. After pre-flight checks and take off, Simmons and crew flew over the Olympic Mountain Range, over the San Juan Islands, passed Mount Rainier, over Mount Hood, above the Three Sisters Volcanos, passed Mount Shasta and finally to San Francisco to fly over the Golden Gate Bridge one more time before Simmons and family moves
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to Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, next week. The ‘fini-flight’ was a dualpurpose mission. While in the air, the 60th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron trained for five hours, honing their skills on aeromedical evacuation processes. Upon his return to Travis AFB, Simmons was greeted by friends, family and a crowd of airmen from the wing who celebrated his final flight by hosing him down with water and champagne. Simmons’ tenure as the 60th AMW commander began July 17, 2020. Upon taking the helm of the largest air mobility organization in the Air Force, he coined the term, “TrUSt Travis,” a phrase embraced by civilians and airmen across the Travis community. During a farewell video from Simmons to the Team Travis community, the commander reintegrated his message of “TrUSt” and recognized Travis airmen for their accomplishments during his two-year tenure. “Thank you for letting me be part of the team,” said Simmons during the video. “Thank you for reading my notes – buying into what we are trying to do. Thank you for trusting me. “No matter the call, Team Travis airmen answer with fierce professionalism and limitless talent, always ready for the fight tonight and prepared for the call
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U.S. Air Force Col. Corey Simmons, outgoing 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, copilots a C-17 Globemaster III, during his fini flight at Travis Air Force Base, July 22. A final flight, also known as a “fini flight,” is an Air Force tradition marking an aircrew member’s departure from the his or her unit or the last time flying a specific aircraft. U.S. Air Force Col. Corey Simmons, outgoing 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, copilots a C-17 Globemaster III, during his “fini flight” at Travis Air Force Base, July 22.
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60th MXS wheel and tire shop keeps mission rolling
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Palke, 60th Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire team member, peeks through a wheel at the wheel and tire shop at Travis Air Force Base, July 14. U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Palke, 60th Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire team member, uses a wheel assembly torquing system at the wheel and tire shop at Travis Air Force Base, July 14.
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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Joseph Palke, left, and Christopher Tyrrell, both 60th Maintenance Squadron wheel and tire team members, prepare to dissemble wheel bearings at the wheel and tire shop at Travis Air Force Base, July 14. The 60th MXS wheel and tire shop conducts wheel and tire maintenance services and inspections for the C-17 Globemaster III and C-5M Super Galaxy. The 60th MXS also supplies completed wheel assemblies for the Pacific Air Forces region.
USAF prepares for newly approved Covid vaccine: Novavax provides new option for unvaccinated airmen, guardians Air Force Surgeon General Public Affairs FALLS CHURCH, Virginia — The Air Force will soon have the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine available after the U.S Food and Drug Administration authorized it for emergency use and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention endorsed it as another primary series option for adults ages 18 or older. The Novavax Covid-19 vaccine, which will be available in the coming weeks, is a two-dose vaccine that presents a new option for those who have been hesitant to receive the
FDA fully licensed and approved mRNA vaccines, Pfizer Cominarty and Moderna Spikevax. One distinction from mRNA vaccines is that Novavax uses a traditional platform similar to other vaccines that airmen and guardians may have already received. “Most airmen and guardians have already received vaccines using similar technology as the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine, like the hepatitis B vaccine, which is a Department of Defense requirement. Other vaccines produced with similar technology are the human papillomavirus
vaccine and even one of the flu vaccines,” said Lt. Col. David Sayers, chief of preventive medicine, Air Force Medical Readiness Agency. “The Novavax Covid-19 vaccine uses technology that has been around since the 1980s. Not only do we have effectiveness and safety data from the Novavax clinical trials, but we also have decades of experience with this type of vaccine.” In clinical trials performed before the emergence of the delta and omicron variants, Novavax was 90.4% effective in preventing mild, moderate or severe Covid-19 infections.
Unvaccinated service members must receive the two doses, the primary series, taken at least 21 days apart to be considered fully vaccinated and meet the Department of Defense Covid-19 vaccine requirement. Individuals who are in the process of seeking a religious accommodation exemption can elect to use any FDA-approved Covid-19 vaccination under emergency use or fully licensed vaccine, which now includes Novavax, at any point in the review process to comply with this vaccine requirement. “Novavax may accommodate
those with sincerely held beliefs who felt limited in their options with the previous vaccine offering,” said Maj. Gen. Sharon Bannister, medical operations director, Air Force Surgeon General. As Covid-19 cases continue to rise, Air Force medical leaders are urging all airmen, guardians and their families to vaccinate against Covid-19 and stay up-to-date on their vaccinations. Approved vaccines have been proven to decrease the chances of severe Covid-19 and prevent hospitalizations and death. Currently, the United States is
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How military hospitals and clinics prepare for disasters Janet A. Aker MHS COMMUNICATIONS
When disaster strikes – like massive wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes or floods – military hospitals and clinics need to be prepared. These major facilities across the Military Health System have to continue existing operations, and at the same time they also need to be prepared to treat injuries or illnesses that might result from the disaster itself. That’s why it’s essential that military hospitals and clinics be prepared in the event of an evacuation. “We look at our plans, our hazards vulnerability assessment for the area, and we sit down with all of the nurses, different department heads, and we get a list of medical items that they might need for each event,” said Christopher Springer, head of the Emergency Management/ MEM, Naval Medical Center San Diego. Each military hospital and clinic has multiple mobile medical kits at the ready for different disaster situations as part of their continuity of operations plans when Disaster Medical Assistance Teams are called upon.
“They contain everything from syringes to IV bags, catheters to sodium chloride,” Springer said. The list is of medical materiel is so large because military hospitals and clinics provide a higher level of care. “We have one mobile kit for evacuation. We have one for sheltering in place, we have one for a possible active shooter. That way, we have something to quickly reference to see whether we have all those items,” which are stored throughout each facility, according to Springer. Military hospitals and clinics have generators, back-up generators, and external generators, as well as multiple back-ups for refrigerators for medications. “If all other redundancies fail, our facilities department is prepared to reach out to pre-identified contractors and vendors who can provide necessary resources,” he said.
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sleds for bed-ridden patients. “In the worst-case scenario, we may have to hold some patients on station at our pre-evacuation locations until we get EMS vehicles to arrive to transport patients to another location,” Springer said. Military medical personnel will continue to support wounded warfighters and beneficiaries no matter what disaster occurs. “If they’re not prepared mentally, and if their family is not prepared, if they’re worried about their family, their minds might tend to go somewhere else instead of focusing on the patient care mission,” Springer suggested.
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An airman stacks sand bags in preparation for the 2022 hurricane season at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, June 27. To counter this, “the biggest thing I instruct the staff to do is to make sure you know your surroundings, make sure you have the ability to communicate, and
make sure you have a plan to let your family know that if a disaster happens, you both know where to go and who to contact,” Springer said.
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How registered dietitians can help you fuel for peak performance Rebecca Hill MHS COMMUNICATIONS
Dietitians have a lot to offer. As experts on diet and nutrition, they can help you achieve your peak performance goals. They can help you choose foods that will improve and optimize your mental and physical performance while reducing your risk of injury and disease. Often, in hopes of a quick and easy fix, you may be tempted to turn to supplements and fad diets promising quick results. But these are not always good for your health. And what works for you is not always the best choice for another. A registered dietitian can help you understand what your body needs and choose foods you enjoy to meet those demands. “Dietitians take a holistic approach in helping you to meet your performance nutrition goals by addressing underlying issues that are keeping you from reaching those goals,” said Laura Bottoms, a registered dietitian at Ireland Army Health Clinic, at Fort Knox, Kentucky. “They will help you address and overcome barriers to success that may include time constraints, motivation, and even skill deficits in cooking, grocery shopping, and meal planning to name a few.” Dietitians can also address any underlying conditions to narrow the individual’s specific needs, she said. Utilizing a care team, which can include mental health professionals, resiliency coaches, and fitness professionals, individuals have a better chance of understanding their needs and getting the care they need. “Mental health, sleep issues,
stress, and other areas can all affect our bodies,” said Bottoms. “By pinpointing those barriers and working through each issue, the dietitian and care team can help the individual tweak, build, and enhance their performance nutrition needs.” She said many service members tend to focus on only one aspect, such as protein, but without balance, such as with adequate carbohydrates, they may lack endurance. Often, the brain is often neglected in performance, she added. “The brain requires nutrition to operate at full capacity,” said Bottoms. “Depriving it of carbohydrates and other nutrients can make you feel foggy, tired, and unable to perform at your full potential.”
Eating the Right Amounts Limiting certain foods in your diet or undereating, especially in a demanding operational environment, can also be counterproductive. Skipping meals or cutting down portions in hopes of losing a few pounds can affect your performance and health. “Undereating can affect mental performance,” said Navy Lt. Michael Kantar, a dietitian at Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, in California. “If you are chronically undernourished, whether intentionally or unintentionally, it will be hard to think about anything more than food.” A registered dietitian can help you start building healthier options and taking steps to reach your goals, he said. “Instead of taking huge leaps and making drastic changes, a registered dietitian can meet you
where you are, understand your goals, and help you start making healthier choices using smaller steps,” said Kantar. “This means they’re more likely to stick with the changes while learning to incorporate healthier choices into their meals,” a proven approach to improving one’s ability to meet a goal while also being able to live your life, he said.
Specific Needs for Specific Situations Dietitians can help guide active-duty service members preparing to deploy or for upcoming training missions. They can help address some of the nutrients you need in that specific situation. “Whether you are preparing
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Col. Daniel Voorhies congratulates Senior Airman Monica Figueroa Santos for being named as one of Air Force Global Strike Command’s 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana.
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Knowledge Sharing Airmen from across the force can also use MyVector to share knowledge and experience through discussion forums. Additionally, airmen can find codified knowledge through links to resources for online books and courses.
Air Force Foundational Competencies assessments An area within MyVector that has recently been expanded is the Air Force Competencies assessments. The Pathfinder
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understand what is going on in the real world, including red forces, blue forces, and everyone in between.” Maj. Gen. Kyle Kremer, AMC Strategy, Plans, Requirements, and Programs director, stressed these problem sets extend beyond AMC. Eliminating AMC’s gaps eliminates gaps within joint force operations. “Effective rapid global
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Preview From Page 8 The command showcased their Rehearsal of Concept to attendees, a winning scheme of maneuver within the Pacific region reliant on interoperability between commands services and commands. The ROC was also presented to over 50 distinguished visitors, which included senior leaders from Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Force Special Operations Command, Air Education and Training Command, Air Force Material Command, Headquarters Air Force, National Guard, and various program offices. Minihan, who recently returned from staff-to-staff talks with U.S. Pacific Air Forces and spent the last decade in the region prior to his current position at AMC, emphasized that AMC’s solutions must be aligned with
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command and Pacific Air Forces strategy. “We had a real conversation about warfighting in the Pacific from the component perspective, as well as the joint perspective,” said Minihan. “Their opinions matter a lot, and we came away with a deep understanding of what we have to get after to win.” Within his closing comments, Minihan thanked the industry partners as he peeled off the AMC patch on his shoulder to present it to the audience. “When you see someone with this patch on, it will be this team that provides the meaningful maneuver to the joint force,” said Minihan. “Through your partnerships, you will provide AMC the tools required to outpace our adversaries and win.” Industry partner solutions will be presented at the Airlift/ Tanker Association Industry Interface Day during the A/TA Symposium in October.
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New app GearFit shortens feedback loop Daryl Mayer AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER PUBLIC AFFAIRS
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getting feedback from our airmen, the end user,” Harrison said. “We are not just delivering and hoping that we hit the mark.” This application, and the Combat Ready Airman program, is designed to help the 91% of Air Force jobs that do not include aircrew members or special operations, which already have programs focused on their needs. “We focus solely on maintainers, Security Forces, medics, anybody that isn’t aircrew or special ops,” Harrison said. Currently, equipment is identified at the unit level, which leads to a lack of consistency for gear across the Air Force. The Combat Ready Airman program is looking to ensure all gear is standardized. That could be simply providing a list of approved body armor vests that units can pick from. GearFit came about in 2019 as the result of
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an AFWERX challenge. Specifically, it was designed to collect anthropometric data on female airmen to better define requirements and specifications of gear being acquired from industry. The program is now expanded to collect data from male airmen as well. Nicole Wright, GearFit
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BAPTIST
BAPTIST
First Assembly Of God of Fairfield
Lead Pastor: C. Eric Lura •9:15 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL •10:30 AM * MORNING WORSHIP •KID’z CHURCH Grades K-5th •10:00 AM WEDNESDAY SENIOR PRAYER • 7:00 PM WEDNESDAY NIGHT Adult Bible Study Girl’s Club Royal Rangers Revolution Youth *Nursery Care Provided
425-3612
707
2207 UNION AVE., FAIRFIELD
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MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
First Baptist Church of Vacaville
Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr. - Senior Pastor
The All Together Different Church
Fairfield Campus 1735 Enterprise Drive, Bldg. 3 Fairfield, CA 94533 Sunday Worship Services 7:00am & 10:00 am Bible Study Tuesdays at 12 noon (virtual)
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Suisun Campus 601 Whispering Bay Lane, Suisun City, CA 94585
1127 Davis Street, Vacaville
707-425-1849 www.mcbcfs.org for more information
707-448-6209 www.fbcvv.com
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CATHOLIC
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Holy Spirit Parish
CHURCH of CHRIST Meets at
1050 North Texas Street Fairfield, CA 94533-0624 707-425-3138 www.holyspiritfairfield.org
Weekend Mass: Saturday • 5:00 pm & 7:00 pm (Spanish) Sunday • 6:00am (Spanish), 7:30, 9:00, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 2:00pm (Spanish), 7:00pm (Spanish) Daily: M-F • 7:00am & 9:00am Saturday • 9:00am; Tues & Fri • 7:00pm (Spanish); Wed • 7:00pm (English) OLPH Confessions in English: Saturday • 3:00-4:30pm Spanish: Tues & Fri • 4:00pm-6:00pm
CHURCH OF CHRIST
Join Us In Person or Online Sundays – 10 AM CONNECT WITH US: 2024 Nut Tree Road, Vacaville CA 95687 707.446.4406 INFO@TSVV.ORG MORE INFORMATION:
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Rockville Cemetery Stone Chapel
4221 Suisun Valley Rd, Fairfield 9:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:50 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 5:30 p.m. Sunday Evening Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Bible Study We welcome and encourage you to come and hear the good news of the gospel of Christ, and to learn about eternal salvation for all mankind that is offered through Jesus. “And there is salvation in no one else; for there is no other name under heaven that has been given among men by which we must be saved.” Acts 4:12 Bring a heart and mind willing to hear God’s Word and to do His great will... For more information or directions, please visit our website at www.rockvillecofc.com
LUTHERAN
Worship With Us… St. Paul Baptist Church 1405 Kentucky Street Fairfield, CA 94533 Rev. Dr. Terry Long, Pastor
Sunday
Sunday School: 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service: 12:00 p.m. Children’s Church: 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday
Prayer Meeting: 6:30-7:00 p.m. Bible Study: 7:00-8:00 p.m. Web Site: www.stpaulfairfield.org Email: stpaulbcfairfield@comcast.net Church Phone: 707-422-2003
Live stream at: itsallaboutfamilies.org 301 N. Orchard Ave., Vacaville 707.448.5848 SUNDAY Classes for all ages.......... 10:00 am Worship ..............................11:00 am CORE Bible Studies 12:30 & 5:00 pm
(2nd & 4th Sunday)
WEDNESDAY Adult Studies........................2:00 pm AWANA for Kids ..................6:15 pm Adult & Youth Studies.........6:30 pm
Sunday Morning Worship 10AM
AIR FORCE
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MyVector From Page 7 Testing within the E-5 and E-6 Weighted Airman Promotion System (WAPS) as well as for the Occupational and Foundational Competencies, which have been integrated into the E-6 study guide (dated 1 November 2021) as part of the Developing Self, Developing Others, Developing Ideas, and Developing Organizations chapters. Airmen can also gain feedback by requesting a 360-Assessment through
MyVector, which allows supervisors and peers to provide candid feedback on an airman’s performance. Combined, the MyVector tools allow Total Force Airmen to be proactive in career development, while developing themselves through assessment and mentoring so they make take advantage of the opportunities the Air Force has to offer. “I strongly suggest using MyVector to everyone whether you’re an A1C, MSgt, or an Officer because the amount of professional development skills you receive will be beneficial at any stage of life you are in,” said Reed.
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To access Competency Tools:
time and/or to request feedback. If you re-
Go to your MyVector Profile (https:// MyVector.us.af.mil/MyVector) and/or register in MyVector using your Chrome browser Select “Air Force Competencies” from the MyVector main menu (bottom lefthand side) Select the available competency tools (e.g. MyAssessments, Resources) When you complete your self-assessment, you will be able to immediately view your results and Personal Improvement Plan. You may revisit the “my assessments” tab to review results at any
quest 360 feedback, it’s a best practice to
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tell the people to expect a message from MyVector asking them to provide you feedback. All active military and Department of Defense civilians should have access to the assessments. If you are unable to access the Assessments, please contact MyVector help desk afldp.support@bamtech.net.
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UNITED METHODIST “The People of The United Methodist Church™”
Bible-Based Expository Preaching Sunday Worship Services 9:00 & 10:45 AM
9:30 am Sunday For advertising information about this directory, call Classifieds at 707-427-6973 or email: cgibbs@dailyrepublic.net
LUTHERAN
310 Parker Street Vacaville, CA 95688
Pastor Jon Kile 192 Bella Vista Road, Vacaville 707-451-2026
Visit sonrise-vv.org for info Sunday school for all ages is provided during both services.
Visit our website for information on other ministries offered at
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Loving the Lord – Learning the Walk – Living the Life
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Sunday School 9:45am Morning Worship 11am Evening Worship 5pm
Thursday Service: Prayer Meeting 7pm
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BETHANY LUTHERAN MINISTRIES Church and School 1011 Ulatis Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687
“To know Him, and to make Him known” 490 Brown Street Vacaville, CA 95688 707-446-8684 Sunday Services:
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Vacaville Church of Christ 401 Fir St., Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 448-5085 Minister: Elliott Williams
A Passion to... Worship God • Love People • Share Christ
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The Father’s House 4800 Horse Creek Drive Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 455-7790 www.tfh.org Service Times Sunday: 9am & 11am Live Stream at tfhvacaville tfhvacaville
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Sunday Morning Bible Study 9:30 AM Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 AM Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 PM Wed. Evening Bible Study 7:00 PM
www.vacavillecofc.com
If you would like to take a free Bible correspondence course contact: Know Your Bible Program 401 Fir Street • Vacaville, CA 95688 (707) 448-5085
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10 am In Person & Online
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
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Are You Prepared for a Disaster? Janet A. Aker MHS COMMUNICATIONSSHARE THIS PAGE
Wildfires have burned more than 3 million acres of land in the U.S. already this year — an area bigger than Connecticut. An array of disasters – like massive wildfires, hurricanes, cyclones, tornadoes, floods, and mud slides – now seem to be everyday risks. So, how to prepare for an evacuation affecting your family and pets? Or even losing your home? Start by creating a basic disaster emergency kit and create a plan to get back together as a family in the event of a disaster. Watching this disaster preparedness video can help you create your kit. “The most important things you should have is the
basic life-saving equipment”, said Christopher Springer, head of emergency management at, Naval Medical Center San Diego. That means flashlights, radios, and batteries to support that equipment. “Then look at your actual household to think about your family members who have special needs or special medications, then build each emergency preparedness kit for your home and your family,” Springer said. TRICARE also has informationgo to the TRICARE newsroom on what to do before, during, and after a disaster, and your benefits during a disaster.
Your Pets For your pets, the Army Public Health Center recommends gathering an emergency kit with a two-week supply of pet food,
water, and any medications. Make sure you have copies of pets’ vaccination and medical records as well. Some emergency shelters require crates for pets, and some only accept service animals. It’s a good idea to identify petfriendly housing options outside of the evacuation area. Make sure your pet’s ID tags include your current contact information. You also may want to ask your veterinarian about getting your pet microchipped in case you’re separated during an emergency.
Hurricanes and Lessons Learned In the eastern U.S., people are more likely to see hurricanes,
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Kemberly Groue/U.S. Air Force
Airmen at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi assisted the 81st Civil Engineer Squadron with filling more than 2500 sand bags. Hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30.
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Aaron Rosenblatt/Daily Republic photos LEFT: Col. Derek M. Salmi addresses the crowd during the Change of Command Ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Wednesday, July 27. Salmi became the new 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, takingt over for Col. Corey A. Simmons. BOTTOM LEFT: Col. Corey A. Simmons addresses the crowd during the Change of Command Ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Wednesday. BOTTOM CENTER: Attendees walk in the hangar following the Change of Command Ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Wednesday. BOTTOM RIGHT: Maj. Gen. Kenneth T. Bibb, Jr., left, presents Col. Corey A. Simmons with a medal during the Change of Command Ceremony at Travis Air Force Base, Wednesday.
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averaging more than 120,000 daily reported cases and more than 350 deaths per day, driven by the new, more contagious variant called BA.5. “Unlike the flu, which circulates seasonally, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19, has circulated continuously over the last two and a half years,” said Sayers. “It is important to get vaccinated and stay up-to-date with your vaccines to limit severe disease. The Novavax Covid-19 vaccine is another option to ensure we can protect our members and protect the mission.” Airmen and guardians can contact their local military treatment facilities for more information. Additional information on vaccine appointments and testing can be found here.
flooding, and tornados. This year, the government predicts an above average hurricane season with up to 21 storms, and the year has already seen many deadly tornadoes. For the staff of Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida in 2018, the impact of hurricanes became all too real, when Hurricane Michael devastated the base in October 2018. Many base personnel and families lived in the surrounding community, which had to rebuild following the hurricane. “One of the biggest lessons we learned after the Tyndall was destroyed by was to understand what your insurance plan says,” said Robert Genova, the Emergency Management Operations support manager at Tyndall. “Once the storm has passed, what are you authorized to do, such as having
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a contractor put tarp on your roof, and will your insurance pay for that?” he advised. “You need to understand what kind of limitations you have on your insurance.”
Preparedness Toolkits Every military service has a guide and thorough preparedness toolkit localized to the installation and outside-ofbase housing. New service members or PCS’ed families get initial information on the local hazards during their orientation briefings. For example, the Air Force’s Be Ready guide is an authoritative and highly thorough reference source for all types of natural, man-made, technological and terrorism-related disasters. The guide helps military families prepare for those events and runs the gamut from basic preparation to exactly how to deal with most any type of disaster. The toolkits and catalogs go from
Staff Sgt. Mike Norris/U.S. Army
Master Sgt. John Bowery adds a sand bag to the top of a bunker at Contingency Operating Station Taji, Sept. 22, 2011. awareness posters, information tear sheets, table tents, to hazard vignette short videos. There are also kids’ awareness campaign materials that include activity books and tear sheets focused on the threats or hazards for each installation.