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Air Force civilians impacted by hurricane receive AFIMSC support

Ed Shannon — Thu, 04 Oct 2018 14:10:00 GMT

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas (AFNS) -- Linda Alcala listened to a news report about Hurricane Florence approaching the Carolina coast. She heard about a woman whose family didn’t have enough money to evacuate, and payday wasn’t for another week.

TRICARE extends referral waiver to Sept. 30 for North Carolina and South Carolina patients affected by Hurricane Florence

DoD News — Fri, 21 Sep 2018 13:30:00 GMT

To continue assisting TRICARE patients in North Carolina and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence, the Defense Health Agency has extended until Sept. 30 its provider referral waivers. TRICARE patients in these states may continue to see providers in any location without a referral from their primary care provider until Sept. 30.

Combat-search-and-rescue Airmen press pause to tackle Hurricane Florence aftermath

Tech. Sgt. Kelly Goonan — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 13:45:00 GMT

Reserve and active duty pararescuemen were undergoing dive and jump training Sept. 11, in Key West, Florida, when they were recalled back to their home units to immediately begin the process of pre-positioning for Hurricane Florence search-and-rescue operations.

ANG rescue teams save 19 civilians following Hurricane Florence

Capt. Matt Murphy — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:09:32 GMT

Air National Guard Search and Rescue teams from Alaska and New York conducted operations Sept. 17, in North Carolina's Sampson and Clinton Counties, resulting in 19 lives saved.

National Guard answers call for Hurricane Florence

DoD News — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:00:00 GMT

National Guard members have flowed in from at least 28 states to help North and South Carolina units support civil authorities following Hurricane Florence.

US Naval Academy tests waters with Hurricane Hunters

Senior Airman Kristen Pittman — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:30:00 GMT

When the subject of summer internships comes up, thoughts of fetching coffee and doing paperwork or answering phone calls come to mind. What does not come to mind is working 10,000 feet in the air in an Air Force Reserve WC-130J Hercules flying through a hurricane for the sake of research.

JB Charleston evacuates aircraft, maintains airlift capabilities

Tech Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:30:00 GMT

Joint Base Charleston personnel assigned to the 437th Airlift Wing and 628th Air Base Wing began evacuation flights for 24 C-17 Globemaster III aircraft Sept. 11, 2018, in anticipation of Hurricane Florence making landfall. The aircraft and supporting personnel planned and executed flights from Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina to three designated safe locations within 48 hours of notification, a move designed to sustain the wing’s airlift capability.

188th Wing activates UPAD for Hurricane Florence Response

Tech. Sgt. John E. Hillier — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 16:15:00 GMT

The Arkansas Air National Guard’s 188th Wing activated its Unclassified Processing, Assessment and Dissemination capability in response to Hurricane Florence September 13, providing imagery, geospatial, and assessment support to incident commanders in affected areas.

Hurricane Florence edges closer to East Coast, Hurricane Hunters continue reconnaissance

Master Sgt. Jessica Kendziorek — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 14:17:00 GMT

As the storm moves closer to the East Coast, members of the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron continue flying through Hurricane Florence from the Air Dominance Center, Combat Readiness Training Center, Savannah, Georgia.

Florida Reservists deploy for Georgia to provide hurricane relief

920th Rescue Wing Public Affairs — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 19:40:00 GMT

Approximately 140 Reserve Airmen from the 920th Rescue Wing deployed to Georgia Sept. 13, to provide hurricane relief.

Seymour Johnson AFB repositions aircraft in preparation for Hurricane Florence

DoD News — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:32:00 GMT

Seymour Johnson Air Force Base repositioned approximately 60 F-15E Strike Eagles from the 4th Fighter Wing and six KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft from the 916th Air Refueling Wing Sept. 12, 2018, to Barksdale AFB, Louisiana.

TRICARE announces temporary suspension of physician referrals for beneficiaries affected by Hurricane Florence

DoD News — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 14:08:00 GMT

The Defense Health Agency announced TRICARE beneficiaries under mandatory evacuation orders in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia may see a provider in any location without a referral from their primary care provider due to the impact of Hurricane Florence. The waiver applies to beneficiaries in approximately 40 counties where state governors have ordered evacuations as Florence approaches.

Alaska ANG mobilizes in advance of Hurricane Florence

Tech. Sgt. N. Alicia Halla — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 13:30:00 GMT

Thirty-six Alaska Air National Guardsmen from the 176th Wing, and approximately three short tons of Alaska Air Guard equipment, departed Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Sept. 12 to assist with emergency response efforts for Hurricane Florence.

JB Charleston C-17s arrive at Scott AFB following hurricane evacuation

Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:45:00 GMT

916th ARW aircraft evacuate ahead of Hurricane Florence

DoD News — Thu, 13 Sep 2018 12:30:00 GMT

916th ARW KC-135Rs land at Barksdale Air Force Base fleeing pending hurricane.

Guard Soldiers, Airmen gearing up for Hurricane Florence

Marine Corps Sgt. David Staten — Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:20:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The governors of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Maryland declared states of emergency Monday as Hurricane Florence approaches the East Coast. Additionally, the mayor of Washington, D.C., declared a state of emergency due to anticipated torrential rainfall. The storm is forecast to make landfall along the Atlantic coast early Sept. 14, as a major hurricane.

Yesterday’s Air Force: Hurricane Hunters

DoD News — Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:03:00 GMT

What started as a dare more than 70 years ago turned into the way we predict hurricanes today. Find out how the Air Force got started in a critical mission that saves lives by flying through hurricanes.

Hurricane Hunters fly Hurricanes Florence, Olivia

Lt. Col. Marnee A.C. Losurdo — Sun, 09 Sep 2018 18:05:00 GMT

The Air Force Reserve’s 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron is flying missions into Hurricane