Articles

Sept. 2, 2021

6th MDG advancing medical readiness training with augmented reality

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Manikin-based training is currently the mainstay of military medical readiness training, however, the COVID-19 pandemic revealed some limitations to large-scale in-person training during times of social distancing. The introduction of augmented reality training increases the availability of training, without a need to increase manpower availability for training setup and multiple student face-to-face interaction.

May 6, 2021

MacDill AFB protects the force with COVID-19 vaccinations

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Taking care of military personnel, either active duty, reserve, guard or retirees, is a high priority for MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

April 21, 2021

Roth praises Air Force contributions to mass vaccination center in Florida, others nationwide

TAMPA, Fla. (AFNS) — The vaccination facility, which is designed to administer 3,000 shots a day (though it hit 5,636 shots in a single day earlier this month), is under the control of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the state of Florida. However, a staff of 139 active duty Airmen from 25 bases across 22 states make up the operational engine providing vaccinations from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.