TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. -- For July 27, Tinker AFB remains in HPCON Bravo Plus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The latest confirmed cases include 2 civilians from 72 ABW (CDC South), 2 OC-ALC civilians (B1055), and an AFNWC civilian (B469). Health officials are actively tracing all recent movements and contacts in conjunction with affected units and local health authorities. Anyone considered to have been exposed to increased risk will be contacted directly.
Defense Secretary Esper released a memorandum on July 21 for all DoD personnel, reinforcing Operations Security (OPSEC) and the importance of preventing unauthorized disclosures. This memorandum emphasizes the importance of OPSEC in protecting our forces, ensuring our mission success, and implementing the National Defense Strategy. For more information, visit https://www.defense.gov/Newsroom/Releases/Release/Article/2281405/memorandum-on-reinforcing-operations-security/
Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett unveiled the new, comprehensive Department of the Air Force Arctic Strategy on July 21. The strategy outlines the Department’s unique regional role and efforts to optimize Air and Space Force capabilities throughout the region in support of the National Defense Strategy. For more information, visit https://www.afmc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2285196/department-of-the-air-force-introduces-arctic-strategy/
REMINDER: Don’t forget in every case to contact the Medical Group COVID-19 Public Health Hotline at 405-582-6297 with any questions or concerns. If you get tested at one of the Free Testing Sites, and test positive, you must contact this Hotline. Violations of OPSEC endanger national security! Never discuss mission capabilities or details on social media. Also, please refrain from mentioning names of potentially ill individuals for privacy.