WEBVTT

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- Team Barksdale.

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COVID-19 has presented
challenges for all of us

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across the Department of
Defense, and our local community.

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On behalf of the 2nd Bomb Wing Commander,

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I want to reassure you, our mission,

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and the airmen and families
that make our mission happen,

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remain our number one priority.

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Our mission support team
is actively addressing

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the recent Secretary of Defense guidance

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regarding travel restrictions.

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They are directly contacting
members planning to deploy,

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PCS, or go TDY, and working
with unit leadership

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on a case-by-case basis

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to ensure every airmen and their
families are taken care of.

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Furthermore, I have asked all units

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to help address the challenges presented

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by local school closures.

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We realize every situation is different,

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and we've asked squadron leadership

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to balance family and mission
needs at the unit level.

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In addition, our Child Development
Center, and Youth Center,

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are remaining flexible, and awaiting you

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to contact them with your care needs.

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- While there are currently no
suspected or confirmed cases

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of COVID-19 among Barksdale
residents and employees,

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or beneficiaries, we have raised

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the health protection
condition level for the base

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to Bravo in response to
the spread of COVID-19

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in our community,
indicating a higher level

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of protective measures
and preparation necessary

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on the installation.

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To protect yourselves, remember

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to wash your hands frequently,
or use hand sanitizer,

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especially before touching
your face or eating.

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Also, avoid hand-shaking,

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and close contact with
others whenever possible.

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I would ask you that you remember

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to cover your cough or
sneeze, and sanitize

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frequently touched surfaces
at work and at home.

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Most importantly, if you are sick,

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stay home and away from others.

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This is the most critical step
in minimizing transmission.

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A medical visit is not required

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for typical cold or flu symptoms.

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Call your supervisor, who can
authorize you to stay home

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without being placed on quarters.

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If you have any health-related questions

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or concerns about potential
exposure to COVID-19,

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please contact the 2nd Medical
Group appointment line.

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- The COVID-19 situation
will continue to evolve.

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I ask all of us at Team Barksdale

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to remain calm and
resilient, and remember,

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we're going to have to help each other

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to get through this as a community.

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Please pay attention to
official communication sources,

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to include CDC, DOD, and
Air Force COVID pages.

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Our Barksdale website and Facebook page

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are also great resources to stay current.

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You will find a helpful
question and answer resource

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on the Barksdale website,
and Air Force Connect app.

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Your chain of command
remains eager to help.

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Thank you.