WEBVTT

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- Team Barksdale, the COVID-19 situation

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in the local area remains dynamic.

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We have recently identified
persons under investigation

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for COVID-19 on Barksdale Air Force Base

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and we are taking active
measures to limit exposure

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to our personnel, their families,
and the local community.

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In conjunction with actions taken

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by our local community partners,

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the installation commander has declared

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a public health emergency
for Barksdale Air Force Base.

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This means, more than ever before,

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good personal hygiene and
social distancing are critical

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for the protection of our
airmen and our mission.

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Should you begin to experience
cold or flu-like symptoms,

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it is vital that you stay
home and contact public health

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and your supervision for guidance.

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The installation commander
has published new guidance

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regarding how we will
conduct base operations

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during this time.

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We have diligently considered

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all of our base services and activities

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and have had to close, cancel,
or postpone certain events.

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Please continue to visit
our Barksdale webpage,

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Facebook page, and the
Airforce Connect app

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for the latest status of our activities.

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While we negotiate the
challenges of COVID-19

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and execute the restriction
of movement guidance

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from higher headquarters,

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stay in contact with
your chain of command.

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They remain eager to answer your questions

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and support your needs.

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Together, we're going to
maintain mission success.

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Thank you.

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(gentle music)