WEBVTT 00:01.180 --> 00:03.160 - Hello, I'm Brigadier General Laura Lenderman 00:03.160 --> 00:06.175 from the 502nd Air Base Wing at Joint Base San Antonio. 00:06.175 --> 00:07.690 - And I'm Chief Master Sergeant Chris Lantagne, 00:07.690 --> 00:09.300 the Command Chief 502nd Air Base Wing 00:09.300 --> 00:10.730 in Joint Base San Antonio. 00:10.730 --> 00:13.500 - Tonight we wanted to provide a brief weekend update 00:13.500 --> 00:16.570 on our response actions to the COVID-19 virus. 00:16.570 --> 00:18.000 In particular, we wanted to highlight 00:18.000 --> 00:20.679 that there are still zero positive cases of the virus 00:20.679 --> 00:21.873 on the instillation. 00:22.770 --> 00:26.320 - Please know that training on JBSA is still going on. 00:26.320 --> 00:27.330 There will be some changes 00:27.330 --> 00:29.700 to some of our training platforms. 00:29.700 --> 00:31.350 With regard to basic military training 00:31.350 --> 00:34.480 at Lackland Air Force Base, from this point forward, 00:34.480 --> 00:36.630 graduations that were normally held on Fridays 00:36.630 --> 00:38.190 will be held on Thursday. 00:38.190 --> 00:39.560 They will still be closed to the public, 00:39.560 --> 00:41.700 however, those graduations will be live streamed 00:41.700 --> 00:43.400 so that families can watch in 00:43.400 --> 00:45.100 with their loved ones that are graduating. 00:45.100 --> 00:47.540 On Friday, the plan is to move those graduates 00:47.540 --> 00:49.270 to their tech training location. 00:49.270 --> 00:52.320 This is pending guidance from higher head quarters 00:52.320 --> 00:54.770 based on the OSD stop movement. 00:54.770 --> 00:56.770 With regard to other training across JBSA, 00:56.770 --> 00:58.170 on the tech training side, 00:58.170 --> 01:00.250 that training is also still going on. 01:00.250 --> 01:03.350 Those graduations are also closed and 01:04.250 --> 01:06.170 to the greatest extent possible 01:06.170 --> 01:07.650 we will attempt to do some live streaming 01:07.650 --> 01:08.900 of those graduations as well, 01:08.900 --> 01:11.580 also so that family members can see their loved ones. 01:11.580 --> 01:14.190 - In addition, you we've set up our unit control centers 01:14.190 --> 01:15.560 across Joint Base San Antonio 01:15.560 --> 01:17.151 to account for the folks 01:17.151 --> 01:19.760 who may have been traveling over the last several weeks, 01:19.760 --> 01:22.230 in particular those that are returning from spring break. 01:22.230 --> 01:24.480 So your unit control center should be reaching out to you 01:24.480 --> 01:26.310 to determine your status 01:26.310 --> 01:27.430 and if you've traveled 01:27.430 --> 01:30.050 from a level two or a level three country, 01:30.050 --> 01:31.370 you fall under a category 01:31.370 --> 01:33.700 that is, will be restricted of movement. 01:33.700 --> 01:37.040 That's another OSD guidance that came down recently. 01:37.040 --> 01:39.260 We forwarded information and guidelines 01:39.260 --> 01:42.060 for what a restrictions of movement means 01:42.060 --> 01:44.890 and to the individuals and the actions that they can take. 01:44.890 --> 01:46.100 If you fall into a category 01:46.100 --> 01:48.060 where you need to be separated from your loved ones, 01:48.060 --> 01:50.520 perhaps you traveled but your loved ones didn't 01:50.520 --> 01:53.070 and you need a billet on the instillation, 01:53.070 --> 01:55.740 we do have quarters set aside in the barracks 01:55.740 --> 01:58.120 and also in lodging to account for those folks 01:58.120 --> 01:59.480 that fall in that category. 01:59.480 --> 02:01.340 So again, reach out to your instillation, 02:01.340 --> 02:02.780 your commander, your supervisor 02:02.780 --> 02:04.190 make sure they know your status 02:04.190 --> 02:06.773 and then we can take care of you and your family. 02:07.730 --> 02:11.000 From the 502nd Air Base Wing, as the Commander of the Wing, 02:11.000 --> 02:13.180 I also issued local leave policy 02:13.180 --> 02:14.650 and for the military members, 02:14.650 --> 02:18.220 that'll be 150 mile radius from the center of San Antonio. 02:18.220 --> 02:22.110 Again this applies to the 502nd Air Base Wing Commanders, 02:22.110 --> 02:24.082 excuse me, 502nd Air Base Wing personnel 02:24.082 --> 02:28.080 and all other leave and TDY has been canceled 02:28.080 --> 02:31.240 outside of that area of restriction that I just mentioned. 02:31.240 --> 02:33.260 And we also published tele work guidance. 02:33.260 --> 02:35.650 All of your commanders across Joint Base San Antonio 02:35.650 --> 02:37.380 should receive that guidance 02:37.380 --> 02:38.626 and if you fall into a category 02:38.626 --> 02:41.024 where you will be teleworking, 02:41.024 --> 02:44.240 please make sure that your supervisor is aware. 02:44.240 --> 02:45.530 And if you're in the 502nd, 02:45.530 --> 02:48.600 please contact your supervisor or your squadron commander 02:48.600 --> 02:49.976 to ensure that you fall into a category 02:49.976 --> 02:52.563 that will be in a tele work status. 02:53.460 --> 02:54.940 With that, I wanted to turn it over to the Chief 02:54.940 --> 02:57.190 to talk about some of the services on the instillation. 02:57.190 --> 02:59.180 - So from a services perspective, 02:59.180 --> 03:01.500 all of our services will be functioning, 03:01.500 --> 03:04.730 again, as normal with a few caveats. 03:04.730 --> 03:05.850 You've probably heard already 03:05.850 --> 03:07.200 that the San Antonio schools 03:07.200 --> 03:09.810 have extended their spring break for another week. 03:09.810 --> 03:11.630 Potentially that will go on longer. 03:11.630 --> 03:12.830 As it stands right now, though, 03:12.830 --> 03:14.261 we're just looking at this week. 03:14.261 --> 03:17.500 That will create some limitations for us 03:17.500 --> 03:19.210 with staffing and our CDCs, 03:19.210 --> 03:22.010 however, our CDCs will still be operational. 03:22.010 --> 03:25.760 The General mentioned tele work and leave policies. 03:25.760 --> 03:28.090 We're asking parents that have children in the CDC 03:28.090 --> 03:29.530 if they have the ability to tele work, 03:29.530 --> 03:31.270 please speak with your chain of command 03:31.270 --> 03:32.582 and if you do have the ability, 03:32.582 --> 03:34.730 please exercise that ability 03:34.730 --> 03:37.520 and stay home with your children and still work from home. 03:37.520 --> 03:40.400 That will alleviate some of the stress on our CDCs. 03:40.400 --> 03:42.620 That said, our CDCs will be open as normal, 03:42.620 --> 03:45.440 again, with some limitations as far as the amount, 03:45.440 --> 03:47.540 the number of children that they'll be able to take. 03:47.540 --> 03:50.000 They obviously will not be able to take any open enrollment 03:50.000 --> 03:53.380 from this point forward until further notice. 03:53.380 --> 03:55.565 With that said, we also have our youth programs. 03:55.565 --> 03:59.410 The normal youth program spring break camp 03:59.410 --> 04:00.620 that operated last week 04:00.620 --> 04:03.020 will be extended for an additional week. 04:03.020 --> 04:04.940 So the kids that are enrolled in the spring, 04:04.940 --> 04:06.820 the youth program spring break, 04:06.820 --> 04:09.980 can actually stay in spring break for another week. 04:09.980 --> 04:12.633 One of the functions that we will have to close down 04:12.633 --> 04:15.410 is our open recs, our youth open recs. 04:15.410 --> 04:17.960 The reason that we've done that is two fold. 04:17.960 --> 04:21.810 One, it's as a, as a mitigation measure 04:21.810 --> 04:23.070 for a large gathering. 04:23.070 --> 04:24.880 We don't necessarily want that many kids 04:24.880 --> 04:28.240 in one location at one time. 04:28.240 --> 04:31.590 And also to alleviate some of our staffing issues. 04:31.590 --> 04:34.140 Those staff members that normally do open rec 04:34.140 --> 04:36.500 will be diverted to our youth programs. 04:36.500 --> 04:38.850 From a services perspective on the other side of the house, 04:38.850 --> 04:40.730 know that our defacts and our service centers 04:40.730 --> 04:42.760 and all those other things that, that, 04:42.760 --> 04:46.255 that our patrons enjoy here on Joint Base San Antonio, 04:46.255 --> 04:48.270 will be open as usual. 04:48.270 --> 04:49.600 What we ask from patrons 04:49.600 --> 04:52.560 is to exercise good hygiene obviously, 04:52.560 --> 04:55.330 hand washing, social distancing where possible 04:55.330 --> 04:57.020 and we've asked our staff to do the same. 04:57.020 --> 04:59.620 They've increased, they've increased their hygiene regimes 04:59.620 --> 05:01.220 and their cleaning regimes within our facilities 05:01.220 --> 05:02.253 to keep you safe. 05:03.090 --> 05:04.280 - But however, its only a matter of time, 05:04.280 --> 05:07.700 so our supply chain is stressed as a nation right now, 05:07.700 --> 05:09.200 and so we're feeling it here 05:09.200 --> 05:10.820 at Joint Base San Antonio as well. 05:10.820 --> 05:12.060 We still have enough supplies 05:12.060 --> 05:13.390 to continue our cleaning regimes 05:13.390 --> 05:14.560 and increase cleaning regimes 05:14.560 --> 05:16.870 for some of our high priority facilities 05:16.870 --> 05:18.890 and we're looking at our, adjusting our contracts 05:18.890 --> 05:20.358 as well as working with our civil engineers 05:20.358 --> 05:22.910 to ensure that we remain safe. 05:22.910 --> 05:25.550 When we get to the point where we do run out of supplies 05:25.550 --> 05:27.017 or we're starting to run low on supplies, 05:27.017 --> 05:27.952 we'll advise you 05:27.952 --> 05:31.210 and make sure that we adjust our services as required. 05:31.210 --> 05:33.990 We're walking hand in hand with our APs partners 05:33.990 --> 05:35.845 as well as our commissary partners. 05:35.845 --> 05:37.970 As you may have noticed this weekend, 05:37.970 --> 05:40.840 the shelves are pretty bare at the commissary. 05:40.840 --> 05:42.970 They do receive a supply tomorrow 05:42.970 --> 05:44.915 as well as Wednesdays and Fridays. 05:44.915 --> 05:47.500 Unfortunately they don't know how much of resupply 05:47.500 --> 05:48.970 they're going to receive tomorrow. 05:48.970 --> 05:52.580 So the shelves may not restock for a couple a days. 05:52.580 --> 05:53.760 We just don't know. 05:53.760 --> 05:55.730 We'll continue to keep you informed on that matter, 05:55.730 --> 05:58.150 but also know that Texas is a priority 05:58.150 --> 06:00.260 and also Joint Base San Antonio 06:00.260 --> 06:02.280 is a priority within Texas 06:02.280 --> 06:04.690 when is comes to the commissaries and resupply. 06:04.690 --> 06:07.140 So with that, we just ask that you keep informed 06:07.140 --> 06:09.670 by continuing to monitor our Facebook pages, 06:09.670 --> 06:12.320 our social media as well as our website 06:12.320 --> 06:14.800 and just remember, we are at HPCON Bravo. 06:14.800 --> 06:18.920 That does increase the level of sanitation requirements 06:18.920 --> 06:19.753 and some of the things 06:19.753 --> 06:21.030 that Chief and I have already talked about 06:21.030 --> 06:22.930 when it comes to maintaining 06:22.930 --> 06:25.840 a safe and health workforce here. 06:25.840 --> 06:26.840 If you have any questions, 06:26.840 --> 06:29.800 please reach out to us or our feedback Friday program 06:29.800 --> 06:31.440 and we look forward to hearing from you. 06:31.440 --> 06:32.990 With that, have a good evening.