Global Vikings raise HPCON level to Charlie

The 934th Airlift Wing has assumed Health Protection Condition (HPCON) Charlie on 26 March, 2020 in accordance with issued guidance from the Secretary of Defense to raise the HPCON level to Charlie at all Department of Defense installations globally on March 25, 2020 to combat the spread of COVID-19 across the DoD and our local communities.

HPCON Charlie measures include the following actions:

- The 934 AW will continue essential missions with required manning. Installation operations will be commensurate with federal, state and local guidelines; 934 AW leadership will determine the installation’s essential missions and required manning in coordination with mission partners. Commander’s may consider issuing documentation as proof for personnel who require movement to and from the base in support of essential missions.
- 934 AW personnel are encouraged to maximize telework and only conduct in-person mission essential meetings that require the fewest personnel
- Base access will be limited to official business
- 934 AW Leadership has instructed military personnel and encouraged civilian employees to limit off base travel to movement to/from work, grocery, and hospital/medical needs
- Adhere to strict hygiene (no hand-shaking, frequent hand-washing, clean common-use items)
- Implement social distancing (limit in-person meetings, socials and mass gatherings)
- The 934 Fitness Center and Community Access Center will remain closed until further notice
- Numerous resources remain available by appointment or via telephone to maximize social distancing initiatives
- 934 AW Security Forces personnel may deny access to the installation to limit the potential spread of COVID-19

If you develop flu-like symptoms with fever and cough or shortness of breath and may have had contact with a person who has COVID-19 or had recent travel to areas considered high-risk, contact your health care provider before seeking medical care to prevent possible transmission in the health care setting.