Latest "social distancing" stories

New cadets march in formation on July 13, 2020, at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, N.Y.

You now have to wear a mask virtually everywhere on military bases — including outdoors

New rules require masks even when you're social distancing outdoors.

By Karen Jowers

3 years ago

Academy basic cadets participate in the first phase of basic cadet training with marching drills on July 8, 2020, on the Terrazzo at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado.

Cheating scandal during COVID lockdown ensnares 249 Air Force Academy cadets

The alleged cheating scandal unfolded after the academy swiftly sent three-quarters of its student body home as the coronavirus pandemic unfolded.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Air Force Academy begins coronavirus-distanced classes

This week marks the first time the entire cadet wing has taken classes at the academy since most cadets were dismissed mid-March.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

As coronavirus lingers, all 4,000 cadets to return to Air Force Academy

About 400 healthy cadets will stay in hotels away from the academy to free up quarantine and isolation space.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

COVID-driven boot camp test at Keesler graduates first class

The Air Force is now studying the results to figure out if it wants to continue training new airmen at alternate locations.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

Thunderbirds to fly over LA, San Diego for morale boost

This will be the latest in a series of Thunderbirds flyovers of major American cities intended to boost morale during the coronavirus lockdown.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

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