DOVER — Airmen from the 436th Medical Group at Dover Air Force Base have recently been deployed to several locations around the United States in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
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By Mike FinneyDOVER — Airmen from the 436th Medical Group at Dover Air Force Base have recently been deployed to several locations around the United States in support of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
Airmen have been deployed to community vaccination centers in St. Paul, Minnesota, and Gary, Indiana, to help increase the number of Americans getting vaccinated. The airmen in both locations are supporting “Type 2 teams,” which, according to FEMA, are capable of administering up to 3,000 vaccinations a day.
FEMA, at the direction of President Joe Biden, has set up vaccination-administration locations within communities across the country. With the Defense Department’s large-scale logistical and medical capabilities, airmen are tasked to effectively support these efforts.
“The Air Force maintains a state of readiness to defend and assist our nation whenever called upon,” said Col. Tracy Allen, 436th Medical Group commander. “As the world continues to battle against the COVID pandemic, I’m proud of our Eagle medics, who tirelessly administer the vaccine to members of the Dover community, and I’m confident these airmen will use their expertise to protect the communities to which they deploy.”
Base officials said beneficiaries may experience increased wait times, limited appointment availability and other changes in service at the 436th Medical Group during these deployments. Beneficiaries are encouraged to use alternative care methods, including the TRICARE Online Patient Portal here and the Nurse Advice Line at (800) 874-2273.
