Current as of October 22, 2020

SPECIAL NOTE: 

COVID-19 remains a threat to our base, our mission, and our neighbors in the City of Cheyenne and surrounding areas. We are continuing to combat the threat of this pandemic to our mission of providing 24/7 combat capability. With the recent increase in cases nationally and locally, we wanted to remind people of what the different terms are associated with direction that might be provided by commanders and supervisors to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

Commander Directed Restriction of Movement (ROM)

• Commanders may require members to restrict movement as a result of out of the area travel, potential exposure to COVID-19, or other operational reasons. ROM typically means that a member is ordered to limit travel away from their home to only essential travel such as going to the grocery store, pick up take out, or seek medical attention. However, the duration and scope of the directed ROM may vary based on the reason for the ROM and the threat the commander is trying to mitigate. Only active duty members may be ordered to ROM, but family members who have travelled out of the area may be encouraged to ROM. Violating an order to ROM is punishable under Art. 92, UCMJ.

 Medically Directed ROM

• Quarantine: A military member, dependent, or civilian employee may be ordered by the Public Health Emergency Officer to quarantine if they have been in contact with known COVID-19 positive person. The quarantined individual may or may not have symptoms, and they may or may not have been tested for COVID-19. Quarantine orders require the individual quarantined to not leave the quarantine location (home) unless immediate safety concerns arise and take all necessary precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease.  Violation of a quarantine order may be punishable under Articles 84 and 92 of the UCMJ and 42 USC §271d.

  • Use your supervisor, first sergeant and unit commander when you need something outside the quarantine location.  For instance, if you are COVID-19 positive and you are in isolation but your child is at school, get hold of your leadership as soon as possible so they can help arrange for someone to pick up your child and help prevent the spread.  This isn’t happening, and we are seeing impacts on the school system.

  • Understand that we are actively tracking quarantine and isolation orders at all base entry points.  To learn more, hop on the AF Connect App and click on the COVID-19 updates.

  • If you are quarantined or isolated, please think about your family. If your spouse is an FCC provider, discontinue childcare ASAP and contact Public Health with this information. 

• Isolation: A military member, dependent, or civilian employee may be ordered by the Public Health Emergency Officer to isolate if they have tested positive for COVID-19. The isolated individual may or may not have symptoms, and they may or may not have been tested for COVID-19. Isolation orders require the individual isolated to not leave the location (home) unless immediate safety concerns arise and take all necessary precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the disease.  Violation of a isolation order may be punishable under Articles 84 and 92 of the UCMJ and 42 USC §271d.

 We are in Health Protection Condition Bravo with additional measures (HPCON B+) and have also been directed to socially or physically distance ourselves from other people when we are in public, and to wear a mask anytime we are in public places where we may come in contact with people outside of our household. We own this! Whether we get better or worse is a daily choice for everyone. It is simple, follow the guidelines for HPCON B+ and the recommended safety measures. Continue to adhere to social distancing and the use of face coverings when social distancing is not possible!

Respiratory Operations Medical Clinic (ROMC)

Respiratory Operations Medical Clinic (ROMC) is designed to screen active-duty members who are feeling ill with COVID-like symptoms. The 90 Medical Group asks active-duty members to call ROMC (773-5132), if you are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms. Please, if you are active duty, DO NOT go to an off base provider or testing facility unless it is an emergency. The only active-duty members who should be tested off base are those requiring emergent care at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center or another hospital. All other members, who experience symptoms outside of normal business hours, are asked to immediately self isolate and call ROMC as soon as possible on the next duty day.

Updates (more details in sections below and to the right):

LOCAL AREA RESTRICTIONS

• Individuals designated in DSI, ROM, quarantine, or isolation status will adhere to their specifically established measures and orders.
• Bars, breweries, distilleries, nightclubs, off-concerts, wineries and large off-base gatherings are off-limits to all uniformed service members. Bowling alleys are now also off limits due to several members’ negligent actions.  League play at bowling alleys are excepted and will still be allowed. This restriction is highly encouraged for civilians and family members.
• In-restaurant dining at CDC-compliant is authorized.
• Limit social gatherings to state recommended guidelines for personnel at outdoor locations, 118 personnel in the base theater, and 20 people indoors at on-base residences.
• Continue to avoid locations of large public gatherings to the greatest extent possible.
• Personnel will use face coverings if unable to social distance regardless of the size or location of social gatherings.
• Exceptions will be approved by the Wing Commander.

TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS

• All DoD, AF, AFGSC, and 20 AF travel restrictions remain in effect.
• When traveling away from home, create plans to mitigate exposure.
• Minimize stops between departure location and destination.
• All members will adhere to social distancing requirements. When unable to meet social distancing requirements, face coverings will be worn.
• Refer to the unit commander for latest travel restrictions, local area definition, dining restrictions, and list of pre-authorized travel areas.
• DSI members may travel to open recreation areas, but are limited to travel only with other members also in DSI.
• Use the CDC website, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/county-map.html, for reference

LEAVE

• Personnel are allowed to take leave within and outside the local area and are encouraged to do so, pursuant to DoD, USAF, and 90 MW policy.
• Members will adhere to state and local government guidelines and orders. Social distancing, wearing a face covering, and limiting exposure remain critical to the wellness of the force and viability of our missions.
• All uniformed service members will complete the COVID-19 Risk Exposure Activity Worksheet and submit it with all leave requests and when on pass if members intend to travel outside the local area (1-hour radius from F. E. Warren AFB).
• Refer to unit commander for dining restrictions/options while on leave outside the local area.

BASE ACCESS

• Installation access will resume normal pre-COVID-19 operations and times (Gates 1, 2 and 5).
• Installation visitor passes are authorized; sponsoring member will ensure their visitors comply with base directives and restrictions.
• All uniform service members and DoD civilians will notify their unit commander of inbound visitors from out of state or areas considered hot zones; commanders will evaluate on a case-by-case basis for ROM and visitor passes.

MISSION SUPPORT GROUP AND FORCE SUPPORT

• *** Face Coverings are a requirement***
• DFAC Open to Everyone. Dine in available. Mon-Fri: Breakfast: 6 - 9 a.m., Lunch: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Dinner: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Sat/Sun/Holidays/Down Days: Breakfast: 6:30 - 8:30 a.m., Lunch: 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m,
  Dinner: 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.
• Freedom Hall Fitness Center Staffed hours and 24/7. Registration times (18 yrs & older) are Mon - Thu, 5 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri, 5 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sat/Sun, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Locker rooms: to include shower use, max 13 in men’s / max 14 in women’s. Basketball Courts: max 3 people, 1 person per hoop. Racquetball Courts : 1 person per court. Parent Child/Youth Area: max 1 adult/family at a time (must make reservations). Aerobic Room: max 4 people with social distancing enforced. Sauna: closed.

• Independence Hall Fitness Center Staffed hours and 24/7. Registration times (18 yrs & older) are Mon - Fri, 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Squadron PT is authorized to no more than 25 personnel at a time (reservation is required). Locker rooms and showers at Independence are still off limits. Contact sports are still not authorized. Basketball courts only permitting one person per goal Max of 3 people at a time and 1 person at a time within the racquetball courts. All patrons must sign in and sign out of both facilities (with contact information provided). As always, please ensure to wipe down equipment before and after each use. Aerobics classes will officially start back up 19 Oct 2020, please keep a look out for aerobics schedule.

• For the latest hours of operations please click the link. https://www.funatwarren.com/hours-operation/

 CDC / YOUTH CENTER

• Child Development Center (CDC) and Youth Center (YC). 
  • Requests for mission-essential child care must be coordinated through the member’s squadron commander.  Members cannot utilize CDC and YC services if at least one parent or caregiver is present in the home.
• Maintain MPF and Civilian personnel services on an appointment bases only (7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.) and maximize virtual capability.
• Allow inbound families access to on-base lodging/TLF.
• Establish and implement designated hours for military Retirees (who are also not DoD civilians), their dependents, and Veteran Benefits card holders to access the Military Personnel Flight (MPF) from 1 to 4 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• All NAF activities that were to resume on 1 July are suspended until further notice.

MEDICAL GROUP CHANGES

• Limit personnel entering the Medical Treatment Facility (MTF) to the maximum extent possible. 
  • Example, if an adult requires MTF access for care, that adult should only enter the MTF unless a medical attendant is required.
  • Example, if an underage dependent requires MTF access for care, the dependent requiring care and only one adult attendant should enter the MTF.
• Respiratory Operations Medical Clinic (ROMC) Contact Procedures
  • For active duty members who are symptomatic, contact the ROMC (number provided by unit commanders), Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m..  After hours and weekends, if symptoms are mild and the member feels comfortable waiting until the next day, call ROMC in the morning. Otherwise, call the nurse advice line for further guidance.
    • Active duty military members WILL NOT go off base for medical screening related to COVID unless directed by ROMC. 
    • Family members, civilians and contractors will be referred to their respective off-base providers, but should report positive cases to 90th MDG Public Health team for contact tracing at 773-3040.
  • If a member has been contacted by Public Health or unit commanders have concerns regarding individuals that may have been in close contact with a COVID-19 positive individual, contact Public Health at 307-773-3040.
  • Public Health will determine if contact tracing is appropriate and make the determination if the individual needs to call ROMC.

Med Group Screening Plan and Respiratory Clinic Information

Active duty members only: MDG's Respiratory Clinic Hotline is open from 0730-1630 Monday-Friday for ACTIVE DUTY members only who have fever and cold/flu-like symptoms.  Active Duty members can call the hotline at 773-5132 or 773-3915 or 773-5083. Unit leadership has a phone number if you need to reach the clinic before the above hours or on weekends.  You will be triaged over the phone and disposition will be determined. 

Active Duty members with any other acute concerns, or respiratory issues after the above hours, call the appointment line during normal duty hours at 773-3461 and wait for your Primary Care Team to call you back.  After duty hours or on the weekend, call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE.

For dependents and retirees, call the appointment line during normal duty hours at 773-3461 and wait for your Primary Care Team to call you back.  If after duty hours or on the weekend, call the Nurse Advice Line at 1-800-TRICARE.

COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Please visit the Center of Disease Control website for more information.