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Air Force: Robins AFB Contractor Is Service’s First COVID-19 Death

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Air Force: Robins AFB Contractor Is Service’s First COVID-19 Death
And aircraft mechanic examines an F-15’s engines during launch preparation March 26, 2020, at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Active-duty and Reserve units at Robins have continued flight operations amid the current COVID-19 crisis. The 561st AMXS is part of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex’s 402nd Aircraft Maintenance Group and provides programmed depot maintenance and unscheduled repair to F-15s. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jamal D. Sutter)

A contractor working on Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, has passed away from suspected medical complications related to the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Air Force said April 6. The contractor was under prior treatment for medical and respiratory complications and was later confirmed to be COVID-19 positive before passing away April 3, the base said in a press release. “We are saddened by the loss of an Air Force Life Cycle Management Center contract team mate,” said Col. Brian Moore, Robins…

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