HomeNewsArticle Display

442d Fighter Wing administers first round of COVID-19 vaccines

By Senior Airman Alex Chase, 442d Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published February 12, 2021

A masked Airman stands at a counter and another masked Airman sits behind it.
PHOTO DETAILS  /   DOWNLOAD HI-RES 1 of 4

US Air Force Staff Sgt. Austin Sims, NCOIC of Medical Records for the 442d Medical Squadron, gives Airmen their COVID-19 vaccine cards. The cards help indicate when the initial vaccine was taken and when the second round of the vaccine should be administered. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Chase)

A US Air Force Master Sgt. administers a shot to the left arm of an Airman.
PHOTO DETAILS  /   DOWNLOAD HI-RES 2 of 4

US Air Force Master Sgt. Ronald Knox, the Medical Services Section Chief for the 442d Medical Squadron, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., administers the COVID-19 vaccine to an Airman Feb. 6, 2021, on Whiteman. Knox said Airmen interested in receiving the vaccine can talk to their squadron commander or Air Reserve Technician staff. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Chase)

A US Air Force Master Sgt. stands next to a table with vaccine materials, including needles and vials of medication.
PHOTO DETAILS  /   DOWNLOAD HI-RES 3 of 4

Air Force Master Sgt. Ronald Knox, the Medical Services Section Chief for the 442d Medical Squadron at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., waits to vaccinate Airmen for Covid-19 Feb. 6, 2021, on Whiteman. Knox said he thinks it’s important for others to consider getting the vaccine to aid in stopping the spread of the virus. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Chase)

A sign reading "COVID Vaccine" with a black arrow pointing to the right.
PHOTO DETAILS  /   DOWNLOAD HI-RES 4 of 4

Airmen in the 442d Medical Squadron set up a safe vaccination station Feb. 6, 2021, on Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. The 442 MDS was given 100 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to distribute to high-health-risk personnel. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alex Chase)

PRINT | E-MAIL
WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. --

The 442d Fighter Wing administered its first round of Covid-19 vaccines during the February unit training assembly here.

With 100 doses on hand, Airmen at the highest health risk were given the option to receive the vaccination first.

Those who received the first round of the vaccine this drill weekend will receive the second round of the two-part vaccination during the March UTA. Some unvaccinated Airmen may also have the option to receive their first shot then. Master Sgt. Ronald Knox, the Medical Services Section Chief for the 442d Medical Squadron here, took part in vaccinating Airmen.

Knox said he thinks it's important for others to consider vaccination to aid in stopping the spread of the virus. Knox also received the vaccination. Airmen interested in receiving the vaccination can speak to their squadron commander or Air Reserve Technician staff.