ICYMI: Air Force Activates Northport HS Teacher To Fight COVID-19

NORTHPORT, NY — Northport High School history teacher Bryan Krahel understood when he made the decision to join the United States Air Force Reserves in 2014 there would be risks and potential danger, particularly during a time of war, the Northport-East Northport School District announced in a news release. However, when he was activated for the first time in early April, he had no idea that his call to service would be to engage in the fight against the coronavirus.

"Our troops are trained and well prepared to combat enemies of all kinds, but this battle is
one in which even the most seasoned and battle-hardened veterans would find great difficulty in
responding to," Krahel's colleague Darryl St. George wrote, according to the release. "Despite these challenges, it is inspiring and profoundly encouraging to see our men and women in uniform adapt and overcome as they join in the heroic struggle against this pandemic."

Krahel is part of the 106th Air Rescue Wing in Westhampton Beach. When activated, he reported for duty at Jones Beach. Initially, his duty consisted of in working with the Army National Guard, overseeing traffic control and manning the checkpoints for the COVID-19 testing sites. However, his duties have changed, and Krahel has gotten more involved.

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