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Defense lawmakers shift to ‘paper’ hearings to keep military budget process moving
The Senate Armed Services Committee typically hols numerous hearings throughout the spring in advance of their draft of the national defense authorization bill.
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COVID-19 among troops jumped almost 60 percent this week, as their rate surpasses the U.S. at large
With numbers rising, troops are reporting a slightly higher rate of infection than U.S. residents in general.
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COVID-19 threat isn’t going to end anytime soon, say Pentagon leaders
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley is confident the U.S. and the military will quash the virus eventually.
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No, the National Guard will not be used to enforce martial law, says its leader
As it stands now, the 9,000 and counting troops mobilized in every U.S. state and territory are sticking to mobile testing, logistics, transportation and other non-law enforcement support to civilian authorities, National Guard bureau chief Air Force Gen. Joe Lengyel told reporters Tuesday.
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All elective military medical and dental surgeries on hold amid coronavirus pandemic
The Defense Department has ordered all dental and medical surgeries postponed as the military medical community prepares for more COVID-19 cases.
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SECDEF urges commanders to practice social distancing where possible
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper struck a strong tone during a town hall Tuesday.
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Military suspends recovery of fallen troops from overseas battlefields amid coronavirus concerns
DPAA officials said all field work is suspended until at least June.
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As COVID-19 spreads across fleet, Navy stops identifying ships with positive cases
As of now, the military is only testing personnel who surpass a fever of 100.4 degrees or display symptoms of an acute respiratory infection.
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Trump provides federal funds for National Guard in three states; they keep control, federal government foots bill as COVID-19 cases rise
The move will make it easier for states, already facing increasing costs as a result of the pandemic, to call in the guard if needed to help deal with the problems caused by COVID-19.
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Joint Base Andrews, others in NCR, go to HPCON Charlie over COVID-19 concerns
At the direction of Col. Andrew Purath, the commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, the base shifted from HPCON Bravo, according to the release. Other military bases throughout the National Capital Region have similarly shifted to HPCON Charlie.
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Defense lawmakers shift to ‘paper’ hearings to keep military budget process moving
The Senate Armed Services Committee typically hols numerous hearings throughout the spring in advance of their draft of the national defense authorization bill.
-
COVID-19 among troops jumped almost 60 percent this week, as their rate surpasses the U.S. at large
With numbers rising, troops are reporting a slightly higher rate of infection than U.S. residents in general.
-
COVID-19 threat isn’t going to end anytime soon, say Pentagon leaders
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley is confident the U.S. and the military will quash the virus eventually.
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No, the National Guard will not be used to enforce martial law, says its leader
As it stands now, the 9,000 and counting troops mobilized in every U.S. state and territory are sticking to mobile testing, logistics, transportation and other non-law enforcement support to civilian authorities, National Guard bureau chief Air Force Gen. Joe Lengyel told reporters Tuesday.
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All elective military medical and dental surgeries on hold amid coronavirus pandemic
The Defense Department has ordered all dental and medical surgeries postponed as the military medical community prepares for more COVID-19 cases.
-
SECDEF urges commanders to practice social distancing where possible
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper struck a strong tone during a town hall Tuesday.
-
Military suspends recovery of fallen troops from overseas battlefields amid coronavirus concerns
DPAA officials said all field work is suspended until at least June.
-
As COVID-19 spreads across fleet, Navy stops identifying ships with positive cases
As of now, the military is only testing personnel who surpass a fever of 100.4 degrees or display symptoms of an acute respiratory infection.
-
Trump provides federal funds for National Guard in three states; they keep control, federal government foots bill as COVID-19 cases rise
The move will make it easier for states, already facing increasing costs as a result of the pandemic, to call in the guard if needed to help deal with the problems caused by COVID-19.
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Joint Base Andrews, others in NCR, go to HPCON Charlie over COVID-19 concerns
At the direction of Col. Andrew Purath, the commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, the base shifted from HPCON Bravo, according to the release. Other military bases throughout the National Capital Region have similarly shifted to HPCON Charlie.
-
Defense lawmakers shift to ‘paper’ hearings to keep military budget process moving
The Senate Armed Services Committee typically hols numerous hearings throughout the spring in advance of their draft of the national defense authorization bill.
-
COVID-19 among troops jumped almost 60 percent this week, as their rate surpasses the U.S. at large
With numbers rising, troops are reporting a slightly higher rate of infection than U.S. residents in general.
-
COVID-19 threat isn’t going to end anytime soon, say Pentagon leaders
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley is confident the U.S. and the military will quash the virus eventually.
-
No, the National Guard will not be used to enforce martial law, says its leader
As it stands now, the 9,000 and counting troops mobilized in every U.S. state and territory are sticking to mobile testing, logistics, transportation and other non-law enforcement support to civilian authorities, National Guard bureau chief Air Force Gen. Joe Lengyel told reporters Tuesday.
-
All elective military medical and dental surgeries on hold amid coronavirus pandemic
The Defense Department has ordered all dental and medical surgeries postponed as the military medical community prepares for more COVID-19 cases.
-
SECDEF urges commanders to practice social distancing where possible
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper struck a strong tone during a town hall Tuesday.
-
Military suspends recovery of fallen troops from overseas battlefields amid coronavirus concerns
DPAA officials said all field work is suspended until at least June.
-
As COVID-19 spreads across fleet, Navy stops identifying ships with positive cases
As of now, the military is only testing personnel who surpass a fever of 100.4 degrees or display symptoms of an acute respiratory infection.
-
Trump provides federal funds for National Guard in three states; they keep control, federal government foots bill as COVID-19 cases rise
The move will make it easier for states, already facing increasing costs as a result of the pandemic, to call in the guard if needed to help deal with the problems caused by COVID-19.
-
Joint Base Andrews, others in NCR, go to HPCON Charlie over COVID-19 concerns
At the direction of Col. Andrew Purath, the commander of the 11th Wing and Joint Base Andrews, the base shifted from HPCON Bravo, according to the release. Other military bases throughout the National Capital Region have similarly shifted to HPCON Charlie.
