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The Army is asking retired medics and nurses to come back on active-duty for COVID-19 response
Army

The Army is asking retired medics and nurses to come back on active-duty for COVID-19 response

"We need to hear from you STAT!" an email from the Army read.

US military finally puts limits on large meetings to fight the spread of COVID-19
United States

US military finally puts limits on large meetings to fight the spread of COVID-19

More than a week after Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he had no intention of putting a moratorium on large gatherings, the Pentagon has done precisely that

You know things are officially f*cked when Waffle House starts to close
United States

You know things are officially f*cked when Waffle House starts to close

America's battle with the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may be at a turning point, at least, according to Waffle House

‘Bloodshot’ stars Vin Diesel as an indestructible super soldier — and now you can see it earlier than expected
Entertainment

‘Bloodshot’ stars Vin Diesel as an indestructible super soldier — and now you can see it earlier than expected

In light of theater closures amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, comic book and Vin Diesel fans alike will now be able to catch Sony Pictures' Bloodshot months ahead of schedule

This AFSOC tweet about COVID-19 is the dumbest thing we’ve seen today
Air Force

This AFSOC tweet about COVID-19 is the dumbest thing we’ve seen today

Social media: where the rules are made up, the points don't matter, and virtually every single error is unforced

Army raises every installation to HPCON Charlie and announces field hospital deployments
Army

Army raises every installation to HPCON Charlie and announces field hospital deployments

“Protecting the health of the force and the American people are our top priorities," Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy said.

Naval Special Warfare Command now has 6 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Navy

Naval Special Warfare Command now has 6 confirmed COVID-19 cases

No, the National Guard isn’t planning a national quarantine or imposing martial law
National Guard

No, the National Guard isn’t planning a national quarantine or imposing martial law

Despite persistent rumors that martial-law is around the corner, the National Guard is not being mobilized to enforce a nation-wide quarantine.

Army Reserve recruiters told to utilize ‘this terrible event in our favor’ to recruit more soldiers amid COVID-19 spread
Army

Army Reserve recruiters told to utilize ‘this terrible event in our favor’ to recruit more soldiers amid COVID-19 spread

“We need to be just selling and closing the deal over the phone and utilizing this terrible event in our favor."

The US military could be fighting COVID-19 for months, top Pentagon officials say
United States

The US military could be fighting COVID-19 for months, top Pentagon officials say

The US military could still be battling COVID-19 in July.

Former SMA Daniel Dailey weighs in on tattoos, beards in uniform, and the U.S. toilet paper crisis
Army

Former SMA Daniel Dailey weighs in on tattoos, beards in uniform, and the U.S. toilet paper crisis

“I’m just a soldier, just like any other one."

Troops say the US military is not taking COVID-19 seriously
United States

Troops say the US military is not taking COVID-19 seriously

"This is a telling indicator of leadership failure."

Navy sends hospital ship to Los Angeles to lighten the load for doctors swamped by COVID-19
Navy

Navy sends hospital ship to Los Angeles to lighten the load for doctors swamped by COVID-19

The Mercy, an 894-foot-long converted oil tanker, will have 1,128 medical professionals, 1,000 beds and nine fully-staffed operating rooms to treat patients

The US may have postponed its massive European war games, but Russia sure as hell didn’t
Europe

The US may have postponed its massive European war games, but Russia sure as hell didn’t

The U.S. military may have scaled back its massive Defense-Europe 20 exercise in Europe due to the global novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, but Russia is moving full steam ahead with its own military war games on Ukraine's doorstep

Pentagon won’t set social distancing standards despite ‘inconsistencies’ at lower levels
United States

Pentagon won’t set social distancing standards despite ‘inconsistencies’ at lower levels

Don't expect more guidance from the top.

Navy OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons, though key questions remain
Navy

Navy OKs beards, turbans, and hijabs worn for religious reasons, though key questions remain

The Sikh Coalition has a few lingering questions for the Navy, which approved the uncovered wearing of a range of articles of faith on March 16

The number of US troops confirmed positive for COVID-19 nearly doubled over the weekend
United States

The number of US troops confirmed positive for COVID-19 nearly doubled over the weekend

The number of US troops who have tested positive for COVID-19 has jumped to 133.

The Army is investigating why an M1 Abrams tank burst into flames on Fort Hood
Army

The Army is investigating why an M1 Abrams tank burst into flames on Fort Hood

An M1 Abrams main battle tank belonging to 2nd Battalion, 12th Cavalry Regiment caught fire on Thursday at Fort Hood, Texas

The Marine Corps plans to ditch tanks and get much smaller to fight China
Marine Corps

The Marine Corps plans to ditch tanks and get much smaller to fight China

Over the next 10 years, the Marine Corps would shrink from 186,000 to about 170,000 active-duty Marines.

Trump activates National Guard in New York, California, and Washington state to assist with COVID-19 response
National Guard

Trump activates National Guard in New York, California, and Washington state to assist with COVID-19 response

Two Navy hospital ships are also being dispatched to each coast.