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Yet another aircraft carrier has reported a positive COVID-19 case
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Yet another aircraft carrier has reported a positive COVID-19 case

At least two sailors assigned to the USS Nimitz has tested positive for the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the last week, Politico reports, the Navy's fourth aircraft carrier to report a positive case of the virus among its crew

Army Undersecretary James McPherson to take over as Acting Navy Secretary
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Army Undersecretary James McPherson to take over as Acting Navy Secretary

McPherson retired in 2006 as the Judge Advocate General of the Navy

Veterans group calls on lawmakers to credential former medics to join the fight against COVID-19
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Veterans group calls on lawmakers to credential former medics to join the fight against COVID-19

Team Rubicon is calling on state governors and members of Congress to allow former military medical personnel to be credentialed so they can help overburdened hospitals amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak

COVID-19 causes further delay in Navy recruits leaving for boot camp at Great Lakes
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COVID-19 causes further delay in Navy recruits leaving for boot camp at Great Lakes

No new Navy recruits are expected to arrive at boot camp until April 19.

Taliban break off talks with Afghan government on prisoner exchange
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Taliban break off talks with Afghan government on prisoner exchange

The Taliban on Tuesday broke off talks with the Afghan government on a prisoner exchange, a main step in peace talks being brokered by the United States after it agreed on a troop withdrawal pact with the militants

The best photos of the US military in 2019, according to an award-winning Air Force photographer
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The best photos of the US military in 2019, according to an award-winning Air Force photographer

"You have to be ready to shoot at any time, always looking for the action, the emotion that tells some kind of a story"

Three soldiers have been found dead in Alaska in the last month
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Three soldiers have been found dead in Alaska in the last month

Our thoughts are with these soldiers' loved ones.

Air Force resumes sending new recruits to basic training after weeklong pause due to COVID-19
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Air Force resumes sending new recruits to basic training after weeklong pause due to COVID-19

The number of recruits in the training pipeline is being reduced from 700 to 460 recruits each week

‘I’m wearing the same mask three days in a row’ — VA workers detail what it’s like on the frontline of COVID-19
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‘I’m wearing the same mask three days in a row’ — VA workers detail what it’s like on the frontline of COVID-19

As the coronavirus continues to spread globally, five VA healthcare workers spoke to Task & Purpose on the condition their names not be used in order to detail concerns over the department’s response to the spread of the virus.

The Army is putting a two-week pause on shipping trainees to basic over COVID-19
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The Army is putting a two-week pause on shipping trainees to basic over COVID-19

The conditions-based pause will be reassessed after the first two weeks

Lawmakers call for removal of Navy Secretary over USS Theodore Roosevelt debacle
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Lawmakers call for removal of Navy Secretary over USS Theodore Roosevelt debacle

“Modly’s remarks to the crew show that he is in no way fit to lead our Navy through this trying time," wrote Rep. Elaine Luria. "Secretary Esper should immediately fire him"

‘He’s definitely a hated man right now’ — USS Theodore Roosevelt sailors react to Navy Secretary blasting their former captain
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‘He’s definitely a hated man right now’ — USS Theodore Roosevelt sailors react to Navy Secretary blasting their former captain

"My friend made the comparison that it was like disrespecting someone who has passed away at their wake"

Paratrooper in Alaska found dead in his barracks room
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Paratrooper in Alaska found dead in his barracks room

RIP

Soldiers are finally about to get their hands on a new squad designated marksman rifle
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Soldiers are finally about to get their hands on a new squad designated marksman rifle

The spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) may have ground the U.S. economy to a halt, but that isn't stopping the Army from getting its hands on its sweet new squad designated marksman rifle.

Dozens more military bases have suspected ‘forever chemical’ contamination
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Dozens more military bases have suspected ‘forever chemical’ contamination

The number of military installations with known contamination or suspected discharges of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, continues to rise, according to an environmental advocacy group keeping tally based on information obtained from the Defense Department

Defense Secretary directs troops to wear face coverings when social distancing isn’t possible
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Defense Secretary directs troops to wear face coverings when social distancing isn’t possible

"The Military Departments will issue guidance on wear for service members," the memo released on Sunday said.

Capt. Brett Crozier has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 since being removed from the USS Theodore Roosevelt
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Capt. Brett Crozier has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 since being removed from the USS Theodore Roosevelt

He "began exhibiting symptoms" before he left the ship, the New York Times reports

Several COVID-19 patients were mistakenly brought on board the USNS Comfort
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Several COVID-19 patients were mistakenly brought on board the USNS Comfort

"Our medical experts on board are well prepared for cases like this, and have taken the appropriate precautionary measures."

Planned $1 billion cut in US aid would come from Pentagon fund for Afghan security forces
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Planned $1 billion cut in US aid would come from Pentagon fund for Afghan security forces

"The idea they would cut security forces funding goes against U.S. national security interests."

Trump blames Capt. Crozier for stopping in Vietnam and calls letter to Navy leadership ‘inappropriate’
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Trump blames Capt. Crozier for stopping in Vietnam and calls letter to Navy leadership ‘inappropriate’

Trump on Saturday said the captain's letter "was all over the place."