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The VA won’t administer COVID-19 tests to non-veteran employees, including doctors and nurses
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The VA won’t administer COVID-19 tests to non-veteran employees, including doctors and nurses

The Department of Veterans Affairs will not test non-veteran employees for COVID-19, which includes health care workers who are showing symptoms.

COVID-19 situation report: The latest coronavirus updates from the US military
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COVID-19 situation report: The latest coronavirus updates from the US military

COVID-19 SITREP is a collection of the latest coronavirus updates affecting U.S. military service members and their families from Task & Purpose.

Air Force Academy cadet found dead Thursday morning, investigation underway
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Air Force Academy cadet found dead Thursday morning, investigation underway

The death was not COVID-19 related, and foul play is not suspected, said an Air Force Academy spokeswoman.

Army spouse dies of COVID-19 complications
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Army spouse dies of COVID-19 complications

The soldier has also tested positive for the virus.

Marine helicopter squadron commander fired amid investigation
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Marine helicopter squadron commander fired amid investigation

'As a matter of policy, we do not comment on the details of ongoing investigations or internal administrative matters.'

Army says more than 9,000 retired medics, nurses, and docs want to help with the COVID-19 response
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Army says more than 9,000 retired medics, nurses, and docs want to help with the COVID-19 response

The Army says more than 9,000 former healthcare workers are willing to rejoin ranks if they're needed to help with the coronavirus response.

Ways to unwind after your PCS move is finally over
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Ways to unwind after your PCS move is finally over

‘This adversary persists every minute’ — Internal documents show how the Army wants to go to war with COVID-19
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‘This adversary persists every minute’ — Internal documents show how the Army wants to go to war with COVID-19

“This threat is automatic in the sense that it is a biological entity, so it operates with a ruthlessness and irregularity that is new to everyone."

COVID-19 has taken an entire aircraft carrier out of commission
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COVID-19 has taken an entire aircraft carrier out of commission

The announcement comes days after Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said three sailors aboard the carrier were diagnosed with the virus and flown from the ship.

These two copters will competing head-to-head to become the Army’s next armed scout helo
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These two copters will competing head-to-head to become the Army’s next armed scout helo

The Army has selected Bell Helicopter and Sikorsky two develop prototypes to face off in phase two of the service's Future Attack and Reconnaissance Aircraft competition

Exclusive: Top Army leaders are scrambling to stop the spread of COVID-19 after mitigation proves ‘insufficient,’ documents reveal
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Exclusive: Top Army leaders are scrambling to stop the spread of COVID-19 after mitigation proves ‘insufficient,’ documents reveal

"Additional measures and actions are required to protect the force from further spread of COVID-19.”

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