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Two Air Force Academy cadets found dead on campus within days of each other
Air Force

Two Air Force Academy cadets found dead on campus within days of each other

The Air Force is investigating both deaths, but neither was COVID-19 related and foul play is not suspected, the academy said.

They were born premature in South Korea. In the midst of a pandemic, a joint military effort got them back to the US
Korea

They were born premature in South Korea. In the midst of a pandemic, a joint military effort got them back to the US

Talk about some much-needed good news.

COVID-19 outbreak prompts Parris Island to stop receiving new Marine recruits this week
Career

COVID-19 outbreak prompts Parris Island to stop receiving new Marine recruits this week

No new Marine recruits will arrive at Parris Island, South Carolina, during the week of March 30.

The Navy’s first stealth destroyer is almost ready for a fight
Navy

The Navy’s first stealth destroyer is almost ready for a fight

It's been nearly four years since the $7.8 billion USS Zumwalt was first commissioned in Baltimore, Maryland in October 2016, but the Navy's first stealth destroyer is almost finally ready to actually see combat

A second aircraft carrier is reportedly facing a COVID-19 outbreak
Navy

A second aircraft carrier is reportedly facing a COVID-19 outbreak

The USS Theodore Roosevelt isn't the only Navy aircraft carrier in the Western Pacific that's currently dealing the threat of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) among its sailors.

The military’s cult of readiness is sabotaging its efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19
United States

The military’s cult of readiness is sabotaging its efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19

Common sense and empathy can be deadly to maintaining readiness, the US military thinks.

The Navy refused to let Tom Cruise fly an F/A-18 Super Hornet in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’
Entertainment

The Navy refused to let Tom Cruise fly an F/A-18 Super Hornet in ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

Tom Cruise can do almost anything, but he absolutely cannot fly a $70 million dollar Navy fighter jet

Maryland National Guard quarantines 20 soldiers following confirmed COVID-19 case in unit
National Guard

Maryland National Guard quarantines 20 soldiers following confirmed COVID-19 case in unit

A member of the Maryland Army National Guard recently tested positive for COVID-19, leading to 20 other soldiers in the unit to be placed on quarantine as a precaution to limit the virus' spread, a spokesman for the guard said in a statement released Friday night.

Trump authorizes DoD to bring reservists and some former troops on active duty for COVID-19 response
National Guard

Trump authorizes DoD to bring reservists and some former troops on active duty for COVID-19 response

Whoa boy.

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

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
United States

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
Air Force

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.

Put your movers on notice the next time you PCS!
Military Life

Put your movers on notice the next time you PCS!

“Your PCS checklist saved my life!”
Military Life

“Your PCS checklist saved my life!”

Rent vs Buy military families need to weigh their options
Military Life

Rent vs Buy military families need to weigh their options

Moving before school is over? What to do?
Military Life

Moving before school is over? What to do?

Can I follow my service member with unaccompanied orders?
Military Life

Can I follow my service member with unaccompanied orders?

Army spouse dies of COVID-19 complications
Army

Army spouse dies of COVID-19 complications

The soldier has also tested positive for the virus.

Marine helicopter squadron commander fired amid investigation
Marine Corps

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
Army

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.