Covid-19 (Page 6)

Posted on Apr 12, 2020

News

The Marine Corps is keeping barber shops open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, defying common sense The Marine Corps is keeping barber shops open amid the COVID-19 pandemic, defying common sense

Posted on Apr 11, 2020

Tech & Tactics

France reports 50 COVID-19 cases aboard aircraft carrier France reports 50 COVID-19 cases aboard aircraft carrier

Posted on Apr 10, 2020

News

82nd Airborne Division paratroopers are stuck in the Middle East due to Iran and COVID-19 82nd Airborne Division paratroopers are stuck in the Middle East due to Iran and COVID-19

Posted on Apr 9, 2020

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A USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor is in the ICU with COVID-19 as positive cases rise A USS Theodore Roosevelt sailor is in the ICU with COVID-19 as positive cases rise

Posted on Apr 9, 2020

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The VA needs to do more to protect nurses and doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic The VA needs to do more to protect nurses and doctors during the COVID-19 pandemic

By David Shulkin

Posted on Apr 9, 2020

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More than 1,000 VA employees have tested positive for COVID-19 More than 1,000 VA employees have tested positive for COVID-19

Posted on Apr 8, 2020

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Corps says Marines won’t be allowed to wear N95 or surgical masks, even if they own them Corps says Marines won’t be allowed to wear N95 or surgical masks, even if they own them

Posted on Apr 8, 2020

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

Posted on Apr 8, 2020

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

Posted on Apr 7, 2020

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

Posted on Apr 7, 2020

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

Posted on Apr 7, 2020

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

Posted on Apr 6, 2020

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

Posted on Apr 6, 2020

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

Posted on Apr 6, 2020

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Acting Navy Secretary blasts USS Theodore Roosevelt captain as ‘too naive or too stupid’ in leaked speech to ship’s crew Acting Navy Secretary blasts USS Theodore Roosevelt captain as ‘too naive or too stupid’ in leaked speech to ship’s crew

Updated on Dec 5, 2020

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

Posted on Apr 5, 2020

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

Posted on Apr 5, 2020

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

Posted on Apr 5, 2020

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

Posted on Apr 5, 2020

Hundreds of people in Boston have offered to ‘buddy up’ with veterans dealing with social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic Hundreds of people in Boston have offered to ‘buddy up’ with veterans dealing with social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic

Posted on Apr 4, 2020

A 104-year-old World War II veteran had a socially distanced birthday party after recovering from COVID-19 A 104-year-old World War II veteran had a socially distanced birthday party after recovering from COVID-19

Posted on Apr 4, 2020

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The Navy moved at light speed to fire a captain who did not ram his ship into another vessel The Navy moved at light speed to fire a captain who did not ram his ship into another vessel

Posted on Apr 4, 2020

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‘Best captain we ever had’ — Watch the crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt give their fired skipper a triumphant send-off ‘Best captain we ever had’ — Watch the crew of USS Theodore Roosevelt give their fired skipper a triumphant send-off

Posted on Apr 3, 2020

News

Lawmakers decry Navy firing of USS Theodore Roosevelt captain as an ‘overreaction’ that puts sailors ‘at greater risk’ Lawmakers decry Navy firing of USS Theodore Roosevelt captain as an ‘overreaction’ that puts sailors ‘at greater risk’

Posted on Apr 3, 2020

Culture

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ release date pushed back due to COVID-19 concerns ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ release date pushed back due to COVID-19 concerns

Posted on Apr 3, 2020

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Navy fires USS Theodore Roosevelt captain who warned ‘sailors do not need to die’ from COVID-19 in leaked letter Navy fires USS Theodore Roosevelt captain who warned ‘sailors do not need to die’ from COVID-19 in leaked letter

Posted on Apr 3, 2020

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A pandemic is raging, but the Navy still wants your pee A pandemic is raging, but the Navy still wants your pee

Posted on Apr 2, 2020

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A train engineer allegedly derailed a locomotive near the USNS Mercy because he thought it was part of a government takeover A train engineer allegedly derailed a locomotive near the USNS Mercy because he thought it was part of a government takeover

Posted on Apr 2, 2020

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The Army warned in early February that up to 150,000 Americans could die of COVID-19 The Army warned in early February that up to 150,000 Americans could die of COVID-19

Posted on Apr 2, 2020

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Listen to Trump, Esper, and Milley speak straight to troops and their families about COVID-19 Listen to Trump, Esper, and Milley speak straight to troops and their families about COVID-19

Posted on Apr 2, 2020

History

This 104-year-old WWII veteran may be the oldest person to beat COVID-19 This 104-year-old WWII veteran may be the oldest person to beat COVID-19

Posted on Apr 1, 2020

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New Marine recruits won’t start boot camp at Parris Island for ‘at least a couple weeks’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, commandant says New Marine recruits won’t start boot camp at Parris Island for ‘at least a couple weeks’ amid COVID-19 pandemic, commandant says

Posted on Apr 1, 2020

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China lied about the scope of its COVID-19 outbreak, US intelligence report claims China lied about the scope of its COVID-19 outbreak, US intelligence report claims

Posted on Apr 1, 2020

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Esper says he won’t evacuate coronavirus-stricken carrier after ship captain’s letter warns of ‘unnecessary risk’ of keeping sailors onboard Esper says he won’t evacuate coronavirus-stricken carrier after ship captain’s letter warns of ‘unnecessary risk’ of keeping sailors onboard

Posted on Apr 1, 2020

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‘I survived the foxholes of Guam, I can get through this coronavirus bullsht,’ says 95-year-old vet who battled COVID-19 and won ‘I survived the foxholes of Guam, I can get through this coronavirus bullsht,’ says 95-year-old vet who battled COVID-19 and won

Posted on Apr 1, 2020

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Air Force allows commanders to relax hair and fitness standards in response to COVID-19 Air Force allows commanders to relax hair and fitness standards in response to COVID-19

Posted on Mar 31, 2020

The number of veteran deaths from COVID-19 tripled over the weekend The number of veteran deaths from COVID-19 tripled over the weekend

Posted on Mar 31, 2020

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Navy captain says COVID-19 is spreading through his aircraft carrier so rapidly that most of the crew needs to get off Navy captain says COVID-19 is spreading through his aircraft carrier so rapidly that most of the crew needs to get off

Posted on Mar 31, 2020

News

USNS Comfort pulls into Pier 90 in New York City to ease overwhelmed hospitals from coronavirus pressure USNS Comfort pulls into Pier 90 in New York City to ease overwhelmed hospitals from coronavirus pressure

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Mar 31, 2020

Tech & Tactics

US spy agencies are having a hell of a time trying to track COVID-19 in North Korea, China, and Russia US spy agencies are having a hell of a time trying to track COVID-19 in North Korea, China, and Russia

Posted on Mar 31, 2020

Defense Information School closes after family member tests positive for COVID-19 Defense Information School closes after family member tests positive for COVID-19

Posted on Mar 31, 2020

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New Jersey Guardsman is the first US service member to die of COVID-19 New Jersey Guardsman is the first US service member to die of COVID-19

Posted on Mar 31, 2020

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A NJ man called the Coast Guard after gun-toting neighbors attempted to impose a quarantine on him in Maine A NJ man called the Coast Guard after gun-toting neighbors attempted to impose a quarantine on him in Maine

Posted on Mar 31, 2020

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Navy delays new arrivals at boot camp for a week after recruit tests positive for COVID-19 Navy delays new arrivals at boot camp for a week after recruit tests positive for COVID-19

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

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Army delays ACFT start date over COVID-19 Army delays ACFT start date over COVID-19

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

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The Swiss army is using old-school models to plan their war on COVID-19 The Swiss army is using old-school models to plan their war on COVID-19

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 30, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 29, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 29, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 28, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 28, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 28, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 27, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 27, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 27, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 26, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 26, 2020

News

How COVID-19 is affecting the US military How COVID-19 is affecting the US military

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Mar 26, 2020

News

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

By James LaPorta

Posted on Mar 26, 2020

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

Posted on Mar 26, 2020

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