Social Distancing Archives

By Théoden Janes, The Charlotte Observer May 27, 2020

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A survivor of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ and cancer just became an Air Force major—from her porch

"I didn’t get here on my own. I got here on the backs of other women in service before me."

By Jeff Schogol May 13, 2020

Mandatory Fun

DoD video shows troops finding creative ways to do PT with gyms closed

No sergeants major were injured in the making of this video.

By Selene San Felice, The Capital May 1, 2020

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Naval Academy midshipmen to be commissioned in groups due to COVID-19 concerns

The midshipmen have not been on campus since they began spring break on March 6 and were ordered not to return.

By Haley Britzky Apr 29, 2020

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Despite coronavirus concerns, Trump wants to hold another Fourth of July celebration in downtown D.C.

"This year, most likely, we’ll be standing six feet apart."

By Jeff Schogol Apr 25, 2020

Pentagon Run-Down

Here is what we can look forward to when the COVID-19 pandemic finally ends

Here are a few things we can look forward to as we wait for pestilence to peter out.

By Task & Purpose Mar 25, 2020

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Why is social distancing important? (Coronavirus prevention)

When you remove yourself from environments that could expose you to Covid-19, you protect the people around you. Please remember, … Continued

By Jeff Schogol Mar 25, 2020

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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

By Jeff Schogol Mar 23, 2020

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

Don't expect more guidance from the top.

By Christopher Woody, Business Insider Mar 21, 2020

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With COVID-19 spreading, the US military is dealing with a social-distancing problem

Social distancing is a bit of a challenge for an organization that's built around working in tight-knit teams.

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A survivor of ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ and cancer just became an Air Force major—from her porch

DoD video shows troops finding creative ways to do PT with gyms closed

Naval Academy midshipmen to be commissioned in groups due to COVID-19 concerns

Despite coronavirus concerns, Trump wants to hold another Fourth of July celebration in downtown D.C.

Here is what we can look forward to when the COVID-19 pandemic finally ends

Why is social distancing important? (Coronavirus prevention)

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

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

With COVID-19 spreading, the US military is dealing with a social-distancing problem