WASHINGTON -- Transportation is a key part of the Defense Department's contributions to the whole-of-government effort in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.U.S. Transportation Command has moved people and supplies around the world in support of the whole-of-government effort to combat COVID-19,...

YOKOSUKA, Japan –The crew of the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Mustin (DDG 89) remains mission ready and focused on operations due to the proactive implementation of prevention policies regarding novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).The command has utilized health protections...

WASHINGTON --To keep business on track during the fight against coronavirus, the Defense Department has greatly expanded its telework capability with a variety of tools. Once the coronavirus threat has receded, some of those enhancements for telework may continue on in some capacity, DOD's chief...

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) nondestructive inspection (NDI) shop is responsible for ensuring the F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft and its parts are of sound structure by identifying wear and tear before maintenance is necessary."We inspect things...

FORT GREELY, Alaska -- Chaplains at U.S. Army Garrison Alaska, Fort Greely are finding ways to provide spiritual support to the installation and Delta Junction community through innovative means in response to the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.Fort Greely Garrison Chaplain, Lt. Col Paul...

WASHINGTON -- The Defense Department is "all in" for the fight against COVID-19 and to learn from the experience so the department is better prepared when another pandemic strikes, the Joint Staff's director of joint force development said.This is part of DOD's planning efforts in the Pentagon and...

EAST CHINA SEA -- Amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), with the embarked 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit joined Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Murasame class destroyer JS Akebono (DD 108) for a series of collaborative events while sailing in the Philippine Sea and East China Sea,...

Philippine Sea -- “The hope of this day is that the darkness of life has been overcome,” said Lt. Cmdr. Jason Weatherwax, command chaplain of 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, in front of a congregation of Marines and Sailors aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) on Easter Sunday April...

HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea -- Working together with the City of Pyeongtaek during the COVID-19 outbreak, is helping leaders at all levels to create solidarity within the community, both on and off the installation.It is also helping to build on a strong partnership between the United States and...

WASHINGTON -- The Army has mobilized eight Urban Augmentation Medical Task Forces to the New York area to support the coronavirus relief efforts and curb the spread of disease, senior Army leaders said Friday. Four task forces are helping in New York City, three are going to hospitals in New Jersey...