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As COVID-19 Crisis Continues, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act Protects Military
April 15, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Active-duty service members and members of the National Guard and Reserve have stepped up to shoulder the demands of the COVID-19 pandemic. They should not be burdened with additional... MORE

USS Theodore Roosevelt's Clean Fight
April 15, 2020 — NAVAL BASE GUAM - Sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71) are pushing hard and making progress toward keeping their fellow Sailors safe and returning their ship to... MORE

DOD Continues Global Military Operations Even as It Battles COVID-19
April 15, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Even as the Defense Department supports the whole-of-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it continues its vital national security missions, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper... MORE

Mental Health: ‘the Human Weapon’
April 15, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL-HARBOR, Hawaii -- Many lives are changing as the number of COVID-19 cases in the United States nears half a million.The pandemic challenges the physical health of Airmen, as well as... MORE

DOD Transports Vital COVID-19 Medical Supplies to Points of Need
April 15, 2020 — 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... MORE

USS Mustin Remains Mission Ready During COVID-19
April 14, 2020 — 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... MORE

Growth in DOD Telework Capability May Outlive Coronavirus Pandemic
April 14, 2020 — 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... MORE

8th MXS Nondestructive Inspection, Below the Surface
April 14, 2020 — 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... MORE

Fort Greely Chaplains Provide Spiritual Support Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
April 14, 2020 — 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... MORE

DOD Learns Lessons for Future from Coronavirus Fight
April 14, 2020 — 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... MORE

America, Akebono Sail Together in East China Sea
April 13, 2020 — 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... MORE

Chaplain Corps Provides Spiritual Service to 31st MEU, USS America at Sea
April 13, 2020 — 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... MORE

Pyeongtaek Mayor Invited to Get Glimpse of USAG Humphreys Coronavirus Measures
April 13, 2020 — 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... MORE

Army Deploys Medical Task Forces to Help Hard-Hit Communities
April 13, 2020 — 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... MORE

SEAC Calls on NCOs, Petty Officers to be 'the Calm in the Eye of the Storm
April 13, 2020 — WASHINGTON -- Noncommissioned officers (NCO) and petty officers must be "the calm in the eye of the storm" as the armed services confront the coronavirus pandemic, Senior Enlisted Advisor (SEAC) to... MORE

Navy publishes COVID-19 Mitigation and Prevention Frameworks
April 10, 2020 — WASHINGTON - The Navy has published its COVID-19 Mitigation and Prevention Frameworks.These frameworks are applicable to deployable units and key enabling commands, allowing Fleet, Type, or... MORE

Red Devils Host Counter-Improvised Explosive Device Training Event
April 10, 2020 — KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Wolf Pack first responders participated in an interagency training event hosted by the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) flight... MORE

3rd Marine Logistics Group Supports USS Theodore Roosevelt
April 10, 2020 — NAVAL BASE GUAM -- A team of medical professionals assigned to 3rd Medical Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force deployed to Guam in order to augment the COVID-19... MORE

735th Air Mobility Squadron Makes Masks for Medical Response
April 10, 2020 — JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -- According to the Center for Disease Control, the world is undergoing the first pandemic known to be caused by the emergence of a new coronavirus.On March 16,... MORE

Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka Hosts a "Camp In" to Support Physical Distancing
April 10, 2020 — YOKOSUKA, Japan -- In an effort to maintain physical distancing while continuing to serve the community, Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka (CFAY) Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) Outdoor... MORE