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Army Life in Quarantine: At Fort Campbell, a New Way of Training
The 101st Airborne and other Campbell units have adopted a rigid lifestyle of social-distancing practices.
Here's How the Army Will Pay New Recruits Who Can’t Get to Basic Training
The 1,400 recruits on hold because of the novel coronavirus pandemic will likely be paid as privates.
NYC Bound: Inside the Army's Emergency Deployment of Doctors to Manhattan
The 531st Hospital Center was headed to New York, which is struggling to deal with number of coronavirus cases.
In First, Army Guardsmen Can Now Track Promotions and Pay on Smartphones
As of March 24, National Guard personnel officials completed transitioning 331,000 members onto the IPPS-A.
Army Tests New Virus-Resistant Protocols for Shipping Recruits to Training
U.S. Army officials tested procedures for sterilized trainee transport Tuesday.
Pentagon IDs Soldier Who Died During Iraq Deployment
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class John David Randolph Hilty died in a "non-combat-related incident."
Army Suspends Transition to New Combat Fitness Test Amid Gym Closures
The U.S. Army has suspended its plan to have all soldiers begin taking the new Army Combat Fitness Test in October.
Trump Honors National Guard's Old Hickory Division for Heroic Fight in 1944 Battle
The Presidential Unit Citation is awarded to units for extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy.
Army Orders All Medical Units to Prepare for Possible Response to Virus Outbreak
The Army's chief of Staff has asked medical units to assess their capabilities in the event that they are needed to respond.
Army Shutters Recruiting Stations as 6 Recruits Show COVID-19 Symptoms at Basic Training
The Army's top general said that the service is closing all of its recruiting stations and switching to virtual recruiting.
Army to Offer Special Pay, Assignment Extensions to Ease Stop-Movement Pain
The temporary stop-movement order halted many PCS moves as service members were in the process of moving household goods.
'Tens of Thousands' of Guard Personnel to Be Called Up in Coronavirus Response
2,050 citizen soldiers and airmen have been activated by state governors, and that number will likely double by the weekend.
Sig Sauer to Settle Lawsuit Over Alleged Safety Glitch in P320 Pistol
Sig Sauer has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit over its P320, on which the Army's Modular Handgun System is based.
Virus Outbreak Begins to Delay Units' Army Combat Training Center Rotations
The U.S. Army announced Wednesday it is adjusting the rotation schedule for the service's National Training Center.
Army Clears 1,200 Recruits for Basic Training After Setting Up Virus Screening Measures
The temporary delay to shipping dates for recruits occurred over the weekend.
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The Naval War College Ran a Pandemic War Game in 2019. The Conclusions Were Eerie
The war game involved 50 experts who spent two days coordinating response, containment and messaging efforts.
Feds: Man Intentionally Derailed Train near Hospital Ship Mercy in Los Angeles
The locomotive crashed through a series of barriers before coming to rest more than 250 yards from the USNS Mercy.
Carrier Commanding Officer Fired Over Plea for Resources that Went Public
The captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier who pleaded for help has been relieved of command.
Pentagon Orders Bases to Stop Reporting Coronavirus Numbers as Cases Surge
The Defense Department has ordered commanders at all of its installations to stop announcing publicly new coronavirus cases.
'Heartbreaking:' US General Decries Furlough of Thousands of Korean Base Workers
The move is the latest development in the dispute over how much Seoul should pay for the U.S. troop presence.
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Army News
Fort Bragg Soldier Sets Up Smaller All American Marathon
When the 2020 edition of the event was axed on March 12, Butler began to organize a social-distancing run.
Recognition, Decades Deferred, Finally Comes for a World War II Veteran
After years of efforts by friends who pushed for him to be recognized, the 94-year-old is being awarded the Purple Heart.
Unexpected Orders Aim to Get Full Benefits for Some Mobilized Guard Members
Maryland National Guard members learned that some of them were being put on five-day orders with lesser pay and allowances.
Navy News
Petition to Reinstate Fired Carrier Captain Goes Viral as Lawmakers Call for Probe
More than 120,000 have signed a petition calling for the service to put Capt. Brett Crozier back in charge.
Videos Show Sailors Sending Off Ousted USS Roosevelt Commander with Cheers
Capt. Brett Crozier was dismissed Thursday due to a loss of confidence in his ability to command.
Carrier Commanding Officer Fired Over Plea for Resources that Went Public
The captain of a coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier who pleaded for help has been relieved of command.
Air Force News
Air Force Deciding What Missions It Can Drop or Delay During Pandemic
The service will operate under a "reset" to determine which ops are necessary and which it can forgo until a later date.
These 23 Air Force Missions Are Transferring to the Space Force
The U.S. Air Force has identified 23 organizations and units that will transition to the U.S. Space Force.
Air Force Academy Moves Up Graduation After Cadet Deaths
The deaths caused the academy to rethink the strict restrictions imposed on graduating seniors.
Marine Corps News
These 13 Chesty Puller Quotes Show Why Marines Will Love and Respect Him Forever
The Marine Corps icon who's known for his quotable quotes nearly as much as his battlefield accomplishments.
The Marine Corps' 1st New Littoral Regiment Will Be Headquartered in Japan
The first new unit the Marine Corps will design to fight in contested maritime spaces will be based in the Asia-Pacific.
Commandant Says He Won’t Force Out Marines as the Service Shrinks
Marines won't face the same hardships some endured during the post-war drawdown, when thousands were cut from the ranks.
Coast Guard News
Former Soldier Accused of Faking Death Charged with Making False Distress Message
The former Joint Base Lewis-McChord soldier made a video of himself saying goodbye to loved ones Dec. 18.
Coast Guard Is the Latest Service to Ease Up on Grooming Standards
The measure limits exposure by reducing the need to see a barber or hairdresser.
Coast Guard Tells Cruises to Prepare to Care for Sick People for 'Indefinite Period'
The U.S. Coast Guard is now directing ships registered in the Bahamas to seek aid from that country first.