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Blaming America: China Weaponizes Misinformation About COVID-19
The crisis has given rise to deliberate misinformation about the crisis, its origins and its consequences.
Is Social Distancing Really the Best Way to Fight a Pandemic?
Currently, we do not have the ability to protect at-risk populations, so social distancing is the only alternative available.
The Geopolitics of the Coronavirus
Geopolitics refers to the study of how physical geography influences the political and economic landscape.
Afghanistan
Budget News
Massive Relief Bill Would Triple Military Hospital Beds, Fund Guard Deployments
The measure would give the DoD $1.5 billion to open expeditionary hospitals as experts warn bed space will fall short.
The Coast Guard Has Billions in Overdue Maintenance, and Lawmakers Are Concerned
Congress appropriated about $12.2 billion for the Coast Guard in fiscal 2020.
Navy Defends Cutting 36 Super Hornets from Budget Amid Strike Fighter Shortfall
A top Navy modernization official had to justify the service's decision to kill plans to build 36 new F/A-18 Super Hornets.
Pacific Militarization
The Fight Against ISIS
US Has Given 'Limited Support' to Taliban in ISIS Fight, General Says
The four-star commander of U.S. forces in Afghanistan made the stunning admission Tuesday.
Pentagon Identifies 2 MARSOC Raiders Killed Hunting ISIS in Iraq
Gunnery Sgt. Diego D. Pongo of Simi Valley, California, and Capt. Moises A. Navas of Germantown, Maryland, died Sunday.
'Legendary' Air Force Crew Gets Medals After 9-Hour Firefight Against ISIS
An Air Force AC-130U crew was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses and 12 Air Medals on Monday.
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Army Asks Retired Soldiers in Health Care Fields to Come Back for COVID-19 Fight
The Army has a message for its retirees: Uncle Sam wants you to help fight the novel coronavirus.
Thousands of US Troops Will Be Stuck Overseas Under Sweeping New Travel Ban
The new ban affected some 90,000 troops.
Coronavirus Relief Bill Contains Nearly $20 Billion for Veterans
The $330 billion COVID-19 appropriations bill also includes money for the Defense Department and health-related agencies.
Navy Is Hardest-Hit Military Service in Coronavirus Outbreak
The Navy has about a third of the military’s coronavirus patients.
Meet the Army Lieutenant Racing to Develop a Coronavirus Vaccine
A doctoral candidate is the only active-duty service member on the Army team developing a potential vaccine.
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Army News
Commanders Tighten Restrictions on US Bases Across Japan to Combat Coronavirus
Soldiers may travel only between their off-base homes and their duty stations.
The Army Asked Retirees in Medical Fields to Come Back. The Response Was Overwhelming
To date, more than 14,000 retirees "representing various specialties" have contacted the service for more information.
Legendary Medal of Honor Recipient Now 'Critically Ill' with Coronavirus
The special operations legend's foundation disclosed the news Thursday.
Navy News
Hospital Ship Mercy Arrives in LA to Ease Health Care Strain Amid Crisis
The ship will house patients who do not have COVID-19 in an attempt to free up regional hospital beds for those who do.
After Rapid Preparations, Navy Hospital Ship Now Days from Arrival in NYC
Acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said the hospital ship Comfort could leave for New York on Friday or Saturday.
Navy Offers Service Extensions to Sailors as Job Market Enters Free Fall
The Navy is offering sailors the opportunity to stay in longer as civilian unemployment numbers spike.
Air Force News
Pearl Harbor Survivor, who Described the Bombing in a Diary, Dies at 97
After the attack on Pearl Harbor, Edward Bloch served as a radio operator on B-17 and B-24 bombers.
Keesler AFB Will be Tested as a Basic Training Site During Coronavirus Pandemic
The new plan would stagger smaller groups to allow for social distancing and more frequent cleaning during basic training.
Space Force Is Sifting Through 700 Crowdsourced Name Suggestions for its Troops
The new U.S. Space Force is moving forward with plans to announce key information about its development.
Marine Corps News
'We Are Putting Lives in Danger': Recruiters Urge Boot Camp Closures Amid Pandemic
Recruiters in the state hit hardest by the novel coronavirus have grave warnings about the military's decision to continue...
Marines Told to Cut High-Intensity Workouts During Coronavirus Outbreak
As the coronavirus continues to spread among troops, they've been told to consider less-intense workouts.
Marine Corps: It's Up to Unit Commanders to Relax Grooming Rules, Cut Training
The Marine Corps isn't issuing force-wide rules on grooming standards or training requirements amid the coronavirus crisis.
Coast Guard News
Judge Won't Halt Salvage of Capsized Ship on Georgia Coast
A federal judge ruled she will not halt removal of the capsized cargo ship while a salvage company sues the U.S. Coast Guard.
Coast Guard Cadet Tests Positive for Coronavirus Following Spring Break Trip
The cadet visited Spain with six other cadets and a civilian friend during their spring break.
Coast Guard Helicopter Rescues Man who Suffered Cuts Aboard Cruise Ship
A Coast Guard MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter rescued an injured 31-year-old Ukrainian man from a cruise ship on Thursday.