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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
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.
Army's Top General Describes Squad-Style Approach to Social Distancing
Gen. James McConville provided new insights on the way social distancing in the ranks is being maintained.
Navy News
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
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.
More Virus Test Kits Will Soon Be on Their Way to Deployed Troops, General Says
The Pentagon has 16 laboratories certified to process thousands of test kits per day.
Air Force Postpones Promotion Exams for Thousands of NCOs
The Air Force has postponed the Weighted Airman Promotion System exams for roughly 18,000 airmen, the service announced.
Marine Corps News
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.
In First, a Marine at the Pentagon Has Tested Positive for Coronavirus
He tested positive on Tuesday.
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.