Army closing recruiting stations due to coronavirus outbreak
The Army’s top leaders on Friday said that the service is closing its recruitment stations as the military looks to stop the spread of the coronavirus.“We are going to basically virtual recruiting,...
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View ArticleNavy sailor assigned to US Central Command headquarters tests positive for...
A Navy sailor assigned to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) headquarters has tested positive for the coronavirus.CENTCOM announced Saturday that the sailor, who tested positive for the virus Friday, had...
View ArticleNearly 5,500 National Guard troops deployed to combat coronavirus
The National Guard has deployed nearly 5,500 Air and Army National Guard troops in 32 states as of Saturday to combat the coronavirus outbreak. The National Guard told The Hill that those figures could...
View ArticlePentagon cleanup of toxic 'forever chemicals' likely to last decades
A recent report from the Pentagon says it may take decades to remove toxic “forever chemicals” from the water supply near military bases following a surge in the number of sites with suspected...
View ArticleDe Blasio says April and May 'are going to be a lot worse'
New York City Mayor Bill De Blasio (D) said Sunday the coronavirus outbreak will get worse in the next two months, adding that he does not think President Trump is doing enough to mitigate the...
View ArticleDefense contractor death marks first military-related coronavirus fatality
A Defense Department contractor has died after contracting coronavirus, marking the first military-related death from the illness. The Arlington, Va.-based contractor, who worked at the Defense...
View ArticleCoronavirus threatens to undermine Afghan peace plan
The coronavirus pandemic is throwing another curveball at President Trump's already shaky efforts to end the war in Afghanistan.The peace process is expected to take a back seat as Afghanistan’s...
View ArticlePompeo makes unannounced trip to Afghanistan
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made an unannounced trip to Afghanistan on Monday in an effort to end a political crisis that has stalled U.S. efforts to end the war there.Pompeo’s trip came even as...
View ArticleNavy hospital ship deploying Monday to Los Angeles
A Navy hospital ship in San Diego is deploying Monday to Los Angeles to help relieve hospitals expected to become overburdened by coronavirus patients, the Navy announced.In a news release, the U.S....
View ArticleEsper further restricts Pentagon access as coronavirus spreads
Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Monday upgraded the Pentagon’s health protection level to its second-highest setting, putting more restrictions on entering the building in response to the coronavirus...
View ArticlePentagon to deploy field hospitals to New York, Seattle
The Defense Department is preparing to deploy field hospitals to New York City and Seattle later this week, Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced Monday.“Right now, I anticipate sending a [field]...
View ArticleBoeing suspends Washington production, GE Aviation lays off thousands
Two major U.S. aviation companies on Monday announced drastic measures as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the globe and hammer economic markets.Boeing said it was suspending airplane...
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View ArticleTrump administration slashes Afghan aid after Pompeo visit
The Trump administration is cutting $1 billion in assistance to Afghanistan after its rival leaders failed to resolve their dispute following Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s visit there Monday.“The...
View ArticleFour coalition troops in Afghanistan test positive for coronavirus
Four service members in the U.S.-led NATO coalition in Afghanistan have tested positive for coronavirus, officials announced Tuesday, marking the first confirmed cases among service members in the...
View ArticleNavy sailor at Guantanamo tests positive for coronavirus
A U.S. Navy sailor stationed at Guantanamo Bay has tested positive for coronavirus in the first confirmed case at the base known for its detention center.A statement from the base said the sailor is...
View ArticleTop Pentagon officials estimate coronavirus crisis could last months
Top Pentagon leaders on Tuesday estimated that the coronavirus outbreak could last months, as the number of military service members with confirmed cases continues to climb.“I think we need to plan for...
View Article3 sailors aboard Theodore Roosevelt test positive for coronavirus
The U.S. Navy said three sailors on board the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt in the Philippine Sea have tested positive for the coronavirus.The report marks the first incident of the COVID-19...
View ArticleCongressionally created commission recommends requiring that women register...
A congressionally appointed commission will recommend that women be required to register for the draft, the top Republican on the House Armed Services Committee and a committee aide confirmed...
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