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Pentagon didn’t adequately track funds sent to Chinese research labs
Investigators found seven awards, sub-awards or fee-for-service agreements from the Army for research that involved potential enhancement of pathogens.
By Zamone Perez
What the fight against coronavirus can teach us about veterans suicide
Knowing who’s at risk and why puts all of us in a position to step up and help before the moment a crisis hits.
By Sherman Gillums Jr.
1st COVID case hits SOCOM HQ
Officials at the base, which is at HPCON Bravo, declared a public health emergency there on Monday after they confirmed three cases of the virus.
By Howard Altman
Hoarding during coronavirus: Not much has changed since WWII
Global pandemic-induced hoarding has yielded an industrial shift not seen since the global war phenomenon of the 1940s.
Coronavirus or not, the mail is still going to f’n boots at Parris Island
Two Marines aboard the Parris Island recruit depot have tested positive for COVID-19.
By Shawn Snow
No, the National Guard will not be used to enforce martial law, says its leader
As it stands now, the 9,000 and counting troops mobilized in every U.S. state and territory are sticking to mobile testing, logistics, transportation and other non-law enforcement support to civilian authorities, National Guard bureau chief Air Force Gen. Joe Lengyel told reporters Tuesday.
Marine Barracks Washington D.C. is postponing the evening parade season over COVID-19
Marines and fans of the Silent Drill Platoon are going to have to wait a couple more weeks to watch the famed unit twirl rifles and conduct drill movements at the evening parade aboard the Washington D.C. barracks, as COVID-19 continues to disrupt U.S. military operations, shows and plans across the globe.
By Shawn Snow
Marines stuck in Norway as incoming rotation may be delayed over COVID-19 concerns
“In compliance with DOD guidance, the scheduled redeployment of the current rotation of MRF-E has been delayed in order to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure to our forces and to stateside communities."
By Shawn Snow
All elective military medical and dental surgeries on hold amid coronavirus pandemic
The Defense Department has ordered all dental and medical surgeries postponed as the military medical community prepares for more COVID-19 cases.
SECDEF urges commanders to practice social distancing where possible
Secretary of Defense Mark Esper struck a strong tone during a town hall Tuesday.
Four coalition members in Afghanistan test positive for COVID-19
Roughly 1,500 service members and civilians are living in screening facilities in Afghanistan “out of an abundance of caution," according to Resolute Support.
By Shawn Snow