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Federal funds extended for National Guard virus assistance for Hawaii, 47 other states
The funding for National Guard units in Hawaii and 47 other states was scheduled to expire at the end of the month, but was extended through March.
Senators blast Esper’s ‘dysfunctional decision-making’ on coronavirus
Esper has "often prioritized readiness at the expense of the health of servicemembers and their families," the senators wrote.
By Aaron Mehta
Soldiers could’ve already had COVID-19 without knowing, and the chief wants to find out who they are
Currently, the Army only has nine labs to test for the virus.
By Kyle Rempfer
Marine Corps exercises and training thunder on despite COVID-19 concerns
“I Marine Expeditionary Force will continue mission-essential training and tasks as directed while taking every precaution to preserve and protect the force, our families and the neighboring communities who enable us to continue our mission of sustaining combat readiness and deployability."
By Shawn Snow
Navy, Air Force chaplains must end in-person worship like Army did, advocacy group says
Navy and Air Force policies are in contrast to the Army, which closed all chapels in the United States and Europe.
By Kyle Rempfer
Troops are safer in the field during outbreak, 101st leaders say
"They’re actually more secure and isolated in that field environment," said the division's senior enlisted soldier.
By Kyle Rempfer
California Marine in Miramar tests positive for coronavirus
The Marine who tested positive did not get the virus from one of the quarantined civilians on the base.
By Philip Athey
Cruise passengers arrive at Dobbins Air Reserve Base to begin quarantine as Georgia reacts to virus
Some of the passengers from a cruise ship in California that carried people infected by the new coronavirus arrived at an air base in Georgia to begin a two-week quarantine, as more than 100 schools in two districts were closed Wednesday and public events were scrapped.
By Jeff Martin, The Associated Press
Congressman, a former dentist, says he’d ‘rather die gloriously in battle than from’ coronavirus
Gosar knows a thing or two about glorious battles.
By Jon Simkins
Pentagon website adds ‘Spotlight’ page for coronavirus updates
The webpage aims “to disseminate the latest information on the outbreak and to highlight coordination efforts with other organizations throughout the U.S. government."
By Dylan Gresik
More evacuees from China expected to arrive for quarantine at US military bases
Facilities are preparing to host evacuees and teams from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By Patricia Kime