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Trump, Esper Send Off USNS Comfort to Join New York's COVID-19 Fight
by Terri Moon Cronk on March 28, 2020 at 8:24 pm
President Donald J. Trump and Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper saw off the Navy hospital ship USNS Comfort as it left for New York City to join the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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USNS Mercy Arrives in Los Angeles to Aid COVID-19 Response
by David Vergun on March 27, 2020 at 10:44 pm
The USNS Mercy's presence in Los Angeles will allow local hospitals to concentrate on COVID-19 care while the hospital ship's medical crew handles cases that are not related to the disease.
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Army Corps of Engineers Creates Alternative Care Facilities
by Terri Moon Cronk on March 27, 2020 at 10:21 pm
The Army Corps of Engineers will be transforming buildings into hospitals in the next two to three weeks in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the commander of the Corps said.
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Launch of Space Force Largely Unaffected by Coronavirus, Top Space Officer Says
by C. Todd Lopez on March 27, 2020 at 8:45 pm
The Space Force launched in late December and, as it approaches its 100th day, its forward momentum is unabated by the coronavirus pandemic, the chief of space operations said.
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European Command Works With Allies, Partners in Fight Against COVID-19
by DoD News on March 27, 2020 at 7:32 pm
Military and civilian personnel of U.S. European Command are working with allies and partners in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Partnering With the U.S. Defense Industrial Base to Combat COVID-19
by Press Operations on March 28, 2020 at 5:56 pm
The Defense Department continues to aggressively partner with the defense industry to mitigate impacts from the COVID-19 national emergency.
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Department of Defense Statement on the use of National Guard Forces Under Title 32 Section 502(f)
by Press Operations on March 28, 2020 at 3:00 pm
Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper modified and accelerated the process for how the Department of Defense authorizes the use of National Guard forces under Title 32 Section 502(f).
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Command Senior Enlisted Leader Assignment
by Press Operations on March 27, 2020 at 6:27 pm
The Office of the Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff announced an assignment.
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Readout of Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper's Phone Call With Italy Minister of Defense Lorenzo Guerini
by Press Operations on March 27, 2020 at 1:17 pm
Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark T. Esper spoke with Italian Minister of Defense Lorenzo Guerini by phone to discuss Italy's COVID-19 emergency and U.S. support to Italy.
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Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Military Personnel, Pay, and Benefits Policy
by Press Operations on March 26, 2020 at 9:30 pm
This fact sheet provides answers to questions about military personnel, pay, and benefits policy relating to the coronavirus pandemic.
