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DoD coronavirus deaths spiked this week
After several weeks of no deaths, the Defense Department reported five.
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Esper ‘concerned’ about shootings, supportive of 90-day missions for guardsmen
Defense Secretary Mark Esper responds to concerns there may be a rise in terrorist targeting of military bases, as well as the intention to stop National Guard coronavirus mobilizations at 89 days.
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COVID-19 is probably going to put a dent in military manpower
Slowed accessions could put a dent in end strength, despite efforts to retain more troops.
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The ban on COVID-19 survivors joining up has lifted, but some cases could still be denied
Accessions for COVID-19 survivors will happen on a case-by-case basis, the defense under secretary for personnel and readiness said.
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Here are some new rules for relaxing stay-at-home policies on military installations
As states begin to lift shelter-in-place orders, military installations will also consider opening up access.
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The military needs a real plan to recruit and retain women, report finds
One in six service members is a woman, a slight increase in the last 15 years.
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Pentagon memo contradicts Esper’s year-end coronavirus vaccine goal, per report
Leading U.S. health officials have been warning of a post-summer COVID-19 resurgence.
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First coronavirus death in three weeks, DoD reports
An eighth contractor died of complications over the weekend.
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Here’s your first look at the Space Force flag
Space Force officials presented President Trump with the new flag in a White House ceremony.
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For the second week, COVID-19 recoveries among troops outpaced new diagnoses
The number of infected service members continues to rise, but at a much slower pace than in April.
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