Latest "coronavirus military travel" stories

No coronavirus co-pays for vets, more service member financial protections in latest emergency spending plan

The $3 trillion measure has drawn praise from Democrats but little support from Republicans.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

TRANSCOM, PCS, Scott AFB

More aid sought for military families stranded by new defense travel rules

The group wants new financial help for families left with two housing payments because of the travel restrictions.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Military suspends recovery of fallen troops from overseas battlefields amid coronavirus concerns

DPAA officials said all field work is suspended until at least June.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

Sudden halt on military moves due to coronavirus could cripple industry, officials warn

Firms in remote areas who rely on military business could shut down before the defense travel orders are lifted.

By Leo Shane III and Dylan Gresik

4 years ago

DoD bans all domestic travel for personnel and families amid coronavirus crisis

The restrictions will be in effect until May and will limit troops to local leave only.

By Leo Shane III

4 years ago

SECDEF issues global travel restrictions to help stop coronavirus spread

Effective Friday, all troops, military civilian employees and family members traveling to or from locations with widespread transmission of the illness, designated “Warning Level 3” (which at the moment include Italy, South Korea and China) will “stop movement” for the next 60 days.

By Leo Shane III and Howard Altman

4 years ago

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