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How QuikClot went from drug company reject to front-line ‘miracle’
Clotting agent QuikClot has helped save lives on the battlefield and beyond. This excerpt from “In the Blood” explores its use in the Iraq War.
By Charles Barber
Navy struggling to slow outbreak on USNS Mercy as 7 sailors test positive
The surge in confirmed cases has increased concern among sailors and family members who were already skeptical about the crew’s screening process.
By J.D. Simkins
4 more Theodore Roosevelt sailors with COVID-19 moved to hospital, 1 in ICU
The surge in hospitalizations comes one day after the first Roosevelt sailor died due to complications related to COVID-19.
By J.D. Simkins
Gold Star mothers group may consider adjusting membership rules in age of coronavirus
“Our membership organization will need to change criteria and guidelines on how we operate,” Mona Gunn, president of American Gold Star Mothers Inc. told Military Times. “It is something we may want to consider looking at.”
By Howard Altman
The high-and-tights will continue until morale improves, coronavirus or no
“In today’s challenging environment, the barbershops are providing Marines and sailors with essential services.”
By J.D. Simkins
Confusion over MD National Guard BAH decision highlights complex Title 32 COVID-19 rollout
Personnel in the Maryland National Guard are worried they will not receive the full housing allowance.
By Howard Altman
Naval Academy cancels Class of 2020 commissioning events over COVID-19 concerns
Academy officials said they will provide more information on what the commissioning will look like as it becomes available.
By J.D. Simkins
Pentagon will not increase coronavirus testing despite evidence of personnel with no symptoms
Asymptomatic carriers are responsible for much of the spread of COVID-19, but the military will not increase its testing.
Theodore Roosevelt sailor with COVID-19 found unresponsive, moved to ICU
The sailor had been in quarantine. Confirmed COVID-19 cases on the warship have reached 400.
By J.D. Simkins
Beware of ‘thank you for your service’ money scams, NCIS warns sailors and Marines
Scammers are asking service members to share their bank login information, along with some of the security question prompts that appear on their online bank account.
By Diana Stancy
Pentagon releases new guidance for COVID-19 testing and treatment
The updates are an attempt to keep up with a medical landscape that continues to evolve as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
By J.D. Simkins