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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
Hospital ship Comfort departs NYC, having treated fewer than 200 patients
“I believe Comfort not only brought comfort but also saved lives,” said New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
By J.D. Simkins
Roosevelt sailors begin moving out of quarantine, back on board aircraft carrier
Incoming sailors will take buses — which are cleaned “before, between, and after each transit” — from quarantine locations to the TR.
By J.D. Simkins
Dozens test positive for COVID-19 at San Diego boot camp
“This increase in testing is possible because of the overwhelming Naval Medical support to recruit training and an increased testing capability, which we have implemented to ensure recruits are healthy before they being their training."
By Shawn Snow
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
Aircraft carrier Nimitz heads to sea as COVID-19 concerns loom
“Our nation looks to us to be ready to return to sea, to execute our mission, and to support our national security objectives. We are humbled and honored to do so.”
By J.D. Simkins
20 percent of Theodore Roosevelt crew test positive for COVID-19
Just one sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier is currently receiving treatment at U.S. Naval Hospital Guam.
By J.D. Simkins
Destroyer Kidd nears 50 coronavirus cases as more than half the crew awaits testing
Approximately 55 percent of the destroyer Kidd’s crew is awaiting testing.
By J.D. Simkins
Destroyer underway in Pacific fighting COVID-19 outbreak
The sailor who was removed from the ship is reportedly in stable condition.
By J.D. Simkins
Service members honor veteran who died of COVID-19 at the Javits Center field hospital
At least 60 people gathered to bid farewell to a veteran who died at the Javits Center field hospital in New York.
By Stephen Weigand
‘Most gratifying thing I’ve done in the Marine Corps’ — Roosevelt sailors thank Marines in video
"We just started getting flooded with a bunch of letters, them showing their appreciation. It just meant a lot to us.”
By J.D. Simkins