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Fired Theodore Roosevelt skipper tests positive for COVID-19
The commander began exhibiting symptoms before he was removed from the warship on Thursday, two of his classmates told the New York Times.
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Latest Guard update: more than 21,300 troops mobilized for COVID-19 response; 18 states, 2 territories and DC on Title 32 orders
Every state, three territories and Washington D.C. have activated Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
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Defense Secretary insists Trump didn’t order firing of Theodore Roosevelt commander
Secretary Mark Esper called the dismissal reasonable but said a full investigation is underway.
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Troops to start wearing face masks in public to prevent coronavirus spread
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said guidance on the face coverings will be issued this weekend.
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VA reports 20 new deaths from coronavirus overnight, total cases top 2,500: MAP
Here is the latest map of where VA coronavirus cases and deaths are located across America.
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How is the new force-wide travel ban impacting you and your family? We need to hear from service members.
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Tell us how this fast-moving crisis is impacting you and your unit.
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Coronavirus updates
Find all of the Military Times' coverage of how the outbreak is affecting the military here.
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Multiple patients on hospital ship test positive for COVID-19
The ship arrived with a mission to treat only non-COVID patients.
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3x Grammy Award winner, Navy vet Bill Withers dies at 81
He passed away Monday in Los Angeles due to heart complications.
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Playing for a Cause: Meet Chris Kunz
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World of Warships’ Operation Lifeboat Raises Critical Funds to Assist in StackUp.org’s Mission to Support Service Members
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Theodore Roosevelt captain followed in footsteps of ship’s namesake by writing bombshell letter
The aircraft carrier’s namesake was once entangled in a similar conundrum.
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Tom Cruise confirms ‘Top Gun’ sequel release delayed 6 months due to COVID-19
"I know many of you have waited 34 years. Unfortunately, it will be a little longer."
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Biden blasts firing of Theodore Roosevelt commander as Trump dismisses criticism
The former vice president said the move was one of poor judgement by military leadership.
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COVID-19 cases among airmen increased more than 75 percent this week
The Air Force reports that 290 airmen tested positive for COVID-19 on Thursday.
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Seeking extraordinary heroes
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Veterans transition survival guide
Leaving the military is
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Veterans jobs board
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Marines can request a service extension if COVID-19 is impacting their ability to leave the Corps
Deployed Marines who may be stuck overseas due to travel bans or COVID-19 complications can voluntarily extend through the fiscal year if the deployment return date shifts past the Marine’s EAS date.
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Latest Guard update: nearly 20,000 troops mobilized for COVID-19 response; leaders repeat not for martial law
Every state, three territories and Washington D.C. have activated Army and Air National Guard personnel to assist in efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.
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Soldier charged with faking suicide to go AWOL in Mexico and ‘fight cartels’
The soldier previously discussed faking his death so he could leave the Army and travel to Mexico to “fight cartels” as a “freelance fighter.”
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Pentagon denies it seeks to hide future budget information
Information currently public should not be impacted by a legislative proposal, the Defense Department says.
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VA staffers sound alarm over shortages in staffing, equipment
“I’m afraid for my co-workers and I’m afraid for my family, said one VA nurse.
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