VA shuttering underperforming clinics, addressing leadership shortcomings at others
The VA is closing underperforming clinics and addressing issues at troubled facilities, VA Secretary Doug Collins says.
By Patricia Kime
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Iran ‘skirmish’ has no effect on strong US economy, White House advisor claims
The rosy analysis was prompted by the monthly jobs report, which showed the jobless rate for all veterans came down from 4.1% in February to 3.9% in March.
By Richard Sisk
Latest National Guard COVID-19 update: Troop count at 38,700
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.
By Howard Altman
The Air Force has stopped its Continuous Bomber Presence mission in Guam
The Air Force said the change doesn’t mean strategic bombers won’t operate in the Indo-Pacific anymore though.
By Diana Stancy
Voluntary extensions are targeting soldiers on their way out during the pandemic
“Whether it’s resignation, retirement or ETS for enlisted soldiers, they’re being offered the option to extend if they want to do that, or to reenlist or withdraw. "
By Kyle Rempfer
F-35 deliveries could slow down, as COVID-19 jolts Lockheed’s supply chain
Lockheed's aeronautics business, especially the F-35 program, is facing potential delays.
By Valerie Insinna
Top Marine suspends PFT
“Marines, the PFT requirement for this semi-annual period is cancelled in accordance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.”
By Shawn Snow
Nearly 1,000 troops have recovered from COVID-19
The military's recovery rate is slowly starting to outpace its new infections.
Marine Barracks Washington D.C. postpones parade season
The D.C. barracks said the kick off of the annual parade season was being postponed until further notice.
By Shawn Snow
Out of 27,000, the Army has whittled down its voluntary recall to about 400 former soldiers so far
“They’re being brought on for a 179-day initial tour, until we can figure out what’s the duration of the requirement."
By Kyle Rempfer
Coronavirus death rate among veterans continues to climb
The virus continues to be deadlier for VA patients than for the rest of the American population, with more than 6 percent of positive cases becoming fatal.
No Corps-wide waiver or suspension of the PFT yet
“To date, the Marine Corps has not implemented a service-wide policy to cancel or codify the postponement of annual training requirements; however, the situation remains fluid and continues to be assessed."
By Shawn Snow