Saturday, May 2, 2020

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We Should Be Very Wary About the Growing Military Response to the Coronavirus Crisis
The reliance on the military for emergency response is a testament to the failures of the U.S. welfare state.

As the World Economy Grinds to a Halt, the U.S. War Machine Churns On: Weapons manufacturers get a life raft while the rest of us drown.

USS Theodore Roosevelt captain refused to let senior officers sign dire letter about COVID-19 outbreak

Time to Declare an Outbreak of Peace

U.S. warships enter disputed waters of south China sea as tensions with China escalates

US Navy finishes testing every sailor on aircraft carrier hit by coronavirus, with over 800 testing positive

Public health emergency declared for US troops stationed across Djibouti base cluster

After conflicting public statements, it’s not clear whether U.S. ships will start shooting at Iranian boats

In letter to the Corps, top Marine says Confederate battle flag ‘has the power to inflame feelings of division’

As COVID testing increases, military reports a jump in virus cases among troops

More than 4,000 troops have been diagnosed with COVID-19

COVID-19 may increase risk of miscalculation and conflict with traditional adversaries

Battle For The Arctic: Russia Plans Nuke Icebreaker, US Counters China In Greenland.  US official: "We can expect the rapidly changing Arctic system to create greater incentives for the Kremlin and the PRC to pursue agendas that clash with the interests of the United States."

US announces new funding for Greenland in push for stronger Arctic presence

US More Concerned About Iranian Rocket Than New Satellite, General Says

U.S. Could Do More to Deter Iran Gray Zone Strategy, Experts Say

Former CENTCOM commander says tweets not a good way to convey military orders

Coronavirus pandemic leads to spike in disinformation directed at US, NATO in Europe

Trump says reports on Kim's health 'incorrect'

US warship sails though Taiwan Strait for second time in a month
Taiwan and US militaries are on heightened alert amid increased activity by China's armed forces near the island.

Retired Army general, Fox guest Tata reportedly tapped to be Pentagon policy head

How the nuclear force dodged the coronavirus: Preparing for doomsday has its benefits in a pandemic.

Army program helps save 3 native Hawaiian plant species

Army Research Shows How Do-It-Yourself Facemasks Can Be as Safe as N95s

Fort Bragg leaders say COVID-19 cases in single digits

How the virus-stricken USS Theodore Roosevelt may help coronavirus researchers.  When the coronavirus roared through the claustrophobic bowels of the USS Theodore Roosevelt, it crippled the aircraft carrier, sickened hundreds of the 4,800 sailors and ultimately ended the tenure of the Navy secretary.

20 percent of Theodore Roosevelt crew test positive for COVID-19

Service members honor veteran who died of COVID-19 at the Javits Center field hospital

Here’s what grieving military families can teach civilians dealing with coronavirus tragedy

The Music of Our Military

A toxic mess

Medical lab workers ensure readiness and wellness behind the scenes

2018 DoD Suicide Event Report Released
Marine Corps Hit Hardest in 2018 Military Suicide Spike, New Report Shows

Navy’s top brass reportedly want fired Theodore Roosevelt CO restored to command

Top Pentagon leaders split on next steps for fired captain who warned of coronavirus: The unprecedented decision to reinstate Crozier would be a rebuke to former acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly.

The Pentagon will have to live with limits on F-35’s supersonic flights

Five F-35 issues have been downgraded, but they remain unsolved

The Pentagon has cut the number of serious F-35 technical flaws in half

Navy hospital ship Comfort offloads few remaining patients before NYC exit

Non-citizen US troops sue Pentagon over slowed naturalization process

West Point plans to mass test and soft quarantine cadets coming back to graduate

Coronavirus case numbers are dropping at bases in Japan, USFJ commander says

The military diagnosed about 1,000 troops with coronavirus for the third week in a row

Pentagon focusing on most vital personnel for virus testing

More than a quarter of military families have less than $500 in emergency funds survey finds

As beds go unfilled, states scale back on Army Corps makeshift hospitals

US Pilots' Close Calls with Russian Aircraft Are Likely to Continue, Experts Say

Here’s who Trump will nominate as the Air Force’s No. 2 civilian

How the coronavirus pandemic has shaken the US military

Army researchers say this is the best material for a homemade face mask they’ve found so far

Naval destroyer Kidd reports rise in virus cases to 33

Destroyer Kidd nears 50 coronavirus cases as more than half the crew awaits testing

Megadestroyer Zumwalt Delivered to the Navy After Years of Setbacks

Navy expands scope of sea-duty incentive pay in wake of coronavirus ordeal

U.S. has gunships ready to deliver on Trump’s warning to Iran

Latest National Guard COVID-19 update: 43,700 troops mobilized with 82 percent on Title 32 orders

Latest National Guard COVID-19 update: 44,500 troops mobilized with 83 percent on Title 32 orders

As death toll mounts at nursing homes, California gets help from the National Guard, adds rules

America’s military goes to war against the coronavirus

Pentagon’s Esper Was Too Slow With Coronavirus Response, Senate Democrats Say

Senate Democrats pan Esper for 'failed' coronavirus response

Storm clouds await Pentagon’s request for defense industry cash injection

American dependent in South Korea tests positive for coronavirus upon return from US

Military chaplains pivot to serve soldiers in virus outbreak

Marines remove potentially contaminated soil weeks after firefighting foam spill on Okinawa

Robotic Military Targets Go on the Offensive to Kill Coronavirus

Eight leadership lessons from the Navy carrier captain’s case

FIVE WAYS THE U.S. MILITARY WILL CHANGE AFTER THE PANDEMIC

Let's talk about what a naming tradition can teach us about listening....

IRS Has Extended The Deadline For Filing Your 2019 Tax Return From April 15th To July 15, 2020:
Due to the coronavirus pandemic the IRS has extended the deadline for filing your 2019 tax return from April 15 to July 15, 2020. If you owe 2019 taxes, the deadline for making payments has also been extended to July 15, 2020. For free tax preparation services that are available to servicemembers and military families go to Website.

Pentagon budget raided (again) to finance Trump's 'wall': Last year, military leaders warned the raids on their budget could be dangerous. Evidently, the pushback wasn't persuasive to Team Trump.

U.S. Navy comfort Hospital ship leaves NYC 4-30-2020

US germ warfare research leads to new early Covid-19 test: Exclusive: test has potential to identify carriers before they become infectious

Brown’s CSAF Confirmation Hearing Slated for May 7

DOD’s End Strength Takes Hit Because of Coronavirus

Amid COVID-19, seasonal influenza still a threat to force readiness

Defending the Homeland: WRNMMC on front line of COVID-19 war

Army veterinarians post FAQ for pet owners to Army Public Health Center COVID-19 website

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