MARCH 26, 2020 - Education and opportunity are at the heart of the recommendations set forth in a report by the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service. Leaders of the commission virtually briefed reporters on their recommendations today. The commission concluded that the time is right to extend Selective Service System (SSS) registration to include … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2020
Air Force is Protecting Airmen While Protecting the Nation
MARCH 25, 2020 - How do you stand “shoulder to shoulder” in a time of COVID-19? For the United States Air and Space Forces, and indeed the entire United States military, this is no small question. It is so pressing, in fact, that the Air Force’s medical staff, in collaboration with experts nationwide, have been working nearly around the clock to answer it. It’s not hard to … [Read more...]
Navy Reserve Supports USNS Mercy
MARCH 25, 2020 - Nearly 60 Reserve medical professionals reported to the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) March 22, to support Mercy’s upcoming medical relief mission. “The Navy Reserve prides itself on being a ready, agile force that provides responsive, vital support to the Navy and the Nation,” said Rear Adm. John Schommer, deputy commander of … [Read more...]
Nearly 10,000 Guardsmen Called Up for COVID-19 Response
MARCH 25, 2020 - Nearly 10,000 National Guardsmen called up across the United States, with more expected soon, are performing a variety of missions in response to COVID-19 pandemic response efforts. Some are even federally funded, though they remain under the control of their respective state governors, but none of those Guardsmen are involved in law or quarantine … [Read more...]
DoD Aims to Fill Medical Gaps With Military While States, Cities Ramp Up
MARCH 24, 2020 - The Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy will go to Los Angeles to help relieve pressure on hospitals there so they can focus more on COVID-19 patients, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said. "We're working closely with [the Federal Emergency Management Agency] to set the conditions for the ship's arrival later this week, so that she can start receiving … [Read more...]