JULY 20, 2020 - The Army is considering adjustments to its fiscal year 2022 budget request, as senior leaders look to invest in the service’s ability to fight against infectious diseases or other chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive threats. The rapid spread of COVID-19 across the globe has spurred many internal discussions concerning the Army’s future … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2020
Air Force Fall Prevention Focus Hits Home
JULY 20, 2020 - In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when more Airmen and Space Professionals have been asked to telework to prevent the spread of disease, the Department of the Air Force is highlighting its annual Fall Prevention Focus at home and on the job from July 20-24. “Calling All Fall Prevention Warriors” is the theme for the 2020 Fall Prevention Focus. Though the … [Read more...]
Preparing for Hurricane Season in the Age of Flu Mania
JULY 20, 2020 - The 377th Theater Sustainment Command oversaw a nationwide logistics response effort out of its home station in Belle Chasse, La. that supported thousands of service members in the fight against COVID-19 beginning in March 2020. The scale of the mission was unprecedented, and required multi-tiered planning, equipment projection, and coordination to achieve. As … [Read more...]
Focusing on Helping Military Families
JULY 20, 2020 - In addition to myriad stressors in the world currently, military service members and their families face unique challenges that Families OverComing Under Stress are eager to assist with aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow, Calif. “Military life comes with a very unique set of challenges,” said LaNell Mayberry, who holds a Master of Arts in Psychology, … [Read more...]
Esper Marks Eventful Year as Defense Secretary
JULY 20, 2020 - As he approaches the start of his second year in office, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said he is pleased overall with the progress the Defense Department has made in implementing the National Defense Strategy and that more will be done in the weeks and months ahead. Esper will mark a year in office July 24. He discussed the major issues of his tenure … [Read more...]