JANUARY 19, 2021 - Nearly one year after COVID-19 arrived in the U.S., the vaccine was approved for emergency use authorization on December 19. The U.S. government commenced phase one of Operation Warp Speed following the vaccine’s arrival in January 2021. According to the CDC, “Operation Warp Speed is a partnership among components of the U.S. Department of Health and … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2021
National Guard Troops Head to DC From as Far Away as Guam
JANUARY 19, 2021 - Thousands of National Guard troops are arriving in the nation's capital from as far away as Guam to support authorities through the presidential inauguration Wednesday. Volunteers from the Guam National Guard departed from the A.B. Won Pat International Airport in Tamuning on Jan. 17, en route to Washington - a journey of about 7,900 miles. The … [Read more...]
DOD Launches ‘My MilLife Guide’ Text Message Program
JANUARY 19, 2021 - Finding the right support to ease the stress of navigating daily COVID-19-related challenges can be a challenge itself. To support the military community, the Defense Department recently launched My MilLife Guide. This new program sends text messages designed to help the military community boost overall wellness while navigating stresses related to … [Read more...]
Airmen Honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Through Unity Event
JANUARY 18, 2021 - "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. As a nation, Americans take Martin Luther King, Jr. Day to pause and reflect on an important figure who spoke out and changed the world as a whole. Dr. King had a vision that … [Read more...]
National Guard Members Getting the Support They Need in D.C.
JANUARY 18, 2021 - The thousands of National Guard members supporting the 59th presidential inauguration are receiving proper lodging when off duty and three meals a day, according to Guard officials. Establishing that support in a short timeframe is a testament to the Guard’s readiness, said Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief of the National Guard Bureau. “Moving 25,000 … [Read more...]