APRIL 3, 2020 - The Army is assembling a 250-bed field hospital at the CenturyLink Event Center in Seattle that’s meant to treat non-COVID-19 patients so area hospitals will be able to free up their own beds to care for those who have contracted the coronavirus disease, the commander of the 627th Hospital Center said. "We have an important mission," Army Col. Hope … [Read more...]
Army Hospitals Ready in New York and Seattle
APRIL 2, 2020 - Army medical professionals began treating patients at the Javits Convention Center in New York City Tuesday and an Army hospital unit deployed to Seattle will begin receiving patients Friday. The 627th Hospital Center from Fort Carson, Colorado, has set up 250 beds at CenturyLink Field Event Center in Seattle, next to the home of Seahawks football. The … [Read more...]
Army Reserve Soldier Makes History Advocating for Lactating Moms
APRIL 1, 2020 - On historic Fort Des Moines, Soldiers of the 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command push themselves to maintain readiness and prepare for their next logistical support mission. One Soldier has participated in this form of training for over a decade, and sees an opportunity for change within the ranks. Lt. Col. Kelly M. Bell has been making history as she … [Read more...]
Corps of Engineers Teams Evaluate Sites as Possible Alternate Care Facilities
MARCH 31, 2020 - At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers teams are evaluating facilities for possible conversion into alternate care facilities as part of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tulsa District has assembled field assessment teams tasked with evaluating existing sites and are working closely with FEMA and … [Read more...]
Temporary Changes to Retention, Promotion, as COVID-19 Persists
MARCH 31, 2020 - Army leaders announced new reenlistment and promotion policies that will last until Sept. 30, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to change how the military operates. “In response to COVID-19, we've made some important changes to enlisted promotion and retention policies to take care of our people and keep our Army ready,” Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael … [Read more...]