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US military team deployed to Nigeria after recent attacks
The U.S. has dispatched a small team of military officers to Nigeria, the general in charge of U.S. Africa Command told reporters in a briefing Tuesday.
Coronavirus survivors banned from joining the military
Recruits who have survived COVID-19 are disqualified from joining up.
Military moving season likely to be extended to end of year
Once the travel ban is lifted, not everybody will move at once. And families should expect their moving crews to follow coronavirus safety measures, starting now.
By Karen Jowers
More than 5,000 troops positive for coronavirus as military expands testing
The military is no longer planning to test all troops across the entire force.
Afghanistan drawdown proceeds even as tenuous Taliban peace deal continues to crack
Reuters reported the Taliban launched 4,500 attacks in the 45 days since signing the agreement —a nearly 70 percent increase in attacks between March 1 and April 15.
By Shawn Snow
Burn pit victims could face greater dangers from coronavirus, VA warns
More than 770 veterans have died from the virus in the last two months.
Complaint alleges senior Army chaplain used military email to share book describing coronavirus as God’s judgment
“God sometimes uses disease to bring particular judgments upon those who reject him and give themselves over to sin," the book at issue reads.
By Kyle Rempfer
No extra money for defense amid coronavirus crisis, think tank argues
The Center for American Progress says $740 billion in planned defense spending is more than enough to cover military needs.
Marines headed Down Under following deployment delay due to COVID-19 concerns
Marines arriving in Australia will undergo a 14-day quarantine prior to training.
By Shawn Snow