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A nurse wearing personal protective equipment prepares intravenous medication for a patient.

Jan. 28, 2021

DOD Personnel Must Do More to Win Fight Against COVID-19, Special Advisor Says

While the personnel of the Defense Department have already done incredible work to combat the coronavirus, they must do more, Max Rose, a special advisor on COVID-19 to the defense secretary, said.

A military officer speaks at a briefing.

May 29, 2020

Leaders Describe Lessons Learned From COVID-19 Risk Mitigation

Some practices adopted during the COVID-19 pandemic have benefitted the troops and may be continued after the pandemic abates, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón “CZ” Colón-López sits on a stage.

May 15, 2020

Top Enlisted Leaders Answer Questions on Stop-Move Process

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman Ramón "CZ" Colón-López and U.S. Transportation Command's senior enlisted leader, Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jason France, shed some light on moving in the time of COVID-19 during a virtual town hall meeting.

Esper and Milley speak at podiums.

May 6, 2020

DOD Remains Flexible, Agile in Face of Coronavirus

As the coronavirus situation evolves, the Defense Department must remain agile, flexible and responsive, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley, right, during a video conference with Italy's Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli in the Pentagon, Apr. 23, 2020. The two leaders discussed areas of mutual concern and ways to work together to combat COVID-19 to include the recently announced DoD humanitarian support authorized by the Secretary of Defense.

April 23, 2020

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley's Phone Call with Italy's Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark A. Milley spoke with Italy's Chief of Defense Staff Gen. Enzo Vecciarelli today by phone.

Air Force officer stands at lectern.

April 22, 2020

DOD Starts Tiered COVID-19 Testing Process to Ensure Safety

The Defense Department is moving to a tiered COVID-19 testing program to protect service members and ensure they can continue to do the nation's business, the vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

Two men speak from behind podiums.

April 15, 2020

DOD Continues Global Military Operations Even as It Battles COVID-19

Even as the Defense Department supports the whole-of-government response to the COVID-19 pandemic, it continues its vital national security missions, Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper said yesterday during a Pentagon news conference.

An airmen wearing a facemask removes gloves from his supplies.

April 14, 2020

DOD Learns Lessons for Future From Coronavirus Fight

The Defense Department is "all in" for the fight against COVID-19 and to learn from the experience so the department is better prepared when another pandemic strikes, the Joint Staff's director of joint force development said.

A man uses a computer in his home.

April 14, 2020

Growth in DOD Telework Capability May Outlive Coronavirus Pandemic

To keep business on track during the fight against coronavirus, the Defense Department has greatly expanded its telework capability with a variety of tools. Once the coronavirus threat has receded, some of those enhancements for telework may continue on in some capacity, DOD's chief information officer said.

Two military personnel carry cardboard boxes. Both wear masks. In the background is an aircraft carrier.

April 13, 2020

Despite COVID-19, U.S. Military Remains Ready to Fight

The Defense Department is doing a lot to combat the spread of COVID-19 across the nation, but its primary mission — the defense of the nation and its interests — continues unabated, Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist said.