Latest "COVID-19 pandemic" stories

Smaller firms at Army trade show say they’re hard-hit by market shocks

Defense firms are grappling with the economic fallout from the pandemic, but small businesses say their pain is acute.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

5 months ago

Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress

“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.

7 months ago

Navy expands special leave accrual for all sailors

Sailors now have until 2024, rather than 2023, to bring their leave balance back down to 60 days.

By Diana Stancy Correll

20 months ago

Marine Corps’ Toys for Tots volunteers plan donation drives in pandemic

Marine veteran Raul “Arbe” Arbelaez is nervous about raising enough toys every year, but with more kids in need this Christmas than usual, he’s especially anxious.

By Ben Stansell

2 years ago

Navy postpones drill for most reservists for two months

The directive is designed to limit non-mission essential travel and comply with guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to maintain social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Carl Prine

3 years ago

Amid coronavirus pandemic, Navy’s top leaders address the fleet

The brief address — 74 seconds — addressed sweeping changes in how personnel and their families will travel and work over the next 60 days,

By Carl Prine

3 years ago

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