by ADC | May 1, 2020 | COVID-19, DC360, On Base
While state governments around the country contemplate the right protocol to safely open businesses and public institutions, coronavirus lockdowns on U.S. military installations may persist despite governor recommendations, reports Defense One. “We’re going to be...
by ADC | May 1, 2020 | COVID-19, DC360, On Base
A new law will protect veterans who use certain educational benefits but can’t continue in the Work Study program during the coronavirus pandemic, according to Military.com. The Work Study program places veterans in part-time, minimum-wage jobs at VA sites, DOD...
by ADC | May 1, 2020 | COVID-19, DC360, On Base
Lincoln Military Housing is partnering with Operation Homefront to provide essential goods to families at Camp Pendleton, Calif., at a drive-through distribution center. “We understand this is a difficult time for everyone, including our residents, and want to do as...
by ADC | May 1, 2020 | COVID-19, DC360, On Base
Members of the Ohio Military Reserve (OHMR) have been busy at work collecting life-saving medical supplies to support the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and Ohio Department of Health. “We are behind the scenes,” said Sgt. Maj. Cliff Rittenhouse. “Big and little...
by ADC | Apr 30, 2020 | Congress/DoD, DC360, On Base
Among the many priorities for the upcoming FY21 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), members of the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) said it will focus on shipbuilding, climate resilience, Space Force/joint operations, and cybersecurity, reports CQ. One of...
by ADC | Apr 30, 2020 | COVID-19, DC360, On Base
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Md., is known for testing some of the most advanced weapons systems and biomedical technologies in the world. Now, scientists there have a new test subject: fabric. Researchers at the Combat Capabilities Development Command (CCDC) Chemical...
by ADC | Apr 30, 2020 | COVID-19, DC360, Military Families, On Base
Service members trying to keep their child’s mind sharp during pandemic can receive help from the Airman and Family Readiness (A&FR) unit. A new free resource offered is access to tutor.com, which provides on-demand access to academic support for students from...
by ADC | Apr 30, 2020 | COVID-19, DC360, On Base
Puritan Medical Products will double its output of the swabs needed for coronavirus testing under a new Defense Production Act contract announced this week. The company currently makes 20 million of the swabs each month. It will now use a facility in Pittsville,...
by ADC | Apr 30, 2020 | COVID-19, DC360, On Base
One of the challenges posed by the coronavirus pandemic has been its effect of overwhelming medical systems around the country. In order to combat this threat, many military installations are partnering with local communities in order to pool resources and manpower....
