COVID-19
USO’s online programs prove popular with troops during coronavirus lockdowns
“I think we are busier now than before the pandemic,” Yokota USO manager Mardie Marqueze-Velasquez said Wednesday. “We can’t reach them physically, but we have great teams across the globe of volunteers and staff.”
Hundreds of Alaska-based paratroopers drop on Guam in show of readiness amid pandemic
“This scenario tested our ability to execute real-world missions and demonstrated that we are capable of deploying anywhere in the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command area at a moment’s notice,” said Col. Christopher Landers.
Citing mask discomfort, US ambassador to South Korea shaves off controversial mustache
The U.S. ambassador to South Korea has shaved his controversial mustache, saying it made wearing a mask to prevent spreading the coronavirus more uncomfortable in the summer heat.
Sound Off: What military spouses say about COVID-19
Recently, I decided to change my “lurker” status, and post something in a popular military spouse Facebook group to which I belong. In my first post to the group, I asked how military families had been affected by COVID-19 restrictions.
Eighth Army issues mask mandate as US Forces Korea works to stamp out coronavirus clusters
A new Eighth Army mask mandate lasts from Friday to July 10.
Travel to South Korea restricted for military, civilians because of coronavirus scare
There are now 1,261 confirmed cases of coronavirus in South Korea, the largest outbreak of the virus outside of China, with 284 new cases reported as of Wednesday, according to the World Health Organization.
Olympics bans spectators after Japan declares another coronavirus emergency for Tokyo
Olympic events in and around Japan’s capital will take place without fans in the stands.