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San Diego Navy Lab Key To Coronavirus Response
- May 12
- By Steve Walsh
Early issues slowed the number of people being tested as the Naval Health Research Center and local military hospitals adjusted to the pandemic.
USO Pivots To Serve Troops, Families Impacted By Coronavirus
- May 7
- By Steve Walsh
The USO estimates at least 10,000 troops are either in isolation or quarantine because of the coronavirus.
Coronavirus Safeguards In Place, Navy SEALs Reopen Training Pipeline
- May 6
- By Steve Walsh
SEALs shutdown portions of BUD/S to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, but the commodore said all aspects are reopening after the reviewing the operation on Coronado and putting more safeguards in place.
USS Theodore Roosevelt Prepares To Go Back To Sea After Coronavirus Outbreak
- May 5
- Lolita C. Baldor / Associated Press
The message driving the hard-working crew of the coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt is simple: It’s time to get back to work. The ship is expected to head out to sea in a couple of weeks.
For Veterans With PTSD, Virtual Treatment Takes The Place Of In-Person Therapy
- May 5
- Stephanie Colombini / American Homefront
Disruptions to everyday life caused by the coronavirus pandemic are putting a strain on veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Some are seeking help virtually.
VA Nurses Rally For Better Protection Against COVID-19
- May 3
- By Steve Walsh
The National Nurses Union held events at 139 hospitals around the country in 13 states, including the San Diego VA.
Coronavirus Lessons From USS Roosevelt Outbreak Helped USS Kidd
- May 1
- Robert Burns / Associated Press
Lessons learned from a coronavirus outbreak aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt played a central role in limiting damage when the virus hit a second Navy ship at sea. On the day that the USS Kidd learned that it had its first COVID-19 case, a team of Navy medical specialists was flown aboard to ramp up testing and detect likely hot spots aboard the destroyer off the coast of Central America.
Hampered By Coronavirus, Navy Tries To Convince Sailors To Stay A Little Longer
- May 1
- By Steve Walsh
Coronavirus has created problems for both the Navy and the sailors who planned to leave later this year.
Navy Destroyer With COVID-19 Outbreak Makes Stop In San Diego
- April 28
- By City News Service
The guided-missile destroyer USS Kidd that is experiencing an outbreak of the novel coronavirus made a stop Tuesday in San Diego where military personnel will disinfect the ship.
'It's Been A Nightmare': Student Veterans Face Unique Challenges With Online College Classes
- April 28
- Stephanie Colombini / American Homefront
The transition from classroom to virtual learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic has been challenging for many student veterans, and the worries won't end with the spring semester.
Navy Recommends Reinstatement Of Fired USS Theodore Roosevelt Captain
- April 24
- Lolita C. Baldor and Robert Burns / Associated Press
Adm. Mike Gilday has recommended that Navy Capt. Brett Crozier be returned to his ship. That's according to officials who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the results of an investigation that have not yet been made public.
Navy Says All USS Theodore Roosevelt Crewmembers Have Been Tested For Coronavirus
- April 23
- By City News Service
The Navy reported Thursday that 100% of the San Diego- based USS Theodore Roosevelt's crewmembers have been tested for COVID-19, with 840 positive cases among the carrier's crew.
VA Medical Facilities Struggle To Cope With Coronavirus
- April 23
- By Associated Press
The Department of Veterans Affairs is struggling with shortages of workers at its health care facilities as it cares for veterans infected with the novel coronavirus.
Hair Cuts Will Continue For West Coast Marines
- April 22
- By Steve Walsh
West Coast Marines have taken a number of steps to guard against COVID-19, but they are drawing the line at closing barber shops.
Families, Sailors, Former Classmates Show Support For Fired Aircraft Carrier Captain
- April 21
- By Steve Walsh
Capt. Brett Crozier was fired by the acting Secretary of The Navy Thomas Modly, after a letter Crozier wrote, imploring the Navy to take more action to halt the bread of the coronavirus on board the USS Roosevelt.
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