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More than 150 National Guard troops activated
for coronavirus response in four states
By ROSE L. THAYER | STARS AND STRIPES
Published: March 12, 2020
"To combat the spread of coronavirus in hard-hit states, about 160 National Guard troops have been activated to do tasks such as cleaning public spaces, coordinating logistics and supporting state emergency centers, according to information from the National Guard Bureau in Washington.
The governors of more than a dozen states have declared emergencies, which gives them the option to activate their National Guard under “state active duty,” which is sourced and paid for by that state. So far, Florida, New York, Rhode Island and Iowa have utilized this option, according to the bureau.
“As other states stand up or right-size their support to requests from civil authorities those numbers can change rapidly,” said Master Sgt. Michael Houk, National Guard Bureau spokesman.
In New York, where the bulk of the 160 service members are activated, troops are assisting with disinfecting and cleaning common public spaces and assisting health care providers. Most of this work is in New Rochelle, where there is a cluster of positive coronavirus cases, which is also referred to as COVID-19.
https://www.stripes.com/news/us/more-than-150-national-guard-troops-activated-for-coronavirus-response-in-four-states-1.622227
DOD announces broad travel restrictions for countries affected by coronavirus
By JOSEPH DITZLER | STARS AND STRIPES
Published: March 12, 2020
"The Defense Department imposed travel restrictions effective Friday and, in some cases, banned travel for 60 days to countries affected by COVID-19, according to a memo from Defense Secretary Mark Esper.
The order encompasses eight countries in Asia, Europe and the Middle East — including several locations where the United States has a substantial military presence.
The order essentially bans travel to, through or from China, Italy, Iran and South Korea — all of which are under a Travel Health Notice Level 3 by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, according to Esper’s memo. A CDC level 3 advisory means a widespread community transmission of the disease is occurring.
The “stop movement” order applies to all uniformed service members, DOD civilians and family members, encompassing “all forms of official travel,” including permanent changes of station, temporary duty and government-funded leave.
For uniformed personnel, the order also bans personal leave and other non-official travel.
Official travel to countries under a level 2 CDC travel advisory — which includes Japan, Singapore, the United Kingdom and Bahrain — are deferred for anything other than essential missions. Level 2 means a sustained community spread of the disease is underway."
https://www.stripes.com/news/us/dod-announces-broad-travel-restrictions-for-countries-affected-by-coronavirus-1.622101
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and for any Anons who do not know why we are on National Guard Watch:
Extortion we think, Anon so we Freed Lindsey.
He might be Flipped but most Anons think Freed.