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Military Times
Department of Veterans Affairs leaders are preparing to request more than $16 billion in new funding to help the sprawling medical system respond to the continued coronavirus threat, according to multiple congressional officials involved in the matter.
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CBS News
Items such as toilet paper and disinfectant spray are popping up next to culture swabs and surgical masks on the wish lists of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the nation's largest healthcare system, and the Department of Defense, America's largest employer.
The government's System for Award Management website is used by federal agencies to post what it needs so companies can bid for contracts. In recent days, several of those postings have revolved around coronavirus.
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WOAI-TV
Amid the shopping panic as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, one business is offering an online alternative for veterans to avoid the lines.
According to an email, authorized military shoppers can go to ShopMyExchange.com, find what they need and choose the "Pick Up in Store" option. Shoppers will then receive a notification when their order is ready to be picked up at the Customer Service desk.
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Veterans' Pulse:
What has been your experience ordering groceries online during COVID-19 crisis? I've experienced ...
Military.com
A revised program from Comcast is giving disabled veterans and low-income veterans and military families in the company's service area free internet connections for two months, according to a March 17 release.
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Defense News
Like everyone else in America, the defense industry is still reeling from how quickly the new coronavirus, known as COVID-19, went from a potential issue to a city-shuttering pandemic.
But as major economic hubs like San Francisco and New York City struggle with curfews and restrictions on public gatherings, companies — and the Defense Department — still appear to be sorting out if any shutdowns related to work are imminent.
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Stars and Stripes
The Senate approved a measure late Monday that would ensure student veterans continue to receive full GI Bill benefits, even as colleges go online-only in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
GI Bill recipients rely on monthly stipends from the Department of Veterans Affairs to pay for housing, food and other bills. Those payments are higher for students who attend physical classes as opposed to online coursework.
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Military.com
Dire early numbers on jobs from the Labor Department for March and even more alarming figures from the states point to the obvious in the age of coronavirus: historic spikes in unemployment rates that could hit the post-9/11 generation of veterans especially hard.
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TRICARE
Take action and stay informed about the new coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. Simple measures can protect you and your community. It's also important to identify the symptoms of COVID-19 and know when to seek help.
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TRICARE
On March 12, military hospitals and clinics in the National Capital Region adopted new entry measures. These changes will help keep patients and staff safe in the National Capital Region.
You can expect separate entry points for patients and staff. Some facilities have outside tents to screen patients for symptoms of COVID-19. This lets providers safely screen and minimize risk to others.
The Department of Defense and the Defense Health Agency are closely monitoring all COVID-19 developments ...
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Military Times
The Pentagon announced this month nearly all PCS and temporary duty moves would halt for the next 60 days in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But some are worried this could strain military families financially.
That's why Pay it Forward Inc., a group that was established in 2016 to provide resources to military service members and veterans, is urging military families and others to get in touch with their lawmakers to require the Pentagon to provide service members relief funds.
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WYSO Readio
Women in the military often face two fronts. They fight the enemy and prejudice from male enlistees. Navy veteran Dawn Bellinger of Beavercreek who tells her friend Connie Jackson of Kettering about the discrimination she faced during her service.
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