U.S. military officials are planning for additional battles against the coronavirus, even after the current pandemic subsides, pointing to evidence that suggests the virus will be cyclical.
For weeks, infectious disease experts have been warning that COVID-19 could resurge in the United States in September and October as the weather begins to cool ahead of the winter months. It is a threat that has resonated with some of the military’s most senior officials.
“We are all talking about it,” U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. Dave Goldfein, told defense reporters Wednesday.
"The potential for it to come back in some cyclical way is likely,” he said. "All the projections are no vaccine for upwards of a year, so that means we've got to refine our ability to survive and operate."
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Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- April 24, 2020
Navy: 18 sailors aboard USS Kidd test positive for coronavirus -- The Hill
More than 25 Navy Ships Now Have Sailors Infected with the Coronavirus -- Military.com/Stars and Stripes
US Navy finishes testing every sailor on aircraft carrier hit by coronavirus, with over 800 testing positive -- Business Insider
Coronavirus Testing on Theodore Roosevelt Complete, But Crew Can't Move Back on Board -- Military.com/The San Diego Union-Tribune
US Military Prioritizes Special Ops, Nuclear Forces for COVID-19 Testing -- Sputnik
Here's How the Army Is Planning to Restart Training for Large Combat Units -- Military.com
Lockheed expects slowed production due to COVID-19, F-35 to be hit hardest -- UPI
The Pentagon has cut the number of serious F-35 technical flaws in half -- Defense News
The Pentagon will have to live with limits on F-35’s supersonic flights -- Defense News
Navy takes first steps toward rebuilding base rocked by twin earthquakes -- Navy times
Army Wants 20mm Cannon, Supervised Autonomy for New Scout Helicopter -- Military.com
Pentagon releases request for proposals on Next Generation Interceptor -- Defense News
In letter to the Corps, top Marine says Confederate battle flag ‘has the power to inflame feelings of division’ -- Marine Times
Top Marine suspends PFT -- Marine Times
Air Force Will Have Answer on Pilot Cancers Next Year, Study Goes on Despite COVID-19 -- Military.com/McClatchy
Trump taps retired general, Fox commentator for key Pentagon position: report -- The Hill
Non-citizen US troops sue Pentagon over slowed naturalization process -- The Hill
USS America, two other ships operate in South China Sea amid standoff -- UPI
US More Concerned About Iranian Rocket Than New Satellite, General Says -- Military.com
After conflicting public statements, it’s not clear whether U.S. ships will start shooting at Iranian boats -- Military Times
What Weapons Would US Navy Use as ‘Lethal Response’ to Iran’s 'Provocations'? -- Sputnik
U.S. Could Do More to Deter Iran Gray Zone Strategy, Experts Say -- USNI News
U.S. says 'deeply concerned' with reports on Turkey's efforts to turn on Russian missiles -- Reuters
Lockheed nabs $519M for work on 5 Aegis-equipped frigates for Spain -- UPI
U.S., South Korea conduct joint air exercises -- UPI
China launches second Type 075 amphibious helicopter assault ship -- SCMP
China launches second Type 075 assault ship -- UPI
Russia to hold about 10 more test launches of Tsirkon hypersonic missile — source -- TASS
Battle For The Arctic: Russia Plans Nuke Icebreaker, US Counters China In Greenland -- Breaking Defense
Thailand puts Chinese submarine order on hold to fund coronavirus fight -- SCMP
UK defense plans could take major hit from coronavirus fallout -- Defense News
UK Navy Captain Under Investigation After 'Rave Themed Barbecue' on Nuclear Sub - Report -- Sputnik
Germany won’t be buying US planes to replace aging Tornados before 2022, official says -- Stars and Stripes
Israel Seeks Early Release Of US Defense Funding -- Breaking Defense
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A resurgence of COVID-19 is a real possibility. It really could be worse the next time. If so, it is primarily the fault of the "experts." By ordering shelter in place and lock downs the proper opportunity to build up herd immunity was properly done. The "experts" won't be able to shut down whole segments of the economy next time either and I don't think the populace is going to buy into their BS that the healthcare systems is going to get overwhelmed. This worked well for them this time to obtain wealth and power but as the saying goes "fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me." We won't be fooled by the likes of the charlatans of Fauci, Birx, and their teams again.
Note I say the fault is primarily that of the experts. Leaders like president Trump and others also bear much blame for allowing this to happen. Knowing the damage that the "cure" would cause an attempt to find other options should have been sought out. There were other options. 1.) The Swedish model for handling this has been extremely successful. They did not shut down whole segments of their economy. 2.) Those most vulnerable to this could have been asked to shelter in place while the rest of us encounter this disease and fight it off hastening the time in which herd immunity is acquired.
GA is opening up its economy again as is TN. GA is doing this in defiance of president Trump who has made it clear he will intervene if GA does not tow the line. Can the Republicans find a replacement for Trump to run in 2020? Biden might be a viable president IF he comes out strongly against the lockdown orders. We MUST have our economy back sooner rather than later!!
I meant the proper opportunity to develop herd immunity was not properly done. I apologize for the typo. After this fiasco brought to us by the healthcare professionals I may never trust them again!!
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Kids are telling to go fishing in Canada
Look best thing to do is open all borders hell with the wall all around the earth see
Let the world run wild ok then would not need a military no more the wrath will be lifted please
Or you be sorry
Global Death Rate holding steady at 100% - The Onion
Russ,
Lol!! We all will die of something someday. As one of my contacts in the medical profession explained to me, many of us will "die with" a virus AND COVID-19 LOVES weakened immune systems. This thing works quite well for the snake oil salespeople who wish to spread fear and panic. While there is the potential for short term wealth, power, and prestige, I don't think these people thought through the mid to long range consequences.
As I'm sure you know, "dying with" and "dying of" something is a BIG difference. As for me, I plan on living to 140 which is the theoretical maximum human lifespan.
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