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mahatmakanejeeves

(57,465 posts) Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:26 PM Mar 2020

The Latest: US service member dies because of coronavirus

Source: Associated Press

The Latest: US service member dies because of coronavirus
By The Associated Press
44 minutes ago

The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death.

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WASHINGTON — Secretary of Defense Mark Esper says a New Jersey Army National Guardsman is the first U.S. service member to pass away because of the new coronavirus.

The guardsman died on Saturday, according to the Pentagon. The person had tested positive for COVID-19 and had been hospitalized since March 21.

“This is a stinging loss for our military community,” Esper says in a release, “and our condolences go out to his family, friends, civilian co-workers and the entire National Guard community. The news of this loss strengthens our resolve to work ever more closely with our interagency partners to stop the spread of COVID-19.”

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The Latest: US service member dies because of coronavirus (Original Post) mahatmakanejeeves Mar 2020 OP

So sorry to hear this democrank Mar 2020 #1

RIP. sad to hear this. peacebuzzard Mar 2020 #2

"A Soldier's Prayer" I haven't found the author. marble falls Mar 2020 #3

How are the sailors aboard that floating Petrie dish, USS Roosevelt. niyad Mar 2020 #4

...and now, also the USS Reagan SeattleVet Mar 2020 #6

Peaceful passage Soldier. sarge43 Mar 2020 #5

I really feel for the risks our national guardsmen (and women) are taking GeorgiaPeanut Mar 2020 #7

democrank

(11,095 posts)

1. So sorry to hear this

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:29 PM

Mar 2020

peacebuzzard

(5,174 posts)

2. RIP. sad to hear this.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:32 PM

Mar 2020

marble falls

(57,097 posts)

3. "A Soldier's Prayer" I haven't found the author.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:47 PM

Mar 2020

A Prayer for Soldiers

Brave warriors,
should fate find us in battle,
May our cause be just.
May our leaders have clear vision.
May our courage not falter.
May we be triumphant an earn victory
as we show mercy to our enemies.

May our efforts bring lasting peace.
May our sacrifice be always
appreciated by those we serve.
May we return to our loved ones unharmed.
Should we be harmed, may our wounds heal.
Should we perish in the struggle,
may God embrace us and find for us
a place in His Kingdom.

And G*d's people say 'Amen'.

niyad

(113,323 posts)

4. How are the sailors aboard that floating Petrie dish, USS Roosevelt.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:49 PM

Mar 2020

SeattleVet

(5,477 posts)

6. ...and now, also the USS Reagan

Reply to niyad (Reply #4)

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 10:12 PM

Mar 2020

https://www.stripes.com/news/pacific/report-two-yokosuka-sailors-who-tested-positive-for-coronavirus-are-assigned-to-uss-ronald-reagan-1.624166

But:

The Navy — which previously identified some installations and ships that experienced coronavirus cases — pivoted on Friday to revealing servicewide case numbers only. The change follows a policy “not to disclose specific operational or readiness details of units,” according to emails Friday from Lt. Cmdr. David Levy of Naval Forces Japan and Lt. j.g. Rachel McMarr of Pacific Fleet.

The Navy will no longer provide details that include “specific positive cases, numbers of Sailors in quarantine, or how many Sailors have been tested onboard specific installations,” Levy wrote.

Instead, the Navy is totaling up the numbers of sailors, dependents and contractors testing positive worldwide and publishing them daily on its website. As of Sunday, the service reported 134 sailors, 31 civilians, 23 dependents and 12 contractors had tested positive.

sarge43

(28,941 posts)

5. Peaceful passage Soldier.

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 08:53 PM

Mar 2020

Comfort for your family and friends.

GeorgiaPeanut

(360 posts)

7. I really feel for the risks our national guardsmen (and women) are taking

Reply to mahatmakanejeeves (Original post)

Mon Mar 30, 2020, 11:26 PM

Mar 2020

and their jobs have been made far more dangerous by the incompetent deplorable in the white house.

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