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Department of Defense suspends domestic travel for military and civilian personnel until May as coronavirus outbreak grows in US
Sarah Al-Arshani
Mar 14, 2020, 1:43 PM
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The US has reported more than 2,200 COVID-19 cases and 50 deaths.
A memorandum was issued on Friday, and the suspension will begin on Monday. The measure is meant to help limit the spread of the virus and protect personnel.
"The continuing spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) necessitates immediate implementation of travel restrictions for domestic Department of Defense (DoD) travel," the memorandum read.
The memo applies to "DoD military and civilian personnel and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities, and surrounding areas in the United States and its territories," and also impacts "DoD civilian personnel and DoD family members, whose transportation is government-funded," the memo states.
There are a few exemptions including those traveling to receive or give medical care. According to Stars and Stripes exemptions for mission-essential travel or human resources among other things will be approved and a case-by-case basis.
According to the Associated Press, "unofficial visits" to the Pentagon have also been suspended.
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The military has suspended all travel, deployments, exercises for the entire force
Meghann Myers
3 days ago
All deployments are on-hand for the next 60 to 90 days, per Pentagon order. (Capt. Ellen C. Brabo/U.S. Army)
Weeks after putting a hold on permanent change-of-station moves and non-essential travel both abroad and in the United States for the next two to three months, the Pentagon has issued a stop-movement order that will affect all personnel and Defense Department civilians.
The order affects travel for exercises, as well as deployments from combat operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus, the Pentagon announced Wednesday
“Approximately 90,000 service members slated to deploy or redeploy over the next 60 days will likely be impacted by this stop movement order,” the release said.
Exceptions include:
How is the new force-wide travel ban impacting you and your family? We need to hear from service members.
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Olivia Vermane
March 23 at 1:21 PM
A combatant commander, military service secretary or the chairman of the joint chiefs, Army Gen. Mark Milley can also grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis, if the travel is mission essential, a humanitarian issue or due to another extreme hardship.
" Currently, this order is not expected to impact the continued drawdown of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, which is scheduled to be complete within 135 days following the signed agreement," the release said.
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Pentagon halts domestic travel for military due to coronavirus
By Caroline Kelly and Jamie Crawford, CNN
Updated 1:16 AM ET, Sat March 14, 2020
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(CNN)The Pentagon announced Friday that members of the armed services, Defense Department civilian employees and their family members who are living on or serving at military properties can no longer travel domestically starting Monday, to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
"The continuing spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) necessitates immediate implementation of travel restrictions for domestic Department of Defense (DoD) travel," according to a Defense Department memo signed by Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist.
"These restrictions are necessary to preserve force readiness, limit the continuing spread of the virus, and preserve the health and welfare of Service members, DoD civilian employees, their families, and the local communities in which we live," the memo continues.
The news comes after President Donald Trump said during a televised address Wednesday that travel from Europe to the US would be suspended due to the worsening outbreak, later clarifying that the restriction would not apply to US citizens. The military has felt the effects of the pandemic, as some branches have begun screening new recruits for the virus and US involvement in certain military exercises has been altered in response to the outbreak.
The travel restriction is slated to last until May 11. Service members may take only local leave during that time, according to the memo.
The department said in a statement Friday that the travel restriction "will also pause civilian hiring at DoD installations and components for persons who do not reside within the hiring entity's local commuting area."
Some travel exceptions will be granted "on a case by case basis," and travel for medical services will be allowed, according to the memo. It notes that "our understanding of COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, and this guidance will be continuously evaluated as conditions warrant."
The department also announced new rules starting Monday for those who can enter the Pentagon building itself. According to a second memo from the department, all unofficial and international visitors will be "restricted" from the Pentagon grounds.
No military or government employees or contractors will be allowed to enter the Pentagon grounds "if they have traveled within the previous 14 days" from countries for which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued the highest or second highest travel warnings, per the memo.
Additionally, public tours of the Pentagon are canceled "until further notice," the memo states -- echoing the decision earlier this week to halt tours of Capitol Hill for the coming weeks, as sources have told CNN.
"All large gatherings, such as retirement and promotion ceremonies, shall cease," the department said in a corresponding statement. "All Pentagon Tours have been suspended since March 12, 2020."
This story has been updated with additional information about restrictions to the Pentagon itself.
https://www.businessinsider.com/us-...estic-travel-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-2020-3
Department of Defense suspends domestic travel for military and civilian personnel until May as coronavirus outbreak grows in US
Sarah Al-Arshani
Mar 14, 2020, 1:43 PM
Kiyoshi Tanno/Getty Images
- Domestic travel for military and civilian members in the Department of Defense will be suspended from March 16 to May 11, according to a DOD memorandum.
- The measure is a result of the growing coronavirus outbreak.
- The suspension is meant to slow the spread of the virus and protect personnel.
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The US has reported more than 2,200 COVID-19 cases and 50 deaths.
A memorandum was issued on Friday, and the suspension will begin on Monday. The measure is meant to help limit the spread of the virus and protect personnel.
"The continuing spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) necessitates immediate implementation of travel restrictions for domestic Department of Defense (DoD) travel," the memorandum read.
The memo applies to "DoD military and civilian personnel and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities, and surrounding areas in the United States and its territories," and also impacts "DoD civilian personnel and DoD family members, whose transportation is government-funded," the memo states.
There are a few exemptions including those traveling to receive or give medical care. According to Stars and Stripes exemptions for mission-essential travel or human resources among other things will be approved and a case-by-case basis.
According to the Associated Press, "unofficial visits" to the Pentagon have also been suspended.
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https://www.militarytimes.com/news/...l-deployments-exercises-for-the-entire-force/
The military has suspended all travel, deployments, exercises for the entire force
Meghann Myers
3 days ago
Weeks after putting a hold on permanent change-of-station moves and non-essential travel both abroad and in the United States for the next two to three months, the Pentagon has issued a stop-movement order that will affect all personnel and Defense Department civilians.
The order affects travel for exercises, as well as deployments from combat operations in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria, in an attempt to stop the spread of coronavirus, the Pentagon announced Wednesday
“Approximately 90,000 service members slated to deploy or redeploy over the next 60 days will likely be impacted by this stop movement order,” the release said.
Exceptions include:
- Travel for military medical patients or providers.
- Movements of Navy ships, as long as they observe 14-day quarantine periods.
- Those who are already in the process of traveling.
- Those who are away on temporary duty.
How is the new force-wide travel ban impacting you and your family? We need to hear from service members.
Tell us how this fast-moving crisis is impacting you and your unit.
Olivia Vermane
March 23 at 1:21 PM
A combatant commander, military service secretary or the chairman of the joint chiefs, Army Gen. Mark Milley can also grant exceptions on a case-by-case basis, if the travel is mission essential, a humanitarian issue or due to another extreme hardship.
" Currently, this order is not expected to impact the continued drawdown of U.S. forces from Afghanistan, which is scheduled to be complete within 135 days following the signed agreement," the release said.
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https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/14/politics/pentagon-halts-domestic-travel-coronavirus/index.html
Pentagon halts domestic travel for military due to coronavirus
By Caroline Kelly and Jamie Crawford, CNN
Updated 1:16 AM ET, Sat March 14, 2020
Cuomo: What do empty grocery shelves say about us? 06:41
(CNN)The Pentagon announced Friday that members of the armed services, Defense Department civilian employees and their family members who are living on or serving at military properties can no longer travel domestically starting Monday, to curtail the spread of the coronavirus.
"The continuing spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) necessitates immediate implementation of travel restrictions for domestic Department of Defense (DoD) travel," according to a Defense Department memo signed by Deputy Defense Secretary David Norquist.
"These restrictions are necessary to preserve force readiness, limit the continuing spread of the virus, and preserve the health and welfare of Service members, DoD civilian employees, their families, and the local communities in which we live," the memo continues.
The news comes after President Donald Trump said during a televised address Wednesday that travel from Europe to the US would be suspended due to the worsening outbreak, later clarifying that the restriction would not apply to US citizens. The military has felt the effects of the pandemic, as some branches have begun screening new recruits for the virus and US involvement in certain military exercises has been altered in response to the outbreak.
The travel restriction is slated to last until May 11. Service members may take only local leave during that time, according to the memo.
The department said in a statement Friday that the travel restriction "will also pause civilian hiring at DoD installations and components for persons who do not reside within the hiring entity's local commuting area."
Some travel exceptions will be granted "on a case by case basis," and travel for medical services will be allowed, according to the memo. It notes that "our understanding of COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, and this guidance will be continuously evaluated as conditions warrant."
The department also announced new rules starting Monday for those who can enter the Pentagon building itself. According to a second memo from the department, all unofficial and international visitors will be "restricted" from the Pentagon grounds.
No military or government employees or contractors will be allowed to enter the Pentagon grounds "if they have traveled within the previous 14 days" from countries for which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued the highest or second highest travel warnings, per the memo.
Additionally, public tours of the Pentagon are canceled "until further notice," the memo states -- echoing the decision earlier this week to halt tours of Capitol Hill for the coming weeks, as sources have told CNN.
"All large gatherings, such as retirement and promotion ceremonies, shall cease," the department said in a corresponding statement. "All Pentagon Tours have been suspended since March 12, 2020."
This story has been updated with additional information about restrictions to the Pentagon itself.
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