Aug. 9, 2021 Austin seeks presidential approval for mandatory troop vaccinations by mid-September The COVID-19 vaccine will be mandatory for service members by mid-September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a message to the force.
March 12, 2020 DOD Halts Travel To, From COVID-19 Affected Countries In response to the growing coronavirus epidemic, Defense Department officials are looking to safeguard the health and safety of military and civilian personnel and their families.
March 3, 2020 DOD makes plans to combat coronavirus Defense Department civilian and military leaders are working to ensure the department is ready for short- and long-term scenarios, as well as domestic and international situations.