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Cautious Pentagon extends troop travel limits through June
Source: Associated Press
Cautious Pentagon extends troop travel limits through June
By ROBERT BURNS
April 20, 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is extending military travel restrictions through June, indicating a concern that the coronavirus remains a threat to troops even as the Trump administration pushes for some states to begin opening up in May.
The military travel limits, which Defense Secretary Mark Esper ordered in March, had been set to expire May 11.
“While the Department acknowledges that this order will have great impact on our service members and their families who are looking to proceed with their lives, the rapidly changing environment has created significant risks to service members,” the Pentagon said in a statement announcing the details.
It said Esper directed that permanent change-of-station moves for military members with school-age dependents should be prioritized to minimize school-year disruption and education costs, or that these military members be considered for extension of their current assignment.
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By ROBERT BURNS
April 20, 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Pentagon is extending military travel restrictions through June, indicating a concern that the coronavirus remains a threat to troops even as the Trump administration pushes for some states to begin opening up in May.
The military travel limits, which Defense Secretary Mark Esper ordered in March, had been set to expire May 11.
“While the Department acknowledges that this order will have great impact on our service members and their families who are looking to proceed with their lives, the rapidly changing environment has created significant risks to service members,” the Pentagon said in a statement announcing the details.
It said Esper directed that permanent change-of-station moves for military members with school-age dependents should be prioritized to minimize school-year disruption and education costs, or that these military members be considered for extension of their current assignment.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/726251b11f5b00b6ef0588b7737285d4
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