Pentagon Orders Troops to Wear Masks U.S. troops worldwide must wear masks and sew their own if necessary if they cannot maintain social distancing standards.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper, via statement The Pentagon made the announcement as one of the latest measures to combat the ongoing spread of the coronavirus.
Serious concerns remain as COVID-19 cases continue to rise and the ability to maintain social distance becomes increasingly challenging aboard military ships and aircraft.
The issue of infections in the ranks came to head when the USS Theodore Roosevelt was forced to dock in Guam after an outbreak among sailors.
The aircraft carrier’s commander, Capt.
Brett Crozier, was relieved of command after his letter raising health concerns became public.
