April 17, 2020

Donating time, materials to keep DIA safe

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling — In times of crisis and chaos, it’s said that a person’s true character reveals itself. During the current COVID-19 pandemic, there have been many acts of kindness demonstrated by neighbors, communities and strangers.

March 30, 2020

Pay it forward, donate blood

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling — In a time of social distancing and self-isolation, some may wonder how they can still help others affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. For Sgt. First Class Matthew Brueggeman, a member of the Office of the Chaplain at the Defense Intelligence Agency, the answer is through blood donations. Although, technically, he doesn’t donate blood.

March 15, 2020

DOD Officials Explain New Coronavirus Domestic Travel Restrictions

Defense officials announced restrictions on domestic travel for service members, Defense Department employees and family members in response to the new coronavirus, or COVID-19.

March 13, 2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Situation Summary

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).

March 13, 2020

U.S. Created 'Protective Bubbles' Around Bases in South Korea, General Says

Army Gen. Robert B. ''Abe'' Abrams, commander of U.S. Forces Korea, briefed Pentagon reporters on the USFK's response to the coronavirus.

March 13, 2020

Statement by the Department of Defense on Domestic Travel Restrictions

Today, the Deputy Secretary of Defense David L. Norquist approved new travel restrictions for service members, DoD civilians, and their families assigned to DoD installations, facilities and surrounding areas within the United States and its territories. This restriction will halt all domestic travel, including Permanent Change of Station, and Temporary Duty.

March 12, 2020

Childcare relief for Defense Intelligence Agency employees

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling — Defense Intelligence Agency employees affected by school closures because of the COVID-19 pandemic can arrange for childcare relief through the Department of Defense Employee Assistance Program.

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 10, 2020

DOD Confronts Coronavirus Head-On

The Defense Department is taking positive action to protect people, safeguard critical national security missions and capabilities and support the whole-of-government approach to confronting the spread of the new coronavirus.

March 9, 2020

DOD Updates Coronavirus Situation, Guidance

The Defense Department continues to issue guidance to commanders and directors to combat the coronavirus outbreak, officials said in Washington.