Gearing Up

WHILE BEING HIT WITH coronavirus at rates equivalent to the civilian population, the U.S. military has activated its “defense support of civil authorities” apparatus, establishing liaisons in all 50 states, activating units and command posts, and moving forces to provide medical, transportation, logistics, and communications support in New York and Washington states.

Lieutenant Gen. Laura Richardson, the commander of Army North (ARNORTH), has received approval for the deployment of ground units in response to the now declared national emergency. The