FACT CHECK: Defense Chief Exaggerates Criticism Of Military In Fighting Coronavirus

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FACT CHECK: Defense Chief Exaggerates Criticism Of Military In Fighting Coronavirus
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Defense Secretary Mark Esper says that some are calling for the entire U.S. military to cease operations amid the coronavirus pandemic. That claim does not appear to have a source. In fact, many are urging the military to do more to keep troops safe.

that nearly all of the sailors be removed from the aircraft carrier and quarantined in Guam. That's where the Roosevelt is now docked. Officials said at least 93 sailors on the ship tested positive for the novel coronavirus.

Was the captain's demand that the ship be evacuated interpreted by Esper to mean there may be a wider perception that it is too dangerous for the military to operate during the pandemic? If so, who is advancing this suggestion? Answers remain elusive. Altman said most U.S. training exercises around the world have been scaled back or canceled, but shooting wars are still being carried out by other armed forces,"The U.S. military is hunkering down," Altman said."But it's not shutting down."

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