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- We are facing challenging times

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with the recent outbreak of coronavirus.

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The World Health Organization
identified COVID-19

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as a global pandemic

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and the President has declared
it a national emergency

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due to the speed and
scale of transmission.

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Because of this,

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the Secretary of Defense has
directed travel restrictions

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for the next 60 days
for uniformed members,

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our civilian teammates
and our family members.

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- This includes all
forms of official travel

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for non-essential personnel
to include PCS, TTDY,

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and government-funded leave.

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This also includes personal leave

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and other non-official travel.

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We know this impacts
you and your families,

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but your safety and wellness
are our top priority.

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We can't stress enough how
important you are to our team.

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COVID-19 is serious.

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It's highly communicable

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and has already affected many countries.

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A disciplined sense of
urgency is essential.

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- Each one of us has a
personal responsibility

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to do all we can to help minimize
the spread of this virus.

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We must all take personal hygiene

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and health protection measures

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as outlined by the CDC seriously

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in order to safeguard
ourselves and our loved ones.

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- Our approach is simple.

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We need to take care of each other

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while we protect our fellow Americans.

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If you show symptoms
consistent with COVID-19,

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immediately seek medical
care and evaluation.

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- You can find more
information and resources

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at cdc.gov, af.mil, and spaceforce.mil.

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We'll continue to post
the latest information

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and keep everyone informed.

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You'll know what we know.

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Let's tackle this challenge

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as we do all challenges which confront us.

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- Thank you for your continued service

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and your professionalism.

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Fight's on.