Despite Being Under Quarantine, America's Top General Says The Military Remains At The Ready To Defend The United States And Allies

There has been no impact on our ability to effectively plan, coordinate and synchronize efforts to defend our nation.” (2/2)
— The Joint Staff 🇺🇸 (@thejointstaff) October 8, 2020

Voice of America: Top US General: Coronavirus Quarantine Having 'No Impact' on Readiness

The top-ranked military officer in the United States is warning adversaries that there has been no letup in the country’s defenses even though he and other high-ranking officers have been forced to self-quarantine because of the coronavirus.

In a message shared Thursday on Twitter, Joint Chiefs Chairman General Mark Milley said the quarantine was having “no impact” on the Pentagon’s ability to defend the nation or its allies.

“America is capable and ready,” Milley said in the statement. “The Joint Chiefs and I remain in constant communication while in quarantine and the chain of command remains the same.”

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Update: Quarantined, top US general assures US remains well-protected (France 24)

WNU Editor: I take no comfort that the nation's top generals are under self-quarantine. Despite all the reassurances, it will impact readiness.