At the request of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, approximately 80 military medical personnel from across the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and U.S. Air Force, will deploy to Texas as part of a Department of Defense COVID-19 response operation. U.S. Army North (ARNORTH), the Joint Force Land Component Command (JFLCC) of U.S Northern Command, will oversee the military COVID-19 response in support of federal efforts and the state.
“This is the fourth time Department of Defense medical assets have deployed to support our home state,” said Lt. Gen. Laura J. Richardson, ARNORTH and JFLCC commander. “While COVID-19 continues to challenge communities here and across the U.S., we remain steadfast in our support of our local, state and federal partners.”
President Biden has identified COVID-19 response as the highest priority for his Administration’s first weeks and months. His initial policy foray is outlined in his Administration’s National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness and 11 executive orders issued on January 20 and 21.