June 17, 2020 SECDEF witnesses transformation, protection of citizens becoming Airmen at BMT during COVID-19 U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark T. Esper visited U.S. Air Force basic military training cadre and recruits, as well as members of the Air Force Recruiting Service, for a first-hand look at how the service transforms citizens into American Airmen here June 16, 2020. Esper, accompanied on the visit by
March 3, 2020 DOD makes plans to combat coronavirus Defense Department civilian and military leaders are working to ensure the department is ready for short- and long-term scenarios, as well as domestic and international situations.