Mandatory masks, widespread testing and buddy ethos set the military apart in the coronavirus fight

[Tony]

VICENZA, Italy — Real patriots wear masks. At least those in the military do.

Since the beginning of April, the Defense Department has required all troops, family members and civilian workers to wear masks in commissaries, base exchanges, offices, aircraft, ships, while on maneuvers and anywhere else they can’t stay 6 feet away from others to prevent transmission of the coronavirus. https://www.stripes.com/news/mandatory-masks-widespread-testing-and-buddy-ethos-set-the-military-apart-in-the-coronavirus-fight-1.644516