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Coronavirus impact hits the military | Defense News Weekly full episode: March 13, 2020

The impact of the COVID-19 virus is set to have lasting effects on the military and the country. Find out that other news from the defense community this week.
A Space National Guard? Not quite yet | Defense News Weekly Extra

Despite Congressional pressure, a Space National Guard could take a while to be established–if at all. Plus, what it will look like is up in the air.
How to transform the Marine Corps–without extra money | Defense News Weekly Extra

Typically, when service chiefs visit Capitol Hill, they ask for more money–so when the Marines didn’t do that, Congress was surprised.
A-10 moves causing anger from lawmakers | Defense News Weekly Extra

The Air Force’s plan to retire older A-10 aircraft is facing opposition from Arizona Rep. Ruben Gallego, who is continuing to grill service leaders on the plan.