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The day's open press events and other DOD happenings and announcements. January 4, 2021

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Press Events Acting Secretary of Defense Chris Miller

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Acting Secretary of Defense
Chris Miller

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Press Events Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist

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Deputy Defense Secretary
David L. Norquist

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Press Events Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen.Mark A. Milley  

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Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Army Gen.Mark A. Milley  

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Press Events Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen.John E. Hyten  

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Vice Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff
Air Force Gen.John E. Hyten  

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DOD Postings: January 4, 2021

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Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob "LB" Linsenbigler, a public health technician assigned to the Pennsylvania Air National Guard, has been on the front lines since the COVID-19 pandemic unfolded. 
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Sarah Katoski, superintendent of medical readiness at the 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, has been conducting research on COVID-19 in an effort to help combat the pandemic.
Army Staff Sgt. Isadore Jachman was one of three Jewish men to receive the Medal of Honor for actions during World War II. 
The Navy and the Connecticut Air National Guard will honor Connecticut native son Dan Crowley for his service in the Philippines during World War II.
Researchers have identified pint-sized antibodies that could protect against COVID-19, and at least one of these nanobodies is produced by a llama named Cormac.
Operation Warp Speed has been moving quickly to get doses from Pfizer and Moderna out to everyone who needs them, the chief operating officer of the effort said.
The 48th Fighter Wing received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines at Royal Air Force Lakenheath, England on Dec. 27, 2020. 
Since March, the airmen of the 721st Aerial Port Squadron worked tirelessly at the Ramstein Passenger Terminal to make sure the mission continues, and their patrons and employees were kept safe from exposure to COVID-19.
As sports legends go, there is a case to be made that Joe Torre is the personification of greatness. Although baseball defines him in the eyes of sports fans, Torre also served in the military.
The new COVID-19 Remote Monitoring Program equips patients who need additional support with a home health care kit and 24/7 oversight from registered nurses.