An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Video: 7 Weeks to Go!

April 22, 2020
You have accessed part of a historical collection on defense.gov. Some of the information contained within may be outdated and links may not function. Please contact the DOD Webmaster with any questions.

One week has passed since nurse and military spouse Jessica Henninger left her family to fight COVID-19 in New York City. What has her first week been like? 

Video by Army Staff Sgt. Alexander Henninger, DOD
 

Learn more about Henninger's journey
A woman hugs her 1-year-old child
A woman hugs her 1-year-old child
Child's Hug
Jessica Henninger hugs her 1-year-old daughter, Stella, before leaving to help medical professionals fight COVID-19 in New York City.
Download: Full Size (51.2 KB)
Credit: DOD Video Still
VIRIN: 200412-O-ZZ999-017C
A family of seven smiles for a family portrait.
A family of seven smiles for a family portrait.
Henninger Family
The Henninger family, from left: Kadin Adelt,16; Hugo Henninger, 4 months; Jessica Henninger, Ophelia Henninger, 5; Army Staff Sgt. Alex Henninger, Kailee Hadley, 14; and Stella Henninger, 1.
Download: Full Size (1.72 MB)
Credit: Army Staff Sgt. Alex Henninger
VIRIN: 191214-A-LJ797-727C

Spotlight: Coronavirus: DOD Response Spotlight: Coronavirus: DOD Response: https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Spotlight/Coronavirus/

 

coronavirus Army humanitarian Health

Related Stories