Herald Union, COVID-19 Special Edition, March 26, 2020

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Army to sweep the globe, safety measures ramp up.

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Photo by Senior Airman Sean Madden A health program administrator from the New York State Department of Health briefs New York Army National Guard members in New Rochelle, New York, March 14.

By Thomas Brading Army News Service WASHINGTON — More than 2,000 National Guardsmen are taking on COVID-19 as it continues to sweep the globe and safety measures ramp up, said the Army’s top official.

To date, at least 49 service members throughout the Department of Defense have tested positive for the COVID-19 virus.

However, in the weeks ahead, Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy said he expects those numbers to spike.

To take on this airborne threat, Army leaders plan to ask for roughly $1 billion from Congress to expand their testing supply kits, and early vaccine and antiviral research efforts, he said.

“This is a day-to-day challenge for us,” McCarthy said during an interviewTuesday.“This is all new ground for the Army, and we’re going to make adjustments as we learn more over the next several weeks.”

National Guard activations

The National Guard is the tip of the spear in the fight against COVID-19, McCarthy said.

Late last week, roughly 400 Guard members took action across six states against the coronavirus. As of Monday, those numbers surged to more than 650 troops in 15 states, and

by Wednesday morning, more

than 2,000 Guardsmen in 23 states responded to support civil authorities around the country.

So far,Guardsmen in Arkansas, California,Colorado,Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Montana, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Virginia, Washington,and Wisconsin have been called up.

Their mission includes multiple components, to include manning drive-through testing facilities, providing logistic support for healthcare professionals, decontaminating public spaces, and coordinating efforts shoulder-to-shoulder with state emergency responders, among other tasks, officials said.

McCarthy praised the way that their efforts are helping at a state level,saying,“Our Guardsmen are doing a heck of a job with their screening protocols.

According to Air Force Gen. Joseph Lengyel, National Guard Bureau chief, the COVID-19 response effort is as large as 54 hurricanes happening concurrently, and ranging in severity from a Category 1 to a Category 5.

Medical research

As Guardsmen continue their efforts, the U.S. Army Medical Research and Development team is also working around the clock in the battle against COVID-19, McCarthy said.

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“These professionals are extraordinary,world-class talent,”he said, adding that at Fort Detrick, Maryland, medical professionals are currently evaluating testing kits and conducting early vaccine research.

At the lab,a multifaceted group of virologists, epidemiologists, toxicologists, medical doctors, veterinarians and other researchers with experience taking on other viruses,such as Zika,Ebola, and SARS are now working on COVID-19. The facility, according to the secretary, is “a national treasure.”

Although researchers expect a 12- to 18-month timeline for an antidote,their labs can collaborate with private-sector researchers and develop a vaccine earlier, according to a DOD officials.

In addition to research, the Army — along with other defense agencies -– plans to dole out their medical supply stashes to public health agencies as they gear up for an influx of COVID-19 patients, said Secretary of Defense Mark Esper during a press briefing Tuesday.

More than 5 million respirator masks and roughly 2,000 deployable ventilators are expected to be given by the DOD to the Department of Health and Human Services to help fight the outbreak.

U.S. Forces Korea in the trenches

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COVID-19, U.S. Forces Korea has become the paragon for how to fight the virus,McCarthy said, adding its response “has been incredible.”

Since January, USFK troops have been taking on the virus.

Of the roughly 58,000 people at USFK daily, only nine –- who all live off post -– have been infected with COVID-19. The key to their success, according to their commander, is treating the epidemic like combat operations.

“We initiated 24/7 operations, with fully operational staff in our ops center and provided daily updates,”said Gen.Robert Abrams, commander of USFK, in a press briefing Friday, adding the importance of swift action and a professional relationship with the South Korean government. “[Gen.Abrams] has been able to get ahold of the situation and stop it cold,” McCarthy said. “A lot of it was these screening procedures that they put in place and then how quickly they can move and get tests, testing equipment, but then did just the 24-hour vigilance and communications be it social media and other platforms that they've been able to continue to stay on top of this.”

More than 5,600 miles away in northern Italy at the U.S.Army Africa headquarters, another military installation has also found itself in the middle of the global pandemic. “[Maj. Gen.] Roger Cloutier [commanding general of US-

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COVID19 ARAF] is surrounded by people that have been exposed — and quite frankly, many lost their lives — and he's got that installation locked down,”McCarthy said. “We are so proud of him, and his leadership team and the men and women that are stationed there.

“Those overseas leaders are at the forefront of the fight,” he added.“We've learned a lot from them. We're talking to them a lot, trying to get them more support …”

Defender 20 scales back

Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, many exercises have been scaled back, halted, or canceled completely. One of the largest land exercises in recent memory, Defender 20-Europe, is no exception.

As of Friday, all movement of personnel and equipment from the U.S. to Europe ceased. “The health, safety and readiness of our military, civilians, and family members is our primary concern,” officials said. “There are many details still being worked out and discussed with our allies and partners.”

“We’re continually reiterating to our international allies that we are committed to exercises for the foreseeable future,” McCarthy said. “This is an extraordinary set of circumstances and we're just trying to adjust. We'll get these back on track as soon as we get through the vaccine protocols and screening, and get to a different place.”

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Photo by Sgt. James Harvey Secretary of the Army Ryan D. McCarthy, visits Fort Belvoir Community Hospital to observe the health care guidance implemented to handle COVID-19, in Ft. Belvoir, Va., March 18.

Time of uncertainty

On Monday,a domestic travel ban kicked off around the Army that halted duty station moves and temporary assignments. It is one of the multiple shifts in place to mitigate the exposure of COVID-19.

However, roughly 1,200 recruits recently left for Basic Combat Training after officials had them on standby until a plan was set.First,recruits will be tested for COVID-19 at their military entrance processing stations before departing to one of four Army training facilities.

“We’re looking at how we can put protocols in place and balance the challenge of social distancing with meeting end-strength goals,”

McCarthy said. “End strength is critical. We don’t want to be in a position where we are a weakened force by not having end strength to deal with worldwide threats.”

Once troops finish their training,they are screened again before they leave for another location.

However, the fine details are still being worked out.

“This is very difficult to manage,” he said. “We're working on the screening, and the protocols to manage this. National security is a tough business. We've got to still be able to grow the force even under these quite frankly, extraordinary set of conditions that none of us have ever faced before.”

But, senior leaders are receiv-

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ing information by the minute, he said. For example, the U.S. is currently on track with Italy with confirmed coronavirus cases. If those numbers continue to rise, Army leaders may reevaluate how basic training is conducted.

“Decisions are being made on a day-by-day basis,” McCarthy added.

He urged all people -– regardless of military status -– to listen to the health professionals, and self-isolate as much as possible.

Other Army readiness programs, like the implementation timeline of the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT, has not changed, McCarthy said. Right now, Army leaders receive information around the clock and

are unsure what the next day will bring.

However, McCarthy added, they will continue to evaluate the situation as more information rolls in.

“This is a fog of war, and it’s tough,” he said.

Regarding modernization efforts, industry partners are still “bending metal and working,”he said. “As long as we can continue to work under these conditions, we can continue to proceed” with the Army’s modernization priorities.

Earlier this week,Army leaders chose Bell and Sikorsky, as well as Boeing, to move forward in the Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft program, or FLRAA, ahead of the 2030 timeline to field a new assault aircraft.

Although modernization and readiness have pushed forward, in the end it’s people first.

“We’re going to learn a lot more and we're going to continue to refine our protocols and do what we have to do to take care of our people,” McCarthy said. “But still maintain the readiness to respond to global activity –- it’s a very dangerous and complex world on a good day.

“Army leadership is looking at the measures we need to take to thread the needle between addressing all of the challenges we face globally,and making sure we protect our men and women and their families,” he added.

“Have faith that we're going to get through this.”

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LRMC’s process for COVID-19 testing Story and photos by Marcy Sanchez On Saturday, March 14, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center opened the doors to its COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) Screening Center in an effort to reduce risk exposure and spread of the virus.

While LRMC is equipped with the 2019-Novel Coronavirus Real-Time ReverseTranscriptase Diagnostic Panel, and is the only U.S. military medical treatment facility in Europe with diagnostic testing capabilities,the opening of the clinic has left many questions for individuals eager to get tested for COVID-19 confirmation.

“The Covid-19 Screening Center is available for evaluating and assessing those who meet the criteria to be tested in order to maximize our resources,” said U.S.Army Lt.Col.Laura Ricardo, chief of Preventive Medicine and the COVID-19 public health nurse lead at LRMC. “It’s im-

perative we prioritize using the COVID tests for people who have either had direct contact with someone who is positive for COVID-19 and are symptomatic.”

As the medical community finds out more about symptoms and spread regarding COVID-19, LRMC continues to follow screening procedures recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

The screening and testing process

Individuals with a fever at or above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit AND cold symptoms (cough, congestion, runny nose, shortness of breath) should proceed to the COVID-19 Screening Clinic,located next to the LRMC Emergency Room. Once the testing is complete, patients will be instructed to return home and self-quarantine until they are called back with results.

If people who are tested have

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Col. Michael Weber and Command Sgt. Maj. Thurman Reynolds, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center command team, speak with Dr. Michael Koenig, technical supervisor, Virology Laboratory, to learn about LRMC’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-Novel Coronavirus Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Diagnostic Panel, a CDC-developed laboratory test kit to detect 2019 novel coronavirus. other conditions for which they need to be evaluated in a different clinic or department of the hospital, they will be given a note to take with them to the follow-on clinic that states they have been screened and tested. They will be instructed to keep a mask on at all times and to sanitize their hands frequently.

Individuals who do not meet both the fever and cold symptoms criteria will not be tested. This includes people who may believe they have been exposed to or were around people who may have tested positive for COVID-19 but are without symptoms.

“We need the population with flu-like symptoms to stay home,

practice social distancing and self–isolation until they feel (as with a flu) they need clinical evaluation,” said Ricardo. “People who do not meet both testing criteria or those who have other urgent/ emergent needs should not go to the COVID-19 Screening Clinic as it may expose them to other people who may actually have the coronavirus.”

When the results are in

Once the testing is completed and individuals are instructed to go home and self-quarantine, the results are typically returned within 24-48 hours.Service Members who are instructed to quarantine will work with the clinic staff to

ensure their leadership are aware of the medical guidance.

If a test is positive, the patient is immediately contacted by Ricardo and her team of public health nurses to start the Contact Tracing process and identify those with whom they may have come into Close Contact (read more about Close Contacts at https:// go.usa.gov/xdt26). Patients with positive tests will be instructed on how to properly isolate themselves within their homes.

If a test is negative, the patient will be contacted by the on-call COVID response team with further instructions on how to best recover from their flu-like symptoms.

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Landstuhl Regional Medical Center’s panels for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-Novel Coronavirus Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Diagnostic Panel, a CDC-developed laboratory test kit to detect 2019 novel coronavirus.

What the CDC says

For most people, the immediate risk of becoming seriously ill from the virus that causes COVID-19 is thought to be low.

Some international destinations (including most European countries) now have ongoing community spread. Community spread means some people have been infected and it is not known how or where they became exposed.

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Older adults and people of any age with underlying health conditions, such as diabetes, lung disease, or heart disease, are at greater risk of severe illness from COVID-19.

“We want to relay that flulike symptoms for the majority of the population is likely due to having the flu,” states Ricardo.

“We want everyone to know the COVID-19 Screening Clinic is

Col. Michael Weber and Command Sgt. Maj. Thurman Reynolds, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center command team, speak with Dr. Michael Koenig, technical supervisor, Virology Laboratory, to learn about LRMC’s Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2019-Novel Coronavirus Real-Time Reverse Transcriptase Diagnostic Panel. available for everyone in our military community, but to be tested for a sense of security is not going to be useful.Testing just for peace of mind is a quick way to deplete available resources for those who truly need to be tested.”

Ultimately, the medical provider at the COVID-19 Screening Clinic determines the need for testing.

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The CDC does not recommend testing,symptom monitoring or special management for those who may have been exposed to asymptomatic people with potential exposures to COVID-19.

Military community members living in Germany who are concerned about their exposure risk to COVID-19 should call the

TRICARE Nurse Advice Line at 0800-071-3516 to discuss any symptoms and seek advice on further instructions for care.

For more NAL information, visit: https://rhce.amedd.army. mil/Families/nurse_advice_line. html. As always, if your conditions are life threatening, please call emergency services or visit the nearest emergency room.

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CID cautions teleworkers to adhere to IT best practices Courtesy Story U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command

As the Army community continues to encourage teleworking, the U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command reminds users about cyber adversaries and the importance of keeping all information on networks safe.

As telework increases across the Army, network users play an important role in protecting the Department of Defense Information Network. CID encourages users to follow departmentissued guidance and best practices as well as those developed by DOD.This information will help ensure users maintain secure use of common capabilities and continue to operate effectively during telework status.

CID officials also remind the Army community that government furnished equipment (GFE) is for official government use only and is to be used only by authorized users. It is important to remind family members the computer is for work only and not to be used for other purposes. Users are encouraged to utilize good practices such as locking and removing CAC and maintaining the physical security of their GFE.

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Additional important reminders for government teleworkers:

• The use of Government Furnished Equipment is ALWAYS the preferred method for connecting to DOD resources • Adhere to your organization-specific Telework User Guidance • Use your organization’s official connection services while conducting official business (e.g., VPN, MobiKEY, Skype for Business, and VidyoDesktop etc.) and log off from connection at the end of the work day or during idle times when you are not directly interacting with network resources • While connected to the NIPRNet, use of streaming video/audio and internet access is not authorized except for official business • Study and follow the Acceptable Use

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In addition, the Criminal Investigation Command’s Major Cybercrime Unit continues to warn the Army community of ongoing Coronavirusthemed phishing attacks impersonating organizations with the end goal of stealing information and delivering malware.

“Cybercriminals are innovative and will take advantage of current browsing trends to conduct social engineering attacks,” said Edward Labarge, Director, Major Cybercrime Unit, USACIDC. “We have already seen this with malwareinfected COVID-19 maps and phishing emails related to the pandemic.”

Labarge recommends always inspecting the URL and ensuring you know where

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the link will take you, because criminals are disguising themselves in an effort to steal money and/or sensitive information.

“When conducting research on COVID-19 or any other topic, you want to ensure you use good cybersecurity best practices,” he said. “This includes keeping your browser, operating system, and antivirus software up to date. Additionally, you should never click on an unknown link.

You can check the link by hovering your mouse over the URL to see where it leads.”

Some Trusted Sources available for use:

• DAF COVID-19 Webpage: https://www.af.mil/News/ Coronavirus-Disease-2019/ • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID-19: • https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html • USAF COVID-19 Information Page: https://www.af.mil/News/ CoronavirusDisease-2019/ • World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/ Please continue to exercise proper cyber hygiene while utilizing VPN and government computers as well as personal devices.

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CID encourages vigilance to prevent COVID-19 cyber scams

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malware tool used to steal passwords and user data.

A significant number of additional coronavirus-related domains have been registered. CID officials warn users to not open attachments or links in emails coming from such domains.

Army CID Special Agents are reminding people to be alert and suspicious and to take extra steps to verify information before agreeing to anything that could put one’s personal

or financial information at risk.

According to CID officials, individuals should be suspicious of anyone who approaches or initiates contact regarding coronavirus; anyone not known, or with whom conversation was not initiated, who offers advice on prevention, protection or recovery — especially if they ask for money.

For more information, visit www. cid.army.mil.

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The U.S. Army Criminal Investigation Command warns the Army community that some phishing

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Worldwide military response

Photo by Spc. Hayden Hallman, 20th Public Affairs Detachment

A Korean Soldier assists a U.S. Army Soldier donning personal protective equipment before sanitizing a COVID-19 infected area during a joint disinfecting operation in Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 13. The primary function of PPE during the operation is to protect the user from disinfecting agents.

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Two U.S. Soldiers and a ROK soldier spray a COVID-19 infected area with a solution of disinfectant in Daegu, Republic of Korea, March 13. The Soldiers wear personal protective equipment with the primary function of protecting themselves from the disinfecting agent.

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Army Spc. Reagan Long, a horizontal construction engineer assigned to the 827th Engineer Company, 204th Engineering Battalion, 53rd Troop Command, New York Army National Guard, alongside Pfc. Naomi Velez, a horizontal construction engineer assigned to the 152nd Engineer Support Company, 42nd Infantry Division, register people at a COVID-19 Mobile Testing Center in Glenn Island Park, New Rochelle, Mar. 14. Members of the Army and Air National Guard from across several states have been activated under Operation COVID-19 to support federal, state and local efforts.

A Marine gate sentry demonstrates how sentries at all Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and Marine Corps Air Station New River entry control points will limit contact with all identification cards. The provost marshal has instructed sentries to limit personal contact with those entering the installations out of an abundance of caution and in an effort to limit the potential spread of disease, such as COVID-19.

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Marines assemble tents at the quarantine site being set up near the 13 Area on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, March 15. The site will serve as a quarantine area for any service members showing coronavirus symptoms or who test positive for the virus. The site is scheduled to open later this week.

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(Left) Spc. Bristol of the New York Army National Guard 396th Battalion and Airman 1st Class Nieves with the New York Air National Guard’s 106th Rescue Wing, help clean City Hall in New Rochelle, New York, March 14. New York Army and Air National Guard members are supporting the multi-agency response to COVID-19.

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Volunteers ensure shelves are full

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The U.S. Army Garrison command team volunteered to help with the restocking March 18 at the Commissary. Garrison Commander Col. Noah Cloud and Command Sgt. Maj. Chris Truchon came in at 6:45 a.m. with a team of volunteers.

Numerous groups and individual volunteers organized daily to help keep the shelves stocked.

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Clean Team takes preventive measures

Photos courtesy of Dave Fulton

Members of U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden’s Clean Team set up hand washing and sanitizing stations at the Mission Command Center and other high-traffic locations around post March 23 and have implemented measures to promote physical distancing to help stop the spread of COVID-19.

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What about the pets?

Information courtesy of the Stuttgart Veterinary Clinic Animal owners should continue to include pets and other animals in their emergency preparedness planning, including keeping a two-week supply of food and medications on hand.

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Can my dog/cat give me the new coronavirus?

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), no animals in the United States have been identified with the virus and the same is true for Europe.There is no evidence that dogs or other pets can spread COVID-19.

While this virus seems to have emerged from an animal source, it is now spreading from person

to person in China. There is no reason to think that any animals including pets might be a source of infection with this new coronavirus. However, since animals can spread other diseases to people, it’s always a good idea to wash hands after being around animals.

Can I give my dog/cat the new coronavirus?

The CDC recommends

that people who are sick with COVID-19 restrict contact with pets and other animals, just as they would restrict contact with other people.

When possible, a member of the household other than the individual who is ill should care for any animals in the household. Those infected with COVID-19 should avoid contact with animals, including petting, snuggling, being kissed or licked, and sharing

food. Those who must care for a pet, or who will be around animals while sick, should wear an appropriate facemask and wash hands thoroughly before and after interacting with those animals.

News reports said a dog in Hong Kong tested positive for COVID-19; how do I know if my dog has it?

On Feb. 27, a pet dog in

Hong Kong tested “weak positive” for the virus that causes COVID-19. Its owner also tested positive for coronavirus. According to the report, another dog quarantined at the same facility (but in a separate room) was also tested, but the results were negative for the virus. At this time the precise meaning of the positive test result from the one dog remains unclear and further evaluation is ongoing.

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Decluttering your home

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by Joey Pebble contributing writer for MilitaryInGermany.com Everyone wants to live a simpler lifestyle, but it’s not always obvious how to go about doing that. By getting rid of the clutter that clogs up your home, you’ll be able to create a more serene and peaceful place, while also making your spaces more functional and easier to use.

If you’ve let things go for a long time, then the challenge of cleaning out the mess may seem daunting. The good news is that there are a number of tricks you can use to divide up the task and even make it fun.

cleaning the clutter is to use an “anywhere” box. This can be a simple cardboard or plastic bin that is set in a room that is particularly disorganized.

Whenever you see something that belongs in another space, you can simply dump it in the box rather than running all over the house to put things in order. Then every week or so you can carry the box from room to room and place everything where it belongs.

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Another trick that uses time to determine worth is the closet hanger experiment. Featured on the Oprah Winfrey show, this involves taking all the outfits that you have in your closet and hanging them facing in the same direction. Then whenever you take an outfit out to wear, it should be put back facing the opposite direction. After about six months this will tell

you which clothes you use, and which can be donated.

12-12-12 Challenge

If you want to turn your organizational efforts into a game, then you could try the 12-12-12 challenge. This requires you to go through the house and find 12 items that can be donated, 12 that can be thrown away and 12 that can be put back in their proper place. When played with kids or spouses, this can be a fun challenge contest that also helps to declutter the home.

When dealing with personal items, you may get emotional, especially when deciding which things to get rid of. You should try to

do this process over time, in small partitions so that you don’t get overwhelmed and just end up quitting. You can also help ease any sadness you may feel by giving items away to friends or bundling them up for charities. Knowing that your previously treasured possessions are still being actively used may help you to part with them.

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function into the box. Then label the box and place it in a closet. Over the course of the next few months you can see which items you end up fetching and which ones get forgotten. This is a great way to let you know what’s worth keeping - and what’s not. And when the time comes to get rid of items, you can donate them to your local thrift store, or make a few dollars by selling them on FindItGuide.com.

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A band of kids embark on an epic quest to thwart a medieval menace. The Kid Who Would Be King recalls classic all-ages adventures — and repurposes a timeless legend — for a thoroughly enjoyable new addition to the family movie canon.

Starring: Louis Ashbourne Serkis, Denise Gough, Dean Chaumoo Director: Joe Cornish

Michael Banks learns that his house will be repossessed in five days unless he can pay back a loan. His only hope is to find a missing certificate. Just as all seems lost, Michael and his sister receive the surprise of a lifetime when Mary Poppins arrives to save the day.

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Accompanied by a ragtag group of teens and Boots the monkey, Dora embarks on a quest to save her parents while trying to solve the seemingly impossible mystery behind a lost Incan civilization.

Starring: Isabela Merced, Eugenio Derbez Director: James Bobin

Apollo 11 chronicles the 1969 U.S. moon landing, and was crafted from roughly 11,000 hours of audio recordings and previously unseen footage. Director Todd Douglas Miller creates a pulse-pounding, bracingly intimate look at this historic event and how it united a nation.

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A mournful astronaut travels to the outer reaches of the galaxy in search of his father, who went missing. This heartbreaking story about family, connection and the sacrifices of achieving greatness is made richer by stunning cinematography and jaw-dropping action sequences.

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With a vast army at his disposal, Orm plans to conquer the world. Standing in his way is Aquaman, Orm’s half-human, half-Atlantean brother and true heir to the throne.

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Phillip is a wealthy quadriplegic who needs a caretaker to help him.. He decides to hire Dell, a struggling parolee. Despite coming from two different worlds, an unlikely friendship starts to blossom.

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A young film student in the early ‘80s becomes romantically involved with a complicated and untrustworthy man.

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Elisabeth Moss plays a self-destructive punk rocker struggling with sobriety while trying to recapture the creative inspiration that led her band to success.

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A couple travels to Sweden to visit a mid-summer festival. What begins as an idyllic retreat quickly devolves into an increasingly violent and bizarre competition at the hands of a pagan cult.

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