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The Army is working to mitigate the coronavirus pandemic’s impact on its supply chain with progress payments and small business loans, the service’s secretary said Thursday, as it anticipates dealing with the challenge for “months and months ahead.” Secretary Ryan McCarthy called the ramifications for second- and third-tier suppliers his top concern as the Army looks to implement new strategies to keep production lines open. “We’re in constant communication where we’re trying to help these manufacturers to strengthen their balance…
