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Fort Jackson trainee dies at Army basic training
Pfc. Veronica Wynn, 39, with 3rd Battalion, 13th Infantry Regiment, became unresponsive during “structured and disciplined pickup in the company area."
By Zamone Perez
No active duty COVID deaths since vaccination deadlines, but reserve deaths continue
The majority of the military's COVID-19 deaths have been among members of the Reserve and National Guard.
No firings yet for VA workers who refuse COVID vaccines, despite continued warnings
Officials had said firings could start this month for staffers who missed vaccination deadlines last fall.
New $16 billion VA medical records system delayed again. This time by COVID
Plans to deploy the software in Ohio in March are being pushed back almost two months.
Guard may help staffing shortages at New Mexico schools
Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said the additional help would ensure that students can remain in the classroom.
Oregon National Guard deployed to hospitals amid COVID surge
A total of 1,200 Guard members will be deployed to more than 50 hospitals across the state, KATU-TV reported.
Two more Army reservists die of COVID
Roughly half of the military's 88 COVID-19 deaths have been among Army reservists.
VA won’t mail out COVID kits but veterans can get free tests at clinics
Federal officials are expected to distribute 500 million coronavirus test kits in coming weeks.
Kentucky National Guard members to help strained hospitals
Roughly one-third of Kentucky’s hospitals are reporting critical staffing shortages.
Covid surge delayed release of VA’s recommendations for facility closings, expansions
The report was due out on Jan. 31 but will be delayed by six weeks.
Guard members embrace job that can make surprising demands
From assisting at COVID-19 testing sites to protecting the U.S. Capitol, it’s been a busy two years for the Minnesota National Guard.
By Sarah Kocher, St. Cloud Times via the AP