Latest "deploy or get out" stories

Non-deployability rates drop in Air Force — without kicking anyone out

Most of those 23,000 non-deployable airmen are considered to have a temporary limitation, such as those who are pregnant or who have recently given birth.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

‘Deploy or get out’ policy may not have forced out any troops at all

More than 120,000 troops have been moved off non-deployable lists, but military officials say they weren't forced out of the ranks.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

About 21,000 troops booted under ‘deploy or get out’ policy, but only a small fraction were Marines

As of Aug. 31, 2018, about 7,458 Marines were considered nondeployable for a variety of reasons, but most were medical related.

By Shawn Snow

5 years ago

About 21,000 troops booted so far under ‘deploy or get out’ policy

The acting defense secretary said a little more than 5 percent of troops are now classified as non-deployable.

By Leo Shane III

5 years ago

Stricter recruiting standards now could save DoD billions in disability payouts later: study

A slight adjustment to a knee policy had a significant impact on reducing medical separation payouts, RAND found.

By Tara Copp, AP

5 years ago

Judge halts Air Force’s efforts to discharge airmen with HIV

A federal judge in Virginia has ordered the Air Force to halt efforts to discharge service members who are HIV-positive.

5 years ago