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Trump pardons Army officer who defied COVID prevention rules

Former 1st Lt. Mark Bashaw was convicted of disobeying rules about face masks and virus testing before he was forced out of the service.

By Leo Shane III

4 weeks ago

Pentagon begins outreach to reenlist troops booted for COVID vaccine

The Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Riley Ceder and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

3 months ago

Austin ends the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate

The Defense Department will no longer require currently serving troops to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Former Army warrant officer sentenced in $3.7 million government fraud

The warrant officer must pay back the money.

2 years ago

VA to get new authority over education benefits for future emergencies

The move comes in response to problems that surfaced at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in America.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

Justice demands correction of military records for vaccine refusers

Troops who exercised their legally protected medical rights must be made whole.

By James D. Muhammad and Thomas L. Rempfer

2 years ago

Biden OKs defense bill despite military COVID vaccine repeal

The defense authorization bill includes $871 billion in military spending priorities for fiscal 2023.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Defense policy bill with COVID vaccine repeal heads to Biden’s desk

The measure includes plans for $817 billion in military spending in fiscal 2023 and a 4.6% pay raise for troops starting next month.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Surgeon general urges vets to get updated COVID vaccine now

Aging and infirm veterans are particularly vulnerable to complications from the virus, officials warn.

By Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Here’s where COVID-19 vaccine religious exemptions stand in the Corps

The commandant said Wednesday that the Corps would “keep pushing” its Marines to get vaccinated even absent a mandate.

By Irene Loewenson

3 years ago

Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readiness

Democratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.

By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers

3 years ago

Military COVID-19 vaccine mandate repealed in defense bill compromise

The $858 billion measure also includes a 4.6% pay raise for troops next year and plans to backfill munition stockpiles depleted by the war in Ukraine.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

3 years ago