Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.
Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?
By Leah Rosenbaum
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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.
New vaccine may be option for troops with religious concerns
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine may be an acceptable option for some of the service members who have sought religious exemptions from the mandatory vaccine.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Unvaccinated airmen seek restraining order in federal class-action lawsuit
About 3% — or 15,000 people — in the Air Force and Space Force remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.
VA officials lagging in goal of housing 38,000 distressed vets this year
A spike in Covid-19 cases at the start of the year delayed some efforts to get more veterans into homes.
‘Never lie, cheat or steal,’ defense secretary tells Air Force Academy grads
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls on the cadets to uphold America's values.
Veterans cemeteries will be fully open to visitors this Memorial Day
Public attendance at ceremonies had been limited the last two years by the coronavirus pandemic.
3 Air Force cadets who refused vaccine won’t be commissioned
As of Saturday, the Air Force is the only military academy, so far, where cadets are not being commissioned due to vaccine refusal.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
4 Air Force cadets may not graduate due to vaccine refusal
They may be required to pay back thousands of dollars in tuition costs, according to Air Force officials.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Bill would mandate honorable discharge for troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine mandate
The measure would also upgrade the discharge status of troops already kicked out of the service for refusing to get vaccinated.
Army officer convicted in first known COVID court-martial
1st Lt. Mark Bashaw is the only known service member to face trial for violating COVID-19 restrictions.
By Davis Winkie