Study of female troops supports COVID vaccine before, during pregnancyA study of female U.S. service members found that getting a COVID-19 vaccine before or during pregnancy didn't raise the risk for certain complications.By Patricia Kime6 weeks ago
GI Bill benefits restored to vets dismissed for COVID vaccine refusalThousands of veterans discharged during the Biden administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.By Cristina Stassis3 months ago
SECNAV latest military leader to test positive for COVIDVaxxed-and-boosted Carlos Del Toro has mild, cold-like symptoms, according to a spokesperson.By Geoff Ziezulewicz4 years ago
Free at-home COVID tests for veterans? Lawmakers want VA to make that a thing.The VA currently provides free coronavirus tests for veterans but not any at-home self-testing kits.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
Another Marine receives a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccineNo other U.S. military branch has yet approved any religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine.By Philip Athey4 years ago
Omicron isn’t significantly impacting Navy operations, admiral saysThe Navy has had outbreaks of all COVID-19 variants on its ships, officials say.By Diana Stancy4 years ago
DoD is pausing civilian COVID vaccine mandate after court rulingDefense Department civilians will not be fired or required an exemption from COVID-19 vaccination while the lawsuit plays out.By Meghann Myers4 years ago
Alaska, Texas governors sue over National Guard vaccine rulehe case dealing with Alaska and Texas guard members is an amended version of the challenge filed by Texas earlier this month.4 years ago
Navy discharges additional sailors for vaccine refusalThe Navy previously booted 20 entry level service members for vaccine refusal.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 years ago
National Guard sees troops reupping despite COVID, hard yearState Guard units have faced exhausting demands in the past two years dealing with COVID-19, natural disasters and other military deployments.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press4 years ago
VA pauses punishment for non-medical staff still unvaccinated against COVIDStaffers in non-medical posts will not face firings while a court battle over the vaccine mandate is pending.By Leo Shane III4 years ago
SOCOM boss tests positive for COVID-19Army Gen. Richard Clarke is working from home, with mild symptoms, after testing positive Sunday.By Meghann Myers4 years ago