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Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Michael Beatty, right, receives an influenza vaccine from Hospitalman Glenda Martinez on Nov. 20, 2020, in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Pacific Ocean.

In shift, Pentagon grants flu vaccine exceptions to military services, some federal agencies

The Pentagon has updated their guidance on influenza vaccinations, giving select forces and agencies exceptions to the optional policy.

By Cristina Stassis

14 hours ago

China studied US stealth aircraft — and learned the wrong lessons

An Air Force researcher said China's assessments of U.S. stealth capabilities "diverge from technical reality and operational practice."

By Michael Peck

17 hours ago

Top Space Force official wears new mess dress uniform ahead of its formal wear testing

Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman sported the first wear-test asset of the mess dress at an Air Force graduation ceremony in mid-June.

By Cristina Stassis

35 hours ago

Air Force selects new technical sergeants with highest promotion rate since 2021

The Air Force announced the promotion of 6,668 staff sergeants to technical sergeant for a selection rate of 26.56%.

By Cristina Stassis

2 days ago

Flu outbreak sickens 200 trainees at Lackland Air Force Base

The outbreak among trainees comes two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the annual flu shot optional for U.S. military personnel.

By Cristina Stassis

3 days ago

Can China’s latest air-to-air missile take on its US equivalent? Definitely maybe, experts say.

The PL-16’s specs would let it chase large, slower-moving aircraft, one analyst said, though its effectiveness against smaller, faster planes is unclear.

By Military Times staff

3 days ago