Court blocks Air Force from punishing unvaccinated troops seeking religious waiversThe class-action complaint temporarily protects thousands of airmen and guardians who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.By Rachel S. Cohen8 months ago
Federal judge shields another unvaccinated airman from punishmentThe Air Force had approved 13 religious exemption requests to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate as of Feb. 21.By Rachel S. Cohen13 months ago
Judge temporarily exempts Air Force officer from vaccine mandate in religious freedom caseThe order from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia marks the first time a court has barred the Air Force from enforcing its mandate for a service member.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
Unvaccinated active duty airmen will soon be barred from moving to new assignmentsNearly 97 percent, or 316,000, of the 326,000 active duty airmen are fully vaccinated.By Rachel S. Cohen16 months ago
Ops readiness concerns loom over military’s COVID-19 vaccination deadlinesThe Air Force will offer a blueprint for how to handle troops who refuse to get a coronavirus vaccine.By Rachel S. Cohen17 months ago