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Study of female troops supports COVID vaccine before, during pregnancy

A 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 Kime

3 months ago

Pentagon adds exemptions to requirement for all troops to get flu shot

The Pentagon has introduced exemptions for reservists and proclaimed that the shot is only necessary in some circumstances for all service members.

6 months ago

Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine

Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

Hegseth promises to reinstate, repay troops who refused COVID vaccine

About 8,000 troops were kicked out of the military for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Leo Shane III

15 months ago

Political fights aren’t discouraging recruits, military recruiters say

Service officials said one of their biggest obstacles is explaining the basics of military service to teenagers who rarely interact with veterans.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago

VA workers face more mandatory overtime amid record claims processing

The backlog of overdue disability claims is expected to keep rising over the next year.

By Leo Shane III

2 years ago