Latest "military covid-19 vaccine" stories

The fallout of the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate

Controversy around the COVID-19 vaccine may have increased general anti-vaccine sentiments in military.

By Meghann Myers

9 months ago

The vast majority of troops kicked out for COVID vaccine refusal received general discharges

“I can tell you there are no operational impacts across the force for readiness,” Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon told lawmakers.

By Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III

20 months ago

5 more states challenge Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Guardsmen

Several Republican governors are arguing that National Guard troops aren't subject to federal vaccine mandates.

By Meghann Myers

24 months ago

21-year-old soldier’s death last year attributed to COVID-19

To date, 75 troops have died of COVID-19 complications.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

5 more military COVID-19 deaths as active-duty force inches toward 100% vaccination

The total deaths have risen to 67.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

Troop COVID-19 death rate jumps 50-fold since 2020, August deadliest month by far

Eleven troops died in August, more than twice the previous monthly high.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago