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Following an outbreak, lawmakers push to require flu vaccine for all service members in budget bill provision

After a recent flu outbreak sickened 284 trainees and killed one, lawmakers move to revert the flu vaccination policy to be required again for all.

By Cristina Stassis

12 days ago

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

3 weeks 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 weeks ago

Warren presses Hegseth about fluoridation’s impact on readiness

Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants to know if the DOD has considered the effects on troops' dental health if communities don't add fluoride to drinking water.

By Karen Jowers

14 months ago

More dogs allowed: Lufthansa reopens options for some flying to US

At least some dogs will be able to fly with their U.S.-bound owners.

By Karen Jowers

24 months ago

Military families overseas may get relief in dog travel rule fixes

Will the CDC rule changes be enough for airlines to start allowing dogs to travel with their owners to the U.S.?

By Karen Jowers

24 months ago