Latest "religious exemption" stories

New vaccine may be option for troops with religious concerns

The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine may be an acceptable option for some of the service members who have sought religious exemptions from the mandatory vaccine.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

18 months ago

3 Air Force cadets who refused vaccine won’t be commissioned

As of Saturday, the Air Force is the only military academy, so far, where cadets are not being commissioned due to vaccine refusal.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

19 months ago

4 Air Force cadets may not graduate due to vaccine refusal

They may be required to pay back thousands of dollars in tuition costs, according to Air Force officials.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

19 months ago

Judge blocks Air Force discipline over vaccine objections

A dozen Air Force officers, along with a handful of airmen and reservists, filed a lawsuit in February after their religious exemption requests were denied.

By John Seewer, The Associated Press

20 months ago

Navy barred from acting against religious vaccine refusers

A federal judge in Texas is barring the Navy from taking action for now against sailors who have objected to being vaccinated against COVID-19 on religious grounds.

21 months ago

Federal judge shields another unvaccinated airman from punishment

The Air Force had approved 13 religious exemption requests to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate as of Feb. 21.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago