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Army officials eye food stipend changes after latest meals controversy
Soldiers at Fort Cavazos say that officials won't grant any religious exceptions to rules requiring deductions from their Basic Allowance for Subsistence.
Air Force vaccine case will remain a class-action, appeals court rules
Oral arguments in the appellate case are scheduled for Oct. 19.
Judge declined to halt ban on religious articles in Marine boot camp
The Marine Corps, unlike other services, does not allow religious articles of faith in recruit training, such as a Sikh beard or turban.
By Todd South
Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research
The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch.
Head of NATO pilot training in Texas under fire for showcasing Nazi ace’s portrait
The 80th Flying Training Wing is reviewing its artwork and artifacts, including depictions of Nazi aviation, to ensure they are professional and presented with appropriate context, an Air Force spokesman said.
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
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
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
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