Services ask defense secretary for exceptions to lax flu vaccine policy The services sent a "robust set of exception" requests to a new Pentagon policy allowing personnel to decide whether to get the flu shot.By Patricia Kime10 days ago
Air Force first to upgrade records for troops discharged over COVID vax refusalHegseth also announced that the active-duty obligation for troops who opt to return to service is slashed in half from four years to just two years.By Cristina Stassis2 months ago
Supreme Court declines COVID vaccine mandate cases The justices denied petitions Monday for Poffenbarger v. Meink and Doster v. Meink.By Patricia Kime3 months ago
Study of female troops supports COVID vaccine before, during pregnancyA 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 Kime5 months ago
Army tests out first robotically-operated dining facilityAfter soldiers pick menu items using a touchscreen, the system automatically portions, cooks and distributes each meal. By Eve Sampson6 months ago
GI Bill benefits restored to vets dismissed for COVID vaccine refusalThousands of veterans discharged during the Biden administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.By Cristina Stassis6 months ago