Soldiers with high fitness test scores now exempt from body fat ruleThe Army outlined the change as an incentive to maintain physical readiness and meet standards for high levels of physical fitness.By Todd South4 weeks ago
Pentagon begins outreach to reenlist troops booted for COVID vaccineThe Defense Department is offering back pay to service members who were involuntarily separated after refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.By Riley Ceder and Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press6 months ago
Troops booted over COVID vaccine show limited interest in rejoiningAbout 650 Marines and soldiers who were forced out of the military for refusing to get the COVID vaccine have so far expressed interest in rejoining.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press7 months ago
Pentagon moves to take back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccineUnder the directive, all service members who opt to return to the military will have to reenlist for at least two years.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press8 months ago
Hegseth promises to reinstate, repay troops who refused COVID vaccineAbout 8,000 troops were kicked out of the military for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine.By Leo Shane III9 months ago
Navy to clear records for some sailors who refused COVID-19 vaccineThe settlement comes as the result of a class-action lawsuit brought by sailors who denied the COVID-19 vaccine due to religious reasons.By Diana Stancy14 months ago