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Troops booted over COVID vaccine show limited interest in rejoining
About 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 Press
Dishonorable discharges for COVID vaccine refusal off the table as military separations begin
Only discharges of honorable or general under honorable conditions will be allowed under the new defense authorization bill.
Across services, troops face discipline for refusing vaccine
As many as 20,000 unvaccinated service members are at risk of being removed from service.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Texas joins growing list of governors protesting National Guard vaccine mandate
Gov. Greg Abbott is threatening legal action against the Defense Department.
103 Marines already separated for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
Currently 95% of the active duty Marine Corps is partially or fully vaccinated.
By Philip Athey
Army vax deadline: 2 battalion commanders relieved, discharges begin January, 98% comply
Only four active duty soldiers have received permanent medical exemptions to date.
By Davis Winkie
Military COVID-19 deaths on upswing as vaccination deadlines pass
After a fall surge, deaths feel to five in November, with three so far in December.
5 more states challenge Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Guardsmen
Several Republican governors are arguing that National Guard troops aren't subject to federal vaccine mandates.
The Navy needs about six months to separate unvaccinated sailors; here’s what they can expect
More than 900 sailors have become vaccinated since Nov. 14, the deadline for active duty sailors to receive their final COVID-19 vaccine shot.
By Diana Stancy
Air Force discharges 27 for refusal to get COVID vaccine
The Air Force gave its forces until Nov. 2 to get the vaccine, and thousands have either refused or sought an exemption.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press