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Marine Corps brings back flu shot mandate for some troops

Marine Corps troops in select roles must get flu shots this year as the service follows a revised Defense Department vaccination policy.

By Daniel Terrill

3 weeks ago

230 troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine have rejoined, Pentagon says

Roughly 2.7% of the thousands who left the service over the vaccine mandate have rejoined and another 7% have expressed interest in returning.

By Patricia Kime

9 weeks ago

Panel to study Pentagon’s COVID vaccine mandate, troops dismissal

The panel will examine the processes regarding the Pentagon's COVID-19 policies and what led to the dismissal of those who refused the vaccine.

By Patricia Kime

2 months ago

Following an outbreak, lawmakers push to require flu vaccine for all service members in budget bill provision

After a recent flu outbreak sickened 284 trainees and killed one, lawmakers move to revert the flu vaccination policy to be required again for all.

By Cristina Stassis

3 months ago

In shift, Pentagon grants flu vaccine exceptions to military services, some federal agencies

The Pentagon has updated their guidance on influenza vaccinations, giving select forces and agencies exceptions to the optional policy.

By Cristina Stassis

3 months ago

Flu outbreak sickens 200 trainees at Lackland Air Force Base

The outbreak among trainees comes two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the annual flu shot optional for U.S. military personnel.

By Cristina Stassis

3 months ago

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