Pentagon moves to take back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine
Under 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 Press
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Hegseth promises to reinstate, repay troops who refused COVID vaccine
About 8,000 troops were kicked out of the military for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
32-year-old soldier latest troop to die of COVID-19 as military death and infection rates fall
Deadlines are fast approaching for all service members to get vaccinated or apply for a waiver.
3 people given accidental COVID-19 vaccines at JBLM
The Army is currently investigating.
By Sarah Sicard
New military COVID-19 deaths come down slightly as cases drop nationwide
COVID-19 cases and deaths are slowing as more service members get vaccinated.
VA begins punitive actions against unvaccinated staff
Employees who refuse to get the COVID-19 vaccine will face counseling first, then escalating punishments until they are fired.
North Carolina sailor dies from COVID-19 complications
Senior Chief Master-at-Arms Michael Haberstumpf, 42, died of COVID-19-related complications Oct. 10.
By Diana Stancy
COVID vaccine mandate endangers military readiness, top Republican lawmaker claims
Senate Armed Services ranking member Jim Inhofe is demanding the military immediately drop the requirement to ensure troops aren't booted from the ranks because of vaccine concerns.
Troops opposed to the COVID-19 vax can get a waiver, but they’re rare
Out of millions of service members, only a handful have current religious exemptions from vaccines.
Navy unveils discharge plans for sailors who refuse COVID-19 vaccine
Active duty sailors must receive their final dose of the vaccine by Nov. 14, and those in the selected reserve by Dec. 14.
By Diana Stancy
5 more military COVID-19 deaths as active-duty force inches toward 100% vaccination
The total deaths have risen to 67.
Archbishop: Catholic troops can refuse COVID-19 vaccine
Archbishop for the Military Services, USA releases new guidance on COVID-19 vaccines for Catholic troops.
By Jessica Edwards