Two leading senators are concerned about the public's declining confidence in the military, and whether American leadership in the world is waning at a time when China and Russia are moving.
Guardsmen who refuse vaccination will not be able to participate in any drills or federal training, which could jeopardize their ability to stay in the military.
The Navy and Marine Corps want a Peloton-like training system that lets individual service members see their physical and occupational history, strive to demonstrate improvements -- and be able to log in from anywhere in the globe as they move from assignment to assignment.
Military officials say remote medical appointments and expanded online support services will only work if all troops have reliable access to the internet.