Latest "military vaccines" stories

Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readiness

Democratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.

By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers

4 months ago

A health care worker fills a syringe with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Oct. 5, 2021, in Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Keep COVID-19 military vaccine mandate, defense secretary says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making clear he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops.

By Tara Copp, AP

4 months ago

GOP senators threaten to block NDAA over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

They want troops dismissed for refusing the vaccine to get their jobs back and be awarded back pay.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago

Bill would mandate honorable discharge for troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine mandate

The measure would also upgrade the discharge status of troops already kicked out of the service for refusing to get vaccinated.

By Leo Shane III

11 months ago

Navy boots first sailors from service for refusing COVID-19 vaccine

The Navy announced that 20 sailors have been separated for rejecting the COVID-19 vaccine.

By Diana Stancy Correll

15 months ago

Troops find religious exemption for COVID-19 vaccines unattainable

Obtaining a religious exemption is rooted in a process that predates the pandemic and has been used for decisions such as whether troops on duty can wear head coverings or beards for religious reasons.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

15 months ago