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GOP lawmakers target diversity training, COVID rules in defense bill
The annual defense authorization bill debate in the House focused mainly on hot-button social issues.
Judge rejects Oklahoma’s lawsuit over National Guard vaccine mandate
U.S. District Judge Stephen Friot denied Oklahoma’s request for a preliminary injunction, saying the claims by Gov. Kevin Stitt, Attorney General John O’Connor and 16 anonymous Oklahoma National Guard members were without merit.
Nearly 25 percent of USS Milwaukee crew has COVID-19, officials say
The USS Milwaukee has a crew of a bit more than 100, and it was forced to pause its deployment late last week because of the coronavirus outbreak.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
White House to deploy 1,000 more troops to help with COVID surge
The move is part of a broader response to the surge in cases of the Omicron varinant in recent weeks.
Veterans Affairs COVID cases since start of pandemic top 400,000
The last 100,000 coronavirus cases in the VA system have come in just four months.
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
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.
Oklahoma National Guard leader warns unvaccinated members
The state is suing to overturn the Defense Department's service member vaccination requirement.
A eulogy for Operation Warp Speed
It’s a little-known fact that Operation Warp Speed was launched by a military man.
By Brendan Borrell
Navy Reserve sailor from Texas dies of COVID-19 complications
Electronics Technician 1st Class William E. Matthews, 47, died on Nov. 24 after battling COVID-19 at the Lewisville Medical Hospital in Texas since Nov. 6.
By Diana Stancy