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Sailor who died at Pearl Harbor to be buried at Arlington
Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Roman W. Sadlowski had been accounted for nearly four years ago, according to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency.
Oklahoma National Guard leader warns unvaccinated members
The state is suing to overturn the Defense Department's service member vaccination requirement.
How the Air Force will handle Oklahoma Guardsmen who refuse COVID-19 vaccinations
Air National Guardsmen who refused COVID-19 vaccination will be transferred to the Individual Ready Reserve, with no pay or benefits.
101-year-old returns to Pearl Harbor to remember those lost
A split-second decision on that December morning 80 years ago changed Navy Seaman 1st Class David Russell's mind, and likely saved his life.
Oklahoma governor, AG sue Defense Department over vaccine requirement
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt argued that the Biden administration’s defense secretary, Lloyd Austin, overstepped his constitutional authority by subjecting the National Guard to the mandate, which applies to active-duty military members.
Unvaccinated Guardsmen won’t be able to drill or draw federal pay: SECDEF memo
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.
Austin denies Oklahoma bid for exception to vaccine mandate
Austin’s decision was widely expected, since the Pentagon has argued for months that the vaccine is critical to maintaining a ready force that can deploy on a moment’s notice to protect the nation.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press and Robert Burns, The Associated Press
Oklahoma’s vaccine mandate rejection won’t apply to Guardsmen going to drill weekend, DoD argues
Oklahoma Guardsmen who refuse COVID-19 vaccination could be separated from federal service, but still serve in the state militia.
Sailor from Kentucky who died at Pearl Harbor identified
Navy Electrician’s Mate 3rd Class Alphard S. Owsley will now be buried Aug. 5, 2021, in his hometown.
By Howard Altman