Camp Lejeune water contamination tied to several cancers, study showsMilitary personnel stationed at Camp Lejeune from 1975–1985 had at least a 20% higher risk for a number of cancers than those stationed elsewhere.3 months ago
Amid COVID surge, VA hospitals not requiring masks for all patientsIndividual hospitals may consider mask mandates if they see a surge in COVID-19 cases locally.By Leo Shane III3 months ago
VA urging veterans, staff to get latest COVID-19 vaccine booster Virus infection cases within the VA health care system are up more than 200% in the last two months.By Leo Shane III7 months ago
Judge temporarily exempts Air Force officer from vaccine mandate in religious freedom caseThe order from the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia marks the first time a court has barred the Air Force from enforcing its mandate for a service member.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Air Force approves first religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine for 9 troopsFor weeks, the Air Force said it granted no religious exemptions. Now it's approved the most in the military so far.By Rachel S. Cohen2 years ago
Military deployments alone won’t be enough to fight COVID surge, Biden saysAbout 1,000 military medical specialists will deploy to hard-hit hosptials in coming weeks to ease pressure on health care staff.By Leo Shane III2 years ago