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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

5 days ago

1st Lt. Colton Fisher, a 33rd Flying Training Squadron instructor pilot, prepares for flight at Vance Air Force Base, Okla. Oct. 26, 2022. Fisher conducted preflight inspections in a T-6A Texan II, checking the aircraft’s interior for safety discrepancies. (Airman 1st Class Ashley Crist/Air Force)

Air Force’s unvaccinated instructor pilots allowed to resume flying

It is “in the best interest of the Air Force” for instructors to resume their regular flight duties, Maj. Gen. Phillip Stewart said in an Oct. 25 memo.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 weeks ago

Air Force vaccine case will remain a class-action, appeals court rules

Oral arguments in the appellate case are scheduled for Oct. 19.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 months ago

‘Long COVID’ symptoms could mean major health problems for vets

New guidelines from VA officials warn physicians to watch closely for signs of ongoing, serious health issues.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

VA extends debt collection relief until the end of 2022

Veterans facing financial hardship were facing a late September deadline to resume repayment of the debt.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

The National Guard has a new weapon in the fight for COVID vaccination

The National Guard is shipping doses of Novavax’s newly approved COVID-19 vaccine out to units in hopes it will help shrink the number of unvaccinated Guardsmen who face expulsion.

By Rachel S. Cohen

4 months ago