Latest "covid 19 military" stories

Military COVID-19 vaccine mandate repealed in defense bill compromise

The $858 billion measure also includes a 4.6% pay raise for troops next year and plans to backfill munition stockpiles depleted by the war in Ukraine.

By Leo Shane III and Bryant Harris

4 months ago

October COVID-19 troop deaths stay at record highs

Two more troops died of COVID-19 in the final days of October.

By Meghann Myers

17 months ago

Military deploying medical assistance teams to battle COVID-19 surges

Five teams will be ready to deploy.

By Meghann Myers

20 months ago

Concerns raised about COVID-19 vaccines reaching deployed troops

Vaccines are making it downrange, but some are wondering when their number will come up.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

In uncertain economic times, some of the services are upping their recruiting goals

Mass unemployment creates big opportunities for recruiting.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago

A reserve Navy Seabee, 33, is the 13th service member to die from COVID-19 complications

Builder 2nd Class Nathan Huff Bishop died Dec. 1.

By Meghann Myers

2 years ago