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Court blocks Air Force from punishing unvaccinated troops seeking religious waivers

The class-action complaint temporarily protects thousands of airmen and guardians who remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Tech. Sgt. Latasha Smith, 86th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron warrior medicine clinic flight chief, draws doses of the COVID-19 vaccine at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 28, 2022. (Airman 1st Class Jared Lovett/Air Force)

Unvaccinated airmen seek restraining order in federal class-action lawsuit

About 3% — or 15,000 people — in the Air Force and Space Force remain unvaccinated against COVID-19.

By Rachel S. Cohen

16 months ago

Federal judge shields another unvaccinated airman from punishment

The Air Force had approved 13 religious exemption requests to the COVID-19 vaccine mandate as of Feb. 21.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Unvaccinated airmen lose pay, benefits as Air National Guard yanks orders

Unvaccinated Guardsmen who are moved to the Individual Ready Reserve lose health and life insurance.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Few airmen appeal vaccine exemption denials as COVID-19 cases spike

Air National Guard members now have until Dec. 31 to be fully vaccinated before facing punishment.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Over 23,500 airmen and guardians say no to COVID vaccines as final deadline passes

More than 14,000 Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard members were unvaccinated as of Friday, a day after the deadline for receiving the shots.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

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