Latest "military covid-19 vaccine" stories

The vast majority of troops kicked out for COVID vaccine refusal received general discharges

“I can tell you there are no operational impacts across the force for readiness,” Marine Corps Lt. Gen. David Ottignon told lawmakers.

By Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Tech. Sgt. Thabit Jubran, a security forces specialist in the 163d Security Forces Squadron, receives his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine from Master Sgt. Joshua Liko, superintendent of aerospace medicine at the 163d Attack Wing at March Air Reserve Base, California, Dec. 5, 2021. (Senior Airman Neil Mabini/Air National Guard)

5 more states challenge Pentagon’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for Guardsmen

Several Republican governors are arguing that National Guard troops aren't subject to federal vaccine mandates.

By Meghann Myers

14 months ago

21-year-old soldier’s death last year attributed to COVID-19

To date, 75 troops have died of COVID-19 complications.

By Meghann Myers

15 months ago

5 more military COVID-19 deaths as active-duty force inches toward 100% vaccination

The total deaths have risen to 67.

By Meghann Myers

16 months ago

Troop COVID-19 death rate jumps 50-fold since 2020, August deadliest month by far

Eleven troops died in August, more than twice the previous monthly high.

By Meghann Myers

17 months ago

Airmen and guardians have about two months to get vaccinated against COVID-19

Active-duty airmen and guardians have until Nov. 2. Reservists have until Dec. 2.

By Meghann Myers

17 months ago