Pentagon bows to criticism, admitting ‘mistake’ over new religious list
The Pentagon revised its abridged list of officially recognized faith affiliations after Utah lawmakers balked at the omission of Mormonism.
By Tanya Noury
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Air, Space forces revamp religious accommodations to align with Pentagon guidance
The Air and Space forces now require written statements from service members and will no longer be involving Religious Resolution Teams.
Judge temporarily exempts Air Force officer from vaccine mandate in religious freedom case
The 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.
Air Force approves first religious exemptions to COVID-19 vaccine for 9 troops
For weeks, the Air Force said it granted no religious exemptions. Now it's approved the most in the military so far.
Another Marine receives a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine
No other U.S. military branch has yet approved any religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine.
By Philip Athey
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.
Troops find religious exemption for COVID-19 vaccines unattainable
Obtaining a religious exemption is rooted in a process that predates the pandemic and has been used for decisions such as whether troops on duty can wear head coverings or beards for religious reasons.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Oklahoma Guard goes rogue, rejects COVID vaccine mandate after sudden change of command
Less than 24 hours after an unexpected change of command, the Oklahoma National Guard rejected the Pentagon's vaccine mandate.
By Davis Winkie
New book pulls back curtain on 1976 West Point cheating scandal
“Choosing the Harder Right” tells the story of Cadet Timothy Ringgold, who stood up to senior leadership at his beloved school.
Anti-mask pilot seeks return to flight after Air Force denies religious exemption
The maskless pilot's future now rests in acting Air Force Secretary John Roth's hands.
Airman was part of militia plotting ‘war’ against police, court filings say
Steven Carrillo, an Air Force sergeant, has pleaded not guilty in the fatal shootings of a federal officer and a Santa Cruz sheriff in 2020.
Enough about ‘not picking sides.’ The only right position is against white supremacy and extremism
Many U.S. Air Force Academy graduates feel the mild response to the insurrection from the academy and its Association of Graduates fails to reflect the values central to the academy's mission, the authors write.
By Esteban Castellanos