Latest "surgeon general" stories

A vial of the Phase 3 Novavax coronavirus vaccine prepared for use in a trial at St. George's University hospital in London, Oct. 7, 2020. The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine that could soon win federal approval may offer a boost for the U.S. military: an opportunity to get shots into some of the thousands of service members who have refused the vaccine for religious reasons. (Alastair Grant/AP)

Surgeon general urges vets to get updated COVID vaccine now

Aging and infirm veterans are particularly vulnerable to complications from the virus, officials warn.

By Leo Shane III

6 months ago

The Air Force Reserve has fired its command surgeon

Col. Markus Gmehlin, the command surgeon of Air Force Reserve Command, was removed from his position earlier this month after top leaders became dissatisfied with his performance.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago