Defense Department’s COVID-19 data is unreliable, watchdog saysThe accuracy rate of the data was supposed to be at least 90 percent, but the IG found errors in 24 of the 25 registry records they reviewed.10 months ago
GOP lawmakers target diversity training, COVID rules in defense billThe annual defense authorization bill debate in the House focused mainly on hot-button social issues.11 months ago
Coronavirus | COVID-19 UpdatesVeterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical officesMasks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.
Two years of COVID for VA: 609,000 cases, 21,000 deathsDepartment officials expect to be monitoring virus cases indefinitely, but are hopeful it will eventually become more of a nuisance than public health threat.2 years ago
No GI Bill COVID emergency protection past this summer, VA saysAs college campuses return to normal operations, department officials are planning to let GI Bill protections expire in June.2 years ago
Judge allows 2 military officers refusing COVID jab to continue serving for nowThe Navy and the Marine Corps “have failed manifestly” to meet the requirements of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, said Judge Steven Merryday2 years ago
Marine reservist charged in Capitol riot now accused in fake vaccine card scamFederal authorities charged a Marine Corps reservist and a nurse with scheming to steal, forge and sell hundreds of coronavirus vaccination cards.2 years ago
National Guard deploys for new emergency: Teacher shortagesDozens of National Guard Army and Air Force troops in New Mexico have been stepping in to help alleviate the teacher shortage.2 years ago
VA tops 20,000 COVID deaths in less than two yearsAlmost 2,400 new VA deaths have been reported since Jan. 1.2 years ago
Judge extends temporary ban on punishment for officers refusing COVID vaccineA Navy commander and Marine lieutenant colonel testified Thursday about the reasons for resisting a military vaccine mandate.2 years ago
Judge temporarily bars military from punishing two officers over vaccine refusalThe military must temporarily halt stripping two officers who refused to take the COVID vaccine of their commands, a federal judge in Florida ruled.2 years ago
Free at-home COVID tests for veterans? Lawmakers want VA to make that a thing.The VA currently provides free coronavirus tests for veterans but not any at-home self-testing kits.2 years ago
DoD is pausing civilian COVID vaccine mandate after court rulingDefense Department civilians will not be fired or required an exemption from COVID-19 vaccination while the lawsuit plays out.2 years ago