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Following an outbreak, lawmakers push to require flu vaccine for all service members in budget bill provision

After a recent flu outbreak sickened 284 trainees and killed one, lawmakers move to revert the flu vaccination policy to be required again for all.

By Cristina Stassis

5 days ago

Aviation Ordnanceman Airman Michael Beatty, right, receives an influenza vaccine from Hospitalman Glenda Martinez on Nov. 20, 2020, in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) in the Pacific Ocean.

In shift, Pentagon grants flu vaccine exceptions to military services, some federal agencies

The Pentagon has updated their guidance on influenza vaccinations, giving select forces and agencies exceptions to the optional policy.

By Cristina Stassis

12 days ago

Highway patrol: US Marine F-35s conduct flight operations on Finnish roads

The first ever deployment of U.S. Marine Corps F-35B Lightning IIs to Finland proved to be a memorable one.

By J.D. Simkins

2 weeks ago

Opinion

Troop cuts in Europe: Giving away something for nothing

It’s not too late – if Washington is intent on reducing troop levels in Europe, it can still wield this bargaining chip with Russia.

By John R. Deni

2 weeks ago

Navy officer, 67, becomes oldest on record to earn Fleet Marine Force pin

Watching his son graduate as a U.S. Navy officer inspired Westerberg in 2022 — at the age of 64 — to also pursue a commission in the sea service.

By Claire Barrett

3 weeks ago

Pentagon to launch ‘Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay’ program

The initative, dubbed Cyber Mastery Incentive Pay, is slated to begin in early October.

By Cristina Stassis

4 weeks ago

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