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Court ruling ends ban on joining military for people living with HIV

The move marks what advocates called the end of the last categorical disqualification preventing people living with HIV from joining the military.

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

9 months ago

A drill instructor with Charlie Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, waits to report to the company commander on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Sept 19, 2020.

Study of Marine recruits finds fever, symptom screening misses many coronavirus cases

A study of Marine recruits found that despite these measures and strict quarantines before they started training, the recruits spread the virus to others even though hardly any of them had symptoms.

4 years ago

Marine recruits helping provide insight into COVID-19

Researchers are hoping to identify an "immunity passport" to determine when it's safe for troops to return to duty.

By Karen Jowers

5 years ago

New Defense Department coronavirus cases trending downward

Though cases continue to grow, the rate of increase is slowing down.

By Meghann Myers

5 years ago

More than 5,000 troops positive for coronavirus as military expands testing

The military is no longer planning to test all troops across the entire force.

By Meghann Myers

5 years ago

Dozens test positive for COVID-19 at San Diego boot camp

“This increase in testing is possible because of the overwhelming Naval Medical support to recruit training and an increased testing capability, which we have implemented to ensure recruits are healthy before they being their training."

5 years ago

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