Study of female troops supports COVID vaccine before, during pregnancyA study of female U.S. service members found that getting a COVID-19 vaccine before or during pregnancy didn't raise the risk for certain complications.By Patricia Kime7 weeks ago
GI Bill benefits restored to vets dismissed for COVID vaccine refusalThousands of veterans discharged during the Biden administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.By Cristina Stassis4 months ago
Pentagon moves to take back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccineUnder the directive, all service members who opt to return to the military will have to reenlist for at least two years.By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press13 months ago
VA will end remote work status for thousands of staffers this month The move to end telework at VA follows instructions from the White House to return most federal employees to their pre-pandemic duty stations.By Leo Shane III13 months ago
Trump promises to bring back troops booted for refusing COVID vaccine Both Trump and his pick to lead the Pentagon have promised back pay for troops dismissed for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.By Leo Shane III14 months ago
Hegseth promises to reinstate, repay troops who refused COVID vaccineAbout 8,000 troops were kicked out of the military for refusing to take the COVID-19 vaccine.By Leo Shane III14 months ago
Life of pie: Soldier charged with loan fraud in bakery boondoggleThe soldier has been charged for allegedly using a fraudulent pie business called “Granny’s Delight” to obtain COVID-related business relief loans.By J.D. Simkins15 months ago
VA marks millionth COVID case as officials warn health threat persistsDepartment health officials have recorded about 67,000 new cases of COVID-19 among patients in 2024.By Leo Shane III16 months ago
VA to resume collecting pharmacy co-pays for thousands of vetsCo-payments for outpatient pharmacy services have been paused for several years at some locations.By Leo Shane III18 months ago
VA urges mortgage firms to extend foreclosure pause until next yearA moratorium on foreclosures of VA-backed home loans is set to expire at the end of the week.By Leo Shane III21 months ago
Pentagon mulls special pay boost to fix health care personnel shortageOfficials blamed the shortage on an inability to set competitive pay and other instances of bureaucratic red tape slowing the onboarding of workers.By Molly Weisner21 months ago
Internet subsidy used by millions of vets, troops set to expire in MayA federal program that helps troops and veterans pay for home internet access will run out of funding next month without congressional action.By Leo Shane III23 months ago