Services ask defense secretary for exceptions to lax flu vaccine policy
The services sent a "robust set of exception" requests to a new Pentagon policy allowing personnel to decide whether to get the flu shot.
By Patricia Kime
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Devil Dogs to follow slimmer waist-to-height standard than other branches
The U.S. Marine Corps has gone further in its waist-to-height ratio than the Department of Defense’s standards, making the new criteria 0.52 or less.
Military dogs are facing substandard conditions, leading to deaths, report finds
An Office of the Inspector General report found that poor kennel conditions and a lack of enough caretakers can result in health issues, death.
Study of female troops supports COVID vaccine before, during pregnancy
A 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 Kime
GI Bill benefits restored to vets dismissed for COVID vaccine refusal
Thousands of veterans discharged during the Biden administration for refusing the COVID vaccine may regain eligibility for GI Bill education benefits.
Thousands of LGBTQ+ vets were promised pardons. Only 4 have succeeded.
Former President Joe Biden pledged to use his clemency powers to right ‘an historic wrong.’ Why did it fall so short of its promise?
By Leah Rosenbaum