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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

11 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

House panel votes to reinstate non-Confederate base names and adopt ‘Department of War’

The House advanced a measure to return the names of nine U.S. military bases to those recommended by a congressional commission in 2023.

By Patricia Kime

4 weeks ago

Military pay raises, changes to housing allowance included in House-passed $1.15 trillion defense budget

After controversial amendment votes, a House committee advanced a bill early Friday morning that would authorize the largest defense budget in history.

By Patricia Kime

4 weeks ago

ISIS leader killed in Africa as US commander raises force reduction concerns

Despite recent operations, U.S. force reduction moves have ignited concerns over America's ability to stifle terror plots emanating from the continent.

7 weeks ago