Latest "Military Personnel" stories

Military abortion options expected to be debated in annual defense bill process

Democratic lawmakers have already been pushing for military leaders to ensure access to abortion services for troops stationed in states hoping to outlaw the procedure.

By Leo Shane III

8 months ago

Air Mobility Command employees work at the passenger terminal service counter at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Jan. 30, 2018. (Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks/Air Force)

COVID-19 testing rules change at Air Force terminals around the world

A recent policy change affects passengers age 2 and older.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

Ops readiness concerns loom over military’s COVID-19 vaccination deadlines

The Air Force will offer a blueprint for how to handle troops who refuse to get a coronavirus vaccine.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

SECDEF stand down on extremism not meant to be panacea, says Pentagon spokesman

DoD creates commission and orders stand down.

24 months ago

The military leads all other professions in the number of days spent drinking per year, study claims

Over the course of just four years, the average number of days military personnel spent drinking per year went up by 34.

4 years ago

Gay dating app Grindr declared threat to military personnel by US government

The app, which had 27 million users as of 2017, made personal information available without permission.

4 years ago