Defense Department’s COVID-19 data is unreliable, watchdog saysThe accuracy rate of the data was supposed to be at least 90 percent, but the IG found errors in 24 of the 25 registry records they reviewed.14 months ago
GOP lawmakers target diversity training, COVID rules in defense billThe annual defense authorization bill debate in the House focused mainly on hot-button social issues.15 months ago
Coronavirus | COVID-19 UpdatesVeterans Affairs drops mask requirement for all agency medical officesMasks will still be mandated for some high-risk areas or facilities with rising virus numbers.
Judge temporarily bars military from punishing two officers over vaccine refusalThe military must temporarily halt stripping two officers who refused to take the COVID vaccine of their commands, a federal judge in Florida ruled.3 years ago
Idaho National Guard to aid COVID-hit prisons, clinicsThe National Guardsmen will help at the complex of state prisons south of Boise, according to the Idaho Department of Correction.3 years ago
SECDEF tells governors Guard troops must get COVID-19 vaccineDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin is reaffirming the need for members of their states’ Army and Air National Guards to get the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine.3 years ago
Free at-home COVID tests for veterans? Lawmakers want VA to make that a thing.The VA currently provides free coronavirus tests for veterans but not any at-home self-testing kits.3 years ago
DoD is pausing civilian COVID vaccine mandate after court rulingDefense Department civilians will not be fired or required an exemption from COVID-19 vaccination while the lawsuit plays out.3 years ago
Alaska, Texas governors sue over National Guard vaccine rulehe case dealing with Alaska and Texas guard members is an amended version of the challenge filed by Texas earlier this month.3 years ago
National Guard sees troops reupping despite COVID, hard yearState Guard units have faced exhausting demands in the past two years dealing with COVID-19, natural disasters and other military deployments.3 years ago
VA pauses punishment for non-medical staff still unvaccinated against COVIDStaffers in non-medical posts will not face firings while a court battle over the vaccine mandate is pending.3 years ago
SOCOM boss tests positive for COVID-19Army Gen. Richard Clarke is working from home, with mild symptoms, after testing positive Sunday.3 years ago
Military spouse unemployment could change after pandemicMilitary spouses have historically faced high rates of unemployment.3 years ago