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Trump promised redemption for troops who refused COVID shots. A year later, many are still waiting.

They were kicked out of the military for refusing to get the COVID vaccine. Now reinstatement is taking longer than they ever expected.

By Leah Rosenbaum, The War Horse

8 hours ago

230 troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine have rejoined, Pentagon says

Roughly 2.7% of the thousands who left the service over the vaccine mandate have rejoined and another 7% have expressed interest in returning.

By Patricia Kime

6 days ago

Panel to study Pentagon’s COVID vaccine mandate, troops dismissal

The panel will examine the processes regarding the Pentagon's COVID-19 policies and what led to the dismissal of those who refused the vaccine.

By Patricia Kime

8 days ago

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

2 months ago

US identifies troops killed during actions against Iran

The soldiers, who were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, were killed during an attack by an unmanned aircraft in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait.

By J.D. Simkins and Beth Sullivan

5 months ago

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

6 months ago