AAFES boss leaves legacy of benefits for more veterans and stronger perks for all Tom Shull, who retired earlier this summer, was the longest-serving director in the military exchange service's 131-year history.By Karen Jowers4 weeks ago
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 Horse8 weeks ago
230 troops discharged for refusing COVID-19 vaccine have rejoined, Pentagon saysRoughly 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 Kime8 weeks ago
Panel to study Pentagon’s COVID vaccine mandate, troops dismissalThe 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 Kime2 months ago
Following an outbreak, lawmakers push to require flu vaccine for all service members in budget bill provisionAfter 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 Stassis3 months ago
In shift, Pentagon grants flu vaccine exceptions to military services, some federal agenciesThe Pentagon has updated their guidance on influenza vaccinations, giving select forces and agencies exceptions to the optional policy.By Cristina Stassis3 months ago