Latest "military covid" stories

Pentagon worries repealing COVID vaccine mandate will affect readiness

Democratic House leaders now support the change, which has been a priority for congressional Republicans for months.

By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers

10 months ago

A health care worker fills a syringe with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Oct. 5, 2021, in Miami. (Lynne Sladky/AP)

Keep COVID-19 military vaccine mandate, defense secretary says

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is making clear he wants to keep the military’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate in place to protect the health of the troops.

By Tara Copp, AP

10 months ago

GOP senators threaten to block NDAA over COVID-19 vaccine mandate

They want troops dismissed for refusing the vaccine to get their jobs back and be awarded back pay.

By Leo Shane III

10 months ago

Military deployments alone won’t be enough to fight COVID surge, Biden says

About 1,000 military medical specialists will deploy to hard-hit hosptials in coming weeks to ease pressure on health care staff.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

White House to deploy 1,000 more troops to help with COVID surge

The move is part of a broader response to the surge in cases of the Omicron varinant in recent weeks.

By Leo Shane III

21 months ago

Trump had positive COVID test before event with Gold Star families: book

Trump's former chief of staff said the president knew of his possible exposure to the virus earlier than what was previously reported.

By Leo Shane III

22 months ago