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Temporary NCO promotions to end for most Army enlisted troops
After more than two years, most temporary NCO promotions will end in January.
By Davis Winkie
2 Sikhs can now enter Marine boot camp with turbans and beards
The Corps has maintained that exceptions to its grooming standards for recruits would make it harder to instill in them a spirit of uniformity.
Muslim Americans as likely to join military as other groups, poll says
Despite being less likely to hold U.S. citizenship compared to other groups, answers by Muslim respondents indicated a high willingness to serve.
Services may be improperly denying vaccine religious waivers, IG says
A DoD IG review of religious waivers to COVID vaccines shows the services may be failing to provide individualized assessments, required by federal law.
Air Force may temporarily allow beards, in the name of research
The idea would let participating airmen sport well-kept beards no longer than one-quarter inch.
New vaccine may be option for troops with religious concerns
The Novavax COVID-19 vaccine may be an acceptable option for some of the service members who have sought religious exemptions from the mandatory vaccine.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Army approves first religious exemption for COVID vaccine
The vast majority of accommodation requests have been denied or are still awaiting decision.
By Davis Winkie
Judge allows 2 military officers refusing COVID jab to continue serving for now
The Navy and the Marine Corps “have failed manifestly” to meet the requirements of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, said Judge Steven Merryday
By Dennis Joyce
Another Marine receives a religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccine
No other U.S. military branch has yet approved any religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine.
By Philip Athey
Troops find religious exemption for COVID-19 vaccines unattainable
Obtaining a religious exemption is rooted in a process that predates the pandemic and has been used for decisions such as whether troops on duty can wear head coverings or beards for religious reasons.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Army vax deadline: 2 battalion commanders relieved, discharges begin January, 98% comply
Only four active duty soldiers have received permanent medical exemptions to date.
By Davis Winkie