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Military cases of condition made worse by shaving have skyrocketed
As multiple services consider relaxing or amending the military-wide prohibition on beards, data shows that cases of pseudofolliculitis barbae are soaring.
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
More Protestants, fewer Catholics in Army’s recent religious shifts
New data shows the Army's religious demographic trends since 2000.
By Davis Winkie
Oklahoma Guard goes rogue, rejects COVID vaccine mandate after sudden change of command
Less than 24 hours after an unexpected change of command, the Oklahoma National Guard rejected the Pentagon's vaccine mandate.
By Davis Winkie
Temporary promotions expanding to all NCOs, SMA Grinston says
Soon, fully-qualified troops will be able to promote while waiting to attend their required professional military education.
By Davis Winkie
US senators urge Biden to waive sanctions for India’s S-400 purchase
Two key senators are urging President Joe Biden to waive sanctions against India for its purchase of a Russian S-400 air defense system, saying such a move would throw cold water on the important relationship.
By Joe Gould
Pennsylvania Guard rebukes officer’s alleged attempt to push vaccine exemptions
The company commander sent an email to his subordinate leaders saying that soldiers seeking a religious exemption “do not have to be devout...[and] can simply morally disagree."
By Davis Winkie
Here’s the Army rule for vaccine refusals, which service leaders brushed up on this summer
Army leadership has been eyeing the possibility of a mandated COVID-19 vaccine this summer.
By Davis Winkie