1,800 California National Guardsmen activated for LA fire response
California Governor Gavin Newsom increased the number of Guardsmen over the weekend, as the death toll for the wildfires climbed to 24.
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Pentagon chief loses bid to reject 9/11 plea deals
The decision puts back on track agreements that would have the three men plead guilty in exchange for being spared the possibility of the death penalty.
VA has the second-worst COVID vaccination rate among all federal agencies
More than 50,000 VA staffers have yet to get vaccinated against the virus.
Vaccines work, Pentagon says, as surge in troop COVID deaths comes to a halt
After pandemic deaths doubled over late summer and fall, the military hasn't had any in two weeks.
VA coronavirus spending to get more scrutiny under new law
The bill was one of three finalized by the president this week.
21-year-old soldier’s death last year attributed to COVID-19
To date, 75 troops have died of COVID-19 complications.
VA Secretary wary about burnout as post-pandemic work piles up
In an interview with Military Times, Denis McDonough said his department is looking at telehealth options and other changes but firmly focused on increasing services and benefits for veterans.
Troops who refuse COVID vaccines won’t be guaranteed veterans benefits, officials warn
Local commanders will decide whether to give other-than-honorable dismissals to individuals who refuse the vaccine.
Ops readiness concerns loom over military’s COVID-19 vaccination deadlines
The Air Force will offer a blueprint for how to handle troops who refuse to get a coronavirus vaccine.
The Corps’ COVID-19 vaccination deadline is coming. Marines who refuse will be booted
The Marine Corps has not approved any religious exemptions to the COVID-19 vaccine.
By Philip Athey