System strained as military personnel seek religious waivers from COVID vaccine
The military’s system of implementing a COVID-19 vaccination order for all those in the ranks is facing unprecedented stress as a historic number of soldiers, sailors, airmen…
Growing numbers of service members getting COVID vaccine exemptions
It is one of the big questions of the day: Who should be exempted by their employers from a vaccine mandate? In the case of active duty military members, it’s not so clear, but…
Just how many vaccine exemptions has the military given out?
It might be a small percentage of service members, but military applications for COVID-19 vaccine exemptions have become a garden industry. And the Army appears to granting the…
Military chaplains examine religious exemptions for coronavirus vaccine case-by-case as deadlines for troops to get the shots approach
WASHINGTON – Military chaplains say they are navigating a nuanced process of determining which service members get religious exemptions to avoid the mandated coronavirus vaccine…
Hundreds of Thousands of US Troops Still Unvaccinated as Deadlines Loom
Hundreds of thousands of U.S. troops remain unvaccinated as COVID-19 vaccine mandate deadlines loom, according to data reviewed by The Epoch Times. A Nov. 2 deadline for…
Catholic Troops Can Refuse COVID-19 Vaccine: Military Archbishop
U.S. troops who are Catholic can refuse to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the military’s archbishop said Tuesday. People can sincerely hold a religious belief “that…
How to Navigate a Military Divorce While Stationed Overseas
When something goes wrong in your marriage and you’re facing a military divorce while stationed overseas, you may feel incredibly isolated. And, like it or not, military…
Soldiers Have 3 Months to Get COVID Vaccine or Face Discharge, with Few Waiver Options
Active-duty soldiers have three months to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or face a possible discharge from the force, the Army announced Tuesday. The 485,900 soldiers on…
Pfizer FDA approval means military mandate coming soon
BALTIMORE — On Monday, the Pfizer vaccine is fully approved by the FDA. Many are calling the stamp of approval a big step towards swaying more people towards getting vaccinated…
Sexual Behavior and Your Military Career: Landmines to Avoid
Issues pertaining to sexual conduct involving adultery, internet sex crime, and other acts of alleged or purported sexual misconduct are taken very seriously in the military.…