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October 3, 2022

House Republicans demand answers on Pentagon COVID vaccine mandate amid punishments for unvaxxed soldiers

House Republicans are asking the Pentagon to provide answers on its COVID-19 vaccine mandate as unvaccinated service members still face harsh punishments.

October 3, 2022

Rep. Waltz calls for end to 'asinine' military vaccine mandate amid recruiting crisis: 'It's hurting people'

Rep. Michael Waltz, R-Fla., criticized the military's "stubborn, asinine" COVID vaccine requirement that will force many service members out of their jobs.

October 3, 2022

Rep. Michael Waltz: They have got to stop this vaccine mandate

Florida Rep. Michael Waltz criticizes the military's COVID vaccine mandate that will force service members out of their jobs despite an ongoing recruiting shortage.

October 3, 2022

Army penalizing soldiers seeking religious accommodation to vax mandate: 'Technique of coercion'

The Army is actively enforcing punishments against unvaccinated service members, who are calling the tactic a "technique of coercion" to have them abandon their religious beliefs.

October 3, 2022

Rep. Michael Waltz: Biden's vaccine mandate is hurting people

Florida Rep. Michael Waltz criticizes the Biden administration's 'asinine' mandate that will cost some U.S. service members their jobs. 

October 2, 2022

Last WWII Medal of Honor recipient's foundation carries on legacy helping Gold Star families: 'Here to serve'

The Woody Williams Foundation, founded by the late World War II veteran Hershel Woodrow "Woody" Williams, aims to continue his legacy of honoring Gold Star families nationwide.

October 2, 2022

Biden thanks Coast Guard rescuer for hurricane heroics days before firing over vaccine policy

U.S. Coast Guard Technician Second Class Zach Loesch says he is due to be discharged over his COVID-19 vaccine stance even after getting a call from President Biden.

October 2, 2022

Army misses recruiting goals while other branches fall behind for next year

The Army missed its 2022 recruiting goals by 25%the other three branches will enter 2023 behind on their targets, causing speculation of a military restructure.

October 2, 2022

Coast Guard rescues 2 people, dog stranded on Sanibel Island after Hurricane Ian

The U.S. Coast Guard released video footage of the rescue of two people and a dog from Florida's Sanibel Island following Hurricane Ian. The strong storm left many stranded in the area.

October 1, 2022

US Army falls 25% short of recruiting goal

The U.S. Army fell short of its recruitment goal by 25% this year, as Air Force, Marine Corps and Navy dipped into pools of delayed entry applicants to meet goals.