Navy Separates 20 Sailors Over Refusal to Take COVID-19 Vaccine
The Navy has separated 20 sailors, all of whom were in their first 180 days of active duty, for continued…
Federal Judge Grants Preliminary Injunction Against DOD Over Vaccine Mandate
A federal judge granted an injunction that prevents the Navy from taking adverse actions against members of the special warfare…
About Five Percent of Active-duty Coast Guard Personnel Remain Unvaccinated; 206 Marines Separated for Vaccine Refusal
Nearly 5 percent of the Coast Guard’s active-duty personnel was unvaccinated as the service closed out the year.…
More Than 8,000 Navy Personnel Remain Unvaccinated Against COVID-19 as Reserve Deadline Passes
More than 8,000 members of the Navy remain unvaccinated after deadlines for both active-duty and reservists passed.…
Top Stories 2021: COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic continued to affect the Navy’s functioning, even as vaccines were rolled out to the fleet. The past…
Navy Loses 17th Sailor to COVID-19
This story has been updated to correct the spelling of the Naval reservist’s name. A Naval reservist died from COVID-19-related…
Navy to Begin Processing Separation for Sailors Refusing COVID-19 Vaccination
The Navy can now begin to separate active-duty sailors who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19, according to Navy guidance…
Military Recruits Required to Sign Statement Acknowledging COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Before Training
Before heading to recruit training, new military enlistees will first have to sign a statement saying they understand they will…
Navy Relieves Destroyer XO For ‘Failing to Abide By Lawful Order’
The Navy has relieved the executive officer of one of its Arleigh Burke-class destroyers for “failing to abide by lawful…
Pentagon Discussing Potential For COVID-19 Booster Mandate
The Pentagon is discussing the possibility of mandating a COVID-19 booster, although no decisions have been made, a department spokesman…