Threats
Air Force Will Miss Its COVID Vaccination Deadline by a Few Percent
The service’s Nov. 2 goal is nearly a month earlier than those of its sister services.
Business
Raytheon: Vaccine Mandate Will Likely Add to Supply Chain Disruptions
But CEO Greg Hayes says his business will boom if everyone would just get the shot.
Ideas
When George Washington Ordered His Troops to Get Vaccinated
Washington and his fellow Founding Fathers agreed on one thing: circumstances often require public officials to pass acts that abridge individual freedoms.
Threats
We ‘Blew It’ On Battling COVID Disinfo, Say Army's Pandemic Response Leaders
The U.S. Army scrutinized its response to the pandemic, and found fault with its strategic communications efforts.
Policy
Pentagon Orders Texas Contractors to Mandate Vaccines for Employees, Despite Governor’s Ban
The Defense Department says the federal contractor vaccine order supersedes state laws.
Policy
US Navy Lists Consequences for Sailors Who Refuse COVID Vaccination
Refusers could be stripped of warfare qualifications, removed from their billet, or even dismissed from service.
Policy
‘You Are Hereby Reprimanded!’ Airman Told to Begin Separation Due to Vaccine Refusal
Airmen, sailors who refuse vaccine are looking at career-ending consequences. Will the church step in?
Policy
Catholic Troops Can Refuse COVID Vaccine, Archbishop Declares
“No one should be forced to receive a COVID-19 vaccine if it would violate the sanctity of his or her conscience,” Broglio wrote.
Policy
4 C’s Drive Biden Administration’s First Naval Strategic Guidance
“Expanded” posture is needed to focus on China, Navy Secretary Del Toro writes.
Ideas
America Should Help Iran Get COVID Vaccines
There are at least two national-security reasons Biden should seize this opportunity.
Threats
COVID-19 Outbreak Hits USMC Officer Candidates School
Group is first to do pre-training quarantine at home instead of at school.
Threats
Federal Contractors Must Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination by Dec. 8
Companies doing business with the federal government must name a person to coordinate implementation and compliance with the vaccine mandate for covered employees.
Business
Just Half of Workers at Two Critical Shipyards Are Vaccinated
The sobering numbers offer a snapshot of defense contractors’ struggle to get workers vaccinated.
Threats
The Pandemic Has Cost the Pentagon at Least $13.6B and Counting
And that figure could rise as the Defense Department starts mandatory COVID-19 testing for unvaccinated civilian workers.
Science & Tech
USAF Wants Wearables to Spot Outbreaks Faster
Top officials are also looking into data integration and digital traceability tools to help keep staff healthy.
Policy
Pentagon Orders Troops to Get COVID Vaccine
Austin’s order follows FDA approval of one vaccine—and the deadliest week yet for COVID-stricken troops.
Threats
Not For the First Time, COVID Takes Back Seat to a More Pressing Crisis
The evacuation of refugees from Afghanistan depends on cramming people into closed spaces—during a global pandemic.
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