Coronavirus/COVID-19

The National Guard provided assistance Monday for the historic first U.S. COVID-19 vaccinations in a total of 26 states.

Most of the 4,600 cadets at West Point are participating in the voluntary limited-user test.

A small percentage of medical personnel and top DoD officials are expected to be the first to receive the vaccine.

High-risk Department of Veterans Affairs health workers, older vets and minorities will be the first to be offered a vaccine.

Congress wants an independent study to look at how the more-challenging assessment will affect recruiting and retention.

According to Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Schultz, the Coast Guard has seen a 12% uptick in search-and-rescue cases this year.

Marines who haven’t yet completed their Combat Fitness Test will be allowed to skip it, service leaders announced.

Top officials said Wednesday they are planning for receiving the vaccines and are working on prioritizing distribution.

Few are discussing one group of students facing additional hardships and difficulties in the pandemic: military children.

Master Sgt. Robert Lawso was a veteran who served with the North Dakota, Alaska and Oklahoma National Guards.