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11-01-2023, 08:47 AM
Ahead of the memo’s release, the U.S. military had stopped all related punishments for refusing the shot, including discharging troops from the service.
In the document, Austin still argues the vaccine mandate is meant to ensure force readiness and is critical to the health and safety of the force, giving commanders the reigns in deciding whether or not to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
As for the thousands of active-duty service members that were discharged for refusing the shots, they will not be reinstated.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/38079...e-mandate/
In the document, Austin still argues the vaccine mandate is meant to ensure force readiness and is critical to the health and safety of the force, giving commanders the reigns in deciding whether or not to deploy troops who are not vaccinated.
As for the thousands of active-duty service members that were discharged for refusing the shots, they will not be reinstated.
https://thehill.com/policy/defense/38079...e-mandate/
