Joint Forces Journal

VOL. 26 - NO. 34
NOV 28 - 5, 2021

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Soldiers Who Refuse Vaccination Can Still Serve, But Their Careers Are Over

Army officials are telling soldiers who refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 that they aren't getting booted immediately, but they can't stay in the service for a career. In a recent memo to the force, Army Secretary Christine Wormuth said active-duty soldiers, reservists and Guardsmen who refuse the vaccine will be "flagged," meaning they will be barred from reenlistment, promotions and potentially most schools. But soldiers won't be outright removed automatically. Hypothetically, a soldier with years left... more


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