Army reenlists nearly two dozen soldiers ousted for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
- The Defense Department began reinstating service members discharged in 2021 for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.
- A January executive order from President Trump prompted the new guidelines and reinstatement effort.
- The process includes apology letters and back pay, but requires a four-year active duty commitment.
- Tim Dill stated the department is "eager to welcome back those who were impacted by that vaccine mandate."
- As of this week, the Army reenlisted over 23 soldiers, while other services showed varying levels of interest.
72 Articles
72 Articles
Military Starts Reenlisting Troops Ousted for Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine
Military officials say they’ve started bringing back troops who were removed from the force over their refusal to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. Three active-duty soldiers have been brought back in recent weeks, Christopher Surridge, a spokesperson for the Army, told The Epoch Times in an April 10 email. More than 100 other former service members are in the process of reenlisting, Surridge added. President Donald Trump in late January signed an ord…
Army Enlists 3 Soldiers Ousted for Refusing COVID Vaccine, Corrects Other Numbers
(MedPage Today) -- The Army said it has reenlisted three active duty soldiers who were discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine, as it works to implement President Donald Trump's executive order that troops be rehired and given back pay. However...
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 59% of the sources are Center
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage