U.S. Army begins discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccine

US Army will start discharging vaccine refuseniks immediately: 3,300 soldiers - about 3% - now face the ax

US Army will start discharging vaccine refuseniks immediately: 3,300 soldiers - about 3% - now face the ax

US Army to begin discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccination

The order applies to "Army Soldiers, reserve component Soldiers serving on Title 10 active-duty, and cadets," according to the Army.

U.S. Army to begin discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccination

The U.S. Army will begin discharging soldiers who refuse to be vaccinated against the coronavirus, unless the service member has an approved exemption or pending request.

US Army to begin discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccination

Soldiers discharged due to vaccine refusal "will not be eligible for involuntary separation pay and may be subject to recoupment of any unearned special or incentive pays," the Army said.

US Army to begin discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccination

Soldiers discharged due to vaccine refusal "will not be eligible for involuntary separation pay and may be subject to recoupment of any unearned special or incentive pays," the Army said.

US Army to begin discharging soldiers who refuse COVID-19 vaccination

Soldiers discharged due to vaccine refusal "will not be eligible for involuntary separation pay and may be subject to recoupment of any unearned special or incentive pays," the Army said.