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Army Reaches Out to Vaccine-Refusing Soldiers Amid Recruitment Crisis

The U.S. Army, facing a severe recruiting crisis, has sent letters to approximately 1,900 soldiers who were involuntarily separated due to their refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, offering them a chance to rejoin.

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  • November 21, 2023
U.S. Marine Corps Master Sgt. Thomas Wallace, a career recruiter with Marine Corps Recruiting Command, informs Marines about recruiting duty at Camp Kinser, Okinawa, Japan, April 18, 2023. The purpose of the brief was to provide firsthand knowledge of recruiting duty and expand awareness of the opportunities associated with recruiting to those who are eligible. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee)
(Photo by Lance Cpl. Sydni Jessee 3rd Marine Logistics Group)
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The U.S. Army, facing a severe recruiting crisis, has sent letters to approximately 1,900 soldiers who were involuntarily separated due to their refusal to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, offering them a chance to rejoin. This initiative comes after the rescission of the vaccine mandate and in response to the Army’s struggle to meet its recruiting goals. The letters provide instructions for correcting military records and potentially re-enlisting in the Army, Army Reserve, or National Guard.
  

Key Points 

  1. Soldiers Offered Reinstatement: Soldiers separated for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine have been given an opportunity to rejoin the Army, following the rescission of vaccination requirements.
  2. Recruitment Challenges: The Army is currently facing a significant recruitment shortfall, missing its target by nearly 15,000 soldiers, attributed to various factors including economic conditions and internal issues within the service.
  3. Process for Rejoining: The letter, confirmed by the Army, outlines the steps for former soldiers to correct their military records through the Army Discharge Review Board or the Army Board for Correction of Military Records.
  4. COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate Background: The vaccine mandate, which led to the separation of 1,903 active-duty soldiers, was rescinded as part of policy changes in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act.
  5. Historical Context of Military Vaccine Mandates: This is not the first time the military has mandated vaccines; a similar situation occurred in the 1990s with the anthrax vaccine, leading to legal challenges and various penalties for non-compliance.

 

Source: https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-covid-vaccine-mandate-reversal/ 

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